Gallery Reception-Michigan: On The Wing
Kerrytown Concert House 415 N. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MIExhibition Showing: December 5 through January 6 Artist: Astrid Monique Fortier Muller-Karger Statement: In the arts, birds are often decorative — portrayed as mystical, mythological, and anthropomorphised — and considered only in relation to people. Astrid Monique Padilla’s drawings and paintings begin her investigation into the wonder of local birds as autonomous beings, neighbors and travelers, worthy of respect and consideration in their own right. In honor of 2018 as “The Year of the Bird,” this work was created to inspire ...
Gallery Reception- Winter Meditation
Kerrytown Concert House 415 N. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MIExhibition Showing: January 8 through February 13 Artists: Ann Ringia, photography Fred Ringia, photography Kirsten Lund, multi-media Artist Statement Kirsten Lund This work reflects my love of textiles and my interest the human urge to worship, create, play, and adorn. The ambiguous iconic shapes in the work can appear either ancient or modern, biomorphic or manmade, with a common denominator of symmetry. The influence of Indian culture can be seen in the motifs, colors, and methods I use. Tantric art with ...
Gallery Reception- Snow Drift
Kerrytown Concert House 415 N. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MIExhibition Showing:February 14 through March 18 Artist: Wendy M. Bauer, acrylics Art exhibits are available for viewing Monday – Friday, 10 am to 5 pm; during public concerts, and by appointment. For more information or to make an appointment, call 734-769-2999.
Gallery Reception – Abstract Dancing In Color – Thomas Rosenbaum
Kerrytown Concert House 415 N. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MIArtist: Thomas Rosenbaum Exhibit Showing 3/20-4/29 Thomas Rosenbaum is an Ann Arbor artist who works in a number of mediums and period styles. He is exhibited locally and nationally in various venues. This is his second one person exhibit at KCH. He is self-taught and has participated in numerous workshops. Thomas is a member of the Ann Arbor Women’s Artists Association, the Scarab Club, The Arts Alliance, The Ann Arbor Arts Center and the Alliance for the Arts in Ft. Myers, Fl. ...
Gallery Reception – David Hile Drawings: Nature, Emotion, Symbol
Kerrytown Concert House 415 N. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MIReception: June 13, 5-7 pm Exhibition Showing: June 11-July 30 Artist: David Hile, Graphite, Pastel & Charcoal Artist Statement: Picasso said, “Art is the elimination of the unnecessary.” Perhaps because of my background as an illustrator — where I did a lot of detailed realistic rendering — I’ve taken a stripped-down approach to my current work. Using graphite, charcoal, and pastel, I’ve developed a mostly linear style. Though simple, I aim to develop fully realized works that are universally appealing, ...
Gallery Reception – Emerge/Re-emerge Art from Hannan House, Detroit
Kerrytown Concert House 415 N. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MIReception: August 8, 5-7 pm Exhibition Showing: August 1 – August 30 Artist: Hannan House, All Media Artist Statement: TBA Art exhibits are available for viewing Monday – Friday, 10 am to 5 pm; during public concerts, and by appointment. For more information or to make an appointment, call 734-769-2999.
Gallery Reception – Laura Seligman : Encaustic Works
Kerrytown Concert House 415 N. 4th Avenue, Ann Arbor, MIReception: September 26, 5-7 Exhibition Showing: September 4 – October 13 Artist: Laura Seligman, Encaustic Artist Statement: I am interested in the interface between contemplative and creative practices. The process of inquiry about perception and imagination guides my exploration with a variety of materials. A willingness to take risks, to not know what will emerge, and to welcome failure unequivocally invites freedom to experiment and play. Direct experience while making is its own fulfillment. My aspiration is to invite others ...