During tour this weekend, Stanislaus County artists aim to connect with and inspire visitors to their studiosMore than 50 artists in the Modesto area are opening their homes to the public this weekend for a studio tour.
It's a rare chance for people to see how local artists live and work. Available for sale will be watercolor and oil paintings, jewelry, prints, sculptures, cards and more.
"The visitors can talk to the artists, see what they're working on, see them in action," said Alice Richards, who coordinated the event for the Stanislaus County Travel and Tourism Roundtable.
Open studios will be held in 37 locations (some venues will host several artists) in Modesto, Turlock, Waterford, Oakdale and Manteca. Among the participants are longtime artists Chella, Suzanne Staud and Henrietta Sparkman, newcomers to the scene and blind art students.
The last major open studio event in the area was held in 2004 and was organized by the Central California Art Association.
Richards, who is a member of the art association and chairwoman of the Modesto Culture Commission, decided to spearhead the open studio tour in response to requests from artists. Her goal is to highlight the breadth of talent in the region.
Tamara Keiper, a painter in Waterford, was delighted to be a part of the event. She will host other artists — her daughter Alexandra Riddle, David Bienkowski and Denise Hartley — at her ranch on McEwen Road, where she keeps horses and grows almonds. They will have watercolors, oils, pastels and posters.
"I always like promoting the arts in the county," she said. "It's good for society in general to be aware of different forms of expression."
Keiper said she tries to emphasize the value of motherhood in her paintings and to show the importance of raising the next generation. She enjoys painting en plein air (outdoors) and making portraits. She recently finished designing an amphitheater in Norway, where she owns property.
She hopes the open studio tour will inspire people to think about making art part of their lives.
"Art is available to everyone, not just the top 1 percent of the community," she said.
Steve Mudge will show his own metal sculptures and friend Mark Knize's turned-wood bowls at his 1,100-square-foot Modesto studio as part of the tour. He plans to do some grinding and metal cutting and to show a slide show of his creations.
2011年3月31日星期四
2011年3月30日星期三
Shapiro offers Russian art with iron-clad provenance at April 16 sale
Gene Shapiro Auctions LLC will conduct their Spring Auction of Russian Art on Saturday, April 16, during Russian Art Week. Both the auction and a week of preview exhibition starting on April 9 will take place at the company's location at 506 E. 74th St. on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
LiveAuctioneers will provide Internet live bidding. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern.
Company founder Gene Shapiro, is upbeat about both the quality and quantity of works that his eponymous firm will be offering, "With rising commodity prices and prominent buying by Russian buyers in the news, many private American collectors decided that now was the time to sell works that have been in their collections for years. As a result, we were able to obtain a lot of great consignments for this auction."
Indeed, on offer at Gene Shapiro will be more than 400 lots of paintings, bronzes, icons, enamel, silver, porcelain, rare books and maps, swords and militaria, posters, and works on paper, most of which are fresh to the market.
"We wanted to have something for everybody in this auction – from collectors of antique icons, to rare books, to buyers of Imperial Russian porcelain," said Shapiro. "We were helped greatly in this regard by several significant consignments from American families whose grandparents were buying and importing artworks from Russia in the 1930s."
One of these collections came from the family of Dr. Adolphus Rumreich, who served as the physician at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow from 1935-1938. While there, he and his wife, Edna Irene Hall Rumreich, assembled a sizeable collection of Russian pre-revolutionary art and books then being sold by the Soviet government. They often accompanied American Ambassador to the Soviet Union Joseph Davies and his wife, Marjorie Merriweather Post, prominent American collectors of Russian artworks of the 20th century, when they visited Torgsin and other Soviet agencies that sold antiques to foreign dignitaries.
Another American collection including important sets of Imperial porcelain and early 19th- and 18th-century icons was consigned by a family whose grandfather was a diplomat in the Italian Embassy to the Soviet Union during the 1930s, and who was actively acquiring Russian works of art during his time in Moscow.
LiveAuctioneers will provide Internet live bidding. The auction will begin at 10 a.m. Eastern.
Company founder Gene Shapiro, is upbeat about both the quality and quantity of works that his eponymous firm will be offering, "With rising commodity prices and prominent buying by Russian buyers in the news, many private American collectors decided that now was the time to sell works that have been in their collections for years. As a result, we were able to obtain a lot of great consignments for this auction."
Indeed, on offer at Gene Shapiro will be more than 400 lots of paintings, bronzes, icons, enamel, silver, porcelain, rare books and maps, swords and militaria, posters, and works on paper, most of which are fresh to the market.
"We wanted to have something for everybody in this auction – from collectors of antique icons, to rare books, to buyers of Imperial Russian porcelain," said Shapiro. "We were helped greatly in this regard by several significant consignments from American families whose grandparents were buying and importing artworks from Russia in the 1930s."
One of these collections came from the family of Dr. Adolphus Rumreich, who served as the physician at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow from 1935-1938. While there, he and his wife, Edna Irene Hall Rumreich, assembled a sizeable collection of Russian pre-revolutionary art and books then being sold by the Soviet government. They often accompanied American Ambassador to the Soviet Union Joseph Davies and his wife, Marjorie Merriweather Post, prominent American collectors of Russian artworks of the 20th century, when they visited Torgsin and other Soviet agencies that sold antiques to foreign dignitaries.
Another American collection including important sets of Imperial porcelain and early 19th- and 18th-century icons was consigned by a family whose grandfather was a diplomat in the Italian Embassy to the Soviet Union during the 1930s, and who was actively acquiring Russian works of art during his time in Moscow.
There are a couple hundred items
The history-related bounty includes artwork by Ruth Means, Rose Sparrowk and Paul Harney, the latter being a monk oil painting; plates; tags and local brewery boxes.
"There also will be general antiques, a lot of rare books about Alton and surrounding counties, and genealogy books," Janice St. Peters said. "There are a couple hundred items."
The family also is selling a sign from the old Alton GM&O train station that Robert St. Peters unsuccessfully tried to prevent being torn down. He did salvage the sign as a memento.
"A lot of people would love to have that," his daughter said about the sign.
A sampling of the other items to be sold include: "Personal Memoirs of U.S Grant," two volumes, 1885-1886; Alton 1913 one-horse vehicle license; Alton Hoppe's China Store 25th Anniversary plate, 1910; Alton Bluff City Brewery wooden beer case; large leather drum cover that reads "Standard Brass and Reed Band of Alton, Illinois"; first edition book from 1944, "The Gentleman Giant," about Robert P. Wadlow, with dust jacket and photos; "Narrative of Riots at Alton in Connection with the Death of Rev. Elijah P. Lovejoy" by Rev. Edward Beecher, 1838 first edition; Alton political pins, miscellaneous memorabilia, bottles, tokens and old city directories.
The family plans to sell household goods and other belongings at a later date.
St. Peters, 87, died Feb. 8. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving on the aircraft carrier USS Franklin during combat in the Pacific Ocean. The Alton native subsequently returned to his home city and worked at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis County, Mo., for about 25 years. He was a charter member of AALA, with a priority to preserve Riverfront Park and the site of the historical, Alton location of one of the Lincoln-Douglas U.S. Senate debates of 1858.
"There also will be general antiques, a lot of rare books about Alton and surrounding counties, and genealogy books," Janice St. Peters said. "There are a couple hundred items."
The family also is selling a sign from the old Alton GM&O train station that Robert St. Peters unsuccessfully tried to prevent being torn down. He did salvage the sign as a memento.
"A lot of people would love to have that," his daughter said about the sign.
