The Escape

“Curious Creatures” Art Show by Lynnette Shelley

Feb. 4-27, 2011 at Nichols Berg Gallery

Located at: 8611 Germantown Avenue (Chestnut Hill), Philadelphia, PA; 206-380-4070

This February, Nichols Berg Gallery will be featuring the work of Pennsylvania artist Lynnette Shelley

“One of my primary interests has always been exploring legends and stories from around the world. Why are certain motifs ubiquitous across cultures and continents? These archetypal stories are told repeatedly in different guises throughout myth and folklore, and animals are often used to convey these mysteries. Whether painted on cave walls, portrayed as omens or worshiped as personifications of the gods, animals were a favorite theme for our ancestors. My artwork takes a closer look at this archetypal animal kingdom. Reinterpreted through abstraction, decorative element and contemporary vision, these creatures speak to our collective unconscious.”

In addition to Lynnette’s artwork, stained glass artist Patrice Schelkun will be exhibiting one of her stained glass creations based off of Lynnette’s piece titled “The Dryad”. Both Lynnette’s original artwork of “The Dryad” as well as Patrice’s inspired rendition of it will be displayed together at the gallery.

Artist Reception is on
FRIDAY, FEB 4 2011
6 to 9 PM
Refreshments will be served.

NICHOLS BERG WEBSITE: http://nicholsbergart.com/
LYNNETTESHELLEY’S WEBSITE: http://www.lynnetteshelley.com/

The Dryad

About the Artist

Lynnette Shelley is a Delaware native who moved to the Philadelphia area in 1999. Having a great love animals, fairytales, and world mythology, Lynnette fuses these influences into her strikingly unique illustrations. Her artwork strikes a primal chord in many viewers, with almost Jungian associations to the colors and shapes. Her animal art and creature illustrations are both primitive and sophisticated, and have been likened to images from an undiscovered ancient civilization or culture.

Her artwork has been displayed nationally as well as at various venues across the Philadelphia and surrounding metropolitan areas, including the Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST); the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences; The Straube Center in Pennington, NJ; Three Ravens Gallery in Ardmore, PA; the Brandywine Festival of the Arts; and the Wilmington Grand Opera House. Some of her creature drawings were featured in the animated short “The Spider Is the Web” shown at the 2008 Toronto Film Festival, while more of her artwork was featured as part of an on-screen art show at the 2008 H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival in Portland, Oregon. She also exhibited at the juried art show at Dragon Con in Atlanta, GA, one of the largest fantasy / sci fi-themed conventions in the world. In 2011, she will be exhibiting at 28^th Annual Immaculata University Art Show, an international juried art show at Immaculata University, amongst other exhibits. Please see her website’s exhibitions page for her current event schedule.

Lynnette is represented by Countryside Gallery in Newtown, PA. She is also a member of InLiquid, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit arts organization.

In addition to her fine art pursuits, Lynnette is also the co-founder of The Red Masque, an original avant rock band which has played numerous shows and festivals since 2001. The Red Masque is signed to an experimental / avant label based out of Colorado.

Lynnette currently lives and works out of Ambler, PA.

http://www.lynnetteshelley.com

Leaps and Bounds (The Impala)

“Best Art Show Ever”
Paintings by Harry Boardman

February 11 – March 6
Opening Reception: Friday, February 11, 6 to 9 PM

Harry Boardman is an artist living and working in the woods of Montgomery County, PA. Embracing his surroundings, he is particularly inspired to paint local landscapes, botanicals, and animals. His work is generally known for bold outlines, thick paint, and defined brushstrokes and sometimes includes patterns and abstract shapes. Working primarily in oils and a new series of ink & oil pastel paintings allows Harry to work in a unique medium in a non-traditional style all his own.

Twenty-Two Gallery
236 S. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.twenty-twogallery.com
215-772-1911
info@twenty-twogallery.com

Hours: Wed. – Sun.; Noon – 6 pm and by appointment

Architecture, inside and out, has been featured in painting from the 18th century up to current times in Andrew Wyeth’s famously praised paintings. Erin Murray‘s “Architectural Parlante”, opening at The Slingluff Gallery on February 5thfrom 6-9p, shows us subtle nuances of architectural absurdity.

Murray’s new work is exquisitely rendered realistic oil paintings on panel and charcoal and graphite on paper. She explores the humor, humility, beauty, and ultimately the humanity to be found in our built environment; like through a painting of a humble cinder block building more interesting for the graffiti on its backside than anything on its front.

“Architecture Parlante” is a type of building or structure that tells you what it is through its design. A classic example is the hot dog stand shaped like a hot dog.

Erin Murray has shown extensively in the Philadelphia region after graduating from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2001. She was a career development program fellow at the Center for Emerging Visual Artists from 2002-2004, and her work has been featured in New American Paintings and Philadelphia Magazine. Murray lives and works in Philadelphia.

