Lawrenceville, PA-- August 28, 2008—Friday September 12, 2008 make a point to head down to see the Wizard of  Oddities.  Sam Thorp will be exhibiting some intriguing figurative work in the show titled “Voyeuristic Intentions”.

Sam Thorp uses her classical training to explore modern conventions in this mixed media exhibition of figures and portraits. Most notable is her distinctive gesture style with colorful and arabesque line work.

The subject matter communicates modern detachment, viewing identity and situations from a distance. The viewer has an opportunity to spy in on the models who are from various countries and cultures around the world.  Whether it be a photo frame, computer monitor, or window frame; this sort of voyeur ism is controversial because at worst, it feeds a narcissistic culture seeking superficial validation. But in a few rare instances it has allowed the artist to make real life connections to the international models. And the viewers get to meet, in a way, personalities and characters they would not have known otherwise.

The opening is Friday September 12^th, 7-11pm, with drinks and the artist on hand.  The gallery is located at 4314 Butler St. in Lawrenceville. The show will run for two weeks. For directions and more information please contact 412-325-4144. For more information about the artist, check www.graphicanatomy.com