A sampling of the other items to be sold include: "Personal Memoirs of U.S Grant," two volumes, 1885-1886; Alton 1913 one-horse vehicle license; Alton Hoppe's China Store 25th Anniversary plate, 1910; Alton Bluff City Brewery wooden beer case; large leather drum cover that reads "Standard Brass and Reed Band of Alton, Illinois"; first edition book from 1944, "The Gentleman Giant," about Robert P. Wadlow, with dust jacket and photos; "Narrative of Riots at Alton in Connection with the Death of Rev. Elijah P. Lovejoy" by Rev. Edward Beecher, 1838 first edition; Alton political pins, miscellaneous memorabilia, bottles, tokens and old city directories.
The family plans to sell household goods and other belongings at a later date.
St. Peters, 87, died Feb. 8. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving on the aircraft carrier USS Franklin during combat in the Pacific Ocean. The Alton native subsequently returned to his home city and worked at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis County, Mo., for about 25 years. He was a charter member of AALA, with a priority to preserve Riverfront Park and the site of the historical, Alton location of one of the Lincoln-Douglas U.S. Senate debates of 1858.
2011年3月29日星期二
4/1-3: Spring Paint Out Sale at DBG
Every Saturday in March, while camera-carrying visitors snapped digital images of the
Desert Botanical Garden's blossoming cactuses, spiky agave and yellow-budded
paloverdes, dozens of Scottsdale Artists League members sat at foldout easels,
capturing the desert's beauty in watercolors, oils, acrylics and pastels.
The 16th annual Spring Paint Out, a plein air-partnership between the artists league
and the garden, culminates this weekend during the league's showcase and sale of some
of the best works created over the past month.
Guests can meet the artists Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the garden's Stardust
Foundation Plaza.
"There are paintings of plants and architecture, and some include people," said
Ericka Cero Wood, painter and league spokeswoman. "It's a challenge to paint
outdoors, with the sun movement and the changing shadows, but it's fun to interact
with visitors and hear people get excited."
On a balmy morning in March, painter Linda Phillips sat across a walkway from a bed
of barrel cactuses near the garden's entrance.
Sitting in a lawn chair at her ad hoc studio - a wooden briefcase-shaped box with
compartments on top of a metal tripod - she tried to match the cactuses' color by
mixing a grassy green shade with a lime green.
An almost constant steam of visitors passed between Phillips and her subjects.
Some craned their necks in curiosity as they passed. Others stopped to watch
Phillips, admiring the piece and asking about materials or the league.
Phillips paused to reply, "Thank you," "Oil paint," and "Here's my card."
A first-time Spring Paint Out participant, Phillips said it took her a long time to
decide what to paint.
"I like to zero in on one small thing rather than paint the whole vista," she said.
"I'm excited because there's so much (to paint) here."
Along the Quail Path Run, a less busy part of the garden, Carol Jeffryes balanced a
box of pastels on one knee and a cloth to wipe her hands on the other.
She worked near saguaros and organ pipe cactuses, which were soon transferred from
the trails to her canvas.
From time to time, the scratch of pastel meeting canvas was met with the crunch of
the dirt trail under a sneaker.
Katrina Sapakie, a 5-year-old who had just visited the garden's spring butterfly
exhibit, ran up behind Jeffryes, exclaiming "I like to paint with chalk, too!"
The little girl from Gilbert then launched into a story about her adventures in
sidewalk art.
Jeffryes grinned and listened, agreeing that drawing and making things was fun.
"As a kid, I was told I didn't have artistic talent," said Jeffryes, who has painted
at the garden for the last decade. "As an old lady, I decided I didn't care, I was
going to do it anyway."
Katrina and her family thanked the artist and continued to another trail. Jeffryes
went back to putting pigment on paper.
Desert Botanical Garden's blossoming cactuses, spiky agave and yellow-budded
paloverdes, dozens of Scottsdale Artists League members sat at foldout easels,
capturing the desert's beauty in watercolors, oils, acrylics and pastels.
The 16th annual Spring Paint Out, a plein air-partnership between the artists league
and the garden, culminates this weekend during the league's showcase and sale of some
of the best works created over the past month.
Guests can meet the artists Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the garden's Stardust
Foundation Plaza.
"There are paintings of plants and architecture, and some include people," said
Ericka Cero Wood, painter and league spokeswoman. "It's a challenge to paint
outdoors, with the sun movement and the changing shadows, but it's fun to interact
with visitors and hear people get excited."
On a balmy morning in March, painter Linda Phillips sat across a walkway from a bed
of barrel cactuses near the garden's entrance.
Sitting in a lawn chair at her ad hoc studio - a wooden briefcase-shaped box with
compartments on top of a metal tripod - she tried to match the cactuses' color by
mixing a grassy green shade with a lime green.
An almost constant steam of visitors passed between Phillips and her subjects.
Some craned their necks in curiosity as they passed. Others stopped to watch
Phillips, admiring the piece and asking about materials or the league.
Phillips paused to reply, "Thank you," "Oil paint," and "Here's my card."
A first-time Spring Paint Out participant, Phillips said it took her a long time to
decide what to paint.
"I like to zero in on one small thing rather than paint the whole vista," she said.
"I'm excited because there's so much (to paint) here."
Along the Quail Path Run, a less busy part of the garden, Carol Jeffryes balanced a
box of pastels on one knee and a cloth to wipe her hands on the other.
She worked near saguaros and organ pipe cactuses, which were soon transferred from
the trails to her canvas.
From time to time, the scratch of pastel meeting canvas was met with the crunch of
the dirt trail under a sneaker.
Katrina Sapakie, a 5-year-old who had just visited the garden's spring butterfly
exhibit, ran up behind Jeffryes, exclaiming "I like to paint with chalk, too!"
The little girl from Gilbert then launched into a story about her adventures in
sidewalk art.
Jeffryes grinned and listened, agreeing that drawing and making things was fun.
"As a kid, I was told I didn't have artistic talent," said Jeffryes, who has painted
at the garden for the last decade. "As an old lady, I decided I didn't care, I was
going to do it anyway."
Katrina and her family thanked the artist and continued to another trail. Jeffryes
went back to putting pigment on paper.
2011年3月27日星期日
Gardening, antiques provide inspiration for artist
What type of art do you create?
I paint in oils in the classical realist tradition.
Describe your work:
I am primarily a still life painter, although I enjoy painting landscapes and portraits as well. My favorite subject matter to paint is a beautiful flower arrangement or flowers in a natural garden setting.
When did you start making your art?
I have been painting full-time for the past 10 years, but I have always loved to paint and draw. I studied art in college but ended up working in the health care field in our family business for 15 years before returning to art. Once all of my children were in school full-time, I was able to devote more time to my painting. To refine my skills, I have attended many workshops all over the country studying with some of the best classic artists of today. My mother, Barbara Beauchamp, also an artist has given me continual encouragement and support in my pursuit as a professional artist.
What inspires you?
My own colorful garden or a great "find" in an antique shop will often be the inspiration for a new painting. My studio is filled with many interesting brass, copper and blue and white porcelain containers, old rugs and linens that often find their way into my paintings. My love of gardening and antiques all come together in many of my still life works.
What are the challenges of creating your art?
Being a mother of three girls, it is always a challenge to find the time to paint uninterrupted. Family always comes first.
Do you make a living through your art?
Yes, I am a full-time professional artist.
Do you have a job outside of your art?
Yes, raising three children. In the past, I worked full-time in home health care, but I left the field about 10 years ago and now pursue art full time.
Who is your favorite artist?
I have so many favorite artists it is hard to name just one. Richard Schmid and David Leffel are some of the present day masters that I most admire and I also love the work of the old Dutch Masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer.
Where in the community can your work be seen?