Slingluff Gallery
11 West Girard Ave, Philadelphia, Pa 19123
www.SlingluffGallery.com

On a cold Saturday night, DoN walked over to the Fleisher Art Memorial Gallery on Christian Street for the closing party of Rick Wright’s long running exhibition, Late Petroleum Age Vessels; a unique portrait collection of ordinary household plastic containers, bottles and jugs.  The anthropomorphic effect embedded in the rich black and white photographs of plastic bottle faces actually activated the face recognition technology in DoN’s new camera – a Kodak Z981 with 14 megapixels and 26x zoom!

But, Rick dimmed DoN’s camera shine a bit by demo-ing an iPhone app that simulates a variety of SLR cameras from a Brownie to a Leica with a wide selection of “film” and developing effects; no wonder the camera was so cheap, it’s already obsolete!?!

read more @ DoNArTNeWs

Witty explorations of the human form in paper mache.

Artist Drew Zimmerman’s first solo show at the MUSE GALLERY on North Second Street in Old City runs from February 4 through 28. Paper mache works include relief-collage portraits, sculpture, masks, and bunraku-style puppets.

SPECIAL EVENTS
First Friday Opening: Feb. 4, 7-9 pm.
Artist’s Reception: Feb. 11, 7-9 pm.

Wednesday Movie Nights, featuring puppet short films: Feb. 9th, 16th, 23rd, 7-8:30 pm.
Regular Gallery Hours: Wed-Sun, 12-5.
http://www.musegalleryphiladelphia.com/
Visit drewzimmerman.com.

Fourth Wall Arts Salon partners with The Sporting Club at the Bellevue for an exciting multi-level fine art show featuring work from ten of Philadelphia’s emerging Fourth Wall fine artists. Fourth Wall Presents: Art at The Sporting Club celebrates a three month long exhibit with an opening this Thursday, January 27 from 6 to 8 PM. Meet the featured artists exhibited in this multi-floor fine art installation at The Sporting Club at The Bellevue, located at 224 South Broad Street in Philadelphia. Enjoy complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with Philadelphia arts patrons and city leaders.

Fourth Wall Presents: Art at The Sporting Club marks a first in the organization’s short history, and is the kind of collaboration that makes Fourth Wall unique. By placing the work of some of the most accomplished yet underexposed Philadelphia artists in new and untapped venues, Fourth Wall provides opportunity to artists, beauty and inspiration to the public, and through constant partnering and cross-fertilization across communities, ultimately enhances the vitality of our great city.

Fourth Wall Presents: Art at The Sporting Club runs from January through March of 2011.

Artists Include: John Abner, Bernard Collins, Liam Dean, Nema Etebar, Tatyana Fazlalizadeh, Claes Gabriel, Jessica Griffin, Cavin Jones, Tremain Smith, and Yadira Torres.

For more information on Fourth Wall, visit www.fourthwallarts.org. For information on The Sporting Club at the Bellevue, visit www.sportingclubbellevue.com.

  Non-Member Price: $40.00

More at: Tim Biskup

3^rd Street Gallery Open Call for Artists

3^rd Street Gallery, an artist-run collective since 1972, is pleased to announce an Open Call for artists to be a part of this exhibition in February 2011. The 3^rd Street Gallery members are excited to curate this show of established and emerging Philadelphia Area artists in our Old City neighborhood.

Prospectus

A full prospectus can be obtained from our website or by emailing thirdstreetgallery@gmail.com.

Delivery Dates: Sunday January 30^th from 12–7pm. Monday January 31^st from 9am – 7pm

Exhibit Dates: February 4 – 27, 2011

First Friday Opening Reception: February 4^th from 5 – 9pm

Second Sunday Artists Reception: February 13^th from 1-3pm [Snow Date is Sunday February 27^th]

Pick up Dates: Sunday, February 27 from 5 – 7 pm and Monday, February 28^th from 9 – 11am.

Fees:

The fee for participating in this exhibit is $30 for one piece of work, $35 for 2 works and $40 for 3 pieces of work. All Checks should be made out to 3^rd Street Gallery. There will be a 25% commission retained by the gallery on all works sold.

Insurance:

The 3^rd Street Gallery assumes no liability for any damages that may occur during this exhibit. We are not responsible for artwork left past February 28^th, unless arrangements have been made in writing.

Presentation:

All entries must be suitably framed and ready for hanging and installation. A limited number of pedestals are available; please inquire during drop-off or call ahead to make arrangements. Work should be no larger than 36” in any direction. 3^rd Street Gallery reserves the right to decline any questionable work.

Delivery:

All works must have an identification label attached to the front. Entry forms are submitted separately at drop-off. Payment is required at delivery.

Side Arts is challenging contemporary artists to become more involved with the emerging artists’ community of today. Our charge to the selected artists: Tell us about an early experience showing or selling your artwork and what you learned from it. Artists will be asked for submissions as well as representative images of their artwork.

More great artists to check out!

Mario Martinez
Dan Witz
Ellis Gallagher
Josh MacPhee
Mark Jenkins