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Thursday, February 28, 2013
TOM JUDD Configurations:New York
SHANE GUFFOGG OPENING SATURDAY MARCH 2
SHANE GUFFOGG
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The Annunciation of Ginevra de' Benci
Conversations with Leonardo |
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| Ginevra de' Benci #51 2012, oil on canvas. Click image to view the exhibition online. | |||
LESLIE SACKS FINE ART
Brentwood |
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March 2 - April 1, 2013
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Reception for the Artist
Saturday, March 2, 2013, 5:00 - 7:30 PM Artist's talk 6:00 PM |
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11640 San Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 820 9448 info@lesliesacks.com www.lesliesacks.com |
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| Left: Shane Guffogg, Ginevra de’ Benci #10 2011, oil on canvas, 80 x 60 inches Right: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Ginevra de’ Benci c. 1474, oil on poplar panel, 38.1 x 37 cm, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. |
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 On the reverse of the portrait Leonardo painted a symbolic design. |
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Behind the portrait is a symbolic design referencing Ginevra’s much admired character. The wreath of laurel and palm represents moral and intellectual fortitude. The wreath encircles a sprig of juniper, symbolizing chastity. (The great juniper bush, or ginepro, that dominates the landscape in the portrait itself may well have been a clever play on Ginevra’s name.) Entwined with the wreath and juniper is a ribbon like banner, with a Latin phrase meaning, “Beauty Adorns Virtue". Roughly the lower third of Leonardo’s portrait was damaged sometime prior to 1780 and was removed. In Ginevra de Benci #10 Guffogg approximates the original proportions of Leonardo’s work.
The Ginevra series, consisting of fifty-two oil paintings, evolved out of Guffogg’s immediately prior At the Still Point series, comprised of forty- one oil paintings (selected examples exhibited at Leslie Sacks Fine Art, January 2010). The combined ninety-three At the Still Point and Ginevra de Benci canvases done over the past four years reflect an extraordinarily intense application of attention, by virtue of which Guffogg has provided a window onto a personal renaissance – one that may have significant universal implications as well. He has returned to the Western canon as such is informed by abstraction, contemporary math and science (string theory), and his own sensibilities, just as the art of the Renaissance was informed by classicism, then contemporary math and science, and the sensibilities of artists such as Leonardo.
On the occasion of Guffogg’s recent 2012 retrospective at the Villa di Donato, Naples, Italy, organized by the Italian Cultural Organization Art 1307, da Vinci scholar Marco di Mauro wrote the following: “The American artist Shane Guffogg has captured the potential abstraction of the Portrait of Ginevra Benci, making a very personal interpretation of it. The result of his research is manifested in the execution of abstract paintings where the artist’s rendition takes the form of “a composition of lights and shade together, mixed with the different qualities of all his simple and composed colours…” to quote Leonardo and his Treatise on Painting. In the final analysis, Guffogg makes no attempt to imitate a masterpiece by the Renaissance genius, preferring to capture the admirable harmony of forms which, far from expressing aesthetic perfection, harbour a content that is so profound and secret that it can only be partially deciphered.”
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Sources:
Parchin,Stan. Ginevra de' Benci by Leonardo da Vinci. Art Museum Journal. July 10, 2010 (referencing sources below)
Beck, James. Italian Renaissance Painting. Köln: Könemann, 1999, 316-321, 326-328.
Brown, David Alan. Leonardo da Vinci: Origins of a Genius. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 1998, 101-122.
(Ed.), et al. Virtue and Beauty: Leonardo's "Ginevra de' Benci" and Renaissance Portraits of Women (exh. cat.). Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 2001, 11-23, 62-87, 142-153, 162-165.
Clayton, Martin. Leonardo da Vinci: The Divine and the Grotesque (exh. cat.). London: The Royal Collection, 106-108.
Fletcher, Jennifer. "Bernardo Bembo and Leonardo's Portrait of Ginevra de' Benci." The Burlington Magazine 131 (1989), 811-816.
Levenson, Jay A. (ed.), et al. Circa 1492: Art in the Age of Exploration (exh. cat.). Washington, D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 1991, 270.
