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Randall Cleaver, Orrey
This is a mixed-media show of
artworks made from found objects and
recycled and rejuvenated parts from
already-made articles.
More than 30 artists are featured in this
show. It is curated by veteran collectors
Linda and Steven Krensky.
Ingenuity, originality, wit and vision
characterize the exhibit, one of four
presented annually by Zenith Gallery.
Image on right: SueAnne Lasher, Cleo
artworks made from found objects and
recycled and rejuvenated parts from
already-made articles.
More than 30 artists are featured in this
show. It is curated by veteran collectors
Linda and Steven Krensky.
Ingenuity, originality, wit and vision
characterize the exhibit, one of four
presented annually by Zenith Gallery.
Image on right: SueAnne Lasher, Cleo
Three Lenses at Honfleur
This show features three French lens-based media artists, whose work, all
digitally and photographically based, explores the range of possibilities within
these media. Three Lenses opens on the 27th of September, 2008 at 7pm.
The other artists to be featured are Cyril Angulidis and Jean Francoise
L'Harmeroult.
This show features three French lens-based media artists, whose work, all
digitally and photographically based, explores the range of possibilities within
these media. Three Lenses opens on the 27th of September, 2008 at 7pm.
The other artists to be featured are Cyril Angulidis and Jean Francoise
L'Harmeroult.
Jean Francois Rauzier: Abandoned Bicycles 3 ft.11in. x 8ft.10in
Caitlin Philips, Romeo and
Juliet
Juliet
Imagination Reigns in Reincarnations Now - September
28 2008
28 2008
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Herbert Gentry Featured at The Parish Gallery
Herbert Gentry (1919-2003) arrived in Paris, France (courtesy of the GI Bill) in
1946 to study art; he remained because the climate provided him with the
freedom to find himself as an artist in the world. Paris gave American artists of
African descent who ventured to Paris in the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s such as Ed
Clark, Bill Hutson, Larry Potter, Lois Mailou Jones, and Beauford Delaney – a
place to just “be.” As Gentry stated “I paint what I experience, who I am, in the
Black world, especially in America, there’s a thing that you can’t forget where you
came from, you paint from your experiences and who you are.”
Herbert Gentry (1919-2003) arrived in Paris, France (courtesy of the GI Bill) in
1946 to study art; he remained because the climate provided him with the
freedom to find himself as an artist in the world. Paris gave American artists of
African descent who ventured to Paris in the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s such as Ed
Clark, Bill Hutson, Larry Potter, Lois Mailou Jones, and Beauford Delaney – a
place to just “be.” As Gentry stated “I paint what I experience, who I am, in the
Black world, especially in America, there’s a thing that you can’t forget where you
came from, you paint from your experiences and who you are.”
Above Image left: Herbert Gentry Above Image Right: Untitled, by Herbert Gentry
Gentry’s friendships illuminate his movement through the world; they were part
of his rich experiences in Paris, Copenhagen, Stockholm and New York. His
artist friends share his openness to other ways, which their thematic
explorations reflect. Travel, migration and mobility are sheer inspiration. Ed
Clark, records in his broad stokes the relation between place and expression,
Vincent Smith’s narrative prints of his travels south of the Sahara document a
deeper search, Rachelle Puryear evokes in her representations of nature a
texture of timeless endurance, while for Richard Mayhew’s landscape is a
spiritual world and Romare Bearden mines the terrain of history and memory.
The Parish Gallery 1054 31st St., NW Washington, DC 20007
Gentry’s friendships illuminate his movement through the world; they were part
of his rich experiences in Paris, Copenhagen, Stockholm and New York. His
artist friends share his openness to other ways, which their thematic
explorations reflect. Travel, migration and mobility are sheer inspiration. Ed
Clark, records in his broad stokes the relation between place and expression,
Vincent Smith’s narrative prints of his travels south of the Sahara document a
deeper search, Rachelle Puryear evokes in her representations of nature a
texture of timeless endurance, while for Richard Mayhew’s landscape is a
spiritual world and Romare Bearden mines the terrain of history and memory.
