| News of the Visual Arts/USA March-April 2008 North of Fernandina Beach to Miami Beach |
| Florida: East Coast & Miami edition |
Animal Artifacts of the Ancient World, March 6 - April
2, 2008. Griffin Gallery Ancient Art, Gallery Center, 608
Banyan Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
An Imperial Guardian Lion, also called Buddhistic Lion, or a Foo Dog, is a
statue believed to have powerful mythic protective powers that has
traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, temples, emperors'
tombs, and the wealthy homes from the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE),
until the end of the empire in 1911.
In Buddhist religion the lion is sacred and was sometimes offered as a
sacrifice. The Buddha Shakyamuni, who lived about 2,500 years ago in
India, is referred to as Lion of the Shakya and is depicted seated on a lion
throne. The Chinese word for Buddha is “Fo” and when Buddhist stories of
the religious significance of lions reached China, where the animal was
unknown, devotional statues of it were modeled after the country's native
dogs. Thus they became known as "Dogs of Fo" and were placed either
side of the entrance as protectors of sacred Buddhist temples.
2, 2008. Griffin Gallery Ancient Art, Gallery Center, 608
Banyan Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
An Imperial Guardian Lion, also called Buddhistic Lion, or a Foo Dog, is a
statue believed to have powerful mythic protective powers that has
traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, temples, emperors'
tombs, and the wealthy homes from the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE),
until the end of the empire in 1911.
In Buddhist religion the lion is sacred and was sometimes offered as a
sacrifice. The Buddha Shakyamuni, who lived about 2,500 years ago in
India, is referred to as Lion of the Shakya and is depicted seated on a lion
throne. The Chinese word for Buddha is “Fo” and when Buddhist stories of
the religious significance of lions reached China, where the animal was
unknown, devotional statues of it were modeled after the country's native
dogs. Thus they became known as "Dogs of Fo" and were placed either
side of the entrance as protectors of sacred Buddhist temples.
The male, also known as the Celestial Dog and the Happiness Dog, was intended to stand on the right and
is modeled with his right paw resting on a globe representing his feeling the pulse of the earth. The female
is almost identical but is always modeled with her left paw playing with or resting on her small cub, newly
hatched from an egg. This symbolizes continuity of empire.
is modeled with his right paw resting on a globe representing his feeling the pulse of the earth. The female
is almost identical but is always modeled with her left paw playing with or resting on her small cub, newly
hatched from an egg. This symbolizes continuity of empire.
Lynn Chadwick & Daniel Chadwick. Elaine Baker Gallery,
Gallery Center, 608 Banyan Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Now to March 31,
2008.
Lynn Chadwick was born in London on Nov. 24, 1914. He worked as an
architectural draftsman in the late 1930’s and served as a pilot during World
War II. Chadwick’s art career began in 1950 at his first solo exhibition in
London with building mobiles similar to those by Alexander Calder, whose
work at the time was unknown to him. He soon eliminated the kinetic element
of his sculpture but continued to use construction and assemblage methods
rather than carving or modeling.
Lynn’s work came of age when a mood of existential anxiety converged with
traditions of humanistic representation and Modernist abstraction.
Gallery Center, 608 Banyan Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Now to March 31,
2008.
Lynn Chadwick was born in London on Nov. 24, 1914. He worked as an
architectural draftsman in the late 1930’s and served as a pilot during World
War II. Chadwick’s art career began in 1950 at his first solo exhibition in
London with building mobiles similar to those by Alexander Calder, whose
work at the time was unknown to him. He soon eliminated the kinetic element
of his sculpture but continued to use construction and assemblage methods
rather than carving or modeling.
Lynn’s work came of age when a mood of existential anxiety converged with
traditions of humanistic representation and Modernist abstraction.
Pino Personal Appearance. Friday, March 28th and Saturday. March 29th, 2008; Brian Davis
Personal Appearance April 2008: New Originals and Prints
Cutter & Cutter Fine Art Galleries, 120 Charlotte Street, Mez. #1 - St. Augustine.
Personal Appearance April 2008: New Originals and Prints
Cutter & Cutter Fine Art Galleries, 120 Charlotte Street, Mez. #1 - St. Augustine.
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Exhibition in Montgomery Hall at
the Armory Art Center, 1700 Parker Avenue, West Palm
Beach 33401: March 6 – April 5, 2008, Opening Reception:
Thursday, March 6, 2008, 6-8 pm.
