Wish You Were here: "Perspectives" Exhibit Opening at phd Gallery

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Blossom in White by Ruth Ann Reese

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Ayah and Nijmeh Nisreen

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Chuck Close by Dennis DeToye

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Darrell Grant, Thomas Fortenberry and Rob Schaefer

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Deanna Chafin

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Dennis DeToye with Susan and Jeff Weitzel

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Duane Reed, Philip Hitchcock, Mary McElwain

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Elizabeth and Bobby Warren, Dennis Crone and Cheska (just Cheska)

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Jenny Chafin, Dawn Brendle and Michael Chafin, Jr.

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Kate DeToye and Zac Friederich

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Matthew Ginos and Holly Harris

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Blossom in White by Ruth Ann Reese

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Inheritance in Blue by Ruth Ann Reese

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Ruth Ann Reese and Jim Ibur

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Untitled 2011 by Deanna Chafin

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Pam Gebauer

Cherokee Street was alive with activity over the weekend. Not only was there the Cinco de Mayo festival on Cherokee Street, but phd Gallery opened a new exhibit on Saturday May 7th as well. The new exhibit "is about showcasing St. Louis talent," explains gallery owner Philip Hitchcock.

Perspectives includes Deanna Chafin's paintings, Dennis DeToye's portraits and Ruth Ann Reese's sculptures. Instead of trying to find an overarching theme for the exhibit, Hitchcock thought "it might be a great idea to showcase three artists in three rooms, because this space really lends itself well to that. It's like three galleries in one."

Each of the artists went to school in the area and now live and work here. Perspectives is on view May 7 through June 11, 2011. Phd Gallery, 2300 Cherokee, 314-664-6644, phdstl.com.

Photos from the opening party for Perspectives at phd Gallery

Text and photos by Rosalind Early

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