tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24011622774295691042024-03-05T15:00:46.701-08:00Franklin 54 Gallery + ProjectsFranklin 54 Gallery of Contemporary Fine Art focuses on exhibiting quality abstract/mixed media works by established artists and a few exceptional realism artists.
We are located at 526 West 26th Street, Rm 403 in Chelsea, NYC. Please contact us at franklin54@rcn.com or 917.821.0753 for questions about the gallery or the artists. Visit our website @ www.thefranklin54gallery.com.Franklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-46605599979250169262012-06-07T13:01:00.000-07:002012-06-07T13:01:12.391-07:00Pursuant Too8 contemporary artists from the Hudson Valley<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNig-UsvhNbNL0MN0Pk-HnAThl-vqwhGjkXmQONkJBRmR8DiBZz1DFrSOXFesI6rHR76-WDrGI4jwfmXbK347Q_y0nNqAMZpBTETMWH8gygYBah8lp7YmLEVeaJXvKKHuheMsFmYQBKYFl/s1600/pursuant+too_front%252C+100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNig-UsvhNbNL0MN0Pk-HnAThl-vqwhGjkXmQONkJBRmR8DiBZz1DFrSOXFesI6rHR76-WDrGI4jwfmXbK347Q_y0nNqAMZpBTETMWH8gygYBah8lp7YmLEVeaJXvKKHuheMsFmYQBKYFl/s320/pursuant+too_front%252C+100.jpg" /></a>Franklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-74226833955217419852012-02-05T21:02:00.000-08:002012-02-05T21:06:07.649-08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">The gallery is currently open by appointment only - please our website <a href="http://www.thefranklin54gallery.com"></a>for more information and gallery news</span>Franklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-84978875727390722712011-11-01T14:54:00.000-07:002011-11-01T15:05:24.615-07:00SHARON BARTEL-CLEMENTS: The Nature of Things<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wio3oyrPO9LQjbD5b5o7Y7UlWa6ZSqLC-9uWip66eNUgaDkDvnk93w8xMPcfuCh7GC6Z9sEYAAW48l2G-E8jLkm4bVYOXiqg-9TSLI5Ll-wOfTJsBfgNnqhHkXC_uUH_evnfMOESICbg/s1600/Small+7593.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wio3oyrPO9LQjbD5b5o7Y7UlWa6ZSqLC-9uWip66eNUgaDkDvnk93w8xMPcfuCh7GC6Z9sEYAAW48l2G-E8jLkm4bVYOXiqg-9TSLI5Ll-wOfTJsBfgNnqhHkXC_uUH_evnfMOESICbg/s320/Small+7593.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670149467518708578" /></a><br /><br />A solo exhibition of new paintings & sculptural objects<br />November 8th - December 17th<br />Reception: Nov. 10th, 6-8p<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">In the Project Space:</span><br />ELISA PRITZKER<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Naturalia</span><br />Nov. 10th-17th, in conjunction with Latin American Cultural Week<br />Franklin 54 Gallery is a proud participant in the 6th Annual Latin American Cultural Week, produced by PAMAR<br />www.lacw.net for more infoFranklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-65971002051625626762011-09-04T11:41:00.000-07:002011-09-04T11:46:39.561-07:00EDWARD EVANS: new abstract paintings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFSBgpEpVaPXTTrwnr17yEcCjtq6xfObMJLD3CONbFcIXSnYicdYfMMYvfD2PVvmEA7PPsfcvu_4UtoG8SUGnFMM0uq2mHZIZd5pFn8mps7cKJxBQQLO1-Ck3WGS4N6nFkk3grqRzTODe6/s1600/Circling+the+Sun%252C+2011%252C+58x80%252C+300+.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFSBgpEpVaPXTTrwnr17yEcCjtq6xfObMJLD3CONbFcIXSnYicdYfMMYvfD2PVvmEA7PPsfcvu_4UtoG8SUGnFMM0uq2mHZIZd5pFn8mps7cKJxBQQLO1-Ck3WGS4N6nFkk3grqRzTODe6/s320/Circling+the+Sun%252C+2011%252C+58x80%252C+300+.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648577179290189666" /></a>
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<br />Franklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-34686500165695258962011-06-28T18:33:00.000-07:002011-07-09T11:53:07.122-07:00SUMMER HOURS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQbVwl7pdhfY7kZ49pUOmuHQRzSe3Xxn7J6zAJ4oB8csa97l6pR3H7GwQgFjN-eTWhGB2yjAw-LsuN5qNt60i9ebe6nAKqVuuXWErtFDFP0UOqkmtbUwa8jXzu51TBth6XHMDb9VjGnyz/s1600/Spreading+Out+2011+acrylic+54x68%252C+Evans%252C+72dpi%252C+smaller.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQbVwl7pdhfY7kZ49pUOmuHQRzSe3Xxn7J6zAJ4oB8csa97l6pR3H7GwQgFjN-eTWhGB2yjAw-LsuN5qNt60i9ebe6nAKqVuuXWErtFDFP0UOqkmtbUwa8jXzu51TBth6XHMDb9VjGnyz/s320/Spreading+Out+2011+acrylic+54x68%252C+Evans%252C+72dpi%252C+smaller.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627426777533326546" /></a><br />The gallery will be open by appointment only from June 28 - Sept. 13th<br /><br /><br />"Spreading Out", acrylic on linen by Edward Evans<br /><br /><br /><br />We will be open & participating in the <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chelsea Art Walk</span> on <span style="font-weight:bold;">July 28th, 5-8pm</span> with:<br />Group Exhibition of selected gallery artists<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Laura Duggan</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Edward Evans</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">AJ Nadel</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Elisa Pritzker</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Alicia Rothman</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Marlene Rye</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Eleanor Winters</span><br />www.artwalkchelsea.com<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span><br /><br />NEW YORK – Please join us on Thursday, July 28, 2011 from 5 to 8 p.m. for the second annual Chelsea Art Walk, a cooperative event organized by the neighborhood's galleries and art institutions.<br /><br />Last year the free, self-guided, public event attracted hundreds of residents and visitors to explore the dynamic arts community offered by internationally acclaimed galleries. Chelsea Art Walk generated buzz and traffic to Chelsea on an otherwise quiet summer evening.<br /><br />More than 125 galleries and institutions participating in Chelsea Art Walk 2011 will be open for extended hours, artist talks, receptions, and other special events to showcase the vibrancy of the summer arts scene in Chelsea, while local sponsors will offer food and drink specials throughout the evening. Visitors will also be able to enjoy the newly opened second section of the High Line, which extends through Chelsea from 14th Street to 30th Street.<br /><br />A venue map will be provided by the M Chelsea art map, published by the M magazine, online at intheArtworld.com.The Exhibitionist iPhone/iPad app, available for free download through iTunes, will map out participating locations, display photos of the exhibitions, and highlight special events.