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CH A RL ES R. T U RNELL See Beauty Everywhere
bruno david gallery
CHARLES R. TURNELL See Beauty Everywhere
October 29 - December 17, 2022 Bruno David Gallery 7513 Forsyth Boulevard Saint Louis, Missouri 63105, U.S.A. info@brunodavidgallery.com www.brunodavidgallery.com Founder/Director: Bruno L. David This catalogue was published in conjunction with the exhibition “See Beauty Everywhere” at Bruno David Gallery. Editor: Bruno L. David Catalogue Designer: Hazel Tao Designer Assistant: Claudia R. David Printed in USA All works courtesy of Charles R. Turnell and Bruno David Gallery Photographs by Charles R. Turnell and Bruno David Gallery Cover image: Pinochio I, (detail) 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 30 inches (116.8 x 76.2 cm.) First Edition Copyright ©2023 Charles R. Turnell and Bruno David Gallery All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written permission of Bruno David Gallery
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QUOTE BY CHARLES R. TURNELL AFTERWORD BY BRUNO L. DAVID CHECKLIST AND IMAGES OF THE EXHIBITION BIOGRAPHY
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“My hope is that my art conveys this message. “The little details that shape humanity.” -Charles R. Turnell
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AFTERWORD BY BRUNO L. DAVID
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I am pleased to present, See Beauty Everywhere an exhibition by Charles R. Turnell. This is Turnell’s first exhibition with the gallery. Leveraging a variety of disciplines, Charles R. Turnell uses film and digital photography, as well as software applications to compose and develop his photographs. He chose to create the photographs in bright colors and showcase the harmonious beauty of flowers, something everyone can appreciate. Each flower represents a person that shapes humanity, the “mosaic” of our shared human experience. The flowers represent various travels in Europe, South America, Central America and are used as the “little glass pieces” that are assembled to create the final mosaic image. His thoughts are on the little details that shape humanity. Focusing on optimism and wanting to look deeper within himself he is focused on the question of “Who we are as humans?” The intent is to help us examine a greater sense of humanity and realize the “mosaic” in which all of us are intertwined by a deeper connection, intersecting across history. The See Beauty Everywhere series attempts to create a sense of connection by its use of little floral tiles that make up one mosaic. These flowers encourage the idea that beauty is everywhere. Each piece asks the viewer to pause for a moment to look at the details and reflect on the theme of the piece. The pieces reflect on nature, home, culture, and art. Growing up in Belize, Central America, Charles R. Turnell was introduced to the world of photography via the timeless articles of the National Geographic Magazine. Page by page, he explored all the hidden and seemingly inaccessible pockets of the world. He marveled at the intricate geometry of many different landscapes, the colorful exotic flora and fauna, the innovations of man, and the mystery of the unique world cultures. Support for the creation of significant new works of art has been the core to the mission and program of the Bruno David Gallery since its founding in 2005. I am deeply grateful to Hazel Tao, who gave much time, talent, and expertise to the production of this catalogue. Invaluable gallery staff support for the exhibition was provided by Taylor Anderson, Jacob Hughes, Beth McDonald, Jada Ivy, Benjamin Levine, David Luo, and Sammy Wood.
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CHECKLIST & IMAGES OF THE EXHIBITION
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(Detail)
Big Suit 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 30 inches, Edition of 5 (116.8 × 76.2 cm)
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Pac Man 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 30 x 46 inches, Edition of 5 (76.2 × 116.8 cm)
Thinker 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 30 inches, Edition of 5 (116.8 × 76.2 cm)
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(Detail)
Eros Bendato 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 24 x 36 inches, Edition of 5 (61 × 91.4 cm)
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Ice Man 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 36 x 24 inches, Edition of 5 (91.4 × 61 cm)
Zebra 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 30 x 46 inches, Edition of 5 (76.2 × 116.8 cm)
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(Detail)
Visus 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 24 x 36 inches, Edition of 5 (61 × 91.4 cm)
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Elvis 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 30 inches, Edition of 5 (116.8 × 76.2 cm)
White Pelican 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 30 inches, Edition of 5 (116.8 × 76.2 cm)
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(Detail)
Pinochio I 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 30 inches, Edition of 5 (116.8 × 76.2 cm)
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Mannequins - Orange and Green 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 30 inches, Edition of 5 (116.8 × 76.2 cm)
Fuerza 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 30 x 46 inches, Edition of 5 (76.2 × 116.8 cm)
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(Detail)
Diner 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 30 inches, Edition of 5 (116.8 × 76.2 cm)
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Flamingo 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 30 inches, Edition of 5 (116.8 × 76.2 cm)
Manos II 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 24 x 36 inches, Edition of 5 (61 × 91.4 cm)
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(Detail)
Giraffe 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 30 inches, Edition of 5 (116.8 × 76.2 cm)
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Refugee Thirst 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 30 x 46 inches, Edition of 5 (76.2 × 116.8 cm)
Mannequins - Fitz 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 30 inches, Edition of 5 (116.8 × 76.2 cm)
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Hi 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 30 inches, Edition of 5 (116.8 × 76.2 cm)
Eros Bendato II 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 30 x 46 inches, Edition of 5 (76.2 × 116.8 cm)
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Climatron 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 46 inches, Edition of 5 (116.8 × 116.8 cm)
World Religion Ganesha Portrait 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 30 inches, Edition of 5 (116.8 × 76.2 cm)
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Fun Superman II 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 30 inches, Edition of 5 (116.8 × 76.2 cm)
Mannequins - Batwoman 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 30 inches, Edition of 5 (116.8 × 76.2 cm)
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Refugee Daydream 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 30 x 46 inches, Edition of 5 (76.2 × 116.8 cm)
World Religion Buddha 2021 Archival pigment dye on rag paper, mounted on board 46 x 30 inches, Edition of 5 (116.8 × 76.2 cm)
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ARTISTS Antonio Ainscough Sara Ghazi Asadollahi Barry Anderson Laura Beard Heather Bennett Lisa K. Blatt Michael Byron Ben Brough Quinn A. Briceno Bunny Burson Lisa Bulawsky Judy Child Carmon Colangelo William Conger Alex Couwenberg
Terry James Conrad Jill Downen Damon Freed Yvette Drury Dubinsky Douglass Freed Adrian Gonzalez Richard Hull Mee Jey Kelley Johnson Chris Kahler Leslie Laskey Justin Henry Miller James Austin Murray William Morris Arny Nadler
Yvonne Osei Patricia Olynyk Charles P. Reay Daniel Raedeke Tom Reed Frank Schwaiger Eric Minh Swenson Char Schwall Christina Shmigel Thomas Sleet Buzz Spector Andrea Stanilav Cindy Tower Mario Trejo Charles R. Turnell
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