| News of the Visual Arts/USA March-April 2008 |
Arizona edition
| Through My Eyes March 13th through March 26th, 2008 (Artist reception March 13th- 6:00-9:00pm). Figurative artist Lane Timothy shows his latest work harkening back to an earlier time, when life was slower and simpler. Timothy captures the beauty of humanity with an elegance all his own. He is a Montana native and attended the University of Montana Art School on a national art scholarship. Lines of Elegance March 27th through April 16th, 2008 (Artist reception March 27th- 6:00-9:00pm). Noted California artist Gail Morris exhibits her latest abstract landscape paintings which project both sophistication and bold color. She is a member of numerous art and environmental groups that are dedicated to the preservation of agricultural lands and open space. Morris currently resides in California with her husband and their two children. Time Warps April 17 through May 14th, 2008 (Artist reception April 17th- 6:00-9:00pm). Catalan-born artist Quim Bove’s latest reflective paintings.. Bove layers oil paint and resin in a creative process, using his own innovative technique. Bonner David Galleries in Scottsdale, 7040 East Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. |
Etherton Gallery: The View From Here: Elliott Erwitt, Alex Webb and Scott B. Davis.
Now - March 22, 2008. March 25 - May 31, 2008. Location: The Main Gallery, Downtown at 135 South 6th Avenue.
Tucson, Arizona 85701.
Now - March 22, 2008. March 25 - May 31, 2008. Location: The Main Gallery, Downtown at 135 South 6th Avenue.
Tucson, Arizona 85701.
| Desert Artisans Gallery: Clearly Color. March 25th - June 8th, 2008. Artists' Reception: Friday, March 28th 5pm - 7pm. More than 60 juried Tucson artists show their artwork at this cooperative gallery. The location is at 6536 A Tanque Verde, Tucson 85715. |
March 22, opening reception 5 - 8 PM: Cynthia Reid, member of the American Impressionist Society and the Oil
Painters of America; Beverly Nichols, well-known watercolorist and member of the National Watercolor Society,
and Sandra Brestel. Show ends April 4.
The Max Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson.
Painters of America; Beverly Nichols, well-known watercolorist and member of the National Watercolor Society,
and Sandra Brestel. Show ends April 4.
The Max Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline Drive, Tucson.
Grogan Gallery of Fine Art: Exhibition of Vytas Sakalas' Southwestern Influenced
Cubism. Dates: March11 - March 31, 2008. Opening Reception on the 13th. Group Exhibition for Tim
Diggles and Aureleo Rosano. Dates: April 4 - April 30, 2008. Opening Reception on the 10th. Location:
2890 E Skyline Drive, Tucson.
Cubism. Dates: March11 - March 31, 2008. Opening Reception on the 13th. Group Exhibition for Tim
Diggles and Aureleo Rosano. Dates: April 4 - April 30, 2008. Opening Reception on the 10th. Location:
2890 E Skyline Drive, Tucson.
Stars Over Tucson March 29, 2008 at Settlers West Galleries
A very special event showcasing new works by ten of the country's finest artistic talents. Featured artists: Bill Anton,
Harley Brown, Richard Greeves, Robert Griffing, Francois Koch, Robert Peters, Daniel Smith, Michael Stack, Phil
Starke and Andy Thomas.
Location:6420 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85718. (520)299-2607 (520)299-6021 fax
A very special event showcasing new works by ten of the country's finest artistic talents. Featured artists: Bill Anton,
Harley Brown, Richard Greeves, Robert Griffing, Francois Koch, Robert Peters, Daniel Smith, Michael Stack, Phil
Starke and Andy Thomas.
Location:6420 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85718. (520)299-2607 (520)299-6021 fax
Works by Bohdan Osyczka (b.1921) and Sal Sirugo (b.1920) Now - April 1,9 2008
Osyczka is known for his bold and brilliant abstract watercolors in monumental sizes, and Sirugo, an original member of the Abstract
Expressionists in New York City in the 1940s, is known for his small and complex works in ink. “Both artists bring something unique
and exciting to the show,” exhibition organizers say.
The Gallery at 6th & 6th, 439 N 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705.
Osyczka is known for his bold and brilliant abstract watercolors in monumental sizes, and Sirugo, an original member of the Abstract
Expressionists in New York City in the 1940s, is known for his small and complex works in ink. “Both artists bring something unique
and exciting to the show,” exhibition organizers say.
The Gallery at 6th & 6th, 439 N 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705.