<br /><br />Live performances: • Monya Rowe Gallery: Autodrone plays dark atmospheric art punk, for fans of shoegaze, industrial, post punk, and all music which surprises, delights, wounds and heals the human spirit. – 7 p.m. • Freight + Volume: Genevieve White performs in conjunction with the exhibition "Migration" – 7 p.m. • RARE Gallery: An acoustic performance of "experimental pop sound" – 7 p.m.<br />Screenings: Horton Gallery: "Miroslav Tichý: Tarzan Retired," a film by Miroslav Tichý and Roman Buxbaum (ongoing)<br /><br />Activities: • Porter / Contemporary: Visit a "A Portrait Apart" and have your own Polaroid portraits made • Bertrand Delacroix Gallery: Win a Marcel Duchamp portrait in a raffle to benefit the CUE Art Foundation • Pavel Zoubok Gallery: "Money ... what's it worth to you?" with Mark Wagner, who will cut up dollar bills for souvenirs • Meulensteen: Coolhaus Ice Cream Truck unveils their new Buckminster Fuller-inspired ice cream sandwich at the gallery's Buckminster Fuller exhibition • Nicholas Robinson Gallery: Ping-pong<br /><br />Artist/Curator Talks: • Margaret Thatcher Projects: gallery talk with Erin Brown, curator of "w h i t e - h o t" – 5:30 p.m. • BLANK SPACE: artist talk and reception – 6 p.m. • Fischbach Gallery: discussion of the exhibition "Shine" with guest artists and reception – 6 p.m. • Phoenix Gallery: Han Beck will talk about his work " Wearing a Brooch & Sharing the ideas" – 6:30 p.m. • Sputnik Gallery: artist talk with Sasha Maslov – 6:30 p.m. • 1500 Gallery: "An Overview of Contemporary Brazilian Photography," curatorial talk by Andrew S. Klug – 7 p.m. • Priska C. Juschka Fine Art: join artist Dannielle Tegeder for a tour the exhibition "Silver Bullet" – 7 p.m. • Alan Klotz Gallery: artist talk and book signing with Harvey Stein – 7:15 p.m.<br /><br />Book events and special receptions at Gallery 307, ACA Galleries, De Buck Gallery, Churner & Churner, ClampArt, Asya Geisberg Gallery, Hasted Kraeutler, Jim Kempner Fine Art, Von Lintel Gallery, Lombard-Fried Projects, Flomenhaft Gallery, Claire Oliver Gallery, Praxis International Art, SOHO2O Chelsea Gallery, Sundaram Tagore Gallery, Vogt Gallery, Witzenhausen Gallery, Rick Wester Fine Art, and David Zwirner. For more information, visit www.artwalkchelsea.com/events.<br /><br />For a complete list of exhibitions and events, visit www.artwalkchelsea.com or follow Chelsea Art Walk on Facebook at facebook.com/chelseaartwalk. <br />For media information, please contact Alyssa Menegat at alyssa@jenkinsjohnsongallery.com or Brendan Wattenberg at brendan@walthercollection.com.Franklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-51560231083771221812011-06-20T17:57:00.000-07:002011-06-20T18:09:28.141-07:00A Book Signing & Reception<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasVlTP6J8h3TKr7NyRwMTfDHXDnc2X6A4VonayidGHTiGsxUtY9YtPuIN_F55cG-xakGTCiNF1sTLRZPqG7-3cfzNXzqljxNutc09qr57h8IfxtPo_AxhJFcJeqaUtLPwACmtnviarPUk/s1600/Front+cover+west_village%252C+300dpi.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasVlTP6J8h3TKr7NyRwMTfDHXDnc2X6A4VonayidGHTiGsxUtY9YtPuIN_F55cG-xakGTCiNF1sTLRZPqG7-3cfzNXzqljxNutc09qr57h8IfxtPo_AxhJFcJeqaUtLPwACmtnviarPUk/s320/Front+cover+west_village%252C+300dpi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620472143780060386" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">"Exploring the Original West Village"</span><br />a new book by Alfred Pommer & Eleanor Winters<br /><br />Join us for a book signing and reception:<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Thursday June 23rd, 6-9pm in the gallery</span><br /><br /><br />"Abingdon Square", cover oil painting by Leendert van der Pool<br /><br /><br />About the authors:<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Alfred Pommer<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> is a New York City Licensed Guide who has been giving public and private walking tours focusing on history and architecture in New York City's diverse neighborhoods for over 20 years. A New York City native, he holds a degree in labor studies and retired in 1991 from the New York City Parks Department to devote himself to his tours full time. Since then he has been researching and improving each tour to bring his knowledge and stories to numerous groups, institutions and individuals who have embarked on his journeys around these Manhattan neighborhoods.<br />For more info visit Alfred's website: www.nycwalk.com <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Eleanor Winters<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> is a native of Brooklyn, NY who has been exploring New York City on foot for several decades. She is a commercial and fine artist specializing in calligraphy which she teaches in Europe and the United States. Eleanor lives half of the year in Brooklyn and the other half in Paris. Having authored 5 books on calligraphy, her collaboration with Alfred was a perfect fit. She holds a master's in art from New York University and is represented by Franklin 54 Gallery + Projects for her calligraphy quilt collage works.<br />For more about Eleanor visit her website: www.eleanorwinters.com <br /><br />"Exploring the Original West Village" is published by The History Press, Charleston, SC<br />www.historypress.net<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">On view in the gallery:</span><br />Paintings, prints & photographs of the West Village by Sharon Florin, Alfred Pommer, Leendert van der Pool and Calligraphy Quilt Collages by author Eleanor WintersFranklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-57189803501549723242011-05-14T11:52:00.001-07:002011-05-14T12:00:20.754-07:00LIGHT SOURCES: 2 VISIONS New Works by Leendert van der Pool & Ann Woodward<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp4SbYiiAtmbnN6C8vb_ydGM69vYka0RkUq5kUc7GznpIIJQDzJcLxPQQY7ZEzi9Gyu_YNHl-B_ahoECU9olBrFMXRuW8wDDIQ4xcZngtbutuODppW9qRb5rELg7_KTjMZOnfSFcODXs1p/s1600/Sunday+Rest%252C+2009%252C+Oil+painting%252C+18+x+24+inches.%252C+100dpi.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp4SbYiiAtmbnN6C8vb_ydGM69vYka0RkUq5kUc7GznpIIJQDzJcLxPQQY7ZEzi9Gyu_YNHl-B_ahoECU9olBrFMXRuW8wDDIQ4xcZngtbutuODppW9qRb5rELg7_KTjMZOnfSFcODXs1p/s320/Sunday+Rest%252C+2009%252C+Oil+painting%252C+18+x+24+inches.