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"Two Exhibition Openings/One Night of Art" at the Bill Ford Gallery & the PJC Gallery

November 14th through December 12th 2024

by Justin Jones

Paducah, KY (11/04/2024) — PADUCAH, KY - Two exhibitions running concurrently will open at the Bill Ford Gallery and the PJC Gallery, Paducah School of Art and Design, 9th and Harrison Street in Paducah's historic Downtown. The exhibit will be on display November 14th through December 12th, 2024, gallery hours Monday through Thursday, 10-4 with an opening reception on Thursday, November 14th, from 5-6:30 pm. The Helen LaFrance Exhibition in the PJC Library will also be open for viewing during the reception. All events are free and open to the public.

In the Bill Ford Gallery, Graves County resident Les L. Garner is the author and artist of the comic series "Apocalypse Girl", as well as artist/co-creator of old west horror comic "Homestead", and cover artist/painter for a growing list of comics including "Reign of Dracula", and "Prometheus in Chains" series. A proud Kentuckian, Les has worked in and around the comic book, gaming and film industries for 30 years as an artist, writer, producer and 3D animator/director.

On February 20,2023, Les suffered a double ischemic stroke, resulting in full left side paralysis. After being told he would never walk again and contrary to doctor's prognosis, Les' recovery has been rapid and strong, regaining most function of his leg and increasing use of his left arm. Les has completed artwork for more than five new comics since the stroke and has many projects ahead.

Les will give a public gallery talk discussing his life and professional practices as an artist and his artwork, November 21st, Thursday at 12:30 pm in the Bill Ford Gallery.

In the PJC Gallery, Paducah artist and relief printer William Johnson, a seasoned graphic designer with over twenty years of experience, says about his work, "I embarked on a journey to explore relief printmaking as a refreshing departure from my digital-centered workflow. This analog technique captivating with its straightforward yet profound process, involves the use of a sharp metal tool to carve intricate designs into soft wood substrates. Through the manual act of printing, I welcome the unique imperfections and subtle details inherent in this medium. Each print pulled from a carved block is akin to a fingerprint-similar yet distinct, offering a testament to the individuality of each piece."

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