Just a short note to let you know about the new gallery schedule. Lately we have cut back on our hours, but that doesn't mean you should avoid stopping by. We are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Saturdays, from noon to 6pm, and by appointment.
Remember, our current show featuring works by Ellyn Weiss, "Dark Matter", is up until October 17. We hope to see you soon!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
"Dark Matter" shines brightly
The show's opening was a success! I wish I could say the same about the pictures that were taken that night. Let's just say that this will be the last time I mess around with the camera's shutter speed days before an event. Here are some of the better pictures:
Guests downstairs
Downstairs
Ellyn Weiss and two attendees (pardon the blurriness)
Ellyn engaged in conversation
Lost Continent| Cladocera
Guests downstairs
Downstairs 
Ellyn Weiss and two attendees (pardon the blurriness)
Ellyn engaged in conversationIn case you were not able to attend the opening, here are a few more pictures of the art. Make sure you stop by before October 17. These works need to be seen in person to fully appreciate the richness of tones and textures that can be found within them.
Flagellates, 30 x 30, asphalt and shellac on board, 2009
Flagellates, 30 x 30, asphalt and shellac on board, 2009
Pseudopodia| Serpentes| Turbellaria
Lost Continent| CladoceraSaturday, August 29, 2009
NKG on Facebook, plus upcoming exhibit
During the past few months, we here at the Nevin Kelly Gallery have made efforts to become a bigger presence in the interactive world of the web. Back in February, we joined Constant Contact for our email updates and created a group on Facebook as well. To follow up, we have now created a page, making it easier to keep you updated about what is happening at the gallery. To become a fan, click on the link below.
What’s to Come
In more exciting news, you will soon be receiving invites for Ellyn Weiss's upcoming solo exhibition, "Dark Matter: New Work in Tar." The show will run from September 17 – October 11 with an Opening Reception on Thursday, September 17, 6 to 9 pm. Here's a preview of the invite and a little snippet from the press release to get you better acquainted with the show.
What’s to Come
In more exciting news, you will soon be receiving invites for Ellyn Weiss's upcoming solo exhibition, "Dark Matter: New Work in Tar." The show will run from September 17 – October 11 with an Opening Reception on Thursday, September 17, 6 to 9 pm. Here's a preview of the invite and a little snippet from the press release to get you better acquainted with the show.
"Weiss has discovered that tar is not the dull and uniformly black substance it first appears to be. It contains a range of subtle hues—rich browns, subtle grays and warm amber tones. She uses these colors to coax images from the tar. The images are not planned in advance, but reveal themselves as she works.They have an eerily organic quality to them, appearing to the artist like living things “swimming up from the primeval darkness.” They register with us at the most basic level of all, as if triggering a memory we carry in our DNA of the moment life began."
Saturday, August 08, 2009
STRANGE FRUITS
I am sure you have been wondering what we have been doing at the gallery since the closing of “Stimulus.” Although we have kept busy tending to a few private functions, such as last week's NEST charity event, we are now in the midst of preparing for our next show (which is set to open on September 17). Previews to come soon.
In the meantime, here is an update on one of the local artist who participated in our last group show: Emily Greene Liddle will soon be having a solo exhibition at Aroma (Cleveland Park location). The show opens on Saturday, August 15, 2009 and runs through September 28, 2009.
As mentioned on her website, “working mainly with oil on canvas, Liddle uses classical academic technique to portray modern pop imagery. While her paintings initially appear light and playful, her subject matter plays on deeper themes of contrast and contradiction in form, function, and perception in modern Pop culture.”
In her series “Strange Fruit,” Liddle merges commonplace objects with luscious fruit and vegetables in order to sometimes create a visual oxymoron or a conceptual allusion to a certain word or idea. A selection of these works is currently on display at the gallery. Come on by for a sneak peek of what you can expect when you go to her upcoming show (and, of course, to take a look at the rest of the art that graces our walls)!
Security Blanket, 2009, oil on canvas, 48 x 36
In the meantime, here is an update on one of the local artist who participated in our last group show: Emily Greene Liddle will soon be having a solo exhibition at Aroma (Cleveland Park location). The show opens on Saturday, August 15, 2009 and runs through September 28, 2009.
As mentioned on her website, “working mainly with oil on canvas, Liddle uses classical academic technique to portray modern pop imagery. While her paintings initially appear light and playful, her subject matter plays on deeper themes of contrast and contradiction in form, function, and perception in modern Pop culture.”
In her series “Strange Fruit,” Liddle merges commonplace objects with luscious fruit and vegetables in order to sometimes create a visual oxymoron or a conceptual allusion to a certain word or idea. A selection of these works is currently on display at the gallery. Come on by for a sneak peek of what you can expect when you go to her upcoming show (and, of course, to take a look at the rest of the art that graces our walls)!
