Exhibiting Artists
1/31/2012 -
John Pappas
Drawings
Champion Jack
Jay McShann
Memphis Slim
GALLERY RECEPTION DURING MR. B'S ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BOUNCE
Sat • 2/18/2012 • 8:00pm
John Pappas: "After volunteering to do some design work for Mark Braun's (a.k.a. Mr. B) Joybox Express, I've had the good fortune to become friends with him. After discussing a possible collaboration and in an effort to combine Mark's musical prowess with my drawings, we decided to "illustrate" Mr. B's Birthday Bash. Mark chose work from several blues and boogie woogie greats and asked me to create a portrait for each player.
Inspired in part by religious icons, the portraits have been drawn in ink on hinged, three-pieced wood panels. Incidentally, Mark supplied the woodworking that was needed to prepare the panels. When open they are roughly 24" wide and 21" tall.
When Mr. B performs on February 18 at the KCH he will play selections from the blues greats that have been depicted, and offer some stories and anecdotes relating to each artist (some of which were known personally to him)."
January 31 - February 26 2012: Drawings by John Pappas
John Pappas is a graphic designer and art director working in Ann Arbor. He enjoys drawing in his free time, primarily for his own amusement. He lives in Chelsea, is married to an artist, and has two college-aged children.
Exhibits are available for viewing Monday – Friday from 9:30 am to 5 pm, during public concerts and by appointment. For more information or to make an appointment, call 734-769-2999.
1/4/2012 - 1/29/2012
Oil Paintings by Denis Lee
Oil Paintings by Denis Lee
Tin Fish
Queen Bee
GALLERY RECEPTION: Thursday January 12 | 5-7 pm
Denis Lee is Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan. He served on the faculty for over 30 years as Professor of Art and Design and Professor of Postgraduate Medicine. His degree in Zoology from Indiana University and interest in art led him into the Master’s program in Medical Illustration at the University of Illinois, Chicago. After graduation, he worked at the Mayo Clinic, and then accepted a faculty position at the University of Michigan Medical Center, graduate program in Medical Illustration, where he taught and won numerous awards for his art work. He later served as Director of that Graduate Program in Medical Illustration.
Retirement has afforded Professor Lee the luxury of painting and sculpting subjects which are of interest to him. His work combines the vibrant colors of insects, plants and particularly sea life. Professor Lee has won numerous awards for his artwork and sculpture. He has appeared on the Today Show, The Donahue Show and has been featured in People, Newsweek and National Geographic Magazines. One of the many prosthetic eyes he sculpted for his patients appeared in the National Geographic 100 Best Photos.
For more information visit his website at www.denisclee.com
Exhibits are available for viewing Monday – Friday from 9:30 am to 5 pm, during public concerts and by appointment. For more information or to make an appointment, call 734-769-2999.
12/6/2011 - 1/2/2012
Barbara Bushey
Textile Art
Superior Dream Study I | Barbara Bushey
Superior Dreams II | Barbara Bushey
GALLERY RECEPTION
Mon • 12/19/2011 • 5:00pm
Barbara Bushey's work is an exploration of what is hidden and what is revealed; whether in a visual, emotional or historical sense. Working with layers—both physically and visually—allows her to explore this complexity.
December 6 – January 2, 2012: Textile Art By Barbara Bushey
With over 25 years of experience working with textiles, Barbara Bushey’s work has appeared three times in Quilt National, as well as many juried shows throughout the country and overseas. Bushey dyes and prints yardage for her own use and that of other quilters, and this work has also received prizes. Her work is in the permanent collections of The White House, Washington DC, the University of Wyoming, and Hillsdale College, and many private collections. The work has been published in Art/Quilt Magazine and the Surface Design Journal. Bushey is Associate Professor of Art at Hillsdale College, where she teaches design and art history. She has an MA in art history from Wayne State University, an MFA in textiles form Eastern Michigan University, a BFA in Graphic Design and Textiles from EMU, and a BS in psychology from the University of Michigan.
