I came across this recently, and was I suprised! some of a showing by The Arts Hub {Me and Jason Lee} that we had in the AKA Lounge happens to be in this video, as well as the other venues! Thanks a ton Patrick!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Consuelo Bellini's Stained Spaces
Last Night I went to Consuelo Bellini's Stained Spaces over at Senso SupperClub {it used to be Zinc Bar} This was GREAT!!! This woman has introduced a different art presentation than any I have seen in Orlando! Basically she has taken mesh grating{ I'm not sure how to explain so bear with me} and introduced a type of paint and through labor intensive work has created pieces of beauty! I was taken by the colors of a Peacock piece{wish I had a picture to show you} The Peacock was just oozed abject beauty! I also loved the Coy Fish piece, all those dramatic colors WOW! I do have this picture to show you of her work
She is produceing an art form that to my knowledge doesnt exist in Orlando, frankly I am suprised that no art galleries havent picked her up! all the pieces were hanging from the ceiling with good tracklighting, I have to say this really worked! Considering what Consuelo is produceing the prices are reasonable, I hope she can make some sales of this artwork!
also for that evening I met Ward Cotrell again. I had met him once before, but I'm fuzzy on where. Also I finally met Sonja Haltiwanger in person, as well as Charles Marklin{going to try to go see his opening in the Peacock Room next week}
Also it must be mentioned that Consuelo had the assistance of Ashley Hoven to get everything organized,{artists need people with these skills} Overall this was a GREAT OPENING!
She is produceing an art form that to my knowledge doesnt exist in Orlando, frankly I am suprised that no art galleries havent picked her up! all the pieces were hanging from the ceiling with good tracklighting, I have to say this really worked! Considering what Consuelo is produceing the prices are reasonable, I hope she can make some sales of this artwork!
also for that evening I met Ward Cotrell again. I had met him once before, but I'm fuzzy on where. Also I finally met Sonja Haltiwanger in person, as well as Charles Marklin{going to try to go see his opening in the Peacock Room next week}
Also it must be mentioned that Consuelo had the assistance of Ashley Hoven to get everything organized,{artists need people with these skills} Overall this was a GREAT OPENING!
Celebrating Citrus Landscape at COMMA gallery
Last Tuesday I went to COMMA gallery for Celebrating Citrus Landscape, I had missed the first two installments and needed to catch up, I saw quite a bit of quality artwork, and generally good quality is a norm for the COMMA, The one that was a standout for me was "Wild Oranges" by Robin Pedero
There was a small crowd that night, but it was a rainey night, It was a nice reception, Generally I exspect high quality from the COMMA, and that is what I allways see when I go there! I allways have admired Karen Carasik and Kim Sumner for their tireless work to have a quality gallery. I look forward to see what is next at COMMA!
There was a small crowd that night, but it was a rainey night, It was a nice reception, Generally I exspect high quality from the COMMA, and that is what I allways see when I go there! I allways have admired Karen Carasik and Kim Sumner for their tireless work to have a quality gallery. I look forward to see what is next at COMMA!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Journey To Ireland Opening and Reception
Last Friday Creative Spirit Art Gallery had it opening reception "Journey to Ireland" We had a pack of people, enough food to feed 3 armies, and enough wine for 2 of them, I think we had somewhere around 150-200 people come through that night, I have to give kudos to both the artists Erika Avery and Patricia McNeese, both of them worked very hard to get the word out and to self promote themselves, which allways makes my job easier. Patricia McNeeses's Photograph of a Celtic Cross from southern Ireland still stands out as a Iconic Image in my mind. I co-op part of CSAG also sold some artwork, though the Presenting artists did not, but we still have some time to go........
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Sunday Morning Farmers Market Downtown Orlando
On Sunday early afternoon I went to the downtown Orlando farmers market, It was nice and a bit busy, I saw Gayle Peck at her space selling her photography and by all appearances she was doing well, For those of you that don't know Gayle, this woman has come a lonnng way! Her artistic photography is frankly gorgeous! Gayle also is about the sweetest woman you could meet! I looked for Harriet Duncan and Tres Longwell, but I missed Harriet, only Tres was at their booth, Next time I guess, I bought my specialty bread and a sweet watermelon and headed out!
Nuebarth & Gillenwater P.A. Opening!
On Saturday Night I went to Nuebarth & Gillenwater P.A. a the Center over on North Mills, For those of you that arent familiar with the place, this is also Gallery Q at the Center, basically its a Gay, Lesbian, and Transgendered Community Center, but it also is the Gallery Space for Quack {Queer Arts Collective} The current President is M.Scott Morgan is you have any interest in joining the Organization, Heterosexual members do exist in this organization.
Anyway... This showing consisted of Artwork by Sandy Nuebarth and Bonnie Gillenwater, The artwork was a mix of figurative and abstract figurative work, some nudes and some abject beauty pieces, I was struck by one of Sandy's Pieces I cant recall the title. but it was a male chest figure with a point of negative space to the left, and somehow that piece sticks out in my mind, I'm surprised it isn't sold yet.
Bonnie had many nice pieces, but the one that really stands out to me was a piece with a side view of a woman almost a elegance piece, the woman is in a nice dress sitting, looking like she is waiting for a waiter to bring her some champagne. Its a soft piece and only $200! If I had the funds I would have bought it right there!
The crowd was medium, some teachers from the Maitland Art Center were in attendance, as were members of Quack and fans of Gallery Q. If you haven't been here before, I suggest you go see this showing! It will be up for a month!
Anyway... This showing consisted of Artwork by Sandy Nuebarth and Bonnie Gillenwater, The artwork was a mix of figurative and abstract figurative work, some nudes and some abject beauty pieces, I was struck by one of Sandy's Pieces I cant recall the title. but it was a male chest figure with a point of negative space to the left, and somehow that piece sticks out in my mind, I'm surprised it isn't sold yet.
Bonnie had many nice pieces, but the one that really stands out to me was a piece with a side view of a woman almost a elegance piece, the woman is in a nice dress sitting, looking like she is waiting for a waiter to bring her some champagne. Its a soft piece and only $200! If I had the funds I would have bought it right there!
The crowd was medium, some teachers from the Maitland Art Center were in attendance, as were members of Quack and fans of Gallery Q. If you haven't been here before, I suggest you go see this showing! It will be up for a month!
Tampering with Reality at Gallery 17.92
On Friday I went to Monte Olingers' showing of "Tampering With Reality", This really was some expressive great work! The overall attendance was Excellent! Just about anyone who was anyone in the Visual Arts here in Orlando that I know or know of was in attendance! Gallery 17.92 doesn't have openings often, but when they do, they don't skimp on anything! Monte was working the crowd and having a ball by the look of it! My Business partner Jason Lee was able to make it out and I think he ran into am old friend he hadn't seen in a while, I saw Jeff Shonkwiler {artistsregistry.com} out there with Joulia Vitaliy obviously having a good time, Shannon Larimar {Head Guy with the Downtown Arts District} This guy I think is going to really change the downtown arts district in great way. Karen Carasik {COMMA art Gallery} was there and seemed to be enjoying herself, Of Course Donna Dowless was there. I was concerned about her, because it was VERY hot in the gallery, with that many people cool air doesn't circulate well. I absolutely loved this opening! This was a great night!
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