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Roger Herman Exhibit Opening At Richard Telles Fine Art (L.A.)

10/31/2012

A new exhibit of ceramics by Roger Herman opens at Richard Telles Fine Art, 7380 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles November 10 and runs through December 15, 2012. There will be an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 10, 2012.

Herman, an artist and professor, is best known for large paintings and woodcuts. But that isn't the tale of the tape for the Los Angeles-based Herman. He has worked in ceramics as well.

These new ceramics are a differernt sort of work from past pices--they are "biomorphic and irregular" and feature "rich planes of color."

Herman's work has been displayed in the USA in Europe. He has taken part in solo exhibitions at bevy of prominent galleries and museums (as well as being part of numerous international group exhibitions. He has been on the faculty at UCLA since 1990.

Charles Basham's New Work Coming To Jerald Melberg Gallery, Charlotte, NC

10/31/2012

Charles Basham has an exhibit opening at Jerald Melberg Gallery, 625 South Sharon Amity Road in Charlotte, on November 17, 2012. The exhibit runs through January 5, 2013.

Basham, who received his BFA and MFA from Kent State, is an Ohio Native. He lives on the farm where he grew up and has been an artist for over 30 years. His work depicts not just the tangible world but the tiny changes in weather that influence that world in color, light, feeling and more. His work brings out the drama of a new day and the melancholy of approaching night in a variety of settings.

Endangered Reflection On Natural Environments And Species Opens November 2 At Octavia Gallery, New Orleans

10/30/2012

Metascules No. 5 by Betsy Stewart

Endangered, Reflection on Natural Environments and Species opens November 2, 2012 At Octavia Gallery, 4532 Magazine Street, New Orleans and runs through November 24. There will be a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2012.

The exhibit is of works that reflect nature, animals and life and environment in general. Artists include; Nall, David Kidd, Jeffrey Pitt, Joe Zammit-Lucia and Betsy Stewart.

For more information head to www.octaviaartgallery.com.
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Tom McKinley's Sixth Exhibit At John Berggruen Gallery October 30, 2012

10/29/2012

Tom McKinley is the subject of a new exhibit at John Berggruen Gallery opening October 30 and running through December 8, 2012. There will be a reception on Tuesday, October 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is the artist's sixth solo exhibit with the gallery.

McKinley's work focuses on classic and contemporary architecture. He doesn't usually show the humans who inhabit these structures in his work. He more alludes to their existence in the details--the furniture, art and other accoutrements of the fine homes he paints.

The artist was born in Michigan and studied at Brighton Polytechnic, Ravenshourne College of Art (London) and at Falmouth School of Arts. In the USA he studied at Goddard College, Vermont.

Onessimo Fine Art Has New Works By Jean Duquoc

10/27/2012

Onessimo Fine Art, PGA Commons 4530 PGA Blvd, Ste 101, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida has new works by Jean DuQuoc.

Duquoc is a French artist (from Britanny). His work has its roots in his native region. He captures the soul, the heart, the rocks and the earth of Britanny. The theme of his work often involves the disapearing traditional Breton way of life.

His work is tough to label and fit into a specific genre, school of art. That is usually a good thing isn't it?

Judy Saslow Gallery Exhibit With Jordan Scott, Rusty Wolfe And Krista Harris Opens November 3, 2012

10/25/2012

Isabel Samaras' "Making A Better Yesterday Today" At Varnish Fine Art

10/24/2012

Isabel Samaras' Making A Better Yesterday Today opens at Varnish Fine Art, 16 Jessie St., #C120, in San Francisco November 3 and runs through December 22, 2012. The gallery divides into two spaces for this exhibit--one for yesterday and the other for today. These works are essentially "mash-ups" or the visual equivalent. Oil paintings and print from the pop artist feature images from work never shown before in San Francisco.

Her works mythologize faces we all know from pop culture, especially television of yesteryear. But Samaras brings more to the table than just paintings of Lucille Ball. She adds to the images both stylistically and brings these characters new life.

Her works are usually small but there are also large pieces made for this exhibition. If you are in the area be sure to see the exhibit.

Healing Waters Outdoor Sculpture Unveiled At Ann & Robert Lurie Children's Hospital (Chicago) November 15

10/24/2012

The installation of artist Mark Davis' outdoor sculpture, Healing Waters, takes place November 15, 2012. The sculpture will be in the driveway entrance and complements the interior and other decorations in the area (including the Art Institute, Chicago Symphony, etc.).

The work is a suspended sculpture which will be above the drive way entrance. It represents the flowing of water and is made of blue and green leaves. Two of the leaves are in the photo shown here. The idea is to give the calming effect of water to those entering the hospital.

The piece is made possible by Gigi and Michael Pucker via the Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation. The Puckers will be on hand for the dedication as will the artist.

JJ Miyaoka-Pakola's "Momentary Volume" Opens October 26 At Lloyd Dobler Gallery (Chicago)

10/24/2012

JJ Miyaoka-Pakola's Momentary Volume Opens October 26 and runs through December 8, 2012. This is the artist's first solo show at Lloyd Dobler Gallery, 1545 W. Division, Second Floor, Chicago. There will be an opening reception from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, October 26.

These new paintings are meant to be viewed in groups. The works play with scale and color, pattern and text and the implied point of view.

Miyaoka-Pakola has an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and a BFA from Temple. His work has been exhibited at numerous galleries and museums around the USA including Side Car Gallery and the de Young Museum in San Francisco.

For more head to the artist website, www.jjpakola.com.

Judy Jashinsky And Avi Gupta Joint Exhibit Opens 10/26 At Civilian Art Projects

10/23/2012

Judy Jashinsky's 13 Days + 13 Nights, 1962: The Cuban Missile Crisis and Avi Gupta's lonesum runs from October 26 to December 1, 2012 at Civilian Art Projects,1019 7th Street NW Washington D.C. There will be a public opening from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, October 26.

Jashinsky, a D.C.-based painter, creates a series of forty works on paper, wood and canvas. The include portraits, landscapes and personalities related to her memory of the time. She worked with other artists to create a sound installation and video.

Gupta, in his first solo exhibit at Civilian Art Projects, presents, lonesum, a photographic series he started in 2006. The series isolates moments which are, in context, part of a greater whole. These "wholes" reflect the "cosmic loneliness" in the every day.

For more information head to www.civilianartprojects.com.