While I was walking down King Street, I passed The Art Mecca of Charleston which was displaying art by Peter Max (The Art Mecca).  I found this completely exciting because I did a rendition of one of Peter Max’s pieces in my very first art class in high school.  Though many of the paintings were remakes of his most famous works, it was still amazing to see painting Peter Max did himself.  When you enter, the first wall displays many of the paintings Peter Max used in his campaign to renovate the Statue of liberty.  Another interesting piece was hung on the back wall.  This painting was a remake of his famous piece given to Reagan during his administration.  Peter Max revered Reagan and credited him with a time of peace in America.

This exhibit is an excellent example of a gallery bringing in an artist who is highly respected and known in the art community.  By looking at the Charleston’s external environments and its demands, The Art Mecca brought to this town a very well-known artist and his timeless works of art.  I would highly recommend this showing to anyone who enjoys colorful art about peace, love and nonviolence.  Peter Max will actually be in the gallery on September 21st from 6-9pm and September 22nd from 1-4 pm  to meet!  (However, RSVP is required.)