James Inabinet Curates Show at Coast Episcopal School’s Gail Keenan Art Center
Local naturalist and philosopher, James Inabinet, PhD, has chosen the Gail Keenan Art Center, on the campus of Coast Episcopal School in Long Beach, to showcase a unique, nature-inspired art exhibition. Dr. Inabinet, Director of La Terre Bioregional Center, Kiln, MS, has spent the last two months with 40+ artists who embarked upon a walkabout pilgrimage in the Bay St. Louis Community.
The overall goal of the pilgrimage was to deepen the artists’ spiritual connection with HOME through meditation and prayer. Works of the artists who were moved to embody their pilgrimage experience through art – be it framed pieces or performances of music, poetry, or storytelling – will be available for viewing at the Walkabout Pilgrimage Exhibition at the art center at Long Beach independent school.
This nature-inspired art show is being curated by Dr. Inabinet is a pilgrimage in its own right. Says Inabinet, “this is a journey to new or expanded meaning. We live in a community that blends nature and artifice. Nature is all around our houses, streets, and shops. Deep connection to nature often leads to greater stewardship.”
“Each exhibited art piece will be arranged to engender an atmosphere of ritual, to sharpen attention and allow attendees to experience a deeper connection as they spiritually come to know our community – our HOME – through art.”
In addition to the works of the walkabout artists, the exhibition will feature art, displayed in the Coast Episcopal Art Room adjacent to the GKAC Gallery, created by 4th, 5th, and 6th grade CES students, under the guidance of Art Teacher Mark Wilson. The CES students will be participating in an on-campus Walkabout Pilgrimage, led by Dr. Inabinet, on Monday, October 27. The students’ art will not be available for sale; the framed art pieces created by the adult artists will be available for purchase.
Dr. Inabinet’s Walkabout Pilgrimage Exhibition will open at the school gallery with a wine reception on Saturday, November 1, from 5 to 7 pm. At 6 pm, participating artists will provide personal presentations and talks.
From Monday, November 3 through Thursday, December 4th, the exhibition may be viewed by appointment Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm by calling Coast Episcopal School at 228-452-9442, ext 102. GKAC will be closed for Thanksgiving break – November 24-28.
The exhibition will close on Friday, December 5th and from 4-6 pm, participating artists again will provide personal talks. Attendees who have purchased art will be able to pick up their pieces at that time.
Questions about the Walkabout Pilgrimage Exhibition can be directed to Dr. Inabinet at 228-216-0466 or jbinabinet@gmail.com The mission of La Terre Bioregional Center, located at 22591 Rue La Terre, Kiln, MS, is to facilitate the establishment of thriving humans on a thriving planet through an ecological communion with this land, authentic self, and others.
Questions about the Gail Keenan Art Center can be directed to Amy Egolf at 228-452-9442, ext 102 or aegolf@myces.org The Gail Keenan Art Center was dedicated in February 2011 to the memory of the recognized ceramic artist and printmaker who was born in 1940 in New Orleans and passed away in February 2005. Ms. Keenan’s ties to the MS Gulf Coast were strong throughout her lifetime, during which she had works exhibited in Santa Cruz, CA; New Orleans, LA; Chicago, IL; Kansas City, KA; Ocean Springs, MS; Camden, ME; and Boston, MA, Ms. Keenan’s love for the arts continues to be honored in the works created and exhibited in the Coast Episcopal School signature art center.
Coast Episcopal School has been dedicated to a life-long love of learning by developing the whole child – mind, body and spirit – and providing a joyful, unique, and nurturing Judeo-Christian community that inspires its students to imagine and create a better world. Founded in 1950, CES is a member of the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). For additional information: Coast Episcopal
School, 5065 Espy Avenue, Long Beach MS 39560. 228-452-9442 coastepiscopalsc
