Valaria Tatera: Studio 502
Valaria Tatera's exhibition at Studio 502 featured a wide variety of mixed media work that addressed themes of social injustice and unrest. Her work left visitors puzzled and speechless; her imagery was unadulterated and made me think about the message and importance of art in terms of social change.
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Sally Duback
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Sally Duback's gallery and studio was filled with breathtaking finished pieces and curious works in progress. On display was one of her grand mixed media pieces, "Last Dance on a Hot Planet" that addressed environmental changes through the depiction of dancing frogs. Spanning an entire wall, this piece was extremely detailed and incorporated a beautiful sense of movement.
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Portrait Society Gallery: Husband and Husband: Lon Michels and Todd Olson
On display in the Portrait Society Gallery was Husband and Husband by Lon Michels and Todd Olson. Their work featured grand patterns and high contrast colors to celebrate their marriage. There was a sense of pride and happiness with undertones of struggle and perseverance in their bold work.
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OIL. a city gallery: Hal Koenig and Richard. W Pratt
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OIL. a city gallery featured the landscapes of Hal Koenig and Richard W. Patt. Koenig's work was vibrant and depicted urban scenes whilst Patt's work focused primarily on rural scenes with muted tones.
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Gallery MKE 421: Passaj Jewelry on a Journey
Gallery MKE 421 displayed the exhibition, Passaj Jewelry on a Journey. This was my first experience visiting a gallery featuring jewelry. I think it's a truly interesting art form as the elements of art and principles of design are still present and yet the work is meant to be worn. It made me wonder, at what point does fine art end and craft begin? What is the distinction between the two?
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Sadler Gallery
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The Sadler Gallery displayed paintings of vivid colors and strong imagery of the female figure. Confined by the four brick walls of a small room. the portraits appeared to stare from all sides. In between the portraits were conceptual paintings of flowers and other scenes.
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