%252C+100dpi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606647553668860914" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Sunday Rest</span>, Leendert van der Pool, oil on canvas<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9Zb4elf7LHzzIwBoVvD_-88RW_cEez_XqY4gN9uWcxQSDEU5mM6ur3qnVOuIoKu_h_ghT7wGUrR-tkQCw5sLn_xn4-CcgW52fz65aCc0zEFUl8Hwf684csNPQY09_kJZuWSg4uXw2X8C/s1600/Sounding+75%252C+artcat.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9Zb4elf7LHzzIwBoVvD_-88RW_cEez_XqY4gN9uWcxQSDEU5mM6ur3qnVOuIoKu_h_ghT7wGUrR-tkQCw5sLn_xn4-CcgW52fz65aCc0zEFUl8Hwf684csNPQY09_kJZuWSg4uXw2X8C/s320/Sounding+75%252C+artcat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606647119648569746" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Sounding</span>, Ann Woodward, watercolor, monoprint fragment, paper collage<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">May 10th to June 18th, 2011</span><br /><br />Paintings by Leendert van der Pool<br />Collage/Monoprints by Ann WoodwardFranklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-18975479894642633172011-04-07T11:34:00.000-07:002011-04-07T11:41:04.275-07:00AJ Nadel & Guest Moderator Wolf Kahn in conversation<span style="font-weight:bold;">"Exploring the Process"</span> with artist <span style="font-weight:bold;">AJ Nadel<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> and Guest Moderator <span style="font-weight:bold;">Wolf Kahn<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br />Thursday April 14th @ 6:30p<br />Reception 6-8p<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgENsUhs7Zw6kbimQ9XtcZd6cFS2AVbtBaXzXyWUDu_7GX-MlxOw7twd_GJLCZL4P9vsTrLUHxC7-3mFFhMSudaepkkzSAUdMB7YPieIy2wRPS26LLCVTwm7oo2J-TCZ1pLIlwcW5hEE4/s1600/Resting-Marla.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgENsUhs7Zw6kbimQ9XtcZd6cFS2AVbtBaXzXyWUDu_7GX-MlxOw7twd_GJLCZL4P9vsTrLUHxC7-3mFFhMSudaepkkzSAUdMB7YPieIy2wRPS26LLCVTwm7oo2J-TCZ1pLIlwcW5hEE4/s320/Resting-Marla.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592912710146003554" /></a><br />"Resting Marla", acrylic on canvasFranklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-221748781973670312011-03-21T16:24:00.000-07:002011-03-21T16:28:27.796-07:00AJ NADEL: a Solo Exhibition<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT_oklyq_uuZ5hnSlDtzO2cPIeD5FDHauTHwhRXxoSumD06Ez-vvN7ACS-O_15iYq6bUmMNERup1qtQSqpDqjv0pKH3Q16s5hIeb-_WhVwzRlDaGpRi2XLznezNcj6-G_Vf85112OzZnF7/s1600/Sarah-Withdrawn%252C+72.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT_oklyq_uuZ5hnSlDtzO2cPIeD5FDHauTHwhRXxoSumD06Ez-vvN7ACS-O_15iYq6bUmMNERup1qtQSqpDqjv0pKH3Q16s5hIeb-_WhVwzRlDaGpRi2XLznezNcj6-G_Vf85112OzZnF7/s320/Sarah-Withdrawn%252C+72.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586678793044285682" /></a><br />S<span style="font-style:italic;">arah Withdrawn</span><br />charcoal, collage on paper<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">AJ NADEL</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">"Explored Relationships of Figurative Expressions"</span><br />Large drawings & paintings<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">March 25-April 30th, 2011</span><br />Reception: March 31st, 6-8pFranklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-26362011370978266292011-02-11T06:27:00.000-08:002011-02-11T06:33:00.317-08:00Santeria by JAVA: a Special 3 Day Event<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7d92EjFF3YKFW8vQKQr7C2W4wADrF-mW-WOfLgtiZSQQ9bMLMwpftQ3gtc1QOx0Kys1Q16FXiH3Wx-gsU3EDzZBdmQatPT18n38sDicPxbFSH_BNSD7UY-zyRmZWFaliVb6BE-F7Pxg9/s1600/M%2526C+detail+3%252C+72dpi.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD7d92EjFF3YKFW8vQKQr7C2W4wADrF-mW-WOfLgtiZSQQ9bMLMwpftQ3gtc1QOx0Kys1Q16FXiH3Wx-gsU3EDzZBdmQatPT18n38sDicPxbFSH_BNSD7UY-zyRmZWFaliVb6BE-F7Pxg9/s320/M%2526C+detail+3%252C+72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572438785834387762" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />"Madonna and Child", detail, found object assemblage<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Exhibition & documentary film premier about the artist "Beauty in Everything" by Robert Horvath <br />Reception Feb. 11th, 6-9p<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">LOCAL ARTIST RECLAIMS TRASH ON NEW YORK STREETS FOR USE IN FINE ART EXHIBIT</span><br /><br />Cuban-born artist, JAVA, creates body of work inspired by Santeria religion and his passion for recyclable material<br /><br />New York, New York – January 25, 2011 - Franklin 54 Gallery + Projects presents: “Santeria”; a found object sculpture exhibit, showing from Saturday, February 12 to Sunday, February 13, 2011, 12-5PM, with an opening reception on Friday, February 11, 2011, 6-9PM in the West Chelsea Arts Building, while also premiering “Beauty in Everything”; a short documentary about the artist and his work, by Robert Horvath of DÉVA.<br /><br />Russian-born filmmaker, Mr. Horvath, was inspired by JAVA’s show at Franklin 54 Gallery in March 2010. When the artist saw the documentary he was moved to create a new body of work reminiscent of the mystique and beauty of Santeria, a religion in Cuba that has influenced JAVA’s artistic expression since childhood. <br /><br />The dynamic use of found objects in all the work and the artist’s love for garbage and recyclable materials, which trace back to his Castro post-revolutionary Cuba when money and supplies were scarce, if not unavailable, makes for a visually stunning show. In a statement by JAVA regarding his work, he says, “I know this beautiful blue planet where we live will one day be a dump…It’s up to us to save it by using our imagination.”<br /><br />Using everything from crushed cans to abandoned wood, JAVA “places everything exactly where it should be”, states Joyce Pommer, gallery owner. His attitude of “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is a wonderful one that he takes seriously in his dedication to the work. <br /><br />JAVA is a self-taught artist, born and raised in Cuba, now living and working in New York. He has been featured in “Reclaimed”, a 2010 group show of artists who use recycled material, at the Southwest Minnesota State University Art Museum. His work was chosen for the 2009 National Payroll Week campaign and has been included in many exhibitions in Cuba, Italy, Miami and New York City.Franklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-69486147692261476162011-01-08T11:01:00.000-08:002011-01-08T11:14:50.246-08:00January 22nd@ 4p:" Exploring the Process" continuesJoin us on Saturday January 22nd @ 4p when <span style="font-weight:bold;">James LoParo and Critic David Cohen<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> continue the conversation about the artist's works in the exhibition.