The Parish Gallery 1054 31st St., NW Washington, DC 20007
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September Busy Month at
Studio Gallery
Opening September 3-27 Upstairs Gallery:
Carol Zilliacus: New Works,
Downstairs Gallery: Jan Willem van der
Vossen and Andrea Kraus
First Friday Opening with the Artists and
Galleries of Dupont Circle
September 5 6-8p.m. Hours:Wed-Thurs 1-7,
Fri 1-8, Sat 1-6
Studio Gallery
Opening September 3-27 Upstairs Gallery:
Carol Zilliacus: New Works,
Downstairs Gallery: Jan Willem van der
Vossen and Andrea Kraus
First Friday Opening with the Artists and
Galleries of Dupont Circle
September 5 6-8p.m. Hours:Wed-Thurs 1-7,
Fri 1-8, Sat 1-6
Zenith Gallery at the Alternative Gallery
at 1111 Pennsylvania NW in Washington, DC
at 1111 Pennsylvania NW in Washington, DC
Honfleur Gallery 1241 Good Hope Road SE, Washington DC
20020
20020
Untitled by Carol Zilliacus
| Gallery Notes September-October 2008 |
News of the Visual Arts
Washington, DC metro edition
Andrei Kushnir and Michele Martin Taylor, New Works
September 20 - November 16
September 20 - November 16
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Michele Martin Taylor, Two Cherry
Trees, 48" x 60" oil on linen
Trees, 48" x 60" oil on linen
Andrei Kushnir, From Bear Island,
Potomac River, 14" x 18" oil on canvas
Potomac River, 14" x 18" oil on canvas
American Painting Fine Art 5118 MacArthur Blvd Nw,
Washington DC 20016
Washington DC 20016
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Almir Reis to Make U.S. Debut at Brazilian Embassy
Exhibition
The Brazilian Embassy will open a special photography exhibit featuring the
works of Almir Reis at Fine Art & Artists Gallery on Saturday, September 13th.
The show, called Almir Reis - Love, Brazil, is part of the Brazilian Embassy’s
month of celebration surrounding their September 7 Brazilian Independence
Day.
Reis, born in São Paulo, Brazil is making his debut show in the United States
with this collection, which captures Brazilian culture with digital and film
photography. Through photographs of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, he
highlights the vibrancy of the country.
Exhibition
The Brazilian Embassy will open a special photography exhibit featuring the
works of Almir Reis at Fine Art & Artists Gallery on Saturday, September 13th.
The show, called Almir Reis - Love, Brazil, is part of the Brazilian Embassy’s
month of celebration surrounding their September 7 Brazilian Independence
Day.
Reis, born in São Paulo, Brazil is making his debut show in the United States
with this collection, which captures Brazilian culture with digital and film
photography. Through photographs of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, he
highlights the vibrancy of the country.
As noted, the Embassy is celebrating Brazilian culture in
Critics have hailed Reis for his
ability to register urban landscapes
of big cities with absolute control of
the focus points and a precise
framing. He has showcased his
work in several countries around
the world, including Bolivia,
Argentina, Japan and Germany, with
an exhibit planned for Paris in
2009.
The Brazilian Embassy requested
Reis bring his work to Fine Art &
Artists Gallery following a
suggestion from the Embassy’s
Ambassador in D.C., who has
several of Reis’s photographs in
his own collection.
ability to register urban landscapes
of big cities with absolute control of
the focus points and a precise
framing. He has showcased his
work in several countries around
the world, including Bolivia,
Argentina, Japan and Germany, with
an exhibit planned for Paris in
2009.
The Brazilian Embassy requested
Reis bring his work to Fine Art &
Artists Gallery following a
suggestion from the Embassy’s
Ambassador in D.C., who has
several of Reis’s photographs in
his own collection.
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September, contiguous to the September 7 Independence Day, with various
events throughout the month.
Fine Art & Artist's Gallery 2920 M Street, NW Washington, DC
20007
events throughout the month.