March 2008 - Opening Reception 7-9 pm, Thursday, March 6, 2008: Marcia Myers - paintings. Gallery
Chiaroscuro, 7160 Main Street, Scottsdale.
Chiaroscuro, 7160 Main Street, Scottsdale.
The Moonlit Apology
by Lane Timothy
by Lane Timothy
Bonner David Announces Spring Showings at Scottsdale Location
Blue Universe III by Quim
Bove
Bove
L) Tim Hawkinson, Totem, 2007, plastic containers, string, papier-mâché, 12' x 17" x
17". Courtesy of PaceWildenstein Gallery, New York. (R) Carl Andre, Glarus Steel Slant,
2006, Hot rolled steel, 1 x 250 x 1273 cm overall (41 x 8’ approximately).
Courtesy of the Ovitz Family Collection
17". Courtesy of PaceWildenstein Gallery, New York. (R) Carl Andre, Glarus Steel Slant,
2006, Hot rolled steel, 1 x 250 x 1273 cm overall (41 x 8’ approximately).
Courtesy of the Ovitz Family Collection
This exhibition compares work by two of the
most important contemporary American
sculptors – Carl Andre and Tim Hawkinson.
Both artists are actively working today but
they are a generation apart.
Carl Andre was beginning his career when
Tim Hawkinson was born. Andre was one of
the founders of the minimalist movement in
American art in the 1960s; Tim Hawkinson
studied the minimalists at university.
While the differences between their sculptural
styles and philosophies are stark, there are
fascinating similarities as well.
most important contemporary American
sculptors – Carl Andre and Tim Hawkinson.
Both artists are actively working today but
they are a generation apart.
Carl Andre was beginning his career when
Tim Hawkinson was born. Andre was one of
the founders of the minimalist movement in
American art in the 1960s; Tim Hawkinson
studied the minimalists at university.
While the differences between their sculptural
styles and philosophies are stark, there are
fascinating similarities as well.
Carl Andre,Tim Hawkinson - Now through April 27, 2008 at ASU Art Museum,1001 South Mill Ave,
Tempe, AZ 85281.
Tempe, AZ 85281.
Arizona State University Art Museum, Tenth Street and Mill Avenue Tempe, Arizona
Sal Sirugo, “M-485” 1995, ink on paper, 3 x 3 inches
Bohdan Osyczka, “94 WN/13” 1994, watercolor on paper,
51 x 60 inches
51 x 60 inches
March 2 - April 29, 2008: 40th anniversary celebration of the Rancho
Linda Vista artists colony.
Featuring works by :Bruce Mc G rew, Joy Fox, Matthias Duwell, Chas Littler, Judith
McCrea, Jan Olsson, Jean Stern, Judith Stewart, James Davis -Including others.
On the right is an image of Bruce Mc Grew's (1942 – 1999) oil on canvas, Green Sky, 1982.
Davis Dominguez Gallery, 154 E 6th Street, Tucson, AZ 85705.
Linda Vista artists colony.
Featuring works by :Bruce Mc G rew, Joy Fox, Matthias Duwell, Chas Littler, Judith
McCrea, Jan Olsson, Jean Stern, Judith Stewart, James Davis -Including others.
On the right is an image of Bruce Mc Grew's (1942 – 1999) oil on canvas, Green Sky, 1982.
Davis Dominguez Gallery, 154 E 6th Street, Tucson, AZ 85705.
Prinzen Estate Passes to ASU Art Museum
Wilhelmine “Helme” Prinzen passed away in late 2007 and left her more than $1.4 million estate in Paradise Valley , AZ to the
ASU Art Museum , part of the Herberger College of the Arts at Arizona State University. Originally she planned for her bequest
to remain anonymous, but later changed her mind to encourage others to consider including the ASU Art Museum in their
estate planning. Prinzen’s endowment will be used to assist and advance emerging artists through exhibitions organized by the
museum and purchases of works by emerging artists for the museum’s permanent collection. In addition, the endowment will fund
research and education in the area of contemporary art with emphasis on emerging artists.
Wilhelmine “Helme” Prinzen passed away in late 2007 and left her more than $1.4 million estate in Paradise Valley , AZ to the
ASU Art Museum , part of the Herberger College of the Arts at Arizona State University. Originally she planned for her bequest
to remain anonymous, but later changed her mind to encourage others to consider including the ASU Art Museum in their
estate planning. Prinzen’s endowment will be used to assist and advance emerging artists through exhibitions organized by the
museum and purchases of works by emerging artists for the museum’s permanent collection. In addition, the endowment will fund
research and education in the area of contemporary art with emphasis on emerging artists.
