LaGrange Art Museum:"2nd SE Regional Show"
LaGrange, GA | February 16-April 20, 2018
Hornsby was selected to exhibit his "F-R-1 (b)" painting, a new piece (comprised of 12 canvases) from his latest "Fracture: Recontextualized" series at the Second LaGrange Southeast Regional show in LaGrange, GA. More than 180 artists submitted over 600 entries for this biennial juried exhibition, representing artistic talent from the ten-state Southeast region.
Only 121 pieces were selected of the 600 submitted and less than half of the submitting artists were chosen. Of his selection, Hornsby said, "Art is a personal passion of mine, so to be selected out of so many talented artists is always quite an honor."
The show was juried by David Houston, Chief Curator, Crystal Bridges Art Museum and Director of the Bo Bartlett Center, College for the Arts, Columbus State University, in Georgia.
Artist Thea McElvy of Georgia won the People's Choice Award for "Brian".
"Faith" by artist Gail Wegodsky of Georgia earned a Juried Merit Award.
Hornsby's recontextualized "F-R-1 (b)" with other talent nearby.
Hornsby with his recontextualized "F-R-1 (b)" at the Opening Reception on Feb. 16, 2018.
Right side view of Hornsby's recontextualized "F-R-1 (b)."
Left side view of Hornsby's recontextualized "F-R-1 (b)."
Hornsby's first solo exhibition in the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center's coveted Crouch Gallery featured 10 pieces of artwork from his “Fracture” series, which range in size from 43" x 43” to 90" x 90" and consists of 98 canvases. Upon entrance to the gallery, the focal point was the NYC-award-winning "Fracture 1," which sets the stage and begins the "Fracture" story with its impending size and stark imagery.
Stars in their own rights, the other 9 pieces —"F-Attack," "F-Ball," "F-Circle", "F-Defend," "F-Flight," "F-Nest," "F-Pod 2," "F-Try," and "F-X"— expand the "Fracture" story and reveal Hornsby's growth in the exploration of the ever-present tensions and contradictions existing in the human spirit.
Visitors from across Tennessee as well as other states attended the Opening Reception held Thurs., Mar. 9, 2017.
Hornsby's "Fracture" series was also featured in the April 2017 issue of the Nashville Arts Magazine.
In this side view L-R: "Fracture 1," "F-Ball," "F-Try," and "F-Attack."
Another couple enjoys "F-X" and the "Artist's Statement."
Close up view of "Fracture 1."
BWAC: "Black & White Show"
New York, NY | August 1-23, 2015
Hornsby's piece "Fracture 1" won a cash prize as well as special recognition in the BWAC's "Black & White Show." This annual show features a select 100 artists chosen from 1,358 nationwide entries and was a juried fine art exhibition comprised solely of black and white artworks by artists working in all traditional and non-traditional 2-D and 3-D media, video, and film. NYC's art elite, Christiane Paul, the curator of Media Arts at the prestigious Whitney Museum of American Art, juried the show, which ran from Aug. 1-23, 2015.
The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition is a non-profit corporation that began in 1978 and boasts a 25,000 square foot gallery, featuring the artwork of contemporary visual artists from the traditional to the experimental cutting edge.
Artist Peter Allen's "Zoetrope" won an honorable mention.
The Wayne Tucker Quartet provided jazz music for the "Black & White Show" opening.
Artist William Stoehr's "Thea 4" won second place.
Artist Bram Harris featured his work "Sunspot."
Hornsby gives special attention to detail during installation.
"Fracture 1" is up and ready for the show.