Fine Art & Artist's Gallery 2920 M Street, NW Washington, DC
20007
Ipanema Tiles, by Almir Reis
Singular Vision September 5 –
28, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, September 5, 6-
9pm; Artists’ Talk: Saturday, September 6,
3-5pm
Julie Girardini Ken Girardini Joan
Konkel Susan Klebanoff
Contours & Concourses
October 3 – November 2, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, October 3, 6-
9pm; Artists’ Talk: Saturday, October 4, 3-
5pm
Rene DuRocher Mary-Anne Prack
28, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, September 5, 6-
9pm; Artists’ Talk: Saturday, September 6,
3-5pm
Julie Girardini Ken Girardini Joan
Konkel Susan Klebanoff
Contours & Concourses
October 3 – November 2, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, October 3, 6-
9pm; Artists’ Talk: Saturday, October 4, 3-
5pm
Rene DuRocher Mary-Anne Prack
Zenith Gallery 413 Seventh Street NW, Washington DC
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Annapolis, MD
Refections: National Capital Art Glass Guild
October 1 - November 13, 2008
American Craftworks Collection 189B Main Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Refections: National Capital Art Glass Guild
October 1 - November 13, 2008
American Craftworks Collection 189B Main Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
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September 3 to September 27, 2008
Opening Reception: Saturday,
September 6th from 6:30-9:00pm
On September 6, 2008, International
Visions Gallery is pleased to announce
the opening of “Artists for Obama -
Restoration of America.” This exhibition of
Opening Reception: Saturday,
September 6th from 6:30-9:00pm
On September 6, 2008, International
Visions Gallery is pleased to announce
the opening of “Artists for Obama -
Restoration of America.” This exhibition of
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Hindsight is… 60/60: Screen Prints by Michael Hagan
September 2 – September 30, 2008 brown bag artist talk: Thursday,
Sept 4 12-1pm Opening Reception and conversations with
printmaker: First Friday, Sept 5 12-9pm brown bag artist talk: on
Sunday, Sept 7 12-1pm
This is Hagan's first solo exhibition of his screen prints at this gallery. Coinciding
with Hagan’s sixtieth birthday, this exhibition reflects on the historical and cultural
contexts for printmaking and experiments with colorful, exuberant patterns in
screen prints. From the 19th century Japanese ukiyo-e printmaking, revered for
its sophisticated textile patterns and processes, to American Pop art that
recontextualized the messages and process of industrial and commercial print,
printmaking has influenced and commented on popular culture and the human
condition. Screen printing, in particular, plays an especially important social role
as arguably the print medium most common, adaptable and wide-spread in
society.
Within this richly complex medium, Hagan’s screen prints deal with the element
of repetition. Warhol’s repeated images, Liechtenstein’s halftones, Escher’s
tessellating patterns, and the textile patterns of Japanese ukiyo-e inspire Hagan’
s precise repetition of images. Repetition within the image- halftone patterns
using dots, lines, even recognizable shapes such as numbers and figures- are
central to his prints. Hagan uses traditional screen printing methods- black ink
positives on clear acetate are printed from manipulated images on the computer
and burned onto polyester screens. Then the image is applied, in its color
separations, using squeegees with acrylic inks on paper.
This exhibition follows the course of Hagan’s exploration of building images with
color and pattern, mixing historical references and personal perspective. Artist
proceeds go to the Health Volunteers Overseas (hvousa.org) “Improving Global
Health Through Education.”
September 2 – September 30, 2008 brown bag artist talk: Thursday,
Sept 4 12-1pm Opening Reception and conversations with
printmaker: First Friday, Sept 5 12-9pm brown bag artist talk: on
Sunday, Sept 7 12-1pm
This is Hagan's first solo exhibition of his screen prints at this gallery. Coinciding
with Hagan’s sixtieth birthday, this exhibition reflects on the historical and cultural
contexts for printmaking and experiments with colorful, exuberant patterns in
screen prints. From the 19th century Japanese ukiyo-e printmaking, revered for
its sophisticated textile patterns and processes, to American Pop art that
recontextualized the messages and process of industrial and commercial print,
printmaking has influenced and commented on popular culture and the human
condition. Screen printing, in particular, plays an especially important social role
as arguably the print medium most common, adaptable and wide-spread in
society.