Ted Polomis creates highly realistic oil paintings in the style of the Dutch Masters. Favorite subjects for his still lifes
include toys which were manufactured in the 1920's and 30's. These whimsical old cars, trucks and boats are
fascinating subjects for the artist who is interested in creating "harmonic little spaces to get away from the plastic of
today’s world."
Robert LaDuke's paintings tell a story. Influenced by magazine ads from the post WWII era of the 1940's, when life was
depicted as simple and fun, LaDuke's paintings are interesting for the viewer to decide what that story might be. Some
of the work has a sense of impending doom, but the artist's sense of humor keeps the mood light and playful.
include toys which were manufactured in the 1920's and 30's. These whimsical old cars, trucks and boats are
fascinating subjects for the artist who is interested in creating "harmonic little spaces to get away from the plastic of
today’s world."
Robert LaDuke's paintings tell a story. Influenced by magazine ads from the post WWII era of the 1940's, when life was
depicted as simple and fun, LaDuke's paintings are interesting for the viewer to decide what that story might be. Some
of the work has a sense of impending doom, but the artist's sense of humor keeps the mood light and playful.
Leslie Levy Fine Art of Scottdale presents City Lights by Mark Lague, March 20 - April 8, 2008;
New paintings by Robert LaDuke and Ted Polomis, April 10 - May 2, 2008.
New paintings by Robert LaDuke and Ted Polomis, April 10 - May 2, 2008.
Mark Lague’s urban realism is full of color and action. Favorite subjects include major cities at night, streets filled with
taxicabs and lots of bright city lights. A rainy night is especially appealing to this artist. Lague also enjoys people
watching. His paintings of outdoor cafes and downtown streets capture the essence of the city.
taxicabs and lots of bright city lights. A rainy night is especially appealing to this artist. Lague also enjoys people
watching. His paintings of outdoor cafes and downtown streets capture the essence of the city.
Location: 7137 Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Ted Polomis: Letter Carrier, oil on panel 9" x 12". Image courtesy of
Leslie Levy Fine Art
Leslie Levy Fine Art
Mark Lague: Chicago Theatre at
Night. Oil on canvas, 36" x 24". Image
courtesy of Leslie Levy Fine Art
Night. Oil on canvas, 36" x 24". Image
courtesy of Leslie Levy Fine Art
Nancy Cressler: Cobalt Fan Light, Medium: Dichroic Fused Glass
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Michael Cajero: We Need to Dream this All Again. Now to March 15, 2008. Eric Firestone
Gallery, 4425 N Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85718.
Gallery, 4425 N Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85718.
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Gail Morris: Glimmer of
Light, 48" x 48"
Light, 48" x 48"
The View From Here is really about being there. Two of the photographers in the
exhibition, Elliott Erwitt and Alex Webb, are Magnum photographers who have
travelled extensively to produce some of their most iconic work. Both men share a
similar philosophy about their work that harkens back to the early days of street
photography, even though Erwitt has spent much of his career doing magazine
and advertising photography. Erwitt, one of the earliest members of Magnum,
articulates his way of working in a pithy one-liner: “F-8 and be there.”
Alex Webb, one of the youngest members to join Magnum, takes a similar view,
but expresses how he works more poetically, “I only know how to approach a
place by walking. For what does a street photographer do but walk and watch and
wait and talk and then watch and wait some more, trying to remain confident that
the unexpected, the unknown, or the secret heart of the known awaits just around
the corner.”
exhibition, Elliott Erwitt and Alex Webb, are Magnum photographers who have
travelled extensively to produce some of their most iconic work. Both men share a
similar philosophy about their work that harkens back to the early days of street
photography, even though Erwitt has spent much of his career doing magazine
and advertising photography. Erwitt, one of the earliest members of Magnum,
articulates his way of working in a pithy one-liner: “F-8 and be there.”
Alex Webb, one of the youngest members to join Magnum, takes a similar view,
but expresses how he works more poetically, “I only know how to approach a
place by walking. For what does a street photographer do but walk and watch and
wait and talk and then watch and wait some more, trying to remain confident that
the unexpected, the unknown, or the secret heart of the known awaits just around
the corner.”
Elliott Erwitt: California
Alex Webb: San Ysidro California 1979
Scott B. Davis: Motel, Southern Arizona
Robert LaDuke: Squeeze, acrylic on
panel, 20" x 12 1/2". Image courtesy
of Leslie Levy Fine Art
panel, 20" x 12 1/2". Image courtesy
of Leslie Levy Fine Art