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Connect for a Cure,Rady Childrens
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CHRIS BRACEY,I've looked up to heaven and been down to hell
CHRIS BRACEY IʼVE LOOKED UP TO HEAVEN AND BEEN DOWN TO HELL
12 April – 25 May 2013
Private View on Thursday 11th April 6 – 8pm by invitation only
Scream is proud to present London-based light artist Chris Braceyʼs first UK solo exhibition. Chris Bracey has worked with neon and lights for over thirty years and has acquired a vast fan base including commissions from high-profile clients such as David LaChapelle, Stella McCartney, Martin Creed and Vivienne Westwood. Bracey has also provided dramatic installations for films such as Kubrickʼs Eyes Wide Shut, Burtonʼs Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the Batman films. Many of his works are self-produced neons, referencing popular culture and iconic imagery, from the streets of Soho, tattoo culture, evocative statements and a lexicon of retro texts and references. Bracey also salvages old lights from fairgrounds, film props and vintage signs to re-work and re-generate them into contemporary pop sculptures that luminate and conjure a sense of wonder, nostalgia and glamour.
27 – 28 Eastcastle Street | London | W1W 8DHT +44(0)207 268 9857 |www.screamlondon.cominfo@screamlondon.comsales@screamlondon.com
Mon-‐Fri 10am-‐6pm; Sat 11am-‐4pm
Braceyʼs father was a neon sign-maker, predominantly for fairgrounds and amusement arcades, and Chris learnt how to manufacture and design the neon signs at an early age. Inspired by the vibrancy and kitsch character of the Soho area in London during the 1970s, Bracey was confident that his designs for the signs would bring a fresh sense of glamour and intrigue to the area. The work went from strength to strength with every Soho club owner wanting Braceyʼs magic touch to revitalize their venues. During this time Bracey was approached by art director Chris Townsend who introduced him to the world of film and this gave Bracey the autonomy to expand the possibilities of what could be done with neon. Bracey comments, “Like any work of art, itʼs got spirit. Neon is only happy when itʼs on, when itʼs alive”.
Having shown extensively in the US and with a focus on commercial projects for the last few years, this exhibition brings together a selection of new works specifically dealing with themes of heaven and hell – a metaphor for Braceyʼs diverse biographical journey. These themes bring together the highlights of Braceyʼs practice and transform the gallery into the realms of heaven, with free-standing Angel and Jesus sculptures, suspended wings and star constellations; and hell with his trademark Soho sex, tattoo and rock ʻnʼ roll iconography such as “Hot Burning Love”.
Braceyʼs entrance into the London art world will be dramatically evident as you approach the gallery, with a site-specific window installation of a dagger smashing through the window into a neon heart. Bracey provides an immersive experience for the viewer where he playfully creates a sense of theatricality and implicitly raises questions about morality, spirituality and their role in society.
Having shown extensively in the US and with a focus on commercial projects for the last few years, this exhibition brings together a selection of new works specifically dealing with themes of heaven and hell – a metaphor for Braceyʼs diverse biographical journey. These themes bring together the highlights of Braceyʼs practice and transform the gallery into the realms of heaven, with free-standing Angel and Jesus sculptures, suspended wings and star constellations; and hell with his trademark Soho sex, tattoo and rock ʻnʼ roll iconography such as “Hot Burning Love”.
Braceyʼs entrance into the London art world will be dramatically evident as you approach the gallery, with a site-specific window installation of a dagger smashing through the window into a neon heart. Bracey provides an immersive experience for the viewer where he playfully creates a sense of theatricality and implicitly raises questions about morality, spirituality and their role in society.