Within this richly complex medium, Hagan’s screen prints deal with the element
of repetition. Warhol’s repeated images, Liechtenstein’s halftones, Escher’s
tessellating patterns, and the textile patterns of Japanese ukiyo-e inspire Hagan’
s precise repetition of images. Repetition within the image- halftone patterns
using dots, lines, even recognizable shapes such as numbers and figures- are
central to his prints. Hagan uses traditional screen printing methods- black ink
positives on clear acetate are printed from manipulated images on the computer
and burned onto polyester screens. Then the image is applied, in its color
separations, using squeegees with acrylic inks on paper.
This exhibition follows the course of Hagan’s exploration of building images with
color and pattern, mixing historical references and personal perspective. Artist
proceeds go to the Health Volunteers Overseas (hvousa.org) “Improving Global
Health Through Education.”
Washington Printmakers Gallery 1732 Connecticut
Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20009
Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20009
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What Comes Next: New photographs by John Trevino
September 6 to November 8, 2008 Opening Reception Saturday,
September 6, 5 to 8 pm
September 6 to November 8, 2008 Opening Reception Saturday,
September 6, 5 to 8 pm
In his work, Trevino examines dreams
and memory created as the residual of
human interaction. These images build
on that theme by documenting his
friends, colleagues, and acquaintances
wearing water polo caps customized by
the artist.
Worn on player's heads during water
polo matches, caps take the place of
jerseys in other team sports. As a form,
they represent striking juxtapositions in
design, part helmet, part Little Red
Robin Hood. This tough sensitivity also
characterizes much of the sport, which
itself can be quite brutal, yet at times
exhibits the gracefulness of a ballet.
Taken out of this context, Trevino
transforms the caps and the wearers
into a strange and mysterious collective
force or team on the verge of some kind
and memory created as the residual of
human interaction. These images build
on that theme by documenting his
friends, colleagues, and acquaintances
wearing water polo caps customized by
the artist.
Worn on player's heads during water
polo matches, caps take the place of
jerseys in other team sports. As a form,
they represent striking juxtapositions in
design, part helmet, part Little Red
Robin Hood. This tough sensitivity also
characterizes much of the sport, which
itself can be quite brutal, yet at times
exhibits the gracefulness of a ballet.
Taken out of this context, Trevino
transforms the caps and the wearers
into a strange and mysterious collective
force or team on the verge of some kind
John Trevino, Bill
of unknown action. Captured against environments Trevino frequents around
the city as part of his routine, the work becomes a meditation on those locations
and the people in his life.
John Trevino was born in 1972 and raised in Long Beach, CA. He received his
MFA in painting from Howard University in 2000. In addition to studio work, he
has painted murals in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., as well as exhibited
work in both cities. In 2004 his work was selected as part of the Metropolitan
Transit Authority's Neighborhood Poster Competition and displayed throughout
the Los Angeles Metro system. Most recently his work was featured in the
exhibition, New Images of Identity at the Pasadena Armory Center for the Arts in
Pasadena, CA. John currently lives in Hyattsville, MD and teaches painting and
drawing at Howard University.
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the city as part of his routine, the work becomes a meditation on those locations
and the people in his life.
John Trevino was born in 1972 and raised in Long Beach, CA. He received his
MFA in painting from Howard University in 2000. In addition to studio work, he
has painted murals in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., as well as exhibited
work in both cities. In 2004 his work was selected as part of the Metropolitan
Transit Authority's Neighborhood Poster Competition and displayed throughout
the Los Angeles Metro system. Most recently his work was featured in the
exhibition, New Images of Identity at the Pasadena Armory Center for the Arts in
Pasadena, CA. John currently lives in Hyattsville, MD and teaches painting and
drawing at Howard University.
