“In a mythological setting of bucolic landscapes, 0’s and 1’s suddenly appear… and change the land forever.
Conflict, dreams and humor are characteristics of the work by Wayne Paige, whose pen and ink drawings will be on display at Middle Street Gallery, Washington, Virginia from November 5 to November 28.The drawing exhibition, “Flight 0101” represents an idyllic view of nature and the impact of technology on the landscape.Paige’s pen and ink drawings focus on mythological landscapes of hills, lakes, waterfalls and forests. The inhabitants are clothespins, which are seen floating, flying and fleeing from untold events, portending everlasting change.The nature of the work introduces us to the reality of a post-bucolic civilization and raises questions about contemporary life.
Wayne Paige is the Chair of The Fine and Performing Arts Depart at Middleburg Academy and an adjunct professor at Lord Fairfax Community College.The current exhibition is his 22nd one-person show.Since 1972, Paige’s work has been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the country (The Corcoran Museum, The Anderson Gallery, The Katzen Arts Center…).The Phoenix Gallery in New York, NY currently represents the artist.His art received recognition by local and national publications (Art in America, The Washington Post…) and are included in numerous public and private collections.Paige also received several awards including First Prize in The Fairfax Art Council awards, First Prize in The George Washington University Alumni Competition and a Special Recognition award from The Virginia Commission of the Art.
