The latest collection of artwork by Adam Hall will be revealed at Robert Lange Studios in Charleston, South Carolina, this September. Titled Sacred Hour, works featured in the upcoming show mark a significant evolution in Hall’s artistic journey, “blending his deep connection to nature with contemporary elements and symbolic storytelling,” according to the gallery.
“One of the major themes of this show centers around the transient nature of time and our attempts to grasp it,” Hall explains. “Nature itself is also a prominent theme throughout.”
Cold Plunge (Breath In Breath Out), oil on canvas, 36 x 36"
Based in Franklin, Tennessee, Hall is best known for his emotional and atmospheric style. “I display the beauty of the natural world as a backdrop within each painting to remind the viewer of our ever-changing relationship with it. By combining traditional landscapes with modern symbolism, I aim to provide a deeper narrative,” he says. The artist explains that the title of the show, Sacred Hour, emerged from a recent conversation about the illusion of time and our attempts to grasp it.
Headfirst, oil on panel, 30 x 40"
A painting in the upcoming exhibition, Cold Plunge (Breath in Breath Out), features dark, choppy waters that exude a definitive sense of coldness. In the backdrop are snow-covered rocks jutting out of the open ocean. “Recently, I visited a cold plunge/hot springs resort high up in the mountains of Colorado. There were so many interesting older couples there specifically [for] wellness reasons, and it reminded me of the 1985 movie Cocoon. In the movie some elderly characters find an alien ‘fountain of youth’ and get a new lease on life. It made me contemplate the passing of time and chasing our youth. For me the painting also represents mental resilience and facing something hard that yields big results.”
Truth Teller, oil on panel, 42 x 38"
Other ocean-based paintings include Safety Ladder and Headfirst. “These two paintings were originally inspired by nostalgic moments from my childhood spent at the local pool,” Hall explains. “I purposely used nostalgic duotones and pops of fluorescent colors to represent that era. Gradually, the paintings transformed into more symbolic concepts, replacing the pool with grand oceanic scenes. The diving board represents, for me, the act of jumping headfirst into a sea of chaos or the unknown. The remnants of a ladder symbolize the desire to cling to the old self—a safety net of sorts.”
Safety Ladder, oil on panel, 40 x 30"
Sacred Hour will open September 6 with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. and hangs through September 27.
“A mentor of mine once told me that the older you get, the more sacred time feels, and your perception of time shifts,” Hall reflects. “Recently, I saw a meme with an image of the kids from the movie The Sandlot playing on a baseball field. It read, ‘At some point in your childhood, you and your friends went outside to play together for the last time, and nobody knew it.’ There are so many moments that were ‘our last’ from a particular season in time, and it’s fun to reflect on those or bask in the nostalgia. These new paintings include hints of nostalgia and symbolism that directly link to my personal relationship with the fleeting nature of time.” —
Robert Lange Studios 2 Queen Street • Charleston, SC 29401 • (843) 805-8052 • www.robertlangestudios.com
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