NOTES TO EDITORS
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Mon-‐Fri 10am-‐6pm; Sat 11am-‐4pm
Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show
  On Friday, February 15, The Palm Beach Jewelry Art & Antique Show hosted an Opening Night Preview Party which brought more than 5,000 VIP’s to preview the collections of the finest group of exhibitors ever brought together in the U.S. VIP guests enjoyed champagne and hors d’oeuvres while admiring the beautiful transformation of the Palm Beach County Convention Center’s 100,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall with lush, white-carpeted aisles and extravagant floral arrangements. The exquisite evening was only the beginning of what would be a standout weekend -showcasing Palm Beach as the most important jewelry, art and antique show destination in the world. Prominent collectors from around the globe were in attendance at the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show including, Lars Bolander. Countess deSuiza, Jackie and Rod Drake, Sam and Libby Edelman, Annette Friedland, Martin and Audrey Gruss, Susan Gutfreund, George and Marina Kaufman, Susan Keenan, Bill Koch, John Loring, George and Carla Mann, Tom McCarter, Hilary and Wilbur Ross, Bill Secord, Steve Spilman, andDavid Yurman among many others.  Once again joining forces with the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show, Hope For Depression Research Foundation (HDRF) was able to build on the success of the 2012 inaugural Hope Designer Showcase by expanding the vignettes and adding designers and event planners to the mix this year. The Hope Designer Showcase was viewed by thousands throughout the weekend and items literally sold from the room settings as visitors saw how art and antiques enhanced today’s lifestyles.Hope for Depression Research Foundation also had an excellent response to the inaugural Hope Silent Auction, as guests enjoyed the thrill of exploring the aisles to find and bid on the featured auction items at the 65 participating exhibitor booths. Audrey Gruss, Founder and Chairman of HDRF stated, “Hope For Depression Research Foundation was pleased to be featured as charity partner for a second year and we look forward to a partnership again in 2014.” Throughout the duration of the show exhibitors expressed a wide-range of admirable praise based on their experiences and interactions, from exemplary sales and promotion, to the lavish design and accommodations of the show:  “The show was elegant and deliberate, the dealers were so carefully selected and spanned so many genres – I was just amazed at the breadth of collections this show offers,” stated Dallas-based interior designer, John Bobbitt. “The gate was amazing, not only were there hoards of customers, but they were interested and truly knowledgeable,” stated Susan Stone of Eve Stone Antiques. “I think the show proves that finally the economic tide is turning. It may not be the same as it was, but it shows to be significantly better when that many qualified people walk through the door of a show.” “By far, this is the best show we have ever had – we conducted more sales than ever! It is evident that this show has entered a new level – there is nothing like this in the country. The buyers were certainly here,” stated David Rosenberg of Rosenberg Diamonds & Co. Gregg Whittecar of Gallery of Amazing Things stated “Great show…one of the best in recent years!” Paul Vandekar of Earle Vandekar of Knightsbridge said, “We really enjoyed this year’s Palm Beach Show – the attendance was quite good and we were constantly engaged by our clients and visitors to the booth.” “This will go down as the best Palm Beach show we have ever done,” stated Tom Veilleux of Tom Veilleux Gallery. Greg Kwiat ,CEO of Fred Leighton said “We had a fantastic show this year. We had a great response to our Fred Leighton vintage jewelry, the Kwiat diamond collection and the new Fred Leighton Collection. We had a number of important sales and met several new clients, with whom we will no doubt have a long future. The Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show continues to prove itself as the premiere event of its kind. Bravo on a job well done.”  Joseph Hayes of David Brooker Fine Art stated, “ This seemed to be the show of pairs – every English landscape piece I sold accompanied at least another piece. We are so pleased with the turnout.” “This show was fantastic. The crowd was amazing and I am walking away with amazing sales and many new clients. What more could you ask for?” said Gavin Spanierman of Gavin Spanierman Ltd. “The quality and mix of merchandise is better than ever before,” stated Gus Davis of Camilla Dietz Bergeron. “Having the Hope For Depression Research Foundation benefit, as well as the Designer Showcase by world renowned designers, was a fantastic addition to the show.” “As the roster of dealers continues to improve the Palm Beach Show is distancing itself from the competition and turning into THE destination show in Florida,” stated Benjamin Macklowe of Macklowe Gallery. “The Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show had an extraordinary attendance of informed and interested buyers. No exhibitor could ask for more. The Palm Beach Show Group has outdone themselves. We had an excellent show!” stated Jacqueline Smelkinson of Moylan-Smelkinson The Spare Room. “This is our 10th year participating at the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show and it’s been a great run,” stated Aurora Dugan of Toulouse Antique Gallery. “Every year this show grows to a higher level and the clients recognize and appreciate that. We look forward to another 10 years!” More than 175 participating national and international galleries exhibited a wide variety of works from American art, French sculpture, Asian antiquities, Majolica, Tiffany glass, contemporary art, estate jewelry, European silver and much more. Sales were particularly heavy on Opening Night and continued at substantial pace throughout the weekend with many important sales occurring on the last day of the show.  