Opening Reception and Artist Talk: Thursday, November 13, 2008 5:30-7:30 pm
	Then 'Til Now is a mini-retrospective of prints, paintings, and paper sculptures by artist Ray Stratton. His most recent series, Thought and Memory, is a poetic exploration of the overlap between those two mental states using Norse mythology as a starting point. Other series in the show explore ideas of travel and passage – whether literal or imagined. Stratton’s work is rooted in life experience: trepidation over new parenthood, memorable literary encounters, investigations of urban architecture, and remembrance of past acquaintances. All are welcome at the reception and artist talk. Light refreshments will be served. Press Release ***Thanks go to Food City in Big Stone Gap for their contributions to the evening's refreshments.