Flat File Friday at the Morgan Lehman Gallery!!!

FLAT FILE FRIDAY New artworks from Morgan Lehman's flat files in your inbox every Friday morning Kysa Johnson Ghosts In Common - Ring O’, Ring O’ Roses - Subatomic Decay Patterns and Herb Garden 9, 2022 Ink, watercolor, and acrylic on linen 12h x 12w in 30.48h x 30.48w cm $ 3,500.00 Click here to inquire Kysa Johnson was born in Illinois in 1974, and graduated from The Glasgow School of Art in Scotland. Johnson has had solo exhibitions at institutions such as The Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art (Ridgefield, CT), The National Academy of Sciences (Washington, DC), Roebling Hall Gallery (New York, NY), The Nicolaysen Museum (Casper, WY), and Nancy Littlejohn Fine Art (Houston, TX). She has been featured in group exhibitions at The Tang Museum (Saratoga Springs, NY), The Katonah Museum of Art (Katonah, NY), The Hudson River Museum (Yonkers, NY), DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum (Lincoln, MA), Royal Scottish Academy (Edinburgh, UK) and Standpoint Gallery (London, UK), among others. Johnson has created site-specific installations for KK Projects (New Orleans), Dublin Contemporary (Ireland), Grace Farms Foundation (New Canaan, CT), Halsey McKay Gallery (East Hampton), and for the New York Armory Show with Morgan Lehman. She is a New York Foundation for the Arts fellow in Painting and Pollack Krasner Grant recipient. The artist lives and works in Los Angeles, CA. www.morganlehmangallery.com | 212-268-6699 | Gallery open by appointment in August  ‌  ‌  ‌

The Hole exhibits: JOE REIHSEN MICROCLIMATES OPENING: Tuesday, September 5th from 6–8pm 86 Walker St, Tribeca

JOE REIHSEN MICROCLIMATES September 5th–October 14th, 2023 OPENING: Tuesday, September 5th from 6–8pm 86 Walker St, Tribeca The Hole is proud to announce Microclimates our third solo exhibition of paintings by Joe Reihsen (b. 1979). The following essay by writer Janelle Zara exposes the energy and logic behind this bold and nuanced new series.      In his ongoing exploration of abstraction as a reflection of nature, Reihsen embraces the inherent and material properties of paint. Where it moves on its own accord, the painter follows.    In these new works, washes of water-based pigments embed the physical properties of nature into the surface of the canvas, splashing and pooling according to the forces of gravity and the tension between liquid and fiber. The artist’s process then becomes one of world-building, where the sheer deposits of color form a topography of islands, fault lines and other abstracted landmasses. Imagine California on a map; its shape is defined by both the straight lines of manmade borders and the organic boundaries of coastline and river. Similarly his task in navigating the canvas’s terrain is both yielding to its existing contours and imparting his own painterly intervention.  Reihsen applies a second layer of paint to the pigment-stained canvas that is in many ways an inversion of the first; it’s oil where the other is water; opaque where the other is sheer; bright where the other is muted; applied by brush rather than by chance. The mark-making however is as much in dialogue as it is an inversion, striking a balance of opposing wills. Horizontal brushstrokes impose order on the land, using the weft of the canvas as an organizing principle, then where the brush meets the land’s chaotic edges, the order frays, deferring instead to the will of the coastline.   The work nods to both the gestural fluidity of Helen Frankenthaler’s soak stains and Etel Adnan’s jubilant distillation of the landscape into blocks of color. Note that although this is a new process within the artist’s practice, it embodies signature features of previous bodies of work. These include dramatized sensations of distance and depth and where areas of paint appear to recede beyond the physical plane of the canvas.   Note also that these hand-painted elements meet at soft but deliberate edges, cut organically by the artist’s handling of the brush rather than the sharp edges of masking tape. These edges are the meeting of friendly territories rather than hostile borders. Compositions within compositions. Microclimates. Regional dialogues.  – Janelle Zara   Joe Reihsen (b. 1979, Minnesota), holds an MFA from UC Santa Barbara and lives and works in Los Angeles. Solo exhibitions at Praz-Delavallade in Paris, LA and Brussels; Brand New Gallery in Milan; Anat Ebgi in Los Angeles; group shows at Arsenal in Montreal, with Lawrence Van Hagen in London and here at The Hole; art fairs around the world; all have established Reihsen as an important new voice in abstract painting.

312 Bowery, New York 10012 Wednesday - Sunday 12-7pm (212) 466-1100 or poke@thehole.com 86 Walker Street, New York 10013 Tuesday - Saturday 11am-6pm (212) 343-3100 or poke@thehole.com 844 N La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles 90038 Tuesday - Saturday 11am-6pm (323) 297-3288 or poke@thehole.com #theholegallery#firnartmagaine#fineartartfallfun

Jamie Forbes Pics Friday August 19,2023, What's Happening on t he Moriches Bay

Friday late afternoon I went to see what was happening on the Moriches Bay. Below images of  a  small white egret in flight, minnow fish in the shallows, and tiny crabs in the murky water at the end display a very typical busy day on the bay. Jamie Forbes,. My web site displays Eco-Art Awareness https://sites.google.com/view/eco-advocacy/home. All images ©jamieforbes/sunstormarts publishing co.inc.

