"This Glorious Earth" Annie Haslam

“Colors of Sound and Light,” the art of ANNIE HASLAM, the Voice of English Classical Rock  Band  RENAISSANCE.  Special limited exhibition, 3 days only… May 10 – 12, 2011.  Hours: noon to 9 PM daily.  Personal Appearances by Ms. Haslam during the show hours.  Call gallery for details.   The woman whose crystal clear, high-flying soprano vocals earned her worldwide attention as the lead singer of the English classical rock band ‘Renaissance’ has recently achieved an entirely new level of appreciation as an ‘Intuitive’ painter. Annie is able to ‘tune’ into people, animals, situations, emotions and places, and portray them in her own unique style. Annie also channels her art from deep within the earth and far off in the universe!  On canvas, Annie Haslam’s unmistakable world of sound is taken into unique vistas of color and vibration, not unlike the flow of her five-octave voice. Transporting the viewer to other worlds and through inner boundaries is her ultimate goal, bringing healing, serenity and peace through her work.   Nicholas J. Sands, director of Sands & Company Fine Art  in New York City, heralded Annie’s paintings as “magical, enigmatic  and wondrous for their ability to take us to a far-away place…  of fluid forms that are at once alien and familiar, primordial yet recognizable, which dance in an endless array of colors that are as rich and intense as molten lava.”

In 2009 Annie and bandmate Michael Dunford reformed ‘Renaissance’ and have been touring the world and recording ever since.  A fall concert tour is currently being planned.

www.twenty-twogallery.com       www.anniehaslam.com

An exhibit of legendary baseball photography from the archives of Philadelphia’s “Master” photographer, Bruce Murray, Sr. (1893-1969) at Gratz College Gallery to coincide with the release and the premier Philadelphia area screening of the wonderful new documentary “Jews in Baseball: An American Love Affair.”  The photographic exhibit will feature original silver gelatin prints of some of the true legends of the game.  The exhibit will run from April 1 through April 28.  There will be an opening reception for the exhibit on Wednesday, April 6, from 6 to 9 PM.  The photographer’s grandson, Shawn Murray, will be in attendance to “field” any questions or comments and add many interesting back round stories to the photos.  For more info on the photographs to to:www.brucemurray.com

The film screening will be held April 24th, starting at 1 PM at the Gratz College Auditorium. There will be a commentary by Rabbi Rebecca Alpert and a Light Kosher-for-Passover refreshments following.   These events are free and open to the public.   For more information or to register for the film event, contact :  Mindy Cohen, mcohen@gratz.edu; 215-635-7300 x155.   Or go to:  http://www.gratz.edu/Default.aspx?p=2699&d=2122

Location:  Gratz College Auditorium, 7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park, PA 19027     Call for Hours

4/8/11 – 5/8/11  Opening reception, April 8, 6 – 9 PM.  Dale Levy’s colorful, non-objective paintings invite you to experience her perceptive process. Each painting begins with the surprise of a shape formed by pouring paint on a wet canvas.  As the color runs, spreads, and pools, it evokes sensations of depth, texture and movement.  The color abuts, overlaps, and morphs into a new and different hue.  Other shapes and colors follow, each responding to the movement and placement of a growing family of forms.  Somewhere in this process her perception emerges, guiding the completion of the work.   Gallery Hours: Wed. thru Sun., noon to 6PM or by appointment (215) 772-1911  www.twenty-twogallery.com

We are now accepting applications and reviewing artwork for inclusion in our limited Artist Membership Gallery.  A $100 per month member fee and 15% commission…

“Reflections: Bottles & Other Things”
Paintings by Jim Cobb

March 11 – April 3
Opening Reception: Friday, March 11, 6 to 9 PM

People have been painting for some 40 thousand years and it is highly unlikely that we will find a new approach to the process. Still, each of us is unique and it is this uniqueness that we must chase rather than the style of the moment.

The artist does not see things much differently than anyone else; he tries instead to paint his feelings about the object. Cezanne put it best: “the nature we see and the nature that is outside.” I suspect that each feeling is unique to one person; this is the difference among us.

My paintings are a reflection of me and probably echo the time lived in Asia and the years spent in Europe. You will see that I prefer toned paintings and dislike lines. I have yet to find the first line in nature. Objects are seen and then evaporate as things around them crowd their space.

I do not believe (or want) my paintings to be confrontational. We have enough of that energy already. Instead, I want my work to inspire quiet observation and sincere emotion.

Indeed, when we as artists share our feelings through “spots of color”, we hope for a spark which will lead to the beauty around us. We understand that the object and its shadow are illusions. Only the feeling is real. – Jim Cobb

Twenty-Two gallery represents quality, affordable, original art by twenty area artists. Owned by Shawn Murray, the gallery is also the permanent home of the Bruce Murray Collection of original photography depicting vintage baseball images and Americana from the early 20th century.

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