Art Business News articles from September 2004

Art Business News archives from September 2004

The American spirit lives as Western art thrives: America is celebrating the bicentennial of Lewis and Clark's epic journey with events and exhibits over the next two years. Art dealers say that the marketplace for Western art has never been stronger.
September 1, 2004... America has long had a love affair With myth and legend. Two hundred years ago, President Thomas Jefferson commissioned a military expedition to seek the fabled Northwest Passage, a supposed waterway course linking the Great Lakes and the...

Thinking and buying big: demand for large-scale paintings, photographs and sculpture is on the rise.
September 1, 2004... Sara Orton bought her first home, a small Creole cottage just outside of downtown New Orleans, in 2002. After painting a few rooms and tracking down the right furniture for its atypical floor plan, Orton was ready to add the finishing...

Striving for a competitive edge.(Editorial)
September 1, 2004... We live in a very competitive world, and rightfully so. Everywhere we look, we see competition. As our economy has broadened into a global marketplace, companies from all over the world are realizing the benefits of doing business with one...

Correction.(Letters)(Correction Notice)
September 1, 2004... In the July "Trendsetters" article, ABN incorrectly described a pivotal moment in art history on page 35. It wasn't Man Ray, but Marcel Duchamp, who in 1917 placed a urinal on a stand and called it art when he submitted it for inclusion in an...

Retail is fun.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... We read [Murray Raphel's] column all the time here and are always getting tips from it. I thought [your readers] might enjoy reading a story that gives credence to the [notion] that retail is fun. A gentleman came into our gallery with his...

"Models" dare to bare all for art: nude photo shoot makes history.(Special Report)
September 1, 2004... CLEVELAND -- Putting aside their inhibitions, and their clothes, 2,754 amateur "art models" recently gathered here to create art while breaking the North American record (previously set in Montreal with 2,500 people) for the most nudes in a...

Gallery to celebrate 35th birthday.(Up Front)(Poster Plus (online art gallery))(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... CHICAGO -- For its 35th birthday celebration on Oct. 1, Poster Plus, Chicago's oldest gallery, will mark the occasion with the release of a collection of 80-year-old posters that were recently discovered in a warehouse and acquired by Poster...

Studio releases "Looney" art.(Up Front)(Clampett Studio Collections)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... HOLLYWOOD -- Clampett Studio Collections, a licensee for Warner Bros. Entertainment, announces the release of a limited-edition print, "The Circus of Life," the second piece in a series created to spoof famous animated films. The print contains...

Publisher offers Pabst and others.(Up Front)
September 1, 2004... CHANDLER, Ariz. -- Landscape artist Charles H. Pabst introduces his limited edition giclees through Boxelder Art Publishing, offering these prints on canvas and paper, which are personally enhanced by the artist. In addition, the company will...

Photographer launches new company.(Frank Lerner's Art Originals Etcetera)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After much time of appreciating the individual blooms, distinct colors, shapes and lines of irises and orchids, Frank Lerner, a photographer for more than 40 years, used these natural models to launch his own company, Art...

Artist goes solo.(Stephen Shortridge's Shortridge Fine Art)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- A "Romantic Impressionist" who has been painting for more than 20 years, artist Stephen Shortridge has formed his own company, Shortridge Fine Art. He will be releasing six new images that include a special series of...

Agreement to achieve "Durable" orchids.(Evolution Art Group LLC and artist Patricia Laspino sign licensing agreement with Allied Ceramics International)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... CLEVELAND -- Evolution Art Group LLC and artist Patricia Laspino announce the signing of a license agreement with Allied Ceramics International of Glen Falls, N.Y., which produces and sells free-finish ceramics and porcelain products with...

Famed "Rocker" in the spotlight.(people In The News)(SPS (Sports Placement Services) Limelight Agency signs Grace Slick)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... LOS ANGELES -- Artist Grace Slick, former lead vocalist for the Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship, and publisher Area Arts have entered into an exclusive international agreement with SPS (Sports Placement Services) Limelight Agency to...

Paul Brent signs with Gango.(people In The News)(Gango Editions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... PORTLAND, Ore. -- Paul Brent has signed with Gango Editions to publish and distribute his diverse new body of works, as well as 30 images that expand on his successful "Plantation Home Collection" series. The new work can be previewed by...

New Era signs master painter.(New Era Publishing signs John Ross Palmer)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... AUSTIN, Texas -- New Era Publishing announces the signing of master painter John Ross Palmer, who creates distinctive works by blending color, form and texture to achieve what he describes as "escapism" Palmer paints abstract forms with large,...

Blazing Publications signs new artist.(people In The News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... EAST GREENWICH, R.I -- California artist Erica Hopper recently signed an exclusive publishing agreement with Blazing Publications. Hopper's style consists of short palette-knife strokes and use of color in a multilayering application, making...

