Free-Floating-Signifiers and Other Jedi-Mind-Tricks
by John Bavaro

On display in the Frame Shop Gallery from May 25 through July 30, 2004.

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Edinboro artist John Bavaro exhibits a selection of new paintings depicting still-life objects situated so that within the picture plane, they lose gravity. Local fish, fruit, cloth, and even Yoda take residence in Bavaro’s levitating still lives. Rendering with a trompe l’oeil style attention to detail, Bavaro creates swirling, dreamlike environments sure to entrance and entice the viewer.

Currently an instructor of painting and drawing at Edinboro University, Bavaro received his Bachelor of Arts from Miami University of Ohio and his Master of Fine Arts from the University of Cincinnati. Prior to his appointment at Edinboro, Bavaro has served as a Curatorial Assistant, a Thai translator, and an English teacher in Thailand. He has served as a visiting artist for several different colleges and universities.

A reception will be held Friday, July 23 from 7 to 9 p.m.