Security Blanket, 2009, oil on canvas, 48 x 36Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Thank You Elizabeth
Just a quick word to express my sincere thanks to Elizabeth Carriger for her tireless work on behalf of the gallery over the past two years. Elizabeth started with us as an intern in the Fall of 2006 and assumed full-time responsibility for all gallery affairs the following Spring. She was the main force behind nearly 20 exhibits at the gallery during her tenure and did all of the planning for our participation in two New York art fairs. Because the gallery bears my name, I get to claim the title of Director. In reality, it is Elizabeth who has performed that role during the past 2 years. She did it all, and she did a fabulous job.
Having earned her Masters in Art History from GWU last Spring, I knew the time would come for Elizabeth to pursue opportunities more in line with her long-term career goals. I am grateful for her loyalty to the gallery, for her professionalism and for her friendship.
Good luck, Elizabeth. We will miss you here.
Having earned her Masters in Art History from GWU last Spring, I knew the time would come for Elizabeth to pursue opportunities more in line with her long-term career goals. I am grateful for her loyalty to the gallery, for her professionalism and for her friendship.
Good luck, Elizabeth. We will miss you here.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
LAST CHANCE to Stimulate the Mind
Keep in mind that everything in the exhibition is $500 or less and all works are priced at least 15% below their normal cost just for the show. A selection of works on display can be seen in previous blogs (label: Stimulus), as well as on Facebook
Friday, June 26, 2009
Farewell
Dear friends out there in blogger land, my time at NKG has come to an end. Thank you so much for tuning into my posts over the past year. But don't go anywhere, Nevin and Vanessa will continue to bring you artistic delights.
Edward Dwurnik, “Kaczki”, watercolor, 18” x 22”
I will leave you with some pipe-smoking ducks.
Edward Dwurnik, “Kaczki”, watercolor, 18” x 22”
Take it to HEART
Everyone is a winner with LottoHEART, an art lottery benefiting CAMP Rehoboth—a non-profit, gay and lesbian community service organization, originally developed to “Create A More Positive” relationship among all the people of the Rehoboth Beach area. The event, organized by NK Gallery artist Sondra Arkin, gives you the opportunity to own a post-card sized work of art created by one of 200 participating artists. Here are the details:
As part of the Whole Lotta Love Weekend (July 3-4, 2009) at CAMP Rehoboth in Rehoboth Beach, DE, over 200 artists have created postcard-sized works of art, each for sale for $100. Among the artists, over 15% are represented in museums or major collections, and they reside in 10 states as far away as CA and FL with 78 residing fulltime in DE. With established artists alongside emerging artists, anyone could walk away with a fantastic bargain — will you?
VISIT THE WEB GALLERY!
Use our online tool to create your Favorites' List — and with a little mouse action, rank them into your top 20 (or so) and print it out. Bring it with you to the event so that you can keep track of which art is top of your list and if it is still available when the time comes for the lottery. It's fast, did we say that?? really fast. Visit here.
On July 4th, we'll add the artists' names so you will know who did what.
PREVIEW PARTY - JUNE 27th
A preview party honoring the artists and exhibiting the LottoHEART works will be held at CAMP Rehoboth (37 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE) on Saturday, June 27th from 4-6pm. The preview is free and open to the public.
PLAY THE GAME
LottoHEART Game Show July 3rd!
This rollicking evening of fast-paced fun is hosted by the hilarous Christopher Peterson. The Lotto: “Players” are selected in random order and have only seconds to choose art.
The HEART: you take a chance on getting the work you love, but you'll have a blast doing it. Your $100 ticket gets you into the event and guarantees you a piece of art.
Buy my LottoHEART Art Ticket Now!
CAN'T COME? STILL BE A WINNER!
Buy a Blind Date Ticket
Every artist worked double-time to create two works: one piece is part of the LottoHEART event, the other work is in the Blind Date group. Buy your $100 Blind Date ticket and you receive a random piece of art from the same terrific pool of talented artists. It could be a match made in heaven.
Buy my Blind Date Art Ticket Now!
TAKE A CHANCE ON LOVE
Each $100 Ticket Includes an Original Work of Art!
As part of the Whole Lotta Love Weekend (July 3-4, 2009) at CAMP Rehoboth in Rehoboth Beach, DE, over 200 artists have created postcard-sized works of art, each for sale for $100. Among the artists, over 15% are represented in museums or major collections, and they reside in 10 states as far away as CA and FL with 78 residing fulltime in DE. With established artists alongside emerging artists, anyone could walk away with a fantastic bargain — will you?
VISIT THE WEB GALLERY!