View unique and unusual teapots from the Armory Art Center’s
exclusive annual fundraiser for the Artist-in-Residence
programs, the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Club Collette.
Annual Student Show & Sale - All Galleries April 10 –
April 23, 2008, Opening Reception: Thursday, April 10, 2008, 6-
8 pm.
the Armory Art Center, 1700 Parker Avenue, West Palm
Beach 33401: March 6 – April 5, 2008, Opening Reception:
Thursday, March 6, 2008, 6-8 pm.
View unique and unusual teapots from the Armory Art Center’s
exclusive annual fundraiser for the Artist-in-Residence
programs, the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at Club Collette.
Annual Student Show & Sale - All Galleries April 10 –
April 23, 2008, Opening Reception: Thursday, April 10, 2008, 6-
8 pm.
Chris Riccardo, "Queen of Hearts", "Alice in
Wonderland" & "Mad Hatter"
Wonderland" & "Mad Hatter"
Daniel Chadwick was born in 1965 in Glouchester England and is the youngest son of Lynn Chadwick. His
early studies in engineering have aided in solving the technical problems associated with creating his
kinetic sculptures and structures. The three dimensional nature, tricks of balance and movement
possibilities of these ‘mobiles’ are an intuitive process and the focus of his main repertoire of work.
early studies in engineering have aided in solving the technical problems associated with creating his
kinetic sculptures and structures. The three dimensional nature, tricks of balance and movement
possibilities of these ‘mobiles’ are an intuitive process and the focus of his main repertoire of work.
Chadwick, Lynn: High Hat
Woman (571) Edition of 4,
1968.Bronze.93 1/2 in.
Woman (571) Edition of 4,
1968.Bronze.93 1/2 in.
Sculpture and Photography. Grant Strawcutter- Sculpture, Ryan Ketterman - Light Photography.
Artists' Haven Gallery, 2757 E Oakland Park Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33306.
Artists' Haven Gallery, 2757 E Oakland Park Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33306.
Streets: urban landscapes by Phil Stein - Photographic compositions, collages. Now to
April 7, 2008. Damien B. Contemporary Art Center , Wynwood Art District 282 NW 36th Street
Miami FL 33127
A few themes in contemporary culture are the use of multiple imagery, visual and musical sampling,
multitasking, constant interruption, and immediacy of change. This work is an interpretation of these common
aspects of our experience.
Originally established and continuing to work in Bethlehem PA, Phil Stein is a Photographer, although his work
is more than just pure photography. Using printed copies of his own digital images he goes on to create
compositions, combinations of the scene, mounted on rag board, wood and Plexiglas.
Each of Stein’s series takes an evolutionary step from its predecessor; for example, from "Moves", dynamic
movements of children on a playground, developed "Rhythm", random associations of many small images that
work well together layered into larger collages. Now in early 2008, Phil Stein presents his newest series,
entitled ‘Streets’ at the Damien B. Contemporary Art Center.
April 7, 2008. Damien B. Contemporary Art Center , Wynwood Art District 282 NW 36th Street
Miami FL 33127
A few themes in contemporary culture are the use of multiple imagery, visual and musical sampling,
multitasking, constant interruption, and immediacy of change. This work is an interpretation of these common
aspects of our experience.
Originally established and continuing to work in Bethlehem PA, Phil Stein is a Photographer, although his work
is more than just pure photography. Using printed copies of his own digital images he goes on to create
compositions, combinations of the scene, mounted on rag board, wood and Plexiglas.
Each of Stein’s series takes an evolutionary step from its predecessor; for example, from "Moves", dynamic
movements of children on a playground, developed "Rhythm", random associations of many small images that
work well together layered into larger collages. Now in early 2008, Phil Stein presents his newest series,
entitled ‘Streets’ at the Damien B. Contemporary Art Center.
| Phil Stein: 6th Ave - 10/07, 17 x 27 inches. Courtesy of Damien B Contemporary Art Center. |
Emmy Cho: Invented Worlds, now to April 5, 2008; Emanuele Cacciatore, Upper
Gallery Two. April 12th to May 7th 2008. ABBA Fine Art, 233 NW 36th Street Miami, FL 33127.
Gallery Two. April 12th to May 7th 2008. ABBA Fine Art, 233 NW 36th Street Miami, FL 33127.
Embracing the World. January 4th through March 27th 2008; Spectrums of Reincarnation. April
4th through June 26th 2008.
Art Fusion Gallery, 1 NE 40th Street, Suite #3, #6, #7. Miami, FL 33137.
