ELINS EAGLES-SMITH - MCLOUGHLIN - FREY NORRIS
PROJECTOR - MINA DRESDEN
WHITE WALLS - SHOOTING GALLERY
10.01.11
(with assistance from Clare Coppel
, Mairead O'Connor
, Neal Strickberger and RWM)
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Elins Eagles-Smith Gallery : Country/City.
Artists: Jennifer Bain, Carol Elkovich, Jan Gauthier, Claudia Rilling.
Comment by AB: The plot line's pretty straightforward here. Art about the country; art about the city. But mainly the country.
Art by Jennifer Bain at Elins Eagles-Smith Gallery.
Jan Gauthier art.
Art by Jan Gauthier in above image closer.
Carol Elkovich art (five pieces on right).
Art by Carol Elkovich in above image closer.
Claudia Rilling art at Elins Eagles-Smith Gallery.
Ambience - Elins Eagles-Smith Gallery.
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The McLoughlin Gallery : "kor sam-pels" - Mitch Confer.
Review by Neal Strickberger: In this substantial body of new work, Mitch Confer uses his traditional art-making techniques in more abstract and regulated ways, creating this art while at the same time battling N stage melanoma.
Comment by AB: Mitch Confer's stared down some daunting challenges over the past year and in so doing, demonstrated extraordinary resolve. The "kor sam-pels" (core samples) he exhibits here symbolize his "drilling down" or reflecting on the totality of his life, the layered sections of these totem-like cylinders symbolizing events and happenings between birth and now. Makes me think back on the significance of my life, and about how I've arrived at where I am now. Such is the power of art. Exemplary concept and a show well worth seeing. Hopefully they'll give you pause for thought as well.
Art by Mitch Confer at The McLoughlin Gallery.
Art by Mitch Confer.
Mitch Confer and his art in above image closer.
Art by Mitch Confer at The McLoughlin Gallery.
Pinkie cam detail of Mitch Confer art (image c/o Neal Strickberger).
Mitch Confer's earlier art.
Art by Mitch Confer at The McLoughlin Gallery.
Mitch Confer art.
Art by Mitch Confer at The McLoughlin Gallery.
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Frey Norris Contemporary & Modern : Lionel Bawden - The World of the Surface.
Review by Clare Coppel: Lionel Bawden's sculptural pieces are made entirely out of colored pencils. Placed tightly against one another in chromatic patterns, Bawden creates shapes resembling body parts, sea creatures... or maybe even abstract ideas. Worth experiencing up close, probably should resist touching them though.
Pencil art by Lionel Bawden at Frey Norris Gallery.
Lionel Bawden and his art in above image closer.
Pencil art by Lionel Bawden.
Lionel Bawden art in above image closer (photo c/o Clare Coppel).
Art by Lionel Bawden closer at Frey Norris Gallery.
Pinkie cam detail of Lionel Bawden art in above image closer.
The most awesome one is in the office - don't miss it.
Drawings by Lionel Bawden also at Frey Norris Gallery.
Pinkie cam detail of Lionel Bawden art in above image closer.
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Mina Dresden Gallery : Matt Borruso and Nick Hoff - Scanners.
Comment by AB: Matt Borruso and Nick Hoff transform the gallery into a working bookstore that will also host events and performances during the coming month. Very convincing.
Matt Borruso and Nick Hoff book installation at Mina Dresden Gallery
from the front.
Matt Borruso and Nick Hoff bookstore installation from the back.
Book/installation display by Matt Borruso and Nick Hoff.
Matt Borruso and Nick Hoff bookstore at Mina Dresden Gallery.
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White Walls Gallery : Style of Eye - New Works by Casey Gray.
Review by Mairead O'Connor: There's plenty to see and experience in Casey Gray's work. His art is involved in both process and content... and very satisfying. The viewer's eyes are guided around the carefully composed pieces from scene to scene by devices such as the reach of a hand or eye-lasers that beam across their surfaces.
Review by RWM: Psychedelic funkadelic with symbols, totems, icons, large forms and motifs. You can smell the flowers and hear the music in these images which will surely uplift your spirits. You can also look closer for narratives and statements.
Comment by AB: Good art; admirably affordable. The perfect marriage.
Stencil art by Casey Gray at White Walls Gallery (like it).
Art by Casey Gray.
Casey Gray and his art.
Art by Casey Gray at White Walls Gallery.
Casey Gray and his art.
Layout - Casey Gray art at White Walls Gallery (image c/o Mairead O'Connor).
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The Shooting Gallery : Just For One Day - New Works by Ferris Plock.
Review by Mairead O'Connor: Ferris Plock's Asian-influenced work combines animated characters and rich colors with gentle reserved patterns. They are delicately constructed and fun.
Comment by AB: Nice work.
Art by Ferris Plock at The Shooting Gallery.
Ferris Plock art closer (like it).
Ferris Plock mugs for the media (image c/o Mairead O'Connor).
Art by Ferris Plock at The Shooting Gallery.
Ferris Plock art closer.
Art by Ferris Plock at The Shooting Gallery.
Long view - Ferris Plock art show (image c/o Mairead O'Connor).
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Addendum:
Two generations of Shanghai photography at Projector Gallery
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Contemporary Chinese photography at Projector Gallery.
One more from Chinese photography show at Projector Gallery.
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