Exhibits are available for viewing on other days Monday – Friday from 9:30 am to 5 pm, during public concerts and by appointment. For more information or to make an appointment, call 734-769-2999.
11/2/2011 - 12/4/2011
Nora Venturelli
Perennial: Drawings and Paintings by Nora Venturelli
Overlooking the Bay | Nora Venturelli
PRICE: $1200
West View | Nora Venturelli
PRICE: $250
GALLERY RECEPTION
Thu • 11/3/2011 • 5:00pm
"This group of drawings and paintings represents places which I have returned to paint numerous times through the years. The process of repeating familiar sites where I document the changes of seasons, weather and light allows me to identify myself with my surroundings, developing a feeling of belonging."
-Nora Venturelli
Nora Venturelli
Born in Rosario, Argentina, Nora Venturelli immigrated to California with her family in 1968. Shortly thereafter she graduated from high school and began studies in art. She has lived alternatively in both countries since then. In 1995 she graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors degree in Fine Art, and received her Masters in Fine Arts degree from Eastern Michigan University in April 1997. Since that time she has been actively showing her work and teaching as adjunct professor at both the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University since 1997.
Reservations are not required for this event.
Exhibits are available for viewing on other days Monday – Friday from 9:30 am to 5 pm, during public concerts and by appointment. For more information or to make an appointment, call 734-769-2999. A reception will take place on Thursday, November 3 from 5 – 7 p.m.
9/28/2011 - 10/31/2011
Lynda Cole
Expressions of Colors
These seven new large encaustic panels make you want to touch them, look down into them. The layering used in the process of painting with encaustic means there are layers upon layers of clear and colored wax, all fused together with fire and exhibiting a depth that is unique to painting with wax.
Lynda Cole has been working in encaustic for the past eight years. Her encaustic paintings and works in other media are exhibited at WSG Gallery on Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. More of her work can be seen on her website: www.lcole.com or visit her blog: bonzochronicles.blogspot.com
Exhibits are available for viewing Monday – Friday from 9:30 am to 5 pm, during public concerts and by appointment. For more information or to make an appointment, call 734-769-2999
8/16/2011 - 9/26/2011
Marianne Sachs-Iacob
Shadows in Brianza
“All I remember of my childhood spent in the northern part of Italy-Brianza were the farmhouses amidst the green fields and the blue skies. The deep shadows inside these fortresses fascinated me. Light and shadow and a culture that has all but disappeared are what I have tried to capture in these paintings.”
Marianne Sachs-Iacob studied sculpture at the Academia di Brera in Milan, Italy with Marino Marini, before returning to Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan to complete her bachelor’s degree in art. She earned a Master’s degree in printmaking at Eastern Michigan University and has been an instructor at Washtenaw Community College for the past 21 years. She has exhibited paintings both in Europe and the United States.
Exhibits are available for viewing Monday – Friday from 9:30 am to 5 pm, during public concerts and by appointment. For more information or to make an appointment, call 734-769-2999. A reception will take place on Wednesday, September 7 from 5 – 7 p.m.
7/1/2011 - 8/15/2011
Photography by Angela and Jim George
A Matter of Light and Depth
Every photographic image begins as an illusion: three-dimensional reality is flattened to two dimensions. The way the photographer makes use of light gives depth and a sense of reality to the photographic image. But on a deeper level, the photographer aims to illuminate and deepen the viewer’s response to the subject portrayed in the photograph. In these images Jim and Angela George try to go beyond realistic representation by using light, color and form to create an emotional response analogous to what they felt when they captured an image, or when they imagined it in retrospect. The Georges live in Ann Arbor and have been working together as photographers for 18 years.
A reception will take place on Thursday, July 14 from 5 – 7 p.m.
6/2/2011 - 6/29/2011
Nate Caplan
Caplan at 80: Explorations, Experiments and Prospects
An abstract painter and old friend of KCH, Nathan Caplan presents an exhibit of his most recent works. Proceeds from the sale of artwork will benefit Kerrytown Concert House.
