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Why did Bannister and MacKenzie call their show “Playing With Fire”? Even though they are serious artists who have both painted in every other medium, they decided that they have had so much fun preparing this exhibit that it can only be considered “playing”. If a painting doesn't turn out like they would like, they just put shellac on it and torch it, laughing all the while. The result is a luminous, new creation. One of these works is entitled “God's Painting”, as the artist gives up all control and can only watch it burn (outside in the driveway). The signature piece for the exhibit, “The Bonfire” took three months to complete and over a dozen layers of wax. After all that, it was set on fire! - The works of other Art League member artists will be on display in the Gallery as well.

The public is invited to the opening reception at the Art League of Hilton Head Gallery in the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Tuesday, November 1 from 5 to 7 PM. Gallery talks by the artists will be given each Friday during the show at 11:00 AM. This is a show not to be missed. 843-681-5060 www.ArtLeaguehhi.org