Yvette L. Cummings "Uncovered"

701 Center for Contemporary Art currently welcomes the art of Yvette L Cummings. Her showcase, "Uncovered", is comprised of original paintings and hand cut paper collages that present moments of transition between experiences of recalled child abuse and the dynamics of motherhood. Combing through scattered memories of the past and current experiences with her daughters, Yvette Cummings work explores the complicated path of youth, beauty, femininity and transitions from childhood into self-awareness.

Yvette Cummings Arendt of Conway, SC was our 2016 701 CCA Prize winner. As the winner, Cummings received a six-week, paid residency at 701 CCA; a solo exhibition at 701 CCA; and an ad in a national art magazine.

This solo exhibition features work created throughout the duration of Cummings’ residency. The show also displays two-dimensional paintings and installations that brings an element of playfulness to the show.

Visitors can enjoy this exhibit for free through August 26th. During the length of the exhibit we will have both an artist talk and a talk with a special community organization that will coincide with the themes of Yvette's artwork.

Below are some photos from our interns perspective of setting up for an exhibition! Our interns assist with everything from lighting, to greeting members and friends at the receptions, to working with the artist!

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Meet Your Director

Hannah Shepard recently received her Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting from Savannah College of Art and Design. She graduated magna cum laude from the College of Charleston, where she was a double major in Arts Administration and Studio Art with a minor in Art History. She has exhibited her work throughout Charleston and Atlanta, while also working as a store manager, assistant gallery director, and intern for museums and non-profit spaces. She currently holds the position of Executive Director at 701 Center for Contemporary Art.

Winter at 701 CCA During the winter break of 18-19, I interned at 701 CCA. Hannah Shepard, being the only paid employee and the director, is the mom and the dad of the art center. Everything 701 CCA related is her baby, and I am so glad I could be a part of the journey during the two too-short months. There were a few things going on during this time period. The gallery was closed to the public for a period of time so that we could all deinstall the exhibiting items and put the new ones in. That was my favorite time. It was a process that transforms a space from telling one story to another. Mood and emotions changed as the objects, and even lightings changed. I had my best afternoon here in the gallery during that time. It was the first week of the new semester, and I was scheduled from 11-2. The installation was about 80 percent finished. During the shift there was plenty of physical and mental labor-- moving, painting and hanging objects a...

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