RE: First Fridays are going strong
i agree with taffy. it is odd to get so worked up over it all. being a part of what is helping to shape the growing art scene, we have dedicated ourselves to showing good work and taking risks. to have critics come through and write reviews with little to no substance (ie. not actually critiquing the work specifically and just calling it "underwhelming") ...as if they didn't even take the time to absorb the work infront of them, is a little frustrating. i very much welcome critique - positive or negative. it is absolutely necessary. keep in mind that it is very difficult to sustain a gallery here in Indianapolis and people really listen to what you say. take time and care.
you are absolutely entitled to your opinion about the galleries here at the Murphy. every show is not for everyone.
side notes:
Day Of The Dead All Soul's Day - day two of the Dead of the Dead celebration, following All Saints Day (Feast of All Souls, Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed, Dia de los Muertos [Mexico], Defuncts' Day [in Hungary, France and Italy], Dia de los Difuntos [Ecuador],etc.)
"The Roman Catholic celebration is based on the doctrine that the souls of the faithful which at death have not been cleansed from venial sins, or have not fully atoned for mortal sins, cannot attain the beatific vision in heaven yet, and that they may be helped to do so by prayer and by the sacrifice of the Mass."
I would say that paintings of dying//dead women have everything to do with a holiday celebrating departed souls.
ps. Caralyn, ALCHEMY is layed back... we welcome your kids anytime! we encourage parents to include their children in the viewing experience and make sure to have kid friendly drinks at our openings. although, this may not be the month to bring the kids, due to the blood. :)

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