Chelsea Gallery – daydreampilot

November 15, 2010November 15, 2010

Amelia Biewald

I’ve been walking by this exhibit for a week or so on my way to work and finally took a few minutes to see it. Amelia Biewald‘s Perfect from now on’ exhibit at the MagnanMetz gallery in Chelsea, includes of a giant chandelier, which captures your attention right away, as well as rotating, life-sized/crystallized animals, intricate drawings and incredibly detailed dioramas.

There’s a thick sense of a dark fairy tale taking place especially with the little worlds inside these beautiful glass bell jars. The huge wall piece, which was inspired by the slow formation of cave structures, shows a meticulous layered process. There is a nice contrast of beauty, time and chaos in this room and I suggest you swing by and check it out. It runs until Dec. 23rd.

September 10, 2010September 10, 2010

International Fine Art Competition Exhibit

I attended the opening of International Fine Art Competition Exhibit (hosted by Agora Gallery in Chelsea) back in August and just getting around to writing about it today.. sigh. I do want to bring attention to a couple of artists who stood out to me in this exhibit. First, my friend painter Julio Flores, whom I’ve written about before, was part of the selection, and the reason why I attended the show. Two other artists who caught my attention were Watercolorist/Illustrator Danny Bond and photographer Allen Bryan.

Denny Bond is an incredible craftsman. His rich details, wonderful colors and interesting items come to life in his perfect watercolors. They look like a photograph!

Photographer Allen Bryan has some really interesting work. At first it took me a second to realize that these were put together. But I loved how it fooled me. His collage is flawless and evokes a dreamlike and surreal moment in reality. I think his use of photography and montage is well executed. I enjoyed them very much.

February 24, 2009February 27, 2009

talk dirty to me

no nooo.. not literally.

‘talk dirty to me’ is an upcoming show at the Larissa Goldston Gallery. Got a friend showing alongside this very talented bunch and I will try to make my way to show some support. I expect mayhem at the opening…and a lot of….dirty..ness.

Opens this Thursday 2/26 & it’s up till 3/28. I will update the post with photos of the event if I can make it.

Showing: Mel Bochner, Thomas Brouillette, A.K. Burns, Mary Coble, Clayton Cubitt, John Currin, Tracey Emin, Rachel Feinstein, Rochelle Feinstein, Mark Fox, Orly Genger, Jane Hammond, Peregrine Honig, Sean Landers, Kevin Landers, Cary Leibowitz, Matvey Levenstein, Kalup Linzy, Paul McCarthy, Suzanne McClelland, Alex McQuilkin, Bruce Nauman, Jockum Nordstrom, Todd Norsten, Richard Phillips, James Siena, Ned Snider, Zak Smith, Jessica Watson, Alexi Worth, Lisa Yuskavage

update: click here to view the photos from the opening.

April 26, 2008

Artist Michael Sagato

I went to Milk Gallery to see Michael Sagato’s work not knowing what to expect. I know Sagato is around my age and is quickly becoming a very successful artist so I was curious to see what was considered impressive enough to achieve such success. In this series, “The Play of Shine and Shade”, Sagato paints the human figure, mainly female, with a renaissance-style technique. His nudes are beautiful and realistic and he’s drapery reminds me of the old masters. Few of his pieces also reminded me of Odd Nerdrum and one in particular, “Reincarnation”, of Salvador Dali.

There is no doubt Sagato is a talented painter. His brushwork is sophisticated, his colors are rich, dark and dramatic, And his subject matter is thought provoking. I had the pleasure to meet Michael and chatted a bit about his work and his process. Milk Gallery has extended his show until Wednesday April 30th. I hope you have the chance to view his paintings, I highly recommend it.