Exhibition

Rebus Works presents Waste Not, What Not by Eddie Taylor for the months of February and March 2007. In this new body of work created from materials otherwise discarded, Taylor gives new life to bottle caps, can lids and abandoned tins. Using his rivet gun and iron mallet, the artist transforms these rescued objects into unique forms as clocks, flowers and lamps, all as colorful as the artist himself.

 

A Kentucky native and self-taught artist, Taylor has been making art in one way or another since his early teens. Living in Raleigh, North Carolina for the last ten years, his interest in the visual arts has been re-cultivated. Taylor joined Basement Studios, and was a member from 2000-2005. During that time he participated in many open studios and became increasingly interested in moving his work outside the studio doors. During its residency on Glenwood Avenue, The Basement Studio became known for its open studios and art happenings, including Hellzapoppin’ a raucous arts and music event which often included Taylor’s former band The Loners. A long-time musician, Taylor previously played in Big Joe, and currently plays with with Electric Sunshine.

 

Taylor’s most recent body of work is a fine example of how persistence in applying oneself will lead to better work. Although this will be Taylor’s first solo exhibition in a gallery it certainly will not be his last.

 

Rebus Works also welcomes Chris Hubbard with his “Heaven and Hell Car” and the Laster’s with their “LasterBlaster’s Rockin' Holy Roller”. Both artist will preview their cars and work at Rebus on Friday, February 16th from 6-9pm and then participate in the Fearrington Folk Art Show at Fearrington Village, held on February 17th and 18th, 2007 at The Barn at Fearrington Village. The show is open Saturday and Sunday from 10-5pm and is free and open to the public.

Chris Hubbard left a twenty-year career as a scientist (microbiologist and environmental consultant) in 1998 to be “BORN AGAIN” as an artist. This transformation began with his decision to make an art car and participate in the up-and-coming national art car scene. His driven-daily car, the "HEAVEN AND HELL CAR", is a lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek expression of the good versus evil dichotomy of self, other people, and life in general. The car is decorated with his first primitive attempts at carvings made from found wood, sheet metal, and other ephemera. Depicting saints, angels, and devils, these pieces are influenced by his Catholic upbringing and his deep appreciation of outsider and visionary artists from the South such as R. A. Miller, Howard Finster, and Edgar Tolson, as well as Latino Santos carvings.

The Laster’s Rockin' Holy Roller was completed March 15, 2002. Elvis, Loretta Lynn, James Brown, Bill Monroe, Al Green, Johnny Cash, Wanda Jackson, along with Jesus all grace the front of this art car, while the devil takes up the rear. Complete with 71 pieces of art in total, and 625 rivets holding it together, as the Laster’s say “Loud Gospel music blaring rollin on...what a sight!”

For more information visit: 
http://www.heavenandhellcar.com/
http://www.lastersartshack.com/shack.html
http://www.fearrington.com/village/folkart.asp