Don Haggerty’s Figurative Paintings

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Local artist Don Haggerty has shared his paintings with EVOLVE for the winter months of December – March. Inspired by the spirit in form and Osvald Siren’s book, “The Chinese on the Art of Painting,” Haggerty’s dancers bring a serene, vivid expression of movement and poise into the space at EVOLVE.

Artist Statement: 

If an artist is fortunate enough, and if that artist has been diligent in living life and going about the task of making their art, there comes a time in the artist’s life when form finally gives way to spirit.  And it’s in this spirit that I’ve begun a new series of work titled, “Somewhere between Heaven and Earth.”

Primarily dance-inspired, this series taps into the endless inspirations to be found in intertwined groupings of active figures.  Often silhouetted, or dimly lit, their shapes become other-worldly.  The revelations are rich, and the outcomes are always surprising.

To learn more about Don Haggerty’s art, please visit EVOLVE or his website at www.donhaggerty.com.

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