Weekend Arts Agenda: ‘Experiments in Identity’ November 27 2014

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Consisting primarily of film, objects, and sculptural performance, the PANDROGENY: Experiments in Identity from Branden Collins is a series of experiments that focus on the re-thinking of gender roles and cultural traditions until one’s identity is indecipherable. This exhibition at Erikson Clock aruns Sat., Nov. 29, from 5-8 p.m. and concludes Sun., Nov. 30 (2-6 p.m.). Details here.

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Let’s face it: we’re all kids at heart. While a lot of us may not be able to roar, scream, and jump for excitement as we once used to, a certain art exhibition at the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum may help us relive those days. Running through July 5, 2015, the Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in His Own Words and Pictures exhibit is back in Atlanta.

The Breman is hosting this dedicated display to Sendak’s beloved story as it aims to promote academic development within children. Partnering up with other artistic and educational institutions like the Rollins Center for Language and Literacy at Atlanta Speech School, the exhibition features the sketches, belongings, and history of Sendak’s life in addition to the live sessions and events available to children and their parents.

With kids being able to read Sendak’s other books and the older children given the chance to participate in creative workshops, visitors are offered a glimpse into Sendak’s world that few have seen. Though Sendak died in 2012, this exhibition hopes to inspire a literary and artistic intrigue as Max and the Wild Things are introduced to new generations. Free-$12. For more info on the exhibit click here.

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Local artist Jeff Conefry does not just paint, he explores the act of painting. The Marcia Wood Gallery is currently showcasing his latest works as he uses conventional materials in unconventional ways. By painting large blocks of wood among other things, Conefry begins the conversation of how the construction of the painting is itself an object. On display through Dec. 13, Conefry’s latest work blurs the lines between improvisation and preconception. More info on the exhibit can be found here.

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  • Courtesy Defoor Centre

With the holidays already upon us, it’s time again to spend some quality time with loved ones. As it so happens, the Defoor Centre’s last show of 2014 features family as the theme in an exhibition called We Are Family. Wrapping up on Jan. 4, this exhibit emphasizes the place family has in our lives through paintings in oils, acrylics, and watercolors. The featured artists include Susan Smith, Helene Johnson, Al Simpson, Kathy Forbes, and Sergey Cherep. A collection that depicts the intimate moments a family shares as well as creative expressions from biblical stories. Find More info here.