Exhibitions

BENJY DAVIES: WAYS OF SEEING

Gallery 121 (Belmont University) / 1900 Belmont Blvd. January 2, 2025 - February 21, 2025 (Reception: January 23 6:13pm - 6:13pm)

Benjy Davies

In Ways of Seeing, Benjy Davies expresses a seamless fusion of life and art that blurs the lines between observation and creation. Inspired by Ai Weiwei's philosophy, Davies’ works in pen/ink, acrylic, oil, and printmaking techniques explore themes of nature, perception, and personal narrative. Delve into his ongoing "Daily Drawings" series, a testament to the interconnectedness of existence, while immersive large-scale pieces challenge perceptions of reality and illuminate the human experience through the lens of radical acceptance and introspection.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Benjy Davies completed a BFA from the Ohio State University and an MFA in Printmaking from Ohio University. His work includes printmaking, drawing, painting and mixed media work, and has been exhibited broadly. He is a MacDowell Fellow (NH), a Madog Faculty Fellow (OH), and a member of the Southern Graphics Council. His Daily Drawings project begun on March 1, 2008, contains over 6,000 individual artworks. Benjy’s previous teaching and leadership positions include Wesleyan College (GA), Ohio University (OH), the University of Rio Grande (OH) and Pikes Peak State College (CO).