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NEWS RELEASE.

“Bisbee 2020” Art Show at JF Thamm Gallery

20 oil paintings depicting in real time the effects of social distancing in Old Bisbee

Bisbee, Arizona, May 4, 2020- The JF Thamm Gallery announces its latest show-“Bisbee 2020”

by artist John Thamm.  The show will run with  social distancing viewing each day the gallery is open.  

The show-“Bisbee 2020” documents  in real time the changes caused by “Social Distancing” on the streets of Old Bisbee from March 7-May 3.  

“I had started to paint various storefronts in Bisbee in late February and then at the height of the tourist season, the town went quiet.  My studio looks out on Main Street and I felt immersed in the emptiness and isolation that swept over it.  Each day I escaped the news, politics and fear by painting what I saw and felt,” said John.  

John toned down his vibrant palette using soft, subtle colors that feature shadowy figures, and occasional glimpses of John and his dog Reilly. As each painting was completed, John posted it on his Facebook page with the merchant’s name, address and website asking the public to support Old Bisbee Merchants. 

May 8th marks the opening of small retail stores in Arizona and a good milestone to launch this show.    John commented: “My hope for the merchants of Old Bisbee, is that they survive and that the town retains its uniqueness.

View “Bisbee 2020”  every day 11am - 5pm at JF Thamm Gallery, 40 Main Street, Bisbee, AZ.   A comfortable “social-distanced” space. 

For more information contact Kathy Thamm, 509-688-3757, kathythamm@gmail.com. http://jthamm.com/

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