Sales Highlights Include:· Palm Beach- based Ashley John Gallery sold an oil on canvas by Fern Coppedge (1853-1951) titled The Harbor Quay for an asking price of $98,500.· New York based Rehs Galleries sold an important oil on canvas by French artist Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875) for an undisclosed amount. Rehs also reported the sales of many significant contemporary paintings including, Erik Koeppel’s Along the Hudson, Chris Pousette-Dart’s oil on canvas,Neruda Series – Untitled 3, and Brian O’Neill’s oil on masonite, Infinity. · New York based Macklowe Gallery brought many different collecting categories to the show and was happy to report the sales of some of everything: Art Nouveau furniture, art glass, sculpture and lighting, Tiffany lamps, glass and metalwork and antique and estate jewelry. Notably, the sale of a group of six Alphonse Mucha lithographs, including his famous set “The Four Seasons” was reported for an undlsclosed six-figure amount. · London based Michael Goedhuis sold a pencil on paper sketching by Qiu Jie (1961-?) titled The Perfume of the Lotus Pond (2010) with an asking price of $35,000. · New York based Drucker Antiques sold a collection of vintage necklaces by Constance Abernathy for an undisclosed amount. · Philadelphia based McCarty Gallery sold an oil on canvas by American artist George Constant titled The Red Robe. · Connecticut based Roberto Freitas American Antiques & Decorative Arts sold a captivating watercolor by Andrew Wyeth titled Beach Scene to a private collector. Also reported was the sale of an important Isaac Sheffield painting, Portrait of a Young Charles Henry Mallory, and a wonderful Chinese cloisonné enamel vase (c. 1850) to an undisclosed museum curator. · New York- based Gavin Spanierman Ltd. sold an important Albert Bierstadt oil on canvas painting titledStorm Passing, Colorado Rockies circa 1875 for an asking price of $600,000. · Paris based Galerie Vivendi sold a mixed media on canvas by French artist Jean Paul Donadini. · New York based Schillay Fine Art sold a captivating acrylic on paper by Sam Francis Untitled (1975) with an asking price of $75,000. · Coral Gables based Valerio Antiques sold a mesmerizing etching on paper by French artist Jean Dupas depicting a female figure holding a clock (1929). · Sarasota based Tomlinson Antiques sold a monumental pair of Italian bronze urns circa 1900 with an asking price of $12,500. · Santa Barbara based Vendome sold many great one of a kind collectible pieces including an inconic Angela Cummings jade cuff to longtime collectors, a beautiful pair of Marchak earrings rom the 1950s, and a rare pair of carved emerald, onyx and coral Revival ear pendants. · Tom Veilleux Gallery, based in Portland, Maine, reported the sales of many fine pieces of American art, including a bronze on onyx base sculpture by American artist Elie Nadelman titled Wounded Stag (c. 1915) and a charming Andrew Wyeth painting titled Turner’s Mill (c. 1973). · New York based Earle Vandekar of Knightsbridge sold items from across their inventory including a set of mid-19th century watercolour paintings, a fantastic creamware basket from the 18th century, Chinese export porcelain, an important Garniture of Regency Spode Porcelain Imari vases, as well as their entire inventory of painting by American artist Ralph Cahoon. · London based Mallett Antiques sold a set of polished iron French Garden chairs circa 1880 to a New York collector. · Philadelphia based Colm Rowan Fine Arts reported the sales of several Masterworks by Ken Hamilton (195- ) including The Ballerina for an undisclosed amount. · Boca Raton based Raymond Lee Jewelers sold a very desirable discontinued 5136 Patek Philippe for an undisclosed price to a private Palm Beach collector. · Miami jeweler, Steven Neckman Inc., sold an important Boucheron suite of jewelry to a Miami Beach private collector for an undisclosed amount. · Connecticut based Cavalier Galleries sold an ilfochrome photograph taken by Steve McCurry titled Afghan Girl with Hands on Face, Ed. with an asking price of $10,000. · Chicago based The Chicago Gallery sold an original lithograph by Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) titled Enfants Jouant a la Balle with an asking price of $185,000. · London based Peter Finer Fine Arms & Armour sold a French Model Armour for Man and Horse in the late 16thcentury style by E. Granger, Paris circa 1850 for an undisclosed price. “The Palm Beach Show exceeded all possible expectations for its 10th anniversary year, smashing through every record including parking, attendance and most importantly sales. The collectors came in droves and left with hoards of treasures. We are looking forward to the 11th edition, taking place February 14-18, 2014.” About the Palm Beach Show GroupThe Palm Beach Show Group is the largest, independently owned art, antique and jewelry show producer in the world. The Palm Beach Show Group operates several of the largest, most prestigious antique shows including the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show (August 22-25, 2013), the Dallas International Art, Antique & Jewelry Show (November 7-11, 2013), the LA Art Show and the Los Angeles Jewelry & Antique Show (January 15-19, 2014), the Naples Art, Antique & Jewelry Show (February 6-10, 2014) and the world renowned Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show(February 14-18, 2014), widely recognized as the largest and most important show of its kind in the United States.For specific information regarding the Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show or for specific images, please contact Laurie Long at 561.822.5440 or laurie@palmbeachshow.com.