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Jane Haslem Gallery 2025 Hillyer Place, NW Washington DC
20009
20009
| Wikipedia has this to say about the artist: A creator of black and white etchings and engravings that often display an extraordinary degree of photo-realistic detail placed in the service of a truly visionary aesthetic, his themes include architecture, history, myth, and memory, their intersections and hidden juxtapositions. His pieces often compress long periods of time into a single moment, as in "Family Reunion" and "The Train from Munich." Peter Milton received his MFA from Yale University in 1961. His work has been exhibited in most major museums in the U.S. and Europe. He is an American artists, born in 1930. |
Peter Milton: New Release
Studio Gallery 2108 R Street NW Dupont Circle
Andrea Kraus
Jan Willem van der Vossen
Sabine Carlson: Igor Sikorsky Knew about Trees
September 3 - 27, 2008 Reception with the artist: Friday,
September 5 from 6-8pm
September 3 - 27, 2008 Reception with the artist: Friday,
September 5 from 6-8pm
Left image: Sabine Carlson, 'Vessels', 2008, oil on canvas, 48" x 42"
Right image: Sabine Carlson, 'Greyzones', 2008, oil/canvas, 31" x 42".
Helicopters without rotors encounter ‘kite-eating’ trees as Carlson’s cheerfully
ominous paintings explore themes of power and vulnerability.
The show’s title pays homage to the diligent attention to practical questions
that Igor Sikorsky brought to the process of engineering his first helicopter, an
aircraft that re-defined mobility. Carlson’s paintings evoke aspects of past and
current conflicts where helicopters symbolize the power to reach anywhere, but
have also come to be seen as an emblem for insufficient planning, short-cuts
and arrogance.
Right image: Sabine Carlson, 'Greyzones', 2008, oil/canvas, 31" x 42".
Helicopters without rotors encounter ‘kite-eating’ trees as Carlson’s cheerfully
ominous paintings explore themes of power and vulnerability.
The show’s title pays homage to the diligent attention to practical questions
that Igor Sikorsky brought to the process of engineering his first helicopter, an
aircraft that re-defined mobility. Carlson’s paintings evoke aspects of past and
current conflicts where helicopters symbolize the power to reach anywhere, but
have also come to be seen as an emblem for insufficient planning, short-cuts
and arrogance.
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26 artists from many parts of the United States express themselves through
art about Presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Artists were asked to create an image that touch on issues such as civil
rights, disabilities, education, energy and environment, ethics, faith, family,
poverty, Iraq, service, or just simple portraiture of Obama: his life, his faith,
and his truth. The following artists will be participating in the event/exhibition:
Adam Abdalla (Virginia), Adger Cowans (Connecticut), Alonzo Davis
(Maryland), Betty Murchison (Maryland), Bill Dorsey (DC), Claire McArdle
(Colorado), David Carlson (Virginia), Frank Smith (Maryland), George Kotchev
(Virginia), Helen Zughaib (DC), James Phillips (Maryland), Joe Ruffin (DC),
Kevin Cole (Atlanta), Leonard Dawson (Alabama), Lisa Williams (Kentucky),
Louis Delsarte (Atlanta), Michael Platt (DC), Otis Motley (Maryland), Peter
Robinson (DC), Preston Sampson (Maryland), Richard Dana (DC), Ron
Walton (New York), Shelly Miller (DC), Tafa (New York), Tim Davis (Virginia),
and Ulysses Marshall (Maryland).
The chosen artists have their art works as part of permanent collections such
as The John A. Wilson Building-City Hall Collection, The Smithsonian, The
Corcoran Gallery of Art, The David Driskell Center, University of Maryland,
Howard University, Washington Convention Center, and many corporate and
private collections. This will be a multi-media exhibition that will include but is
not limited to paintings, photography, video, prints, mixed mediums and
sculptures.
art about Presidential candidate Barack Obama.