My work is on display at the Art Institute & Gallery in Salisbury as part of the spring show. I also am currently represented by Bishop's Stock in Snow Hill and will be participating in the annual Paint Snow Hill plein air event April 15-17. The "wet paint" sale will be held on April 17 at the old fire house. I am also a participating artist in the Spring Flowers show though Peninsula-Gallery in Lewes April 2-27, and my work will be on display in Maryland at the Oxford Community Center May 27-29 for the 27th annual Oxford Fine Arts Fair.
I paint in oils in the classical realist tradition.
Describe your work:
I am primarily a still life painter, although I enjoy painting landscapes and portraits as well. My favorite subject matter to paint is a beautiful flower arrangement or flowers in a natural garden setting.
When did you start making your art?
I have been painting full-time for the past 10 years, but I have always loved to paint and draw. I studied art in college but ended up working in the health care field in our family business for 15 years before returning to art. Once all of my children were in school full-time, I was able to devote more time to my painting. To refine my skills, I have attended many workshops all over the country studying with some of the best classic artists of today. My mother, Barbara Beauchamp, also an artist has given me continual encouragement and support in my pursuit as a professional artist.
What inspires you?
My own colorful garden or a great "find" in an antique shop will often be the inspiration for a new painting. My studio is filled with many interesting brass, copper and blue and white porcelain containers, old rugs and linens that often find their way into my paintings. My love of gardening and antiques all come together in many of my still life works.
What are the challenges of creating your art?
Being a mother of three girls, it is always a challenge to find the time to paint uninterrupted. Family always comes first.
Do you make a living through your art?
Yes, I am a full-time professional artist.
Do you have a job outside of your art?
Yes, raising three children. In the past, I worked full-time in home health care, but I left the field about 10 years ago and now pursue art full time.
Who is your favorite artist?
I have so many favorite artists it is hard to name just one. Richard Schmid and David Leffel are some of the present day masters that I most admire and I also love the work of the old Dutch Masters such as Rembrandt and Vermeer.
Where in the community can your work be seen?
My work is on display at the Art Institute & Gallery in Salisbury as part of the spring show. I also am currently represented by Bishop's Stock in Snow Hill and will be participating in the annual Paint Snow Hill plein air event April 15-17. The "wet paint" sale will be held on April 17 at the old fire house. I am also a participating artist in the Spring Flowers show though Peninsula-Gallery in Lewes April 2-27, and my work will be on display in Maryland at the Oxford Community Center May 27-29 for the 27th annual Oxford Fine Arts Fair.
2011年3月22日星期二
Auction for artists' colony scorched in Carmel fire
David Leviathan had only enough time to grab his laptop computer and a few belongings when December's devastating Carmel fire reached the artists' colony of Ein Hod, razing his house and many other buildings. On Wednesday, some three-and-a-half months later, one of his paintings is set to go under the hammer in Tel Aviv as part of a public sale being held by Matsart Auctioneers to raise much-needed funds for the village.
Unlike many of his neighbors, Leviathan worked from a studio located outside Ein Hod, meaning that most of his artwork survived, including "Legs in the Water," an oil-oncanvas that will be sold at the auction.
The fire claimed only two of his paintings, which he had stored at his house prior to a sale that was scheduled to take place two days later.
Leviathan said that one of the lost pieces "was a painting that had been displayed in a gallery, and I hadn't managed to bring it to the studio [afterward].
It was a very important painting I had worked on for more than a year, erasing and then adding and then erasing again. It was a lot like giving birth."
He said the shock from losing the two paintings and the experience of the fire left their mark on the work he has done since, although he couldn't say whether other artists had been affected in the same way.
"One of the last two paintings I've done is essentially like a monument to the burned, because you see a man, standing in, or in front of, not exactly a ball, but a kind of field in space, the whole thing ablaze, and it's [just] him and infinity inside that space," he said. "I didn't decide in advance to paint that. I never know [when I begin] how the painting will look. I start from the foundations – earth, fire, air, water – and later either a character emerges and I continue with that, or it stays abstract."
As for "Legs in the Water," Leviathan said it doesn't have any connection to the fire, but that he gladly agreed to a request to have it included in the auction. He said the painting focuses on the meeting of rays of light with the water, with the light being shown in the space between a girl's legs.
He said that he wanted to make the meeting of light and water into something holy, something that hints at humanity.
"Legs in the Water" will be put up for sale by Matsart as part of an auction of Israeli and international artwork at Tel Aviv's Dan Hotel on Wednesday night. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of six items produced by Ein Hod artists will go toward the village's fire relief fund. Alongside Leviathan's work are three other oil paintings, one paper collage and one sculpture.
Unlike many of his neighbors, Leviathan worked from a studio located outside Ein Hod, meaning that most of his artwork survived, including "Legs in the Water," an oil-oncanvas that will be sold at the auction.
The fire claimed only two of his paintings, which he had stored at his house prior to a sale that was scheduled to take place two days later.
Leviathan said that one of the lost pieces "was a painting that had been displayed in a gallery, and I hadn't managed to bring it to the studio [afterward].
It was a very important painting I had worked on for more than a year, erasing and then adding and then erasing again. It was a lot like giving birth."
He said the shock from losing the two paintings and the experience of the fire left their mark on the work he has done since, although he couldn't say whether other artists had been affected in the same way.
"One of the last two paintings I've done is essentially like a monument to the burned, because you see a man, standing in, or in front of, not exactly a ball, but a kind of field in space, the whole thing ablaze, and it's [just] him and infinity inside that space," he said. "I didn't decide in advance to paint that. I never know [when I begin] how the painting will look. I start from the foundations – earth, fire, air, water – and later either a character emerges and I continue with that, or it stays abstract."
As for "Legs in the Water," Leviathan said it doesn't have any connection to the fire, but that he gladly agreed to a request to have it included in the auction. He said the painting focuses on the meeting of rays of light with the water, with the light being shown in the space between a girl's legs.
He said that he wanted to make the meeting of light and water into something holy, something that hints at humanity.
"Legs in the Water" will be put up for sale by Matsart as part of an auction of Israeli and international artwork at Tel Aviv's Dan Hotel on Wednesday night. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of six items produced by Ein Hod artists will go toward the village's fire relief fund. Alongside Leviathan's work are three other oil paintings, one paper collage and one sculpture.
2011年3月20日星期日
Lilburn Garage Sale Succeeds
Hundreds of residents from Lilburn and surrounding communities came out to support, peruse
and do a bit of shopping at the Lilburn Annual Garage Sale Saturday.
Dozens of vendors arrived at 8 a.m. or earlier Saturday to set up shop for the event's 9 a.m.
debut in a large parking lot in Old Town. Dressers, blouses, comic books, bar stools, garden
flowers, shoes, cell phones and fur coats were just a few of the different items up for
purchase in this year's sale, and they were all a bargain. As the first truly good-weather
weekend of the year, big crowds were expected, and they came.
"They couldn't have picked a more perfect day," said vendor Joe Patula, who was there with
his wife, Robin. Joe Patula explained that he has had garage sales in his Lawrenceville
neighborhood before, but they've been unsuccessful. So when he heard about the one in Lilburn
this year, he decided to grab a spot, making it his first time ever at the annual event.
"It's been really good. And we've been making money, which is even better. ... We'll probably
come back."
Like the Patulas, many vendors were not only from outside of Lilburn, but it was their first
year here, too. Kathy Wilson of Snellville took the vendor spot next to the Patulas with
items such as oil paintings done by her mother, a toaster and mason jars. Wilson agreed that
she loves the idea of a community garage sale because vendors get more traffic for their
goods. "It's better access to everything," Wilson said.
Ms. Easton of Loganville, who had items such as glasswares, candlesticks and books, said she
enjoyed the garage sale as a vendor, too. "This is my first year," she said. "I saw it
advertised in The [Atlanta Journal-Constitution], so I decided to do it. Now I might do it
every year!"