Laurie Long
Executive Director of Communications
Palm Beach Show Group 500 North Dixie Highway Lake Worth, Florida 33460email: laurie@palmbeachshow. phone: 561-822-5440fax: 561-837-6651
For the world of Art, Antiques and Jewelry please visit www.CollectorsNet.com
For information on our show offerings visit: www.palmbeachshowgroup.
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Call to Artists, Two Great Shows on the Green
Two Great Shows on the Green!
Call to Artists
WHAT: Two fine art festivals in the nation's premier summer vacation location.
WHERE: The Village Green, Montauk, NY
WHEN: Memorial Day Festival
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
May 24, 25 and 26, 2013
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
May 24, 25 and 26, 2013
Art Show on the Green
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
August 16, 17 and 18, 2013
NOTEWORTHY:
*Limited to 95 spaces due to the size of the green.
*Great, high traffic venue during the summer's busiest weekends.
*Prior Day Tent Setup (both events); Morning Art Setup (6 a.m. - noon, both events). Drive to booth for setup and teardown.
*No jury fee.
*Booth Fee: $350; limited double spaces available at $700.
*Professional security Friday and Saturday 6 p.m - 6 a.m.
*Intensive magazine, newspaper and radio advertising throughout the Hamptons.
*Extremely upscale community of both residents and visitors.
*For more details about the shows, click HERE
Known as the "Playground of the Rich", the Hamptons on New York's Long Island have long been a mecca for art and artists. A perennial favorite among the area's wealthy residents, second home owners and summer vacationers, the Montauk Artists' Association's Show on the Green, held every August on Montauk's fabulous Village Green, was joined in 2011 by a newer, but equally popular event at the same location: the Memorial Day Weekend Art Show.
These festivals include only fine art; no crafts, production work or buy-sell are permitted. The limited booth space insures high artistic quality, excellent booth exposure and many sales opportunities to showgoers. Artists experience annual visits by Hamptons residents and visitors who regularly attend. Amenities include close free parking, easy setup and teardown, supportive staff and volunteers. Very strong community support.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:
Deadlines:
Memorial Day Weekend Show
March 15, 2013
August Show on the Green
May 15, 2013
For more details, artist's prospectus, and application, visit:
http://www.
Email inquiries to:
You may also contact by telephone:
Anne Weissman
Event Director
To April 15: 772-879-1236
After April 15: 631-668-5336
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Pamela J. Wallace,Industrial Weeds
Pamela J. Wallace
Industrial Weeds
On Thursday, February 28th, there will be a solo exhibition of new work by Pamela J. Wallace. The work will be on display through March 24th with a reception for the artist on Saturday, March 2nd from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.
My work evolves from my observation of organizational systems and from a need to make objects with my hands. I look at things like musical instruments, trays of parts in an assembly line, specimens in a natural history museum, or plant life and vegetation. In addition to this I seek out obsolete industrial structures and look at the way nature re-asserts itself with rough weeds growing through cracks in concrete, and the rust and decay of time.
