Dennis Moran’s paintings relate his journey through illness, recovery

Release Date: 5/17/2006. Expired: 7/15/2006

The gift of a kidney transplant inspired Dennis Moran to paint about his experiences with a life-changing illness.

Transitions, a look at his journey through diagnosis and treatment of End Stage Renal Disease, will be displayed in the East Wing Gallery of The Renaissance Center in Dickson June 2-July 15. An opening reception with the artist will be 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 2.

Moran was diagnosed with ESRD in 1995 and received a kidney transplant in 1998. In an effort to express gratitude for his new life with a transplant, he began taking courses in art at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville with the goal of completing a degree in fine arts. As part of his BFA thesis, he began this series of paintings addressing the process of illness and recovery.

“This series reflects the stages of grief and hope as one struggles with life during and after a serious illness,” said Moran. “Transitions encourages the viewer to look into his own experiences and realize that many of us travel the same emotional paths through illness to recovery. The viewer can then understand what a profound difference a donated organ can be to someone who will not otherwise recover.”

“People who view Dennis’ work notice his unique style and ability to reflect his feelings through the use of imagery and color,” said Curtis Southerland, gallery curator for The Renaissance Center. “Although he paints diverse subject matter, it is always with a deep appreciation of his donor and the gift that sustains him.”

Transitions will be on display in the East Wing Gallery June 2-July 15. The exhibit and opening reception are free and open to the public.

For more information on Transitions or other displays at The Renaissance Center, contact Southerland at (615)740-5519 or .

The Renaissance Center is a fine arts and technology education and performing arts center at 855 Highway 46 South in Dickson, just 35 miles west of Nashville on Interstate 40 at exit 172.

Visit the Visual Arts Gallery page for more about the gallery.

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