Many items at the garage sale were homemade, too. In addition to her different knickknacks,
vendor Ann Fletcher also sold items from her business, Stampin Up, which makes artsy,
handmade greeting cards. One creative item that a vendor had was homemade magnets, made out
of bottle caps and decorated with miniature Hello Kitty, Georgia Tech and other cute designs
(the writer of this article picked up one designed with a logo from "True Blood," the HBO
vampire series).
Even a non-profit organization called New Beginnings from Ashe County, N. C., came down to
Lilburn to raise money for helping children in foster care with clothes, food, toys and a
place to stay. Run by a group of women, the organization's booth was filled with glass
bottles that had Christmas lights inside, used as decorations.
As with garage sales in general, many showed up early to get first dibs on the best items.
The Patulas were able to sell their air hockey table, which was one of their largest items,
and many others had sold their furniture in minutes. One vendor was constantly slammed
because they had a number of unopened kids' toys up for sale, and passersby were eating them
up.
Customers were still coming into the lot after noon to see what items were still up for sale.
As many left for the day, they carried bags stuffed with goodies to their cars and seemed to
be content with their treasures.
There were definitely some steals at this garage sale. Make sure to check out the photos to
see what you may have missed at this Saturday's event in Old Town.
and do a bit of shopping at the Lilburn Annual Garage Sale Saturday.
Dozens of vendors arrived at 8 a.m. or earlier Saturday to set up shop for the event's 9 a.m.
debut in a large parking lot in Old Town. Dressers, blouses, comic books, bar stools, garden
flowers, shoes, cell phones and fur coats were just a few of the different items up for
purchase in this year's sale, and they were all a bargain. As the first truly good-weather
weekend of the year, big crowds were expected, and they came.
"They couldn't have picked a more perfect day," said vendor Joe Patula, who was there with
his wife, Robin. Joe Patula explained that he has had garage sales in his Lawrenceville
neighborhood before, but they've been unsuccessful. So when he heard about the one in Lilburn
this year, he decided to grab a spot, making it his first time ever at the annual event.
"It's been really good. And we've been making money, which is even better. ... We'll probably
come back."
Like the Patulas, many vendors were not only from outside of Lilburn, but it was their first
year here, too. Kathy Wilson of Snellville took the vendor spot next to the Patulas with
items such as oil paintings done by her mother, a toaster and mason jars. Wilson agreed that
she loves the idea of a community garage sale because vendors get more traffic for their
goods. "It's better access to everything," Wilson said.
Ms. Easton of Loganville, who had items such as glasswares, candlesticks and books, said she
enjoyed the garage sale as a vendor, too. "This is my first year," she said. "I saw it
advertised in The [Atlanta Journal-Constitution], so I decided to do it. Now I might do it
every year!"
Many items at the garage sale were homemade, too. In addition to her different knickknacks,
vendor Ann Fletcher also sold items from her business, Stampin Up, which makes artsy,
handmade greeting cards. One creative item that a vendor had was homemade magnets, made out
of bottle caps and decorated with miniature Hello Kitty, Georgia Tech and other cute designs
(the writer of this article picked up one designed with a logo from "True Blood," the HBO
vampire series).
Even a non-profit organization called New Beginnings from Ashe County, N. C., came down to
Lilburn to raise money for helping children in foster care with clothes, food, toys and a
place to stay. Run by a group of women, the organization's booth was filled with glass
bottles that had Christmas lights inside, used as decorations.
As with garage sales in general, many showed up early to get first dibs on the best items.
The Patulas were able to sell their air hockey table, which was one of their largest items,
and many others had sold their furniture in minutes. One vendor was constantly slammed
because they had a number of unopened kids' toys up for sale, and passersby were eating them
up.
Customers were still coming into the lot after noon to see what items were still up for sale.
As many left for the day, they carried bags stuffed with goodies to their cars and seemed to
be content with their treasures.
There were definitely some steals at this garage sale. Make sure to check out the photos to
see what you may have missed at this Saturday's event in Old Town.
2011年3月15日星期二
Indonesian Master Leads the Way at S'pore Art Auction
Asian auction house Larasati's sale last Saturday exceeded pre-sales estimates, with
Indonesian master Hendra Gunawan's work leading the way and reflecting recovering sentiment
in the Asian art market.
Although a significantly smaller auction of 90 lots went under the hammer, about 75 percent
of the lots sold at prices above estimates.
More than 100 people attended the event, and S$1.8 million in sales were generated. In August
last year, Larasati sold 135 lots for almost $2 million.
Commenting on the result, Larasati's chief executive officer Daniel Komala, said: "With Asia
bouncing back strongly from the recession, the art market is bullish. There is a strong
appetite for good art."
Art by established names drew the most interest at this auction.
Among the most keenly bidded artworks were paintings by the late Indonesian artist Hendra
Gunawan, paintings by Dutch-born Balinese artist Arie Smit, Singapore pioneer artist Lee Man
Fong and limited edition prints by Japanese pop artist Takashi Murakami.
Bidding for their works was intense. Gunawan's 1983 oil on canvas Gembala Kerbau (Buffalo
Cowboy) emerged as the top lot selling for S$288,000, way above its estimate of S$60,000.
Painted in his distinct style with generous applications of paint, it saw highly contested
bids between phone bidders and buyers on the sale floor.
At S$169,200, Smit's Balinese Village And Farm Lands was the most expensive painting sold at
any auction by the artist to date. Its pre-sales estimate was S$35,000.
Lee Man Fong's Satay Seller, the last lot on offer, ended the auction on a high note selling
for S$220,800, up from its estimate of $$35,000. The biggest surprise turned out to be
Murakami's limited- edition prints.
With 300 of these available in the market, the five Murakami works on offer had an initial
estimate ranging from S$1,700 to S$2,500 each. Eager bidders quickly pushed the prices up.
Eventually, the three print series titled Kansei Korin Gold; With Reference, I Lay Myself
Before You - Korin - Chrysanthemum; and Warhol, Silver sold for $$12,600, five times above
the starting bid.
Art collector Martha Gunawan, 58, flew in from Jakarta for the auction. Even though she was
outbidded for the Murakami work, she said it was a worthwhile trip. "I had some excellent
buys but am disappointed that I missed out on some great pieces. There was just too much
competition this year," she said.
She said she likes to attend auctions in Singapore as they often feature works which are hard
to find in the market.
"Auctions like this one by Larasati are also a good platform to spot market trends. As a
collector, I tend to focus on works by masters. I feel many contemporary art works are over-
priced, while some works by old masters such as Gunawan are still under-valued," she said.
Set up in 2000, Larasati has been holding biannual auctions in Singapore since 2003. This
year, its smaller collection seems to have resonated with buyers. Said Komala: "It is a
testament to a strong demand and growing interest for quality Asian art. We had this in mind
when putting together this collection focusing on rare works by distinguished artists."
Indonesian master Hendra Gunawan's work leading the way and reflecting recovering sentiment
in the Asian art market.
Although a significantly smaller auction of 90 lots went under the hammer, about 75 percent
of the lots sold at prices above estimates.
More than 100 people attended the event, and S$1.8 million in sales were generated. In August
last year, Larasati sold 135 lots for almost $2 million.
Commenting on the result, Larasati's chief executive officer Daniel Komala, said: "With Asia
bouncing back strongly from the recession, the art market is bullish. There is a strong
appetite for good art."
Art by established names drew the most interest at this auction.
Among the most keenly bidded artworks were paintings by the late Indonesian artist Hendra
Gunawan, paintings by Dutch-born Balinese artist Arie Smit, Singapore pioneer artist Lee Man
Fong and limited edition prints by Japanese pop artist Takashi Murakami.
Bidding for their works was intense. Gunawan's 1983 oil on canvas Gembala Kerbau (Buffalo
Cowboy) emerged as the top lot selling for S$288,000, way above its estimate of S$60,000.