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">David Cohen</span> is the Publisher/Editor of artcritical magazine. He is British born, has lived in the US since 1999 and is an American citizen. David was the gallery director at the New York Studio School from 2001-2010 and art critic of the New York Sun from 2003-08, and he moderates the ongoing forum of critical discussions of contemporary art, The Review Panel, at the National Academy Museum.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqbI8rS2TF4mkuGJ9FUXzW-WYdzyvbi0ym6csEDZyBI7h96xXqWFwx8EpbCcITKDUHG3zu_D522o0XJHK-lUAy2j5KCU9o_grbM8vSyM0TEOEXtFHI94wo0rfRoDNJamAhS66KNPkY3OC/s1600/Image_2-LR.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 285px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqbI8rS2TF4mkuGJ9FUXzW-WYdzyvbi0ym6csEDZyBI7h96xXqWFwx8EpbCcITKDUHG3zu_D522o0XJHK-lUAy2j5KCU9o_grbM8vSyM0TEOEXtFHI94wo0rfRoDNJamAhS66KNPkY3OC/s320/Image_2-LR.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559893340835481842" /></a><br />Archaeo Form XVI<br />19x17x4"<br />Fresco/Drywall/Wood<br />2002<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA98gfBxzqoDPbrKrW3k6xSnk4U7D6A71UKvj96w59KPCD5Go0b_u9nCG5rUrJ3_clcuXN6RzQeN8onyVMCnHMW4u4vvA2q1ovyqX4MgDt7-EIGwdNIaovz79eJzkKriXrK2vzS9RsbKMx/s1600/LoParoJames5.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 205px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA98gfBxzqoDPbrKrW3k6xSnk4U7D6A71UKvj96w59KPCD5Go0b_u9nCG5rUrJ3_clcuXN6RzQeN8onyVMCnHMW4u4vvA2q1ovyqX4MgDt7-EIGwdNIaovz79eJzkKriXrK2vzS9RsbKMx/s320/LoParoJames5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559893173073090434" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Archaeo Form XII<br />25x21x4"<br />Fresco/Drywall/Wood<br />2002Franklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-3078345022892530452010-12-08T13:48:00.000-08:002010-12-08T14:04:29.242-08:00BEFORE and AFTER: Harmonic Cycles of Creation and Destruction<span style="font-weight:bold;">JAMES LOPARO</span>, a solo exhibition<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHo1QlQ_RsRomBe7EnTxlBIJFvo0S578kQEw3qUD4mTMa-3pRG6nYXyHcR1Flj1ZUCUojZ22oYSLw_Np-jpkcOw_0inMsznjpDduNljeyXzIN1hY_fcessJPyeVFOYQQUypJ3ghDBXbpcU/s1600/X-ild2%252C+72.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHo1QlQ_RsRomBe7EnTxlBIJFvo0S578kQEw3qUD4mTMa-3pRG6nYXyHcR1Flj1ZUCUojZ22oYSLw_Np-jpkcOw_0inMsznjpDduNljeyXzIN1hY_fcessJPyeVFOYQQUypJ3ghDBXbpcU/s320/X-ild2%252C+72.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548434120283244194" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">X-ild</span>, fresco panels, 47x69x3"<br /><br /><br /><br />December 14th, 2010 – January 29th, 2011<br /><br />December 16th @ 6:30p: Exploring the Process with LoParo & critic Larry Qualls<br /><br />Franklin 54 Gallery + Projects is pleased to present a solo exhibition of extraordinary fresco and archaeo forms by James LoParo. The large-scale fresco pieces are impressive, powerful and majestic. LoParo’s interesting process includes building up layer upon layer of marks, letters, writings, scribbling and color intuitively and spontaneous which progressively become more deliberate. This journey goes on for 7-8 layers as he manipulates the piece to the top. When he reaches that final level he covers the entire surface with white plaster and boldly faces a blank canvas all over again. This step takes a great deal of confidence in covering over the previous multiple layers of work. Now he starts destroying while still creating and works back into his surfaces with saw blades, machetes and other tools to “uncover” what he remembers is underneath and selectively wants to leave for the final image. It is a mind game and a physical act. The self-exploration strips away layer after layer until he is satisfied and the piece feels right visually.<br /><br />These textural giants are compositionally satisfying and wonderful, colors are calm and serene of umbers, sienna’s, grays and green contrasted against the rich surface that has been peeled away and now reveals so much from beneath – remembered or not, we can see the marks and writings that were made much earlier; LoParo has been on an excavation and exploration rebuilding while tearing away.<br /><br />The archaeo forms are part of the larger image now destroyed even further and the journey continues. Now the broken fragments are attached to a foundation made by the artist with consideration of the fragmented shape and they becomes an extension of the form. Life moves forward – and the cycle continues. The entire process reflects an uncovering of the self – stripping away layer upon layer of the human experience and the work supports this completely. This confident artist presents much for us to think about.<br /><br />After achieving success in NYC and across the US in the 1990’s, James left for Italy and the European audience that accepted his work enthusiastically - he is widely collected there including many on site installations. He has recently returned to New York City to reintroduce his work here.Franklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-49283035187552661192010-11-27T11:30:00.001-08:002010-11-27T11:32:39.529-08:00Triple Play Exhibition extended by appt. through Nov. 30thThe Triple Play: flatiron/gramercy from 3 angles exhibition featuring works by Sharon Florin, Susan Pyzow and Emily Trueblood has been extended through November 30th by appointment only. Please call us @ 917.821.0753 if you would like to see the show.Franklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-3267226835441356882010-11-05T12:53:00.000-07:002010-11-05T12:59:29.480-07:00View all 42 works from the Triple Play exhibition onlineThrough November you can see all 42 works in the exhibition on our online gallery @ American Art Collector magazine. Here is the direct link you will need to copy and paste into your browser:<br />http://www.galleryshowsonline.com/show/franklinangles1110Franklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-23557446502737664852010-10-18T20:39:00.000-07:002010-11-01T17:35:38.590-07:00Triple Play: Flatiron/Gramercy from 3 Angles<span style="font-weight:bold;">SHARON FLORIN<br />SUSAN PYZOW<br />EMILY TRUEBLOOD<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUYpV3hp3V1w1LJbuo0MFbLkLn1uFLx2-_K0KKYXMuffr05T_kMc5FHCrG3JaRYRJMhNJHCjkgtjXXVyVLWgUu8ItQrxLzmmHE7Y3pTIhlozs6BDHZtdLkFwjLVuaQA3X1VDDbaXGzr1R/s1600/Emily+Trueblood,+City+Towers,++100dpi.