Artists were asked to create an image that touch on issues such as civil
rights, disabilities, education, energy and environment, ethics, faith, family,
poverty, Iraq, service, or just simple portraiture of Obama: his life, his faith,
and his truth. The following artists will be participating in the event/exhibition:
Adam Abdalla (Virginia), Adger Cowans (Connecticut), Alonzo Davis
(Maryland), Betty Murchison (Maryland), Bill Dorsey (DC), Claire McArdle
(Colorado), David Carlson (Virginia), Frank Smith (Maryland), George Kotchev
(Virginia), Helen Zughaib (DC), James Phillips (Maryland), Joe Ruffin (DC),
Kevin Cole (Atlanta), Leonard Dawson (Alabama), Lisa Williams (Kentucky),
Louis Delsarte (Atlanta), Michael Platt (DC), Otis Motley (Maryland), Peter
Robinson (DC), Preston Sampson (Maryland), Richard Dana (DC), Ron
Walton (New York), Shelly Miller (DC), Tafa (New York), Tim Davis (Virginia),
and Ulysses Marshall (Maryland).
The chosen artists have their art works as part of permanent collections such
as The John A. Wilson Building-City Hall Collection, The Smithsonian, The
Corcoran Gallery of Art, The David Driskell Center, University of Maryland,
Howard University, Washington Convention Center, and many corporate and
private collections. This will be a multi-media exhibition that will include but is
not limited to paintings, photography, video, prints, mixed mediums and
sculptures.
Artists for Obama - Restoration of America
Gallery 10 1519 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington DC
20036
20036
Leon Armour Jr. - photographer. "Music has
always been a special part of my life, from my
earliest childhood memories, to the current
soundtrack to my life. Photographing live
entertainment has been another way for me
to share those memories and to try to convey
the emotional intensity of that performance in
a single image. Even if you were not there, I
want you to be able to hear the music through
my images."
Chester Simpson - photographer. In the mid
1970's, while studying at the San Francisco
Art Institute for his Bachelor of Fine Arts
degree in Photography, Simpson met two of
the major influences on his life, legendary
master photographer, Ansel Adams, founder
of the Institute's photography department,
and Jim Marshall, the famous Rock-n-Roll
photographer.
always been a special part of my life, from my
earliest childhood memories, to the current
soundtrack to my life. Photographing live
entertainment has been another way for me
to share those memories and to try to convey
the emotional intensity of that performance in
a single image. Even if you were not there, I
want you to be able to hear the music through
my images."
Chester Simpson - photographer. In the mid
1970's, while studying at the San Francisco
Art Institute for his Bachelor of Fine Arts
degree in Photography, Simpson met two of
the major influences on his life, legendary
master photographer, Ansel Adams, founder
of the Institute's photography department,
and Jim Marshall, the famous Rock-n-Roll
photographer.
HIT ME WITH MUSIC! A DFA Special Event At Bloomingdale's
5300 Western Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD, Level 2, YES
September 5, 2008 - September 14, 2008
Opening Reception Friday, September 5, 6-8 pm
5300 Western Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD, Level 2, YES
September 5, 2008 - September 14, 2008
Opening Reception Friday, September 5, 6-8 pm
Leah Tinari - A Calvin Klein Close Up,
2008, gouache on paper, 22 1/4 x 15"
2008, gouache on paper, 22 1/4 x 15"
Chester Simpson- Henry Rollins, Mabuhay Gardens, San Francisco, CA, 1981
Archival inkjet on fine art paper
Archival inkjet on fine art paper
He soon indulged himself in the evolving punk rock scene. This led to the
start of his professional career as a rock-n-roll photographer when Rolling
Stone Magazine published his first picture while he was still in school. Ten
years later, Simpson found himself in Washington, DC working as Director of
Photography for the Pentagon's Newspaper. This in turn led to an ongoing
contract as a lead tour photographer for the USO. In this capacity, Simpson
has enjoyed documenting over 35 USO Tours with many noted celebrities
and entertainers.
Leah Tinari - painter. Leah, who lives and works in New York City graduated
from R.I.S.D. in 1998 and has been showing in New York City and beyond
ever since. She has been featured in publications such as; NY Arts, The New
Yorker, New York Times Magazine, Spin, Lucky, and Elle. The imagery in her
paintings is based on photographs that she takes of friends and family.
