Delivery, 2014
Small Sculptural Items for The Occasional Market
The Occasional Market, my new show of paintings, objects and actions opens on Friday, April 25th at 707 Gallery Pittsburgh. The show blends the gallery experience with ideas about shopping. Years ago, my grandfather ran a small neighborhood grocery store in the East End of Pittsburgh. I grew up listening to stories about his shop. This sparked my interest in independent neighborhood shops as important as centers of public interaction. The show references some old-time stories, but I also address issues of consumer society today. I will make occasional appearances for performances, actions and alterations to the space. If you stop by, I may play shopkeeper and try to sell you something.
Tom Sarver 