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 159px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUYpV3hp3V1w1LJbuo0MFbLkLn1uFLx2-_K0KKYXMuffr05T_kMc5FHCrG3JaRYRJMhNJHCjkgtjXXVyVLWgUu8ItQrxLzmmHE7Y3pTIhlozs6BDHZtdLkFwjLVuaQA3X1VDDbaXGzr1R/s320/Emily+Trueblood,+City+Towers,++100dpi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529598348951899362" /></a><br />Emily Trueblood, "City Towers", Linocut<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFfydS3ugP1ylpbgKgqMD99EqaQdh5BwzB-JRumoNZpAJmHx57QBxOyXR6UaqnssHbuZjnmZzv_b2-nHgk-1EKwQvUnNbyfNsYy0BCJ9KUQRiOu5fjRP86hIvbdEpYAY0cyv7AWD4-xiR/s1600/Pyzow,+Scheffel+Hall+Night,+100dpi.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 123px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFfydS3ugP1ylpbgKgqMD99EqaQdh5BwzB-JRumoNZpAJmHx57QBxOyXR6UaqnssHbuZjnmZzv_b2-nHgk-1EKwQvUnNbyfNsYy0BCJ9KUQRiOu5fjRP86hIvbdEpYAY0cyv7AWD4-xiR/s320/Pyzow,+Scheffel+Hall+Night,+100dpi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529597823638969602" /></a><br />Susan Pyzow, "Sheffel Hall Night", acrylic on canvas<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkrRfNYEcs2On8fgmvpjW7NdCbdbcPHWHrPCnyY50EQ5KxHdBABIDVicxQmhxcq9l26I8v93brSxxTOpWJUjVvmwu84ysP-Dlbgpjyj9DDQnh5S1rQFWEq05_53ZAjRm7_G3iCt9IJa-3a/s1600/Florin-Flatiron+Birds+Eye+View,+100dpi.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkrRfNYEcs2On8fgmvpjW7NdCbdbcPHWHrPCnyY50EQ5KxHdBABIDVicxQmhxcq9l26I8v93brSxxTOpWJUjVvmwu84ysP-Dlbgpjyj9DDQnh5S1rQFWEq05_53ZAjRm7_G3iCt9IJa-3a/s320/Florin-Flatiron+Birds+Eye+View,+100dpi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529597385245955682" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sharon Florin, "Flatiron Bird's Eye View", oil on canvas<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />TRIPLE PLAY: FLATIRON/GRAMERCY FROM 3 ANGLES<br /><br />SHARON FLORIN<br />SUSAN PYZOW<br />EMILY TRUEBLOOD<br /><br />October 19th – November 24th, 2010<br />Reception: October 21st, 6-8p<br />Special Event: November 6th @ 2p: an in gallery walking tour of the exhibition by NYC tour guide Alfred Pommer<br /><br />Franklin 54 Gallery is pleased to present a collaborative exhibition project by 3 New York City artists: Sharon Florin, Susan Pyzow and Emily Trueblood of paintings and prints that depict two New York City landmark areas- the Gramercy and Flatiron districts. <br /><br />Sharon Florin has been painting and capturing NYC architecture for many years and they are expertly executed with a realist’s eye yet full of personality. They are detailed, rich and inviting – she captures the heart and feeling of each piece of architecture bringing the intimacy of it to life. Sharon’s respect and love for the architecture and NYC come alive in her paintings so we as the viewer can step in and enjoy so many aspects of the city. <br /><br />Susan Pyzow’s paintings are strong and a bit eerie though quiet and still - components that make them intriguing along with her use of lush color and heightened contrasts. She draws us as viewers into the “light in the window” that is a beacon. The pieces are real but painterly and we are welcomed into her suspense hoping she will let us inside and reveal the secret. Susan will also have prints in the exhibition along side her paintings.<br /><br />Emily Trueblood’s linoleum cut prints are clean, sharp and architectural. The imagery in these pieces whether shadow, shapes or angles are simple and striking. Her limited palette accentuates these handsome pieces and repeated use of the window variations keeps the eye moving in and out, up and down. Masterfully composed, they invite us to a fresh interpretation of these NYC buildings.<br /><br />Each artist has her own technique and vision yet together they portray the richness of these neighborhoods. All three are award winning artists with works in numerous private, corporate and museum collections. Printmakers Susan Pyzow and Emily Trueblood also exhibit with The Old Print Shop in Manhattan. Sharon Florin has exhibited with Franklin 54 since it began in 2004.Franklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-64257778262041393622010-10-08T13:35:00.000-07:002010-10-08T13:55:48.372-07:00"EXPLORING THE PROCESS" with artist Elisa Pritzker and Guest Moderator Dominique Nahas<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span>Join us on Saturday October 16th from 4-6p for an interesting conversation between Elisa Pritzker and Dominique Nahas, Independent Curator and Critic <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj68iwBC0GDv0BJ5GWsPVBdOl7AcqE3WWbnij_NS4LJCDKbgpc1bVx_rPkbZbxCv7l8UdpidMnbgFfelXcQ1ib8eRAg0Q7PFHDNpS6rm9wzfVdF-hGYo6Io7irQd5ma82P2v9vYk9gWmF5V/s1600/Interior+1,+72dpi,+RGB.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj68iwBC0GDv0BJ5GWsPVBdOl7AcqE3WWbnij_NS4LJCDKbgpc1bVx_rPkbZbxCv7l8UdpidMnbgFfelXcQ1ib8eRAg0Q7PFHDNpS6rm9wzfVdF-hGYo6Io7irQd5ma82P2v9vYk9gWmF5V/s320/Interior+1,+72dpi,+RGB.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525777351749566834" /></a><br /><br />Interior I, digital art on plexiglassFranklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-60528845032471473202010-09-01T18:09:00.000-07:002010-09-01T18:21:16.715-07:00"ZIPPED" new works by Elisa Pritzker<span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmGfmTdu_ldgXK5A4lH73-JqwF0DbVAdK34VU4EQJr326kxbfCAhNg0iJHtslCW0hRCBBB97Hjr4wkdZJVAMAFWHma0uMa_OjIdT1Aca0VJJG5T_k0_CMTcZhh9k12VhuDJm5KY3_ve1eE/s1600/between+the+urban+and+the+country+72,+RGB.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmGfmTdu_ldgXK5A4lH73-JqwF0DbVAdK34VU4EQJr326kxbfCAhNg0iJHtslCW0hRCBBB97Hjr4wkdZJVAMAFWHma0uMa_OjIdT1Aca0VJJG5T_k0_CMTcZhh9k12VhuDJm5KY3_ve1eE/s320/between+the+urban+and+the+country+72,+RGB.