One of our favorite things about running Robert Lange Studios is the opportunity to connect with artists from all over the country. Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting artist Barry R. Jones through our artist residency program while he was in Charleston exhibiting at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art.
Barry's work explores social justice, history, and the power of art to inspire meaningful change. Using animation, written language, and large-scale projections, he creates thought-provoking installations that encourage viewers to consider the world around them and their own place within it. His work is a wonderful reminder that art can be more than something beautiful to look at. It can challenge us, educate us, and hopefully make the world a little better.
Our artist residency program has been a labor of love for nearly two decades. Over the years, we've welcomed artists working in everything from painting and sculpture to writing and experimental media. We've also been fortunate to collaborate with incredible Charleston institutions like the Halsey Institute, the Gibbes Museum, and Redux Contemporary Art Center.
The idea behind the program is simple: Give artists a place to stay, space to create, and an opportunity to experience Charleston without the financial burden of accommodations. We don't charge artists to participate. It's simply our way of supporting the creative community and giving back to a profession that has given us so much.
Sometimes a residency results in a new body of work, sometimes it creates lasting friendships, and sometimes it simply gives an artist the breathing room to explore a new city and gather inspiration.
We loved having Barry here, who will be back in April at the Halsey, and are grateful to the Halsey for continuing to bring such interesting and important artists to Charleston.
You can learn more about Barry's artwork and projects here, and explore the Halsey Institute's programming here.
