Adam Corbett has been a part of the Columbia music scene for almost 20 years. On top of his own projects he’s been in several bands — Guitar Show, The Restoration, and Husband to name a few — and played with local artists Marshall Brown and Rachel Kate. It may have come as a surprise to some, then, when he decided to branch out into visual art.
Being at home more than usual over the last two years and seeking a creative outlet outside of music led Corbett toward painting and drawing. During this time he’s experimented with different mediums, techniques, and styles, figuring out what he likes best. He admits that, ultimately, the variety of options and experimentation itself might be what he enjoys most. Out of all the things he’s tried, he seems to gravitate most toward watercolors.
“I suspect my attraction to watercolor is how unpredictable it can be while also still being malleable,” Corbett shares, “I also really like it when someone who clearly is digging one of my paintings asks and is a bit shocked that the weird cartoon bat clown they are looking at was done with watercolors.”
Since 2020, he has participated in several local markets and art events: Kennan Terrace Art in the Yard, Art Along the Trail, Cottontown Art Crawl, Melrose Art in the Yard, and, most recently, AG+Art in Lexington and Charleston. Aside from being a part of Jasper’s 10th Birthday Party art salon, First Thursday will be Corbett’s longest show and the first one indoors, for which he is extremely thankful (it’s hot out there, y'all!).
Join us Thursday, August 4th at Sound Bites Eatery at 1425 Sumter Street from 6pm-9pm.
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