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512117960091487650" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">SEPTEMBER 14-OCTOBER 16, 2010</span><br /><br /><br />"Between the Urban and the City"<br /> <br />Digital Art on plexiglass<br /><br /><br />Reception: September 16th, 6-8p<br /><br /><br />Franklin 54 Gallery + Projects is pleased to present a solo exhibition of new works by Elisa Pritzker. In her 3rd solo show with the gallery, these digital art pieces on plexiglass are a break out of the box for the artist. Here Pritzker continues playing with photographic imagery as she has in the past but now presents a different visual. After capturing the moment in photographs she has altered and cleverly combined them with zippers – an interesting and somewhat mystifying everyday item. Her combinations are captivating and absorbing; her art has a reachable approach using ideas and objects that are part of everyday living - a master of minimalism she continues to say much with little. Although the new works have more imagery than her boxed pieces she keeps them clean, crisp and simple in context and execution. Working on a larger scale here Elisa has succeeded in transforming her minimalistic ideas into a unique vocabulary, increasing her range and giving us more to think about.<br /><br />The juxtaposition of two unlikely images increases the mystery for the viewer. The zipper between opens or closes the dialogue – divides or invites us. In “Zipped City” we wonder what is going on in those zipped up windows and buildings as people have been zipped up for the night – her use of black in this piece adds to the suspense as its richness looms as a dark wall or disappearing darkness. “Between the Urban and the Country” is a fun piece of contrast – on one side is the cow face forward staring while in a serene country setting – in the other is the madness of rush hour city traffic – in between is the zipper - the cow seems to say it all. These are sharp handsome pieces, a new direction for Pritzker and a first rate one at that.<br /><br />October 16th, 4-6p: “Exploring the Process” a conversation between Elisa Pritzker and Dominique Nahas, Independent Curator and CriticFranklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-10653490298690541712010-07-29T17:57:00.000-07:002010-07-29T18:01:19.386-07:00Industry Partner to the American Society of Interior Designers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_sLdv-Tw4J_rRif6bJyxYka7UiIpxM-_tVyJmXi1oI72WGlht-_CijRMA-5B1HAAV9UaoB71ssiSoCWGoYR-wCqiu1aoZ5gb0DUp1CLtz7ntTB3a-Y3UUv6R1s4e76HZqZJSLyiRWTlqM/s1600/asid_iplogo2-1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_sLdv-Tw4J_rRif6bJyxYka7UiIpxM-_tVyJmXi1oI72WGlht-_CijRMA-5B1HAAV9UaoB71ssiSoCWGoYR-wCqiu1aoZ5gb0DUp1CLtz7ntTB3a-Y3UUv6R1s4e76HZqZJSLyiRWTlqM/s320/asid_iplogo2-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499497613948324114" /></a><br />We are pleased to announce the gallery has recently been accepted as an Industry Partner to the American Society of Interior Designers<br />www.ASID.orgFranklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-9759412991610409112010-06-26T18:11:00.000-07:002010-06-26T18:21:13.888-07:00SUMMER HOURSFrom <span style="font-style:italic;">June 20th to September 13th</span>, the gallery will be open by appointment only<br />Visit our website thefranklin54gallery.com during the summer for updates and news<br />Our fall season will open on September 14th with <span style="font-style:italic;">"Zipped"</span>, a solo exhibition of new works by <span style="font-weight:bold;">Elisa Pritzker</span><br /><br />Our next Easels project will be on September 30th featuring works by Siri Berg with our Guest Moderator TBAFranklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-61186743295522435242010-04-13T13:58:00.001-07:002010-04-13T14:02:00.498-07:00Elaine Defibaugh: "Nite Lite, City Brite" - The Black Light Paintings<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQkkIe2U0H8ap5J4Z0FMhPL4UUqiMJnItPwHchyphenhyphenr3GpiTKyn7EewThogazxrIUDh0Zofff6vyNBA7cK5TT3g_2M_Zxh34AxAK8N_kN72nenPFlW38XvrVtGPWhSKQi8xyMsJBhslhsmUG/s1600/Layered+Cake,+72.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYQkkIe2U0H8ap5J4Z0FMhPL4UUqiMJnItPwHchyphenhyphenr3GpiTKyn7EewThogazxrIUDh0Zofff6vyNBA7cK5TT3g_2M_Zxh34AxAK8N_kN72nenPFlW38XvrVtGPWhSKQi8xyMsJBhslhsmUG/s320/Layered+Cake,+72.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5459730025014030770" /></a><br /><br />"Layered Cake", mixed media on canvas under black light<br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />ELAINE DEFIBAUGH<br />“Nite Lite, City Brite”<br />The Black Light Paintings<br />May 5th to June 19th, 2010<br />Reception: May 6th, 6-8P<br /><br />Franklin 54 Gallery + projects is pleased to present the second solo exhibition of new large works by Elaine Defibaugh. This artist continues her adventurous exploration of materials (fabric, sewing, collage) in these free-floating paintings by presenting them for viewing under the black light. For those of us old enough to remember the fun and connotations the black light stirs up in our memories, it is a trip down memory lane and for those not familiar with what the black light can do it is an introduction to a revealing light source and energy on the painted surface.<br />Defibaugh is not shy as she jumps in using scale and fluorescent paints to heighten the experience. In her statement she describes: “These paintings combine elements from a traditional landscape genre with a pattern & decoration composition to formally investigate painting as a site for the juxtaposition of the Urban and the Natural in an abstracted collage of continuity and rhythm… My use of fluorescent paint and black light is to suggest a contrast of light between both the cityscape and landscape.” Not only does she suggest a contrast of light but what one experiences within the landscape whether city or otherwise. The pieces are vast and moving like those open spaces Defibaugh has traveled yet they are also so alive with color and energy you can feel the pulse of the city.<br />Black light is a conversion of energy, it is the near ultraviolet radiant energy that falls just outside the visible spectrum – when the light hits fluorescent materials it makes them “fluoresce” or emit visible light. When the light hits Defibaugh’s paintings they jump into a dance of vibrations with dramatic effects. “Nite Lite, City Brite” when viewed under natural light is a sea of bright colors, mountains, patterns – a beautiful landscape moving in and out, up and down like a roller coaster ride. This same painting under the black light becomes imaginary, glowing with dripping icicles of color – it is totally energized with hotter pinks, bluer blues and eerie blacks. It has become a different landscape now and transfers its energy onto us.<br />Elaine lives and works in New York City although she travels widely. Her works are included in numerous collections, public, private and museums across the country.