Painted in his distinct style with generous applications of paint, it saw highly contested
bids between phone bidders and buyers on the sale floor.
At S$169,200, Smit's Balinese Village And Farm Lands was the most expensive painting sold at
any auction by the artist to date. Its pre-sales estimate was S$35,000.
Lee Man Fong's Satay Seller, the last lot on offer, ended the auction on a high note selling
for S$220,800, up from its estimate of $$35,000. The biggest surprise turned out to be
Murakami's limited- edition prints.
With 300 of these available in the market, the five Murakami works on offer had an initial
estimate ranging from S$1,700 to S$2,500 each. Eager bidders quickly pushed the prices up.
Eventually, the three print series titled Kansei Korin Gold; With Reference, I Lay Myself
Before You - Korin - Chrysanthemum; and Warhol, Silver sold for $$12,600, five times above
the starting bid.
Art collector Martha Gunawan, 58, flew in from Jakarta for the auction. Even though she was
outbidded for the Murakami work, she said it was a worthwhile trip. "I had some excellent
buys but am disappointed that I missed out on some great pieces. There was just too much
competition this year," she said.
She said she likes to attend auctions in Singapore as they often feature works which are hard
to find in the market.
"Auctions like this one by Larasati are also a good platform to spot market trends. As a
collector, I tend to focus on works by masters. I feel many contemporary art works are over-
priced, while some works by old masters such as Gunawan are still under-valued," she said.
Set up in 2000, Larasati has been holding biannual auctions in Singapore since 2003. This
year, its smaller collection seems to have resonated with buyers. Said Komala: "It is a
testament to a strong demand and growing interest for quality Asian art. We had this in mind
when putting together this collection focusing on rare works by distinguished artists."
2011年3月13日星期日
Shelby Keefe named Pfister's third resident artist
The Pfister Hotel recently named Milwaukee painter Shelby Keefe as their third and latest
artist in residence. Keefe, who was one of six finalists, won the position after she received
the most votes via Facebook, Twitter, a web site and in-person voting and was approved by a
committee of artists.
The current artist in residence is Katie Musolff and the first artist to hold the position
was Reginald Baylor. The residency is a one-year, paid position that provides hotel-based
studio space for the artist. The studio is open to visitors and hotel guests and the artist
also provides tours of the hotel's impressive art collection.
Originally from Whitewater, Keefe graduated with an art degree from Cardinal Stritch College
in 1981. She is known for her paintings of cities -- many of which Milwaukee locations are
the subject -- and her plein air (outdoor) pieces. Keefe currently resides in Bay View.
OnMilwaukee.com recently caught up with Keefe to hear more about her new role.
OnMilwaukee.com: Is this the first time you applied for the residency?
Shelby Keefe: Yes, this is the first time I applied. I heard about it last year when Katie
Musolff got the gig, I thought that it would be cool to apply for it some day when i didn't
have the need for my large studio space at the Hide House. But then she told me you don't
have to get rid of your existing studio, you just have more than one studio.
OMC: Have you ever had a residency anywhere else?
SK: In 2002, I had a week-long residency at Prairie School in Racine where I presented my
painting technique to all levels of students throughout the week during their regularly
scheduled Art Class. Can you believe they actually had Art EVERY DAY? At the end of the week
I did a painting performance on stage for the whole school in an auditorium setting.
OMC: Is this a paid position?
SK: Yes, the Pfister pays me a monthly stipend. For that stipend, I will be taking people on
tours of their large Victorian art collection two times a week, giving talks and doing demos
to groups of visitors, hosting Gallery Nights at the Pfister, but mostly, maintaining an
artistic presence as people come and go.
OMC: Other than money and studio space -- which is a lot -- what does the residency provide
for you?
SK: Well, for me, it's going to be an expanding experience. I will be exposing my work to a
larger, nationwide audience through doing paintings of our beautiful city. I can sell my work
directly to clients and spread the work to an even bigger group of people.
OMC: How long is the residency?
SK: It's a year-long residency that starts April 1st and ends March 31, 2012.
OMC: What are your personal goals?
SK: This opportunity is going to allow me to become a better painter, because it's like
anything else: the more you do something, the better you get at it. I will have regular
hours, and will be cranking out the work. Usually it takes a timeline or a show or a plein
air painting competition to get me to paint for hours and days in a row.
I also plan on focussing mostly on Milwaukee-themed work. I won't be distracted by painting
other cities for the art fair circuit since I'll only be doing Milwaukee shows such as
Lakefront Festival of Arts and Milwaukee Domes Art Festival this summer. A good distraction
will be painting in Door County, for their Plein Air Painting Festival and competition in
late July as well as painting Door County themes for my show at Edgewood Orchard Galleries
from July 16 through the middle of August.
OMC: Any other specific plans at this point?
SK: One of the most exciting things I plan on doing during my residency is my version of
"performance art." That means creating a 30 x 30 inch painting in 20 minutes to my original
musical compositions. I will be doing these between 9 and 11:30 p.m. at the Pfister in the
Rouge ballroom. I've been doing these pieces since 2002 when I did my residency at Prairie
School, and the resulting paintings are dynamic, expressionistic, juicy oil paintings that
will also be for sale in my new studio/gallery at the Pfister.
OMC: Do you support yourself solely on your art?
SK: Yes. I also teach small workshops in my studio as well as traveling to Door County to
teach at the Peninsula School of Art and other small, independent institutions.
OMC: When did you start making art?
SK: I come from a family of artists, creative thinkers and educators. As a young child, the
thing that gave me the most joy was making art; making things. I was encouraged to draw,
paint, sculpt, craft. Anything that would be considered creative, including music, like
singing, playing the piano, playing the oboe. So, thankfully, I was encouraged to attend art
school, despite the fact that my dad wasn't sure I could make a living at being an artist.
OMC: Where did you study art?
SK: I graduated from Cardinal Stritch University and studied under Sr. Thomasita Fessler in
the late 70s and early 80s. I worked as a graphic designer and illustrator until 2005 when I
retired from that title to work solely as a fine artist and teacher.
OMC: Where exactly is the studio inside the Pfister? Where can we find you?
SK: People can find me in my new digs on the first floor just north of the main lobby
opposite of, but between the two banks of elevators. You won't be able to miss me. It's a
windowed, well-lit room that looks more like a gallery than a studio. When I have a chance to
get in the groove of this residency, I will post my hours, but pretty much, if i am not plein
air painting (painting outside), I will be painting at the Pfister.
artist in residence. Keefe, who was one of six finalists, won the position after she received
the most votes via Facebook, Twitter, a web site and in-person voting and was approved by a
committee of artists.
The current artist in residence is Katie Musolff and the first artist to hold the position
was Reginald Baylor. The residency is a one-year, paid position that provides hotel-based
studio space for the artist. The studio is open to visitors and hotel guests and the artist
also provides tours of the hotel's impressive art collection.
Originally from Whitewater, Keefe graduated with an art degree from Cardinal Stritch College
in 1981. She is known for her paintings of cities -- many of which Milwaukee locations are
the subject -- and her plein air (outdoor) pieces. Keefe currently resides in Bay View.
OnMilwaukee.com recently caught up with Keefe to hear more about her new role.
OnMilwaukee.com: Is this the first time you applied for the residency?
Shelby Keefe: Yes, this is the first time I applied. I heard about it last year when Katie
Musolff got the gig, I thought that it would be cool to apply for it some day when i didn't
have the need for my large studio space at the Hide House. But then she told me you don't
have to get rid of your existing studio, you just have more than one studio.
OMC: Have you ever had a residency anywhere else?