Use our online tool to create your Favorites' List — and with a little mouse action, rank them into your top 20 (or so) and print it out. Bring it with you to the event so that you can keep track of which art is top of your list and if it is still available when the time comes for the lottery. It's fast, did we say that?? really fast. Visit here.
On July 4th, we'll add the artists' names so you will know who did what.
PREVIEW PARTY - JUNE 27th
A preview party honoring the artists and exhibiting the LottoHEART works will be held at CAMP Rehoboth (37 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE) on Saturday, June 27th from 4-6pm. The preview is free and open to the public.
PLAY THE GAME
LottoHEART Game Show July 3rd!
This rollicking evening of fast-paced fun is hosted by the hilarous Christopher Peterson. The Lotto: “Players” are selected in random order and have only seconds to choose art.
The HEART: you take a chance on getting the work you love, but you'll have a blast doing it. Your $100 ticket gets you into the event and guarantees you a piece of art.
Buy my LottoHEART Art Ticket Now!
CAN'T COME? STILL BE A WINNER!
Buy a Blind Date Ticket
Every artist worked double-time to create two works: one piece is part of the LottoHEART event, the other work is in the Blind Date group. Buy your $100 Blind Date ticket and you receive a random piece of art from the same terrific pool of talented artists. It could be a match made in heaven.
Buy my Blind Date Art Ticket Now!
Friday, June 19, 2009
“Stimulus” Opens with a Boom
We had a full house on Tuesday for the opening of “Stimulus”. A good time was had by all! Here are some photos* from the night.
Upstairs from downstairs (guest starring “Giant Head” by Ming Yi Sung Zaleski)
Exhibiting photographers Stirling Elmendorf and Mark Parascandola
Upstairs
Downstairs
Upstairs from downstairs (guest starring “Giant Head” by Ming Yi Sung Zaleski)
Downstairs from upstairs
Candace of Radiance Medspa performing digital skin analysis
Ron, exhibiting artist Sondra Arkin, and Nevin
Exhibiting artist J. Ford Huffman and Tony
Exhibiting photographers Stirling Elmendorf and Mark Parascandola
Cheers to art
Thank you to local businesses Radiance Medspa, Commonwealth Gastropub, Pete’s New Haven Style Apizza, and Rumberos for offering specials for the evening.
Stop by and see “Stimulus” between now and July 11th. Did I mention that everything in the exhibition is $500 or less and all works are priced at least 15% below their normal cost just for the show.
*Thanks to Amy Lestition for helping with the photographs
Monday, June 15, 2009
Stimulating Preview II
As promised, here are more images of works that are in the “Stimulus” show.
Anna U. Davis, “Devilution 3”, paper and acrylic on canvas, 10” x 10”
Pat Goslee, “Vang Vent”, mixed media on wood, 12” x 9”
Laurel Hausler, “Baroque Doll”, digital print, 21” x 17”
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Eve Hennessa, “True Love”, watercolor and ink on Arches paper, 25” x 21”
J. Ford Huffman, “In God We Trust”, mixed media, 9” x 5.75” x 2.5”
Rosalind Kennedy, “The Stairwell”, digital archival print, 20” x 27”
Mark Parascandola, “Lincoln Theater”, pigment print, 29” x 23”
Anneliese Sullivan, “Daydreams”, oil on canvas, 16” x 30”
Ming Yi Sung Zaleski, “Big Head”, yarn stuffed with batting
Ruth Trevarrow, “Caution Signs”, mixed media, 28” x 28” (each)
Ellyn Weiss, “Aqua Genes 2”, encaustic on panel, 12” x 12”
Tomorrow I bring you installation shots. "Stimulus" opens June 16 (tomorrow!) and runs through June 11.
Anna U. Davis, “Devilution 3”, paper and acrylic on canvas, 10” x 10”
Pat Goslee, “Vang Vent”, mixed media on wood, 12” x 9”
Laurel Hausler, “Baroque Doll”, digital print, 21” x 17”%5B1%5D+%282%29.jpg)
Eve Hennessa, “True Love”, watercolor and ink on Arches paper, 25” x 21”
J. Ford Huffman, “In God We Trust”, mixed media, 9” x 5.75” x 2.5”
Rosalind Kennedy, “The Stairwell”, digital archival print, 20” x 27”
Mark Parascandola, “Lincoln Theater”, pigment print, 29” x 23”
Anneliese Sullivan, “Daydreams”, oil on canvas, 16” x 30”
Ming Yi Sung Zaleski, “Big Head”, yarn stuffed with batting
Ruth Trevarrow, “Caution Signs”, mixed media, 28” x 28” (each)
Ellyn Weiss, “Aqua Genes 2”, encaustic on panel, 12” x 12”Tomorrow I bring you installation shots. "Stimulus" opens June 16 (tomorrow!) and runs through June 11.
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