There will be a reception on Saturday, June 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
5/3/2011 - 5/31/2011
Laura Seligman
Ebb and Flow: Textiles and Photography
Laura Seligman’s work explores color, fluid lines and texture through the lens of a camera as well as the luminosity of hand-dyed silk. She is fascinated by the inherent beauty in the way things fall apart and morph into organic forms with increasing abstraction.
There will be a reception on Thursday, May 5 from 5 to 7 p.m.
4/4/2011 - 5/1/2011
Denise Rohde, Photographer
Denise Rohde uses her traditional training in photographic processes, while embracing digital editing to create a style of her own. By deconstructing and reconstructing familiar subjects, Rohde’s photographs have a dream-like quality that can appeal to a broad range of viewers. Rohde has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Rutgers University and graduate coursework in photography with Art Sinsabaugh at the University of Illinois. Her work has been exhibited throughout the United States and has earned her several honors, including first place in the Kodak International Newspaper Snapshot Awards.
An art reception will take place on Wednesday, April 6 from 5 – 7 p.m.
2/8/2011 - 4/3/2011
Bill Pelletier and Nancy Wolfe
Recent Works
Photographer Bill Pelletier, and abstract painter Nancy Wolfe, who are both established artists in the Ann Arbor scene, present a joint show of their most recent works.
A reception will take place on Wednesday, February 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.
1/5/2011 - 1/31/2011
Helga Haller and Edith Maynard
Two Artists, Two Worlds
This exhibit of the work of two local artists demonstrates their individual emotional and intellectual responses to various elements in their familiar worlds, both animate and inanimate, near and distant.
A reception will take place on Wednesday, January 12 from 5 to 7 p.m.
11/29/2010 - 1/3/2011
Jianming Xiang
Dragonflies
A fascination since childhood, Jianming Xiang considers dragonflies to be one of nature’s most intriguing insects, being the subject of some mankind’s most sublime and ridiculous myths. There are roughly 5,000 different species of dragonflies, which come in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Xiang presents an exhibit of 20 years worth of photography on the insect taken in China and the U.S.
A reception will take place on Wednesday, December 1 from 5 to 7 p.m.
10/27/2010 - 11/29/2010
Rita Malone
Finding My Way
Rita Malone is an abstract artist. Her work consists of acrylic/mixed media paintings and thought-provoking collages composed of various elements: from metallic fragments to organic pieces of nature found along the roadside. This show is an eclectic collection of work depicting Rita’s journey through her life in the undefined process of transition through creativity.
A reception will take place on Sunday, November 7 from 5 to 7 p.m., following a recital by her daughter, Kira Slovaček.
9/27/2010 - 10/25/2010
McCabe Ash
Cycles
McCabe Ash creates art in a variety of media, including stained glass collages, image transfers, paintings and mixed media mosaics. Bicycles and birds are the inspiration for his work, which represent the freedom and difficulties in his own personal journey.
A reception will take place on Wednesday, October 13 from 5 to 7 p.m.
8/26/2010 - 9/27/2010
Sarah Innes
In The Studio
Area artist Sarah Innes exhibits paintings and drawings of subjects in her art studio, including still lifes and models. Observation is one of her favorite activities, which she puts into action through painting and drawing. “I never work from photos because, for me, that would take away from the fun and immediacy,” she says. “I also love to read and listen to music: I think of the subjects and objects in my drawings and paintings as the words, and the color, patterns and the medium as the music.”
A reception will take place on Thursday, September 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
7/1/2010 - 8/26/2010
Paul Hickman
Slow Convergence: Digital Montages of Complex Chromatic Textures and Compositions
It had been 23 years since Paul Hickman’s last solo screen print or etching. After working with his two young sons for the past 5 years on “The Collaboration” prints, Paul has spent this past year taking the plunge back into printmaking on his own. The many experiences, techniques and styles from his career as a sign painter, graphics director, decorative painter, furniture designer and printmaker have converged to influence his new digital prints. He still has a fondness for textures and subtle underlying images that require some searching to discover.
