"WHAT MAKES A MARRIAGE?" – A BENEFIT EXHIBIT FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY

A solo exhibit by Eva M. Capobianco
Wednesday, January 6th, through Sunday, January 31, 2010
Opening reception: Friday, January 8th, 5-8 pm

State of the Art Gallery is pleased to open a new solo show of sculpture and mixed media work by Eva M. Capobianco. The show will be a benefit for Marriage Equality New York and the Ithaca Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender Task Force (ILGBTTF). Fifty percent of the profits from all sales at the show will be shared equally by these two organizations.

The opening reception is Friday, Jan. 8th, from 5-8pm.

Local harpist Myra Kovary has generously offered to perform during the reception in support of the fundraiser.

The work for this exhibit began during the general election in November, 2004. Ms. Capobianco states: "I found myself deeply upset by how the issue of gay marriage had been used by conservatives as a wedge issue to mobilize their base." In response she began to explore ways to use her art to compare today's struggle for gay marriage equality with the fight for legal interracial marriage that culminated in the historic Loving v. Virginia case in 1967. Reading and researching these two issues has led to some fascinating comparisons. The artist has incorporated quotes and ideas from these parallel debates into her sculptures in ways that she hopes will foster a healthy discussion about them.

Leading the Way, 14x11x2 inches,mixed media

"What Makes a Marriage?" runs through January 31st at State of the Art Gallery, 120 W. State Street in Ithaca. Gallery hours are Wed.-Fri., 12-6pm, Sat. & Sun., 12-5pm. The gallery is ADA accessible with curbside parking available. Information: 607-277-1626, www.soag.org. For more information on Capobianco's exhibit, click here. Additional info and images may be seen at Ms. Capobianco's website.

As part of the Light in Winter festival, there will be a second reception on Friday, January 22nd from 5-7pm. The artist will also be at the gallery every Saturday during the show from 12-5pm.