SK: In 2002, I had a week-long residency at Prairie School in Racine where I presented my
painting technique to all levels of students throughout the week during their regularly
scheduled Art Class. Can you believe they actually had Art EVERY DAY? At the end of the week
I did a painting performance on stage for the whole school in an auditorium setting.
OMC: Is this a paid position?
SK: Yes, the Pfister pays me a monthly stipend. For that stipend, I will be taking people on
tours of their large Victorian art collection two times a week, giving talks and doing demos
to groups of visitors, hosting Gallery Nights at the Pfister, but mostly, maintaining an
artistic presence as people come and go.
OMC: Other than money and studio space -- which is a lot -- what does the residency provide
for you?
SK: Well, for me, it's going to be an expanding experience. I will be exposing my work to a
larger, nationwide audience through doing paintings of our beautiful city. I can sell my work
directly to clients and spread the work to an even bigger group of people.
OMC: How long is the residency?
SK: It's a year-long residency that starts April 1st and ends March 31, 2012.
OMC: What are your personal goals?
SK: This opportunity is going to allow me to become a better painter, because it's like
anything else: the more you do something, the better you get at it. I will have regular
hours, and will be cranking out the work. Usually it takes a timeline or a show or a plein
air painting competition to get me to paint for hours and days in a row.
I also plan on focussing mostly on Milwaukee-themed work. I won't be distracted by painting
other cities for the art fair circuit since I'll only be doing Milwaukee shows such as
Lakefront Festival of Arts and Milwaukee Domes Art Festival this summer. A good distraction
will be painting in Door County, for their Plein Air Painting Festival and competition in
late July as well as painting Door County themes for my show at Edgewood Orchard Galleries
from July 16 through the middle of August.
OMC: Any other specific plans at this point?
SK: One of the most exciting things I plan on doing during my residency is my version of
"performance art." That means creating a 30 x 30 inch painting in 20 minutes to my original
musical compositions. I will be doing these between 9 and 11:30 p.m. at the Pfister in the
Rouge ballroom. I've been doing these pieces since 2002 when I did my residency at Prairie
School, and the resulting paintings are dynamic, expressionistic, juicy oil paintings that
will also be for sale in my new studio/gallery at the Pfister.
OMC: Do you support yourself solely on your art?
SK: Yes. I also teach small workshops in my studio as well as traveling to Door County to
teach at the Peninsula School of Art and other small, independent institutions.
OMC: When did you start making art?
SK: I come from a family of artists, creative thinkers and educators. As a young child, the
thing that gave me the most joy was making art; making things. I was encouraged to draw,
paint, sculpt, craft. Anything that would be considered creative, including music, like
singing, playing the piano, playing the oboe. So, thankfully, I was encouraged to attend art
school, despite the fact that my dad wasn't sure I could make a living at being an artist.
OMC: Where did you study art?
SK: I graduated from Cardinal Stritch University and studied under Sr. Thomasita Fessler in
the late 70s and early 80s. I worked as a graphic designer and illustrator until 2005 when I
retired from that title to work solely as a fine artist and teacher.
OMC: Where exactly is the studio inside the Pfister? Where can we find you?
SK: People can find me in my new digs on the first floor just north of the main lobby
opposite of, but between the two banks of elevators. You won't be able to miss me. It's a
windowed, well-lit room that looks more like a gallery than a studio. When I have a chance to
get in the groove of this residency, I will post my hours, but pretty much, if i am not plein
air painting (painting outside), I will be painting at the Pfister.
2011年3月9日星期三
Sale of Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art Announced by Sotheby's New York
Sotheby's sale of Modern & Contemporary South Asian Art on 25 March 2011 will be led by one
of the most important paintings by a modern Indian painter ever to have appeared on the
market - Akbar Padamsee's Untitled (Reclining Nude) which carries an auction estimate of
$500/700,000. It was acquired by the current owners from the artist over 50 years ago and has
never before appeared at auction. Sotheby's presented the painting to collectors at the
recent Indian Art Summit in New Delhi- the first time it had been returned to India since
1960. In addition to the Padamsee the masters of modern Indian painting are well represented
in the auction, with major works by MF Husain, SH Raza, Ram Kumar, Krishen Khanna and Jagdish
Swaminathan among others.
Further highlights of the sale include a group of Bengal School paintings by Rabindranath,
Abanindranath, Gaganendranath Tagore and Jamini Roy centered by Rabindranath Tagore's famous
Death Scene which was once in the collection of Mildred and William Archer (est.
$200/250,000). Two other important paintings in this group are a rendition of Rabindranath
lying in state by Abanindranath Tagore, a very rare portrayal of this scene; and a portrait
of Mahatma Gandhi by artist Jamini Roy executed in his early, Impressioniststyle brush. There
are also significant contemporary works by artists such as Ravinder Reddy, Subodh Gupta, T.
V. Santhosh, Reena Kallat and Bharti Kher among others.
Modern Indian Paintings
Prakriti by SH Raza from the year 2000 is a meditation on the sublime beauty and force of
Nature (est. $500/700,000). The striking and large canvas is made up of 25 squares which form
a matrix of interrelating abstract and geometric elements. The painting includes a myriad of
symbols including the kundalini, the tree of life, and the bindu or seed of life, which
nestles at the centre. These symbols are balanced by the colors of the five elements –
earth, water, air, space and fire.
A number of major paintings by MF Husain are included in the sale. They are led by an
Untitled, oil on canvas which has been in the same private Italian collection for over 50
years (est. $500/700,000). Further highlights include the 1968 painting Untitled (Minotaur)
which comes from the Fritz and Margrit Bohnert Collection (est. $300/500,000). Mr. Fritz
Bohnert was in the Swiss Foreign Service and was 1st Secretary in New Delhi from 1966 –
1972, it was during this time that he acquired this painting. Minotaur, the half man, half
beast Greek mythological figure, is depicted in a canvas full of cultural reference points
and mythic symbols. Further works by MF Husian include Cobalt Horse from the 1970s (est.
$180/220,000) and That Obscure Object of Desire from the late 1980s (est. $120/180,000).
The End by Krishen Khanna from the early 1970s comes from the intensely personal The Dead and
the Dying series (est. $200/250,000). The series was the artist's response to the political
turmoil that had gripped many parts of South America and South Asia in the previous decade.
This period had been marked by a mixture of anguish, bravery, torment, anxiety and
disappointment; sentiments which are reflected in this melancholy depiction of a faceless
man.
Contemporary Indian Art
Untitled (Head) from 2007 is an exceptionally large and colorful sculpture by Ravinder Reddy
(est. $150/200,000). The work is a superb example of the artist's iconic monumental head
sculptures, the vivid coloring of which are inspired by the rich tradition of Indian
miniature painting. The gargantuan face of the woman, with painted red lips, kohl-rimmed eyes
and flower-strewn hair projects a raw, magnetic appeal, transfixing and drawing the gaze of
the viewer, while her open and dispassionate gaze creates an impersonal space around her.
Further contemporary highlights include T. V. Santhosh's Tracing An Ancient Error which
incorporates the artist's signature technique of solarizing photographic imagery to create
works which are suggestive of x-rays or film negatives (est. $100/150,000). In the
photographic quality of the painting, the viewer is placed at the center of the action as if
they are looking through the lens of a journalist's camera.
Art from Pakistan
The sale also includes a selection of works by senior Pakistani artists such as A. R.
Chughtai and Ismail Gulgee as well as new introductions by contemporary artists working in a
range of diverse media such as Mohammad Ali Talpur, Ali Kazim, Faiza Butt and Aisha Khalid.
