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Terence's latest creation is a combination of styles. The focus of the piece is the center painting that plays off the idea of a TV test-pattern. The symbols used in the painting -- the pentagrams, United States flag and the crosses, are all representative of things that can be seen as "pure" or "evil" -- depending on the way they're displayed -- and the way they're perceived by the viewer. The cross is a sign for salvation -- but when displayed upsidedown, can be seen as a sign of Satanism. The pentagram is a universal symbol of man, earth, air and water -- the elements of Life. But inverted, it is often used in witch-craft and associated with negative practices. The US Flag can represent pride and unity of our country -- or when displayed in a different way, can be seen as a mocking of the US. In combining these good/bad, blessed/evil symbols in the form of a TV test pattern -- the painting can be representative of the good/bad, blessed/evil uses of today's media.

The frame is also a combination of contrasting elements. The brutalized antique wooden frame is mixed with the modern technology of wires and computer circuit boards.

Very cool imagery Terence!

PLAIN-CLOTHES ENSEMBLE @ Xhedos Cafe

Two of our Creative Arts Group members, Rob Hayes & Chris Kirk (now known as "Plain-Clothes Ensemble") put on a great show last night at Xhedos Cafe in Ferndale.

It was nice to be able to hear a whole hour-long set of Rob's originals (a few covers tossed in) instead of the usually 2 or 3 songs that are allotted on open-mic nights.

Watch the BLOG for more gigs coming up soon.

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