Studies of Motion and People
Mike Reagan

Join us for a reception with the artist
Tuesday, August 12, from 5:00-6:30pm

Part of 2TUE Capitol Hill Art Walk.
Free and open to the public

Gallery hours
Monday, August 4,
through Monday, September 1*

Mondays 6:30p-11:00p
Tuesdays 6:30p-10:30p
Wednesdays 6:00p-9:00p
Thursdays 6:30p-9:30p
Fridays 7:00pm-12:00a
Two Saturdays only -- August 16 and August 30, 9:00p-12:00a
Sundays 6:00-9:00pm

*Hours subject to change during Masters of Lindy Hop and Tap, August 13-17

Showings also by appointment.  
Contact Ricki at Art@CenturyBallroom.com
or 206-324-7263
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Salsa Couple

Mike Reagan graduated form California State University, Long Beach with a BFA in drawing and painting in 1993.   He moved to Seattle in 1995, and continues to pursue his interests in drawing, painting and photography.  Studies of Motion and People represents studies that are preparations for a series of paintings of partner dancing.   The studies in this show can be divided into three groups, with the first two feeding into the third.   The first is a study of hand positions used in partner dancing.   They're line drawings done from life in ballpoint pen on paper, that focus on a single hand in a position used during partner dancing.   The second is a group of oil portraits, also done from life.   The portraits are both quick three hour facial studies and longer poses that allow for greater exploration of skin tones, facial structure and the way clothing drapes over the human form.   The first two groups are fused together, along with a knowledge of salsa and swing dance, to create idealized images of dancing couples.   These are large scale drawings done on watercolor paper using charcoal, ink and gesso.   These drawings will be the basis for a future series of oil paintings.   A select suite of northwest photographs will also be shown.

HaLo is a space dedicated to social dance lessons and events.   Studies of Motion and People can be viewed free of charge during any of these events.  If you arrive during a lesson, you are welcome to come in and look around, we ask only that you be respectful of the students.  If you arrive during a dance, please let the door person know that you are just there to look at the art.

Artworks are available for purchase.