Among the important pieces in the sale is an Untitled work by Ismail Gulgee which is being
sold by the Consul-General of Pakistan in Boston (est. $60/80,000). The work, which was
acquired directly from the artist in the 1960s, is an excellent example of Gulgee's vivid
abstract oil and gold leaf style.
of the most important paintings by a modern Indian painter ever to have appeared on the
market - Akbar Padamsee's Untitled (Reclining Nude) which carries an auction estimate of
$500/700,000. It was acquired by the current owners from the artist over 50 years ago and has
never before appeared at auction. Sotheby's presented the painting to collectors at the
recent Indian Art Summit in New Delhi- the first time it had been returned to India since
1960. In addition to the Padamsee the masters of modern Indian painting are well represented
in the auction, with major works by MF Husain, SH Raza, Ram Kumar, Krishen Khanna and Jagdish
Swaminathan among others.
Further highlights of the sale include a group of Bengal School paintings by Rabindranath,
Abanindranath, Gaganendranath Tagore and Jamini Roy centered by Rabindranath Tagore's famous
Death Scene which was once in the collection of Mildred and William Archer (est.
$200/250,000). Two other important paintings in this group are a rendition of Rabindranath
lying in state by Abanindranath Tagore, a very rare portrayal of this scene; and a portrait
of Mahatma Gandhi by artist Jamini Roy executed in his early, Impressioniststyle brush. There
are also significant contemporary works by artists such as Ravinder Reddy, Subodh Gupta, T.
V. Santhosh, Reena Kallat and Bharti Kher among others.
Modern Indian Paintings
Prakriti by SH Raza from the year 2000 is a meditation on the sublime beauty and force of
Nature (est. $500/700,000). The striking and large canvas is made up of 25 squares which form
a matrix of interrelating abstract and geometric elements. The painting includes a myriad of
symbols including the kundalini, the tree of life, and the bindu or seed of life, which
nestles at the centre. These symbols are balanced by the colors of the five elements –
earth, water, air, space and fire.
A number of major paintings by MF Husain are included in the sale. They are led by an
Untitled, oil on canvas which has been in the same private Italian collection for over 50
years (est. $500/700,000). Further highlights include the 1968 painting Untitled (Minotaur)
which comes from the Fritz and Margrit Bohnert Collection (est. $300/500,000). Mr. Fritz
Bohnert was in the Swiss Foreign Service and was 1st Secretary in New Delhi from 1966 –
1972, it was during this time that he acquired this painting. Minotaur, the half man, half
beast Greek mythological figure, is depicted in a canvas full of cultural reference points
and mythic symbols. Further works by MF Husian include Cobalt Horse from the 1970s (est.
$180/220,000) and That Obscure Object of Desire from the late 1980s (est. $120/180,000).
The End by Krishen Khanna from the early 1970s comes from the intensely personal The Dead and
the Dying series (est. $200/250,000). The series was the artist's response to the political
turmoil that had gripped many parts of South America and South Asia in the previous decade.
This period had been marked by a mixture of anguish, bravery, torment, anxiety and
disappointment; sentiments which are reflected in this melancholy depiction of a faceless
man.
Contemporary Indian Art
Untitled (Head) from 2007 is an exceptionally large and colorful sculpture by Ravinder Reddy
(est. $150/200,000). The work is a superb example of the artist's iconic monumental head
sculptures, the vivid coloring of which are inspired by the rich tradition of Indian
miniature painting. The gargantuan face of the woman, with painted red lips, kohl-rimmed eyes
and flower-strewn hair projects a raw, magnetic appeal, transfixing and drawing the gaze of
the viewer, while her open and dispassionate gaze creates an impersonal space around her.
Further contemporary highlights include T. V. Santhosh's Tracing An Ancient Error which
incorporates the artist's signature technique of solarizing photographic imagery to create
works which are suggestive of x-rays or film negatives (est. $100/150,000). In the
photographic quality of the painting, the viewer is placed at the center of the action as if
they are looking through the lens of a journalist's camera.
Art from Pakistan
The sale also includes a selection of works by senior Pakistani artists such as A. R.
Chughtai and Ismail Gulgee as well as new introductions by contemporary artists working in a
range of diverse media such as Mohammad Ali Talpur, Ali Kazim, Faiza Butt and Aisha Khalid.
Among the important pieces in the sale is an Untitled work by Ismail Gulgee which is being
sold by the Consul-General of Pakistan in Boston (est. $60/80,000). The work, which was
acquired directly from the artist in the 1960s, is an excellent example of Gulgee's vivid
abstract oil and gold leaf style.
2011年3月7日星期一
Jo Anne McKnight's Points North news, March 7
Lettie Broome, who for several years made her home at Eight Mile Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center, died Feb. 26 at age 110.
For the past 10 years near her September birthday, she graciously granted interviews
to reporters and shared her cake and ice cream with family, friends from her church
and other visitors.
Broome birthday2.jpgView full sizeLettie Broome celebrates her 110th birthday with
her niece, Linda Holston. (Press-Register file)
For most of those birthdays, she told stories about her younger years: she lost her
only son at age 6; she came from up around Silas and ran a boarding house for defense
workers during World War II; she loved to quilt; and she kept house and lived alone
until a fall at age 99 brought her to the nursing facility.
For the past couple of years, though, Ms. Lettie was a little more subdued, sometimes
informing a reporter that she "was tired of answering questions" or that she wished
everyone would leave so she could get her nap.
But she never tired of posing for photos with her friends from the Guilders Circle at
Chickasaw UMC — Betty Butler, Diane Clarke, Mildred Foster, Betty McLean-Sheffield
— or her niece, Rosemary Howell, and her nephews, Paul and J.C. Stanley and others.
Ms. Lettie didn't talk a lot about her philosophy of life, nor did she have any grand
ideas about how she came to live so long. But, her family said, she was a devout
Methodist "who never said an unkind word about anybody." When pressed for a reason
for her longevity, she attributed it to "clean living, eating right and getting the
proper rest."
Derald Eastman.jpgView full sizeDerald Eastman poses with his painting, "Waiting for
Spring," at the new Semmesonian exhibit. (Jo Anne McKnight/Press-Register
Correspondent)
On Feb. 24, Semmes Public Library was the setting for a reception for the artists
whose paintings will hang in the Semmesonian Art Space through April 5.
The oil/acrylic artworks and their topics are as varied as are the artists. One small
piece by Joanne Brandt, "Empty Pockets: Bayou La Batre," is particularly striking.
The painting shows three shrimp boats sitting idle in the water, partially obscured
by undergrowth on the shore. Though the title probably comes from the name of the
largest fishing vessel, the audience is more apt to see the motionless boats as a
commentary on the current economy in the Bayou.
Several of Warren Gatwood's pieces feature animals — a zebra, a group of wild horses
running free. Jeanette Byrd's oil of "Big Sky Montana" was painted for a friend who
loved the open spaces of that area.
The multi-talented Betty Barnes displayed a painting called "The Violin," which
encompassed the things she finds most valuable: music, literature and art.
A skilled musician who plays several instruments, Barnes informed an audience of 30-
35 with her demonstration of how a dulcimer works, and then entertained them with a
simple rendition of "You Are My Sunshine."
Other artists include Paula Stadther, Betty Brunson, Derald Eastman and Semmesonian
curator Mary Rodning. Eastman's "Waiting for Spring" shows sailboats languishing in
the Bay just waiting to get going as soon as the weather turns fair, and Rodning's
Norwegian folk art shows up beautifully in the work she's done on her grandmother's
tea tray. Pam Howell, owner of Pam's Patio Flowers, provided an arrangement that
added a festive air to the reception.
Fundraisers
The Saraland Lions Club's third annual Pancake Breakfast will be March 12 from 6:30
to 10:30 a.m. at Catfish Junction, 300 Industrial Parkway in Saraland. Proceeds will
go to the Saraland High School band uniform fund and to other Lions Club charity
projects.