Moriches Bay White Egret, Jamie Forbes,  8/19/2023

                                        Moriches Bay Shallows Minnows, Jamie Forbes, 8/19/2023

Moriches Bay Murk Water Baby Crab, Jamie Forbes, 8/19/2023
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Storage, Columbia University MAF Summer Exhibition, Opening Reception August 16th 6 - 8pm

Motohiro Takeda, Trinity, 2022, Ashes on stretched canvas, 62 x 42 in.   OPENING TOMORROW COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MFA SUMMER EXHIBITION  PART II   Opening Reception August 16th 6 - 8pm   August 16th - August 31st 52 Walker St. 4th Floor - Elevator Entrance Tribeca   We are delighted to announce Columbia MFA Summer Exhibition at Storage. Our inaugural survey exhibition began in September 2022 and continues with PRESS RELEASE (Cycle V), presenting a wide range of work by Columbia MFA students in two parts.    Through the year, other openings, and programming will be announced via our mailing list and/or Instagram @storage.archive   About Storage:   Storage was founded in 2020 by artist Onyedika Chuke, in his studio in Chinatown. Born out of a desire to bring about community and an ongoing exploration of decentralization as activism, the gallery seeks to rethink the notion of ‘gallery’ as a space of service run by artists for artists.    Storage relocated to 52 Walker street in September 2022. #storagecloumbiauniversitymfa#fineartmagazine#fineartmaffun

LEILA HELLER GALLERY, Exhibition Nathaniel Galka, "welcome to the fabled forest".

Nathaniel Galka "welcome to the fabled forest...", 2023 Oil on marble plaster on jute panel with gold leaf 43h x 65w in (109.22h x 165.10w cm) REQUEST INFORMATION Detail shots "welcome to the fabled forest..." Artist Statement   Through a universal visual language, my paintings are fables created to communicate moral lessons about how we treat the world in which we exist. Fables are timeless devices to deliver, in a simple manner, what can be understood and enjoyed by viewers of all ages. The fable is one of the oldest and most lasting method of storytelling that is easily communicated through fictional examples with the main characters being plants, animals, birds, and insects. These non-human characters exist as human-like entities but still retain their own characteristics  giving purpose to why they are chosen for my narratives. For example, the bee symbolizes new beginnings, hard work, and wisdom. Hares are associated with the circle of life, and by extension, with spring, renewal, and immortality. Fawns represent the innocence and purity of youth.   As an artist, I present my narrative in a number of ways using a series of images that represent moments in a story or by selecting a central moment to stand for the story in its entirety. Unlike the traditional fable, I invent my own storylines leaving the viewer to imagine the narrative. As evident in every one of my paintings, the title is the introduction to the fable that I have presented for the viewer to create their own story.   Nathaniel Aric Galka LEILA HELLER GALLERY NEW YORK 17 East 76th St. New York, NY 10021 info@leilahellergallery.com +1 212 249 7695   Open to Public Monday to Friday 10 to 6 pm        #lielahellergallery#fineartmagazine#fineartfabelfun

Louis Stern Fune Art, Exhibits the work of Jerome Kirk, July 15-August 19, 2023

Transfusion, 1982     aluminum, steel and acrylic 36 3/4 x 21 x 8 inches;  93.3 x 53.3 x 20.3 centimeters "When I'm working on a sculpture my concentration is total. I plumb deeply into myself to find classic solutions that appear beyond improvement only to discover later that there are still better ways of doing things. The process of growing with my work, both spiritually and technically, seems endless...you just keep on trying." - Jerome Kirk Jerome Kirk with his work, Malibu, 1970 Born in Detroit, sculptor Jerome Kirk (1923-2019) served in WWII and received his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1951. Drawing from the principles of engineering, Kirk’s dynamic early sculptures draw clear connections to the Kinetic Art movement.     As he developed his own distinct style, he created kinetic sculptures that moved in graceful, gentle rhythms as if orchestrated by an unheard musical arrangement. With the help of gravity and a starting force, whether it be a slight breeze or the light touch of a human hand, the mass and weight of these parts balance playfully and leave the viewer truly mesmerized. Works by Kirk are included in numerous museum collections, including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Phoenix Museum of Art; University of California, Santa Barbara Art Galleries; and University of California, Berkeley Galleries. View Works by Jerome Kirk Akimbo, 1990     painted aluminum and steel 23 x 15 x 6 3/4 inches;  58.4 x 38.1 x 17.1 centimeters Louis Stern Fine Arts 9002 Melrose Avenue West Hollywood, CA  90069 Contact 310-276-0147 info@louissternfinearts.com  www.louissternfinearts.com Follow us on Instagram (@louissternfinearts) and Twitter (@lsternfinearts) for updates and additional material.

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Artists Call: HisPanic! HerPanic! YourPanic?

Artists Call: HisPanic! HerPanic! YourPanic? Artist Call DEADLINE September 1, 2023 APPLY HERE  Exhibition Dates - September 15- October 15, 2023 The artistic community is invited to submit their work for an upcoming exhibition that aims to highlight the rich tapestry of Hispanic activism and culture. This exhibition seeks to explore the multifaceted aspects of Hispanic identity, social engagement, and historical contributions through a diverse range of artistic expressions. Theme: Hispanic Activism and Culture We are seeking artwork that reflects the struggles, triumphs, and ongoing efforts of Hispanic activists throughout history. Whether addressing civil rights, immigration, social justice, or other significant causes, the artwork should embody the spirit of activism and the resilience of the Hispanic community. Additionally, we encourage submissions that delve into the various facets of Hispanic culture, including traditions, heritage, and contemporary cultural expressions. We welcome artists of all backgrounds and experiences to submit their work. While the focus is on Hispanic activism and culture, we encourage creative interpretations and unique perspectives that resonate with the theme. _____ Please visit us at our new location! Enjoy the Florida See it Like a Native Exhibition August 12- October 7, 2023 Online or in person at The Box Gallery The Art Box Gallery 809 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach Florida 33405 Daniel Venditti , The Workers (No. 1 & No. 2) Oil on Canvas 72" x 48"

 

Harold Weston, "Faith" exhibit- Letters between Harold & Faith read by Frank Ownen & Rebecca Foster