I'll be in Richmond, VA tomorrow night for First Friday, the monthly artwalk with coordinated openings among several of that happening town's most happening venues! I know that Art 6, Visual Art Studio, and 1708 ...
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Art Whino is an Alexandria, VA gallery that looks like my kind of place. If you check out their artist roster, it seems weighted towards people who make great lines, love patterns and character-driven narratives mixed with tasty bits of pop surrealism and urban graffiti; all elements of the West Coast Pop Surrealist community I so dearly love. It's no coincidence then that the current show features the amazing work of Sacramento artist Justin Lovato...
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Blacksburgers!
(And fans across the globe!)
I'm really stoked to announce that I'm the Artist Spotlight for the December issue of 16 Blocks! A whole page featuring the work of yours truly...
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12" x 13" $500
(with a fantastic passage of the embraced couple in the center)
Jess' ongoing journey as an artist in search of an artistic community has led her in exciting directions, from abandoning oil paints to embracing bold swatches of color and pattern in fabric and hand-stitched embroidery. The importance of craft beside concept has fueled the creation of layered, tapestry-like pieces that beg to be touched.
12" x 14" $500
Precise lines drawn in perfect stitches articulate salt-soaked watercolors framed in burlap and damasks.
10" x 9" $300
The highlight of the opening was an unrehearsed discussion between Jess, gallery director Deborah Sim, and reception guests. Video and audio recordings of the conversation were made (with assistance) by yours truly. What emerged is well worth sharing so stay tuned for a podcast and video version to be made available soon.
20" x 29" $600
Work is reasonably-priced, and fabric is hot in the contemporary art scene, so I encourage those in the area to see the show. If you're at a greater remove from the action, Jess' website is chock full of images and prices for work in the show.
12" x 14" $500
The show runs through August 24th. Check it out!
~benc
