Join Sift Gallery in celebrating the work of acclaimed artist, Matt Baumgardner (1955-2018). Curated in collaboration with the Furman University Art department and the Baumgardner estate, “Winter Metamorphosis” explores his creative process and inner spirit through a selection of paintings and drawings. Baumgardner has been recognized for his unique eye and appreciation for nature.
A public reception will be held on Thursday, November 10 from 4:30 – 7:30 PM, including light hor d’oeuvres and remarks from the curatorial team. SIFT gallery is located in the McMillan Pazdan Smith lobby, 400 Augusta Street, Suite 200 Greenville, SC 29601.
Baumgardner’s work first captured the art world’s attention in the late 70’s and includes a prolific and diverse portfolio of drawings, paintings, and sculptural cubes. His work has been exhibited in internationally recognized galleries, receiving favorable reviews from The New York Times, The New Yorker and The Chicago Tribune. He earned his MFA from UNC in Chapel Hill, and was a National Endowment for the Arts Visual Art fellow. Since 2019, his work has been studied by Furman students and his archives documented by the Furman University Art department.
Baumgardner designed and built a studio in nearby Traveler’s Rest, South Carolina after over 20 years of living and working as a professional artist in New York.
His work will be on display in the SIFT Gallery through the end of January 2023.