Working with a continuum of objects, I create systems of patterns that are often mapped out like constellations. Shapes and objects are distributed throughout my work to mimic non-linear geometries where order comes and goes and the smallest detail is essential. I combine organic ephemeral materials like paper, thread, fabric and wax with hard durable industrial materials such as iron and concrete. Concerned with the smallest connections I show evidence of my own hand in a pencil mark or a stray cut, as a record of actions taken to make my forms. Close inspection reveals unexpected details such as iron spoon forms capturing empty space, plant fibers encased in sewn plastic bags, or circles held tight to the wall by the tips of pins.
Pamela J. Wallace
2013
2013
Gallery hours are Thursday through Monday, 11:00 till 5:00 p.m. For further information about the gallery, the artists and upcoming exhibitions, visit
or contact John Davis directly at 518.828.5907 or via e-mail: art@johndavisgallery.com.
CONNERSMITH. at The Armory Show March 6-10, FOCUS USA
 Lincoln Schatz, The Network. 2012, pigment print, 25 x 40, ed: 7 |
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ARMORY SHOW New York, NY Pier 94, booth 902 > Focus: USA LINCOLN SCHATZ: The Network digital portraits, American Innovators to preview: CLICK HERE ::::::::::::::::::::::: > Armory: FILM JANET BIGGS Sunday, March 10th: 5-6:30pm screening: "Fade to White" with NYC premier of "A Step on the Sun" to preview: CLICK HERE CONNERSMITH. 1358 Florida Ave. NE Washington, DC 20002 v: 202-588-8750 info@connersmith.us.com www.connersmith.us.com  Join us on Facebook |
THE ARMORY SHOW
March 7-10, Pier 94, New York, NY
Focus USA ::::: LINCOLN SCHATZ: The Network ::::: booth 902
to preview: CLICK HERE
CONNERSMITH is very pleased to present a solo exhibition of Lincoln Schatz’s ”The Network” at The Armory Show 2013, FOCUS USA, curated by Eric Shiner. Innovative and uniquely American, “The Network” presents a composite portrait of power and innovation in Washington, DC through generative digital art and photographs.
Using three video cameras, Schatz recorded his interviews with 89 policy makers and cultural operatives to create a ever-changing digital conversation. Drawing inspiration from Richard Avedon’s political portrait photographs, Schatz updates an art historical continuum that began with Raphael’s sixteenth-century painting of Baldassare Castiglione as an eloquent embodiment of the Urbino court. Schatz blends artistry with technology, surpassing the Renaissance ideal of portraiture as a “speaking likeness” by giving full expression to the individual stories of his high profile sitters, who include Steve Case, Vernon Jordon, Rocco Landesman, Sandra Day O’Connor, Nancy Pelosi, John Podesta, and Eric Cantor.
After translating the raw video footage into analog format, the artist wrote digital code that accesses meta-tagged topics in all 89 interviews so as to present constantly changing sequences of sitters and concepts. Transitioning seamlessly from one speaker to another, the work continually generates a provocative nexus of contemporary ideas. In the gallery installation, Schatz brings the original context of these performative conversations to life, creating an immersive experience for his audience, whose personal perspectives will generate new relational meanings of the art.
“The Network “ is in the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC.
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Armory Film: Janet Biggs
Sunday, March 10th: 5-6:30pm
screening: "Fade to White" with NYC premier of "A Step on the Sun"
to preview: CLICK HERE
These two films by Janet Biggs were shot in near opposite, yet equally inhospitable, locations: the frozen wasteland of the Arctic Circle and the hellish sulfur mine deep inside an active volcano in Indonesia. Fade to White was shot while Biggs was traveling aboard an ice-class, 2-masted schooner, built in 1910, and focuses on a crew member as he navigated the ship through iceberg -filled seas, and paddled a kayak past glacier walls and polar bears. In A Step On the Sun, the artist focuses on hardships overcome by a sulfur miner in the Ijen volcano. Amid clouds of toxic sulfur dioxide gas, he carries heavy loads up a steep, rocky path from the crater floor to the rim, then to a distant weigh-station. curated by Moving-Image.
For further information: info@connersmith.us.com or 202 588 8750.
Opening March 28th - Judith Belzer: Edgelands/THE STUDY: Bret Slater
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