Chris Harmon’s Periapt Featured in the 2026 Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Exhibition
Charleston artist Chris Harmon is currently exhibiting his artwork Periapt in the 2026 Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Exhibition at the City Gallery in Charleston, South Carolina. Presented as part of the annual Piccolo Spoleto Festival, the exhibition highlights recent work by artists from across the state and features painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, photography, and mixed media. The exhibition is on view at City Gallery from May 22 through June 7, 2026.
This year’s exhibition was juried by Michael Dickins, Director and Chief Curator of the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston. Known for his interdisciplinary artistic practice and curatorial work throughout the Southeast, Dickins selected a limited group of artists whose work reflects a broad range of contemporary voices and approaches.
Chris Harmon is a Charleston-based mixed-media artist whose figurative work blends oil paint, charcoal, graphite, spray paint, metallic leaf, and layered surface treatments into emotionally charged compositions. His work often explores themes of memory, identity, vulnerability, and transformation through richly textured imagery that balances precision with raw material expression.
Periapt presents a haunting and atmospheric portrait emerging through layered gestures, fragmented textures, and luminous metallic accents. The figure appears partially concealed and partially revealed, creating a sense of psychological depth and quiet tension. The title references an object worn for protection or spiritual significance, adding another symbolic dimension to the work’s contemplative presence. Additional images and details about the artwork can be viewed at Chris Harmon Art.
More information about the exhibition and festival programming can be found through the official Piccolo Spoleto Festival website.
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