A reception will take place on Thursday, August 12 from 6 – 8 p.m.
5/4/2010 - 6/30/2010
Jim and Angela George
Continents Apart: From Morocco to the American Southwest
Jim and Angela George, whose photographic art most often draws inspiration from their travels, present a new show. They have worked as a team in photography for almost 20 years, while maintaining their individual styles. Rather than trying to represent entire cultures, they attempt to capture details that elicit an emotional response to their photographic subjects, whether they are people, landscapes, or cultural artifacts.
4/5/2010 - 5/3/2010
Deborah Campbell and Kris Stewart
Conceptual Nature
Inspired by the natural world, Deborah Campbell and Kris Stewart strive to capture the essence of this orderly chaos. Kris with clay and Deborah with fibers, their work expresses the subtle manifestations of growth and cycles of life. “Artists are witness to life in flux and evolution,” says Campbell. “Nature marks us and requires us to be respectful, to honor the process of creation.”
An opening reception will take place on Thursday, April 15 from 6 to 8 p.m.
3/3/2010 - 3/31/2010
Three Photographers
Former and present students of celebrated Ann Arbor photographer William Pelletier present their photos this month: Melvin Fuller, Ginger Kubish and Michael Seabrook. Kubish will display her passion for alternative processes with a collection of macro botanical fine art prints. Experiencing the best of both worlds, she shoots plant life digitally and then processes it in a wet-lab darkroom. Fuller’s work focuses on black and white and monochromatic documentary photography depicting historical architecture, dramatic mechanical workings and distinctive natural scenes. Seabrook’s photography, titled “Seasons of Change,” depicts nature’s beauty, which he hopes will raise awareness about preserving our wild places for future generations.
An opening reception will take place on Thursday, March 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.
2/4/2010 - 2/28/2010
Vertical Speech
African American Art Showcase
This group show features the works a various local and international African American artists. The artists include: Alonzo Edwards, Christopher Batten, Malcolm Rowry, Marcus Wilson, Mario Moore and Rod Gailes.
A portion of the art sales will help to fund the Pascal J. Hall Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will be used to support the recruitment, retention, and matriculation of future men in the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, including underrepresented university underclassmen and eligible high school seniors.
An opening reception will take place on Wednesday, February 10 at 9:30 p.m. in conjunction with a benefit concert at 8 p.m. with Darnell Ishmel, baritone and Byron Sean, piano.
The exhibit is available for viewing Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., during concerts and by appointment.
1/4/2010 - 2/3/2010
Gallery 55+
Views of the Mature Artist
Gallery 55+ presents a juried show of its artists. The organization exhibits work created by artists over the age of 55, some of whom are professional and some who have never exhibited their work. Gallery 55+ exhibits two-dimensional art and is open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Exhibits change quarterly and include photography, painting, pastels, fiber arts and others. The Gallery 55+ is housed in the Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Rd. in Ann Arbor.
Please join the artists for the opening reception: Jan. 7 from 5 pm to 7 pm
11/3/2009 - 12/31/2009
Angelis Jackowski
An Amble in the Forest - Artistic Reflections on the Flora of North and South America
Approximately 15 large format original watercolor paintings (up to 49" W x 65" H in size) by the artist that depict the flora of North & South American forests and jungles, respectively.
