Casey Promise's 'Something Within' Opens May 10 at The Red Arrow Gallery

Casey Promise: Something Within

When: Opening reception 6-10 p.m. Saturday, May 10

Where: The Red Arrow Gallery, 1311 McGavock Pike

By comparing her work to Elizabeth Peyton and Egon Schiele, the Red Arrow Gallery is setting its sights high with this exhibit by Casey Promise, the Nashville-based artist whose exhibit is opening there this weekend. But based on the few exhibits we've seen from the burgeoning Riverside Village space, we're inclined to believe their judgment. From the press release:

Capturing an inner essence, Casey carefully draws the roadmaps on her face and the glint in her eyes to document what’s in her soul. She bases her work on personal conflicts, their resolutions and the spaces in-between. Casey’s photorealistic portraits don’t employ the enormity of Chuck Close but point more towards Elizabeth Peyton’s work in size and sexual ambiguity. Casey Promise’s paintings are most often executed in pencil, and also combine the use of mixed media and multi-dimensional shadowboxes.

A 2011 graduate of Watkins, Promise has shown work locally at Cummins Station, Boheme Collectif and Bongo East, but this is her first solo exhibition. Join her for the opening this Saturday at the Red Arrow Gallery, or check out the show on Thursdays-Sundays, where it will be on display through June 14. More information is at

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