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Artist stumbles into a ‘Six Feet Under’ exhibit
Source: York Daily Record
Thursday,October 15, 2009
Section: FLIPSIDE Kevin Humes considers himself a “mad scientist.” He concocts shimmering jewelry from glass, metal and stone. Recently, he stumbled upon some artwork from the hit HBO series “Six Feet Under.” In spring 2008, Humes, a Baltimore native, relocated to the area to live with his sister. At the time, he was unemployed and couldn’t afford repairs on his truck. Wandering down Main Street in Spring Grove one day, he spotted Artistic Glass Creations, walked inside and met Joshua Smith, the owner. Smith created the co-op to give local artists a venue for their work and access to his glass-blowing studio. It was a perfect match for Humes, who began working with dichroic glass — glass that contains multiple layers of metal elements — in 2002 and dreamed of opening a gallery. In the meantime, Humes was schlepping to the Glatfelter Memorial Library each day to use the computer to try and find work. He made friends with the librarians and when they had an opening for the May Artist of the Month gallery, they turned to Humes for help. He agreed to show his jewelry along with pieces by other Artistic Glass Creations artists, including Smith, Alexander Simms and Thomas Deneen. Librarian Ellen Helfrick complimented Humes on the display. When she mentioned her brother, David Meanix, stored the artwork he created for the HBO series “Six Feet Under” in her home, Humes was thrilled. Helfrick said her brother’s art was incorporated into the show’s sixth season and he even scored a small cameo. Since Humes watched every episode of the show, he volunteered to install the photosculpture exhibit. “Any gallery in the country would like to have (his work),” Humes said. It took a few months to negotiate the display with Meanix and HBO, but the exhibit will open Oct. 24 and runs through Nov. 14 at Glatfelter Library. Since the HBO series revolves around a family who runs a funeral home, there will be a special viewing from 5 to 7 p.m. on Halloween. And after dozens of e-mails and phone calls to regional galleries, Humes said the show might hit the road, too. But he hopes to help Spring Grove, first. One of the “Six Feet Under” prints will be auctioned with all proceeds benefiting the Glatfelter Library. Pieces from Artistic Glass Creations will also be on display and a portion of any sales will go to the library as well. “Now is the time we need (libraries) more than ever,” Humes said. He added that if library funding is cut, crucial community services, including the free Internet access he used, could be eliminated. Since Humes is back on his feet, he’s looking for even more opportunities to give back. In September, Artistic Glass Creations donated 12 items to the Help People Drink fundraiser in Hanover. The event raised $3,000 for Blood: Water Mission, an organization founded by Grammy Award-winning band Jars of Clay, which helps provide clean water to African villages. A few weeks ago, Humes was approached to design patriotic pins and pendants for the Nov. 12 groundbreaking of the Gold Star Healing and Peace Garden at Veterans Memorial Park in York. “I love the idea of local artists creating and doing things for (the ceremony),” said Gold Star Mother Cherriney Kondor. Humes said he was honored to be able to lend his “mad scientist” skills. “I want to get behind as many causes as I can,” he said. POPeye is a bi-weekly column focusing on the ever-changing landscape of popular culture. Reach Erin McCracken at 771-2051 or emccracken@ydr.com.
Kevin Humes
Glatfelter Memorial Library
101 Glenview Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
(717) 225-3220
September 9, 2009
Dear Gallery Owner/Manager:
The works of David Meanix from the Hit Series Six Feet Under will be on display at the Glatfelter Memorial Library, Spring Grove, PA from October 24th through November 14. We are honored to have the works of such a well known talent on exhibit as an extension of our Artist of the Month exhibitions featuring the works of local artists. The installation will mix Meanix's photography and photosculptureswith the works of local artists in a textural display titled "What Lies Beyond, Six Feet Under”.
We will be hosting an exhibit closing reception on November 14that 7:00 PM, for library chairs and representatives of regional galleries and their patrons. A photo, normally notfor sale, of actress Frances Conroy used in the HBOseries and donated by Mr. Meanix will be auctioned with 100% of the proceeds benefitting the Library’s programs, as well as a portion of the proceeds from sales of the artists other works. Mr. Meanix and fellow artists are expected to attend this opening, and are open to negotiate future installations of the exhibit.
We look forward to sharing this evening and our exhibition with you. Promotional posters featuring the auctioned piece by Mr. Meanix will be available shortly. Please R.S.V.P. to kevinsopals@hotmail.com or gmlib@yorklibraries.org for the event, andinclude your mailing address while requesting promotional materials.
Thank you,
For Immediate Release Contact: Debbie Van de CastleDate: Sept. 3, 2009 Phone: (717) 225-3220 WHAT LIES BEYOND, SIX FEET UNDER October 24 - November 14, 2009.Glatfelter Memorial Library, Spring Grove, PA, is pleased to present photographic and photosculptural works of David Meanix. Many of the works were commissioned for the HBO Series Six FeetUnder. Through collaboration with local artists from Artistic Glass Creations, Spring Grove, these works will be installed in a textural collage along with the sublime ceramics of recent WVU sponsored Artist in Residence, China, grant recipient, Alexander Simms. Glass creations of Joshua Smith, Kevin Humes, and others will also be highlighted. Enjoy the visual feast, "What Lies Beyond, Six Feet Under". A portion of the sales will benefit the library. A print, featuring actress Frances Conroy from Six Feet Under, normally not forsale, will be auctionedwith all proceeds benefiting the library. For further information please go to the library's web site – http://glatfelter.yorklibraries.org or email curator Kevin Humes, at kevinsopals@hotmail.com. This art exhibit will be open to the public during regular library operating hours and there will also be a special Halloween Viewing on Oct. 31 from 5 to 7:00 PM.Glatfelter Memorial Library, 101 Glenview Road, Spring Grove, PA Library, 101 Glenview Road, Spring Grove, PA