<br />“The creation of this artwork has been made possible in part through a Chashama visual arts studio award. Chashama supports thriving cultural communities by transforming temporarily vacant properties into spaces where art can flourish."Franklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-22681150805893271662010-02-21T08:20:00.000-08:002010-02-21T08:26:40.854-08:00JAVA: Mosaics & Paintings - March 3-31, 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEighlxweDESbL8XJ-pv_vDzeGNnehxC09nu6XBu8RFZis9zpG_91J42cGFD82Rb8xbYVk-EiGzWk4cOyWePb8n0L13-wR_grUvFW60ZQYzKiaboD3qrBZk51ntSRenf1fC-NOyLMM1h1mWV/s1600-h/Still+Life,+acrylic+on+canvas,+20x24,+72dpi.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 317px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEighlxweDESbL8XJ-pv_vDzeGNnehxC09nu6XBu8RFZis9zpG_91J42cGFD82Rb8xbYVk-EiGzWk4cOyWePb8n0L13-wR_grUvFW60ZQYzKiaboD3qrBZk51ntSRenf1fC-NOyLMM1h1mWV/s320/Still+Life,+acrylic+on+canvas,+20x24,+72dpi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440733076006984530" /></a><br />"Still Life", acrylic on canvas<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />JAVA<br />Mosaics & Paintings<br />March 3rd - 31st, 2010<br />Reception: March 11th, 6-8P<br /><a href="http://www.thefranklin54gallery.com"></a><br /><br />Franklin 54 Gallery + projects is pleased to present an exhibition of new paintings and mosaics by JAVA. A lover of “breaking china”, JAVA has mastered the use of these broken pieces in creating colorful and fun imagery. Mosaics go back more than 4,000 years and the process is a physical one; the actuality of breaking up pieces and juxtaposing them together for a composition is intriguing and self-involving. Irregular chipped surfaces and edges dominate as the materials are carefully adhered to the surface. As the artist notes he appreciates the mosaics as he is able to fix what has been broken. <br /><br />Staying within this realm, JAVA’s paintings have a primitive, Cubist quality but again are quite involved and color continues to be important. Each one tells a story and here there is much symbolism to build on. “Still Life” is a colorful piece titled appropriately. The asymmetrical faces are sadly confrontational and the 2 tilting sideways become part of the still life. The lying figure’s head becomes enmeshed in the fruit and the chest almost becomes the outside of the watermelon on top. Color is lush and the simple thick handling of the paint heightens the texture and works well for this artist. In contrast to the mosaics, his paintings have a deeper more serious side.<br /><br />JAVA is a self taught artist, born and raised in Cuba, now living and working in Brooklyn. Using recycled materials in his mosaics and sculptures leads him to endless possibilities as he continues the exploration with these new works. His attitude of “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” is a wonderful one that he takes seriously in his dedication to the work. He has completed many commissions both private and public including portraits, patios and a recent commission in 2009 for National Payroll Week. Works have been included in exhibitions in Cuba, Italy, Miami and New York City.Franklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-16016861206415987632010-01-28T12:15:00.000-08:002010-01-28T12:25:24.058-08:00Exploring the Process: a discussion between artist Edward Evans and Dominique Nahas, Independent Curator and Critic<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2vimCZu-U0hH9XM3Oe8fQf5Mb0Ordbta-jgPKi2FePmUaphHALjJvkcphLpcMEqsFlxW4NbBvsPXo1dbaYjEPbVoXq2V1T_d-I41sW4_CQw-4r4EyCSb7fMtWwwgRMd1ws9zXRTLbx2-B/s1600-h/2010+Ed-Dominique+talk,+150dpi.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2vimCZu-U0hH9XM3Oe8fQf5Mb0Ordbta-jgPKi2FePmUaphHALjJvkcphLpcMEqsFlxW4NbBvsPXo1dbaYjEPbVoXq2V1T_d-I41sW4_CQw-4r4EyCSb7fMtWwwgRMd1ws9zXRTLbx2-B/s320/2010+Ed-Dominique+talk,+150dpi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431888892891175954" /></a><br /><br />Click on the E-card for larger viewingFranklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-42088123296432104582010-01-14T12:27:00.000-08:002010-01-14T12:37:29.629-08:00THE EASELS: January 21st, 6-8p featuring artist PETER TRIPP and Guest Moderator LARRY QUALLS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmC8bKz8ibwAliJw4HPNnSXIsgrdWyzYS6uk8BJu_gRphHBh9dPnAq7xYoSmXfqRwAKWmr-YJkYdOQ2S1qLiZgml9J6nSbFTrijYAZXof8N32xThb3prekuIELa5wmfzfeOVIqlCY3Ac5c/s1600-h/TE-Peter-100dpi.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmC8bKz8ibwAliJw4HPNnSXIsgrdWyzYS6uk8BJu_gRphHBh9dPnAq7xYoSmXfqRwAKWmr-YJkYdOQ2S1qLiZgml9J6nSbFTrijYAZXof8N32xThb3prekuIELa5wmfzfeOVIqlCY3Ac5c/s320/TE-Peter-100dpi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426696814428022034" /></a><br /><br />Click on E-card for a larger viewFranklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-2476226934226106242009-12-24T20:32:00.000-08:002010-01-05T13:35:24.741-08:00EDWARD EVANS: JOURNEYS - January 5- February 13, 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl34dKfkrs3FUnMrETKXbEuRHc37yI9CWjDjlrhLlazq1VbrkhfAvn1f2uzJXKJhQY9D1F0ZsBQtcR0L4DOTVDEDLWJVsx5pJ8yL5lDYTib-ZgqC4cMVy8IGmPfgECH050bq_gINOeQjSi/s1600-h/Early+Lighting+2009+acrylic+28x34,+180dpi.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 263px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl34dKfkrs3FUnMrETKXbEuRHc37yI9CWjDjlrhLlazq1VbrkhfAvn1f2uzJXKJhQY9D1F0ZsBQtcR0L4DOTVDEDLWJVsx5pJ8yL5lDYTib-ZgqC4cMVy8IGmPfgECH050bq_gINOeQjSi/s320/Early+Lighting+2009+acrylic+28x34,+180dpi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423371595443308882" /></a><br /><br />Early Lighting, acrylic on linen 2009, 28x34"<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3QxFhAlUz2Rj6pzhj8ju_l4RY46Qo-7pmHQTkiOxcFymr0_ycOgiC9oc6OljsYr2G274pEN67vKBCAFQoy8EfmcyyNoczarL8ZyGVqqRYC5H1EbeUDnCgjCtgxHZysdnVWbLAc7PmI0Ny/s1600-h/Flight+of+Matta+2009+acrylic+54x68,+180dpi.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3QxFhAlUz2Rj6pzhj8ju_l4RY46Qo-7pmHQTkiOxcFymr0_ycOgiC9oc6OljsYr2G274pEN67vKBCAFQoy8EfmcyyNoczarL8ZyGVqqRYC5H1EbeUDnCgjCtgxHZysdnVWbLAc7PmI0Ny/s320/Flight+of+Matta+2009+acrylic+54x68,+180dpi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423371089858334370" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Flight of Matta, acrylic on linen 2009, 54x68"<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKavrjcV1WXkIsqOz6WVFj_1rZoBMn9PhSb3xxVv5ycsg68XyojkRpf345jAlzoqP5Nd7LfvWAEX3bQIhgdK1Cvc6gH79ZvVpc5X0JQniSgMJ_D6bEl4aRhc2Bsnykn4AimEjfckhWQ_gf/s1600-h/Plight+of+Odysseus+2009+acrylic+on+linen+72x96,+100+dpi.