Please join the artist for an opening reception: November 5, 6pm - 8pm
Angelis Jackowski is an award-winning watercolorist who was born in the Andes of Venezuela and moved to Michigan in 1981 to study engineering at the University of Michigan. She later went on to Eastern Michigan University to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fine arts. She began exploring the watercolor medium during her master’s degree and went on to pursue watercolor painting as a full-time profession and passion. She has won several prestigious awards around the country, including Best of Show titles in the states of Michigan, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas. She has also exhibited in Toronto, Ontario. Corporate clients, such as St. Joseph-Mercy Health Centers, Harper Hospital-Karmanos Cancer Center and Pfizer Pharmaceutical, have purchased her works. Her current work can be viewed on-line at www.angelisj.com or at www.artsearch-corporate.com . Angelis is represented by ARTSearch Gallery (717 W. Huron, Ann Arbor, MI 48103; 734-769-3223; www.artsearch-corporate.com; terrim@voyager.net).
10/21/2009 - 11/2/2009
Donald Jones
Images of Detroit
My Images of Detroit by Donald Jones
I have spent the last couple of years exploring the streets of our city and have developed a deep respect and love for the gritty hard-bitten spirit that exists here. There is a creative drive that is communicated in the murals and the hand painted signs that can be found throughout the neighborhoods. Spontaneous expressions of spirituality are found on many street corners. From the historical significance of the Ossian Sweet Home to the architectural gems of the Albert Kahn buildings, the best and the worst of our society are well represented in Detroit. Detroit is a blues, jazz and soul experience, with free form inclusiveness and a solid backbeat. It is painfully obvious that the world is going through a critical transformation and nowhere has it hit harder than in our town. Through my collection of images I have attempted to show how this transformation is taking place and it’s affect on the urban landscape. It can be seen not only in the storefronts but also in the faces of the people. I have always felt that one gets an immediate impression of an environment by observing the vernacular art that exists there. This art can be powerfully transformative in both positive and negative ways. I have also felt very strongly that outside influences such as a giant billboards hawking liquor, tobacco or xxx movies illustrate a certain economic racism. You just don’t see these kinds of ads and businesses in the suburbs and more affluent urban areas. I feel that Detroit is a city in transition and wish to reflect its spirit in my photography.
9/1/2009 - 10/21/2009
Alvey Jones
Reeds of Change -- Paintings and assemblages by Alvey Jones
WORKS: Alvey Jones
The work of Michigan painter, printmaker and book artist Alvey Jones has been exhibited locally and nationally and is in many public and private collections. His artist books are in the Special Collections Department of the Hatcher Graduate Library at the University of Michigan. His artwork is part of the permanent collections of the University of Michigan, Saginaw Valley State University and Monroe Community College in Monroe, Michigan. He has won awards for his paintings, prints and artist books, including a First Prize at the Ann Arbor Art Center All-Media Competition and a First Prize at the Ann Arbor Art Center Members Only Exhibition. His work is regularly exhibited at WSG Gallery in Ann Arbor.
Before becoming a full-time painter, he was employed as a software engineer. He has worked professionally as an artist, graphic designer and illustrator in Peoria and Urbana, Illinois; Phoenix, Arizona; and New York City. He served in the U.S. Army as an illustrator in the Training Aids Section of the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was art director for the Division of Broadcasting at the University of Illinois, and he has taught art history at Arizona State University and the University of Illinois. Born in Peoria, Illinois, he earned his BFA from Bradley University in Peoria and an MA from Arizona State University. He also did graduate work in art history at the University of Illinois. For more information: visit alveyjones.com
7/3/2009 - 8/31/2009
Terry Titus
Explorations in Design and Color: Paintings by Terry Titus
15-year retrospective of drawing and painting in pastel.
Terry Titus began her career with an MFA at Syracuse U., studying with the renowned Croatian sculptor, Ivan Mestrovic. One of her early stone carvings was selected for a national sculpture show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. Over the years she worked primarily in clay but also in stone, wood and bronze, exhibiting in numerous juried shows in the USA and Mexico. Later in San Miguel de Allende she turned to drawing and painting in pastel. Among the artists who have influenced her are Ben Nicholson, Richard Diebenkorn, Mignonette Cheng and Jim Giampaoli of San Miguel.
Please Join the Artists for a Reception
Thursday, July 9, 5 pm - 7 pm