Although the work is a documentation of her personal experiences, she
hopes that the images will evoke familiar feelings or create a sense of
voyeurism. Her work often examines seemingly mundane situations and
environments, in order to portray the complexities inherent in the unpolished
human existence. Leah's art ultimately provokes questions and discussions
about family, relationships, class, gender, personal collection and one's
surroundings
start of his professional career as a rock-n-roll photographer when Rolling
Stone Magazine published his first picture while he was still in school. Ten
years later, Simpson found himself in Washington, DC working as Director of
Photography for the Pentagon's Newspaper. This in turn led to an ongoing
contract as a lead tour photographer for the USO. In this capacity, Simpson
has enjoyed documenting over 35 USO Tours with many noted celebrities
and entertainers.
Leah Tinari - painter. Leah, who lives and works in New York City graduated
from R.I.S.D. in 1998 and has been showing in New York City and beyond
ever since. She has been featured in publications such as; NY Arts, The New
Yorker, New York Times Magazine, Spin, Lucky, and Elle. The imagery in her
paintings is based on photographs that she takes of friends and family.
Although the work is a documentation of her personal experiences, she
hopes that the images will evoke familiar feelings or create a sense of
voyeurism. Her work often examines seemingly mundane situations and
environments, in order to portray the complexities inherent in the unpolished
human existence. Leah's art ultimately provokes questions and discussions
about family, relationships, class, gender, personal collection and one's
surroundings
District Fine Arts 1639 Wisconsin Ave. N.W. (Between Q
St. and Reservoir Rd.)
St. and Reservoir Rd.)
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Sue Klebanoff, Phoenix 4 x 6 300dp
8x10
8x10
Left image: Julie and Ken Girardini, The Wall Sculpture. Right image: Joan
Konkel, Sounds of the Flute
Konkel, Sounds of the Flute
International Visions 2629 Connecticut Ave N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
Washington, D.C. 20008
October 1 – November 2, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, October
3, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
This exhibit showcases the work of West
End artist, Jenny Brake. It features recent
works that visually describe the artist’s
striking abstract images and compelling
landscapes.
The two directions share a common
directness and strength inspired by the artist’
s own approach to the world.
Opening Reception: Friday, October
3, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
This exhibit showcases the work of West
End artist, Jenny Brake. It features recent
works that visually describe the artist’s
striking abstract images and compelling
landscapes.
The two directions share a common
directness and strength inspired by the artist’
s own approach to the world.
Foundry Gallery 1314 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
Above image: Jenny Brake The Ship 24 x 30 Acrylic On Canvas.
Brake’s commitment to creative work began at an early age; she studied at the
Corcoran and later at the Smithsonian. For the past six years she has painted
weekly with two other local Washington artists.
A colorist, she composes with colors and shapes to create compelling
paintings. She finds her work liberating and exciting – it reflects her joy in life’s
journey. Her paintings are both planned and spontaneous, often reworking the
canvas as she paints, with each color and shape adding new complexities
and intrigue to the canvas.
Brake’s commitment to creative work began at an early age; she studied at the
Corcoran and later at the Smithsonian. For the past six years she has painted
weekly with two other local Washington artists.
A colorist, she composes with colors and shapes to create compelling
paintings. She finds her work liberating and exciting – it reflects her joy in life’s
journey. Her paintings are both planned and spontaneous, often reworking the
canvas as she paints, with each color and shape adding new complexities
and intrigue to the canvas.
Painting Without Borders: Solo Show by Jenny Brake
at The Foundry Gallery
at The Foundry Gallery
BrushFire: Political Awareness Group Show
September 10 - October 5, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday,
September 13, 2008 6:00-8:00pm
Featuring works by: Carl Amt, Dana Ellyn, Massimo Raghini, Matt Sesow,
Marilee Shapiro, Chris Speron.
New Works by Sheep Jones
October 8 - November 9, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday,
October 11, 2008.
September 10 - October 5, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday,
September 13, 2008 6:00-8:00pm
Featuring works by: Carl Amt, Dana Ellyn, Massimo Raghini, Matt Sesow,
Marilee Shapiro, Chris Speron.
New Works by Sheep Jones
October 8 - November 9, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday,
October 11, 2008.
Image attached: Untitled by Sheep Jones / oil on canvas
Gallery plan b 1530 fourteenth street, NW, Washington, DC
20005.
20005.