4th through June 26th 2008.
Art Fusion Gallery, 1 NE 40th Street, Suite #3, #6, #7. Miami, FL 33137.
Wendy Wischer. March 8- April 5, 2008. Opening reception March 8, 7-10pm; Pepe Mar. April 12-
May 3, 2008. Opening reception April 12, 7-10pm.
David Castillo Gallery, 2234 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127. In the heart of the Miami Design
District.
May 3, 2008. Opening reception April 12, 7-10pm.
David Castillo Gallery, 2234 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127. In the heart of the Miami Design
District.
March 8 - April 5, 2008. Claudia Scalise: Un tiempo blanco; March 8 - April 5, 2008. William
Keddell: Sphericals: New Work; April 12 - May 3, 2008. Elisabeth Condon: Seuss
Dynasty
Dorsch Gallery, located in the Wynwood Arts District. At 151 NW 24th Street Miami, FL 33127.
Keddell: Sphericals: New Work; April 12 - May 3, 2008. Elisabeth Condon: Seuss
Dynasty
Dorsch Gallery, located in the Wynwood Arts District. At 151 NW 24th Street Miami, FL 33127.
Alex Sweet. March 8 - April 5, 2008. Gavin Perry. April 12 - May 3, 2008.
Fredric Snitzer Gallery, 2247 NW 1st Place, Miami, FL 33127.
Fredric Snitzer Gallery, 2247 NW 1st Place, Miami, FL 33127.
Jen Stark: Place in Space. March 14th – April 12th, 2008.
Carol Jazzar Contemporary Art, 158 NW 91st Street • Miami, Florida
33150.
This will be Stark’s first solo show with the gallery for which the works will be
specifically realized. A testament to process and patience, her sculptures are
remarkably simple and ultimately irresistible. Using only paper, an X-acto knife, and
glue, Stark succeeds in creating intricate and intelligent sculptures that reveal to us
how remarkable a material like paper can become. They exemplify the contrast
between exterior and interior and in-between the voids of white and intoxicating
myriads of vivid color. The color is often arranged in geometrically mesmerizing
configurations in which we find a little magic about the world.
On the right is a detail of Color Gradient, by Jen Stark.
Carol Jazzar Contemporary Art, 158 NW 91st Street • Miami, Florida
33150.
This will be Stark’s first solo show with the gallery for which the works will be
specifically realized. A testament to process and patience, her sculptures are
remarkably simple and ultimately irresistible. Using only paper, an X-acto knife, and
glue, Stark succeeds in creating intricate and intelligent sculptures that reveal to us
how remarkable a material like paper can become. They exemplify the contrast
between exterior and interior and in-between the voids of white and intoxicating
myriads of vivid color. The color is often arranged in geometrically mesmerizing
configurations in which we find a little magic about the world.
On the right is a detail of Color Gradient, by Jen Stark.
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Emmy Cho: A Little Longing Goes a Long Way, Oil and Enamel on Canvas, 96”x 60”, 2007
Our modern world is composed of an amalgamation of different influences from all sorts of different cultures; it
is a product of globalization, and a result of centuries of cultural exchanges. In modern times, it is hard to find a
culture that is still truly pure in its essence, and has not been touched by another society’s influence.
Artist Emmy Cho acknowledges and embraces this cultural phenomenon and how it applies to herself in her
artwork. Her paintings, a combination of a myriad of influences ranging from her Chinese heritage to her
American surroundings and her studies in Biological Sciences, create a stunning combination of cultural
influences, translated to a visual form.
is a product of globalization, and a result of centuries of cultural exchanges. In modern times, it is hard to find a
culture that is still truly pure in its essence, and has not been touched by another society’s influence.
Artist Emmy Cho acknowledges and embraces this cultural phenomenon and how it applies to herself in her
artwork. Her paintings, a combination of a myriad of influences ranging from her Chinese heritage to her
American surroundings and her studies in Biological Sciences, create a stunning combination of cultural
influences, translated to a visual form.
Jose Alvarez: Thinking Out Loud. April 12 - July 1st, 2008. The Moore Space, 4040 NE
2nd Avenue, Second Floor, Suite 200 , Miami, FL 33137.
2nd Avenue, Second Floor, Suite 200 , Miami, FL 33137.
Jose Alvarez, Thinking Out Loud, 2007-2008 ink, enamel, resin, feathers, porcupine quills, and mica on paper. Courtesy of Sarah Gavlak
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