Saraland Lions Club Pancake Breakfast.jpgView full sizeAaron Ludlam, left, and Paul
Stanley will be among the volunteers at the Saraland Lions Club Pancake Breakfast on
March 12. Ludlum plays snare drum for Saraland High Band, which will receive some of
the proceeds. (Courtesy of Martin Walker)
Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door; children up to 5 years old with a paid
adult eat free. Tickets are available at Catfish Junction, Smith's Hardware, Quint's
Hardware and Sporting Goods, Saraland Lions Club members and members of the Saraland
High School band.
Martin Walker, public relations chairman for the Lions Club, said the breakfast menu
will be pancakes, Conecuh sausage and a choice of coffee, milk or orange juice.
Entertainment will be provided by the Saraland High School band, which was recently
rated "Superior" at the District Competition. Bailey Trout from Saraland High and
Tayler Houseknecht from University of Mobile will sing.
The Pancake Breakfast fundraiser has been very popular in the past two years, and,
said Walker, "We don't want to keep anyone waiting in line" to be served. So the club
has rented a large tent., meaning that there's no delay in getting that breakfast
before ball practice or other activities. Guests have a choice of dining inside the
restaurant or joining the crowd under the tent.
In addition to raising funds through pancake breakfast sale, the Lions have a number
of prizes that some lucky ticket holders will win.
Rehabilitation Center, died Feb. 26 at age 110.
For the past 10 years near her September birthday, she graciously granted interviews
to reporters and shared her cake and ice cream with family, friends from her church
and other visitors.
Broome birthday2.jpgView full sizeLettie Broome celebrates her 110th birthday with
her niece, Linda Holston. (Press-Register file)
For most of those birthdays, she told stories about her younger years: she lost her
only son at age 6; she came from up around Silas and ran a boarding house for defense
workers during World War II; she loved to quilt; and she kept house and lived alone
until a fall at age 99 brought her to the nursing facility.
For the past couple of years, though, Ms. Lettie was a little more subdued, sometimes
informing a reporter that she "was tired of answering questions" or that she wished
everyone would leave so she could get her nap.
But she never tired of posing for photos with her friends from the Guilders Circle at
Chickasaw UMC — Betty Butler, Diane Clarke, Mildred Foster, Betty McLean-Sheffield
— or her niece, Rosemary Howell, and her nephews, Paul and J.C. Stanley and others.
Ms. Lettie didn't talk a lot about her philosophy of life, nor did she have any grand
ideas about how she came to live so long. But, her family said, she was a devout
Methodist "who never said an unkind word about anybody." When pressed for a reason
for her longevity, she attributed it to "clean living, eating right and getting the
proper rest."
Derald Eastman.jpgView full sizeDerald Eastman poses with his painting, "Waiting for
Spring," at the new Semmesonian exhibit. (Jo Anne McKnight/Press-Register
Correspondent)
On Feb. 24, Semmes Public Library was the setting for a reception for the artists
whose paintings will hang in the Semmesonian Art Space through April 5.
The oil/acrylic artworks and their topics are as varied as are the artists. One small
piece by Joanne Brandt, "Empty Pockets: Bayou La Batre," is particularly striking.
The painting shows three shrimp boats sitting idle in the water, partially obscured
by undergrowth on the shore. Though the title probably comes from the name of the
largest fishing vessel, the audience is more apt to see the motionless boats as a
commentary on the current economy in the Bayou.
Several of Warren Gatwood's pieces feature animals — a zebra, a group of wild horses
running free. Jeanette Byrd's oil of "Big Sky Montana" was painted for a friend who
loved the open spaces of that area.
The multi-talented Betty Barnes displayed a painting called "The Violin," which
encompassed the things she finds most valuable: music, literature and art.
A skilled musician who plays several instruments, Barnes informed an audience of 30-
35 with her demonstration of how a dulcimer works, and then entertained them with a
simple rendition of "You Are My Sunshine."
Other artists include Paula Stadther, Betty Brunson, Derald Eastman and Semmesonian
curator Mary Rodning. Eastman's "Waiting for Spring" shows sailboats languishing in
the Bay just waiting to get going as soon as the weather turns fair, and Rodning's
Norwegian folk art shows up beautifully in the work she's done on her grandmother's
tea tray. Pam Howell, owner of Pam's Patio Flowers, provided an arrangement that
added a festive air to the reception.
Fundraisers
The Saraland Lions Club's third annual Pancake Breakfast will be March 12 from 6:30
to 10:30 a.m. at Catfish Junction, 300 Industrial Parkway in Saraland. Proceeds will
go to the Saraland High School band uniform fund and to other Lions Club charity
projects.
Saraland Lions Club Pancake Breakfast.jpgView full sizeAaron Ludlam, left, and Paul
Stanley will be among the volunteers at the Saraland Lions Club Pancake Breakfast on
March 12. Ludlum plays snare drum for Saraland High Band, which will receive some of
the proceeds. (Courtesy of Martin Walker)
Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door; children up to 5 years old with a paid
adult eat free. Tickets are available at Catfish Junction, Smith's Hardware, Quint's
Hardware and Sporting Goods, Saraland Lions Club members and members of the Saraland
High School band.
Martin Walker, public relations chairman for the Lions Club, said the breakfast menu
will be pancakes, Conecuh sausage and a choice of coffee, milk or orange juice.
Entertainment will be provided by the Saraland High School band, which was recently
rated "Superior" at the District Competition. Bailey Trout from Saraland High and
Tayler Houseknecht from University of Mobile will sing.
The Pancake Breakfast fundraiser has been very popular in the past two years, and,
said Walker, "We don't want to keep anyone waiting in line" to be served. So the club
has rented a large tent., meaning that there's no delay in getting that breakfast
before ball practice or other activities. Guests have a choice of dining inside the
restaurant or joining the crowd under the tent.
In addition to raising funds through pancake breakfast sale, the Lions have a number
of prizes that some lucky ticket holders will win.
2011年3月3日星期四
Beebe Gallery March exhibit features two Melrose artisans
The March art exhibit at the Beebe Estate Gallery features two very accomplished Melrose artists: Kevin Mack, who will show his handcrafted furniture; and Tom Sutherland, who will present his watercolor and oil paintings.
An Opening Reception with the artists will be held Friday, March 4 from 7-9 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. All works will be available for sale.
Mack of Melrose is a graduate of the North Bennet Street School and a three-time award winner of "Best in Show" at The Fine Furnishings and Fine Crafts Show held annually in Providence, RI. That yearly exhibition is a showcase for the finest in handmade furniture and fine crafts. His work has been featured on Channel 5's "Chronicle," and has been shown in numerous museums throughout New England. Pieces of Mack's work are part of a permanent museum exhibit in Old Deerfield, Mass.
Sutherland of Melrose is a well-known and respected artist and teacher, who paints in a very expressive and impressionistic style in both oils and watercolors. His work has won numerous awards and is display at various galleries and public spaces around the greater Boston area. His work is collected throughout the United States and Europe, and he is a member of Northshore and Rockport Art Associations.
An Opening Reception with the artists will be held Friday, March 4 from 7-9 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. All works will be available for sale.
Mack of Melrose is a graduate of the North Bennet Street School and a three-time award winner of "Best in Show" at The Fine Furnishings and Fine Crafts Show held annually in Providence, RI. That yearly exhibition is a showcase for the finest in handmade furniture and fine crafts. His work has been featured on Channel 5's "Chronicle," and has been shown in numerous museums throughout New England. Pieces of Mack's work are part of a permanent museum exhibit in Old Deerfield, Mass.
Sutherland of Melrose is a well-known and respected artist and teacher, who paints in a very expressive and impressionistic style in both oils and watercolors. His work has won numerous awards and is display at various galleries and public spaces around the greater Boston area. His work is collected throughout the United States and Europe, and he is a member of Northshore and Rockport Art Associations.
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