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKavrjcV1WXkIsqOz6WVFj_1rZoBMn9PhSb3xxVv5ycsg68XyojkRpf345jAlzoqP5Nd7LfvWAEX3bQIhgdK1Cvc6gH79ZvVpc5X0JQniSgMJ_D6bEl4aRhc2Bsnykn4AimEjfckhWQ_gf/s320/Plight+of+Odysseus+2009+acrylic+on+linen+72x96,+100+dpi.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419027651331830034" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Plight of Odysseus, acrylic on linen 2009, 72x96"<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">EDWARD EVANS</span><br />Journeys: new large paintings<br />January 5th to February 13, 2010<br />Reception: Jan. 7th, 6-8p<br />Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11-6p<br /><br />Franklin 54 Gallery + projects is pleased to present an exhibition of new large paintings by Edward Evans. The scale of these illusionistic acrylic on linen works is breathtaking - they appear dimensional on the slick airbrushed surfaces that heighten the depth and space. Colors of charcoal grays, oranges and indigos softly abound leaving room to rest in the white spaces that enhance the layers of light. There are swooping movements at different speeds in and out throughout the canvas, soft and hard edges – your eye can hardly stop the ricochet effect yet they are also serene and peaceful - there are many places to get lost but you won’t because this artist has complete control of his medium and directs you on your path. <br /><br />Explosions of color are everywhere and the movements and shadows give forth to rock formations contrasting with pillowy effects, enclosed inferno landscapes, skies and mists. Light comes through each color as there are many layers applied even though they are thinly painted. The works are full of contradictions and surprises, control and chance. They are crisp and clean yet intertwined. Evans strives to simplify the works and make them more painterly and spontaneous this time around and succeeds in doing so. Standing in front of the piece one can step in and passage through this incredible journey for a very long time.<br /><br />Edward Evans spent his early years in Minnesota and now lives and works in Stroudsburg, PA. He is the curator at the Southwest Minnesota State University Art Museum as well as other venues and owner of Gallery 705 in Stroudsburg, PA. Edward’s works have been exhibited widely in museums and galleries in the United States and internationally including Italy and Switzerland and are included in numerous museums, private and corporate collections. Evans will be having a solo show in Galleria Polid'Arte, Spoleto, Italy from June 25 - July 25, 2010 during the world famous "Festival of Two Worlds", also called the Spoleto Festival.Franklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401162277429569104.post-25461377114664887792009-11-16T17:56:00.000-08:002009-11-16T18:05:48.696-08:00"The Easels": Side by Side on November 19th, 6-8p<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIxmLqJ2bUi333EjLaIqAbnxGxlvzMbEdvC58_hj79PElr3ySlIB1WKpGKTwThN3CTBmwFQTKWzdSp6z7FkutmvqrJhXeB61s52Z-N2ziTH9Emm1h5kbloCA_V8NRAKGJMy6UQw5iOA7Q/s1600/Inside-Out+21,180.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIxmLqJ2bUi333EjLaIqAbnxGxlvzMbEdvC58_hj79PElr3ySlIB1WKpGKTwThN3CTBmwFQTKWzdSp6z7FkutmvqrJhXeB61s52Z-N2ziTH9Emm1h5kbloCA_V8NRAKGJMy6UQw5iOA7Q/s320/Inside-Out+21,180.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404887346736505682" /></a><br /><br />Inside-Out 21, Elisa Pritzker, mixed<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACTMxJNAQo3UfHhJaKcWc2NMQg-aMQ8x9XxXs7khlT2XxfElw8eUcwFnJYRmTEni2M4XrMKJ4DbfJXos3gQM-aUc38qtp8L10XW-VoAEpBpD3PsNynxH6ui56UC_D0-nIpi_Lkk7dABo6/s1600/Landscape+%2328+RB.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 314px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgACTMxJNAQo3UfHhJaKcWc2NMQg-aMQ8x9XxXs7khlT2XxfElw8eUcwFnJYRmTEni2M4XrMKJ4DbfJXos3gQM-aUc38qtp8L10XW-VoAEpBpD3PsNynxH6ui56UC_D0-nIpi_Lkk7dABo6/s320/Landscape+%2328+RB.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404887050257013010" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Rosetta Bentz, Landscape #28, oil on linoleum tile<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">“The Easels”: <span style="font-style:italic;">Side by Side</span></span><br />Curated by Joyce Pommer<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Featuring Rosetta Bentz & Elisa Pritzker<br />November 19th, 6-8P</span><br /><br />G<span style="font-weight:bold;">uest Moderator: John Goodrich, artist and Independent Critic</span><br /><br />Franklin 54 Gallery + projects is pleased to present the second night of the “The Easels” on Thursday November 19th from 6-8P. This month the featured gallery artists’ works will coincide with the solo gallery exhibition by Sharon Bartel-Clements called “The Side of the Road.” As before we hope to continue the conversation and communication between the public, the artists and their work in an informal setting opening up an informative session of dialogue. In this one night only event the gallery can offer another way for our artists to gain exposure. The project also allows us to emphasize the focus of the gallery through the artist’s process with the goal of stimulating emotional attachment to the work.<br /><br />Approximately 6 small works by each artist will be exhibited on table easels throughout the gallery, for easy viewing by visitors. This Easels project will feature works by Rosetta Bentz an abstract painter of the landscape/seascape and Elisa Pritzker a mixed media artist. Rosetta’s paintings are lush, rich in texture and forever moving. Her simple strokes and use of color enrich her process. Elisa’s work will focus on her Inside-Out series that is about transformation; they are minimal and compelling. Her mixed techniques and photo resin process work well in emphasizing this as the materials themselves are forever changing. Each artist compliments the gallery exhibition by adding to the real and symbolic meanings of the Side of the Road. We hope you will join us to find out more.<br /><span style="font-style:italic;"></span>Franklin 54 Galleryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06898084844442074786noreply@blogger.com1