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The sculptures and drawings are contemporary allegories that combine the classical with symbolic surreal imagery. They become personalized mythology influenced by literature, observation of life, and art. The dramatic imagery, are like still pictures, that have a narrative that alludes to its own past and future but it is the viewer that really defines the story with their own experiences and interests. Like most mythology, the narratives are heightened with the emotional complexities of everyday experiences that combine humor, pathos, and introspection of humanity.

THOMAS J. DURHAM
2472 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, Pa. 19125
843-860-0267

1983 M.F.A. University of Minnesota, Mpls. MN
1982 Grad Student University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
1975 B.A. College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Exhibitions
2007
Post ,Open Studio Tours, Philadelphia, Pa

2006
National Sculpture Society Invitational, Park Ave Atrium, NY,NY

HeroesCon, Charlotte , NC

2005
Linearte, Expo, Gent, Belgium

Arte Padova, Expo, Padova, Italy

Commission, The Citadel, Charleston, SC

2005
The Scroll, Group exhibition, Waterfront Gallery, Charleston, SC

2004
Group Exhibition, Redux Gallery, Charleston, SC

Fraser Fox Gallery, Charleston, SC

“The Head Show”, group exhibition, Halsey Gallery, Charleston, SC

2003
Florence Biennale, Florence Italy, 2nd place, Lorenzo il Magnifico award

Group Ehibition, Charleston City Gallery Vendue Range, Charleston, SC

2002
Exhibition Johnathan Farrar Gallery group drawing show N.O. LA.

Sculpture International Atlanta, Atlanta Georgia

Contemporary Art Center New Orleans invitation auction New Orleans

Article New Orleans Magazine April Issue 2002

2001
Exhibition, Martin Gallery Two person show, Charleston, SC

2000
Exhibition, International Fine Art Gallery, New Orleans, LA.

1999
Exhibition, DOCS Gallery, New Orleans, LA

Exhibition, Caboose Gallery, Kent, CT.

Exhibition, Sculpture in the South , Summerville, SC

Joie Lassiter Gallery, Charlotte , NC. 1998- Exhibition, Wells Gallery,Two Person Show, Charleston ,SC

1998
Exhibition, DOCS Gallery, group show, New Orleans, La

Exhibition, Material Objects, group exhibition , SC. Arts Commission,
Columbia ,SC.

Walker Art Center’s Fifth Open Studio Tour, Mpls, Mn.

Collections
Jacques Cousteau, Bernadette Peters, Trammel Crow’s public and private collection, Jacques Kaplan’s collection, Steve Ziff, Robin and Angie Biddle Duke, Matthew Carrone, The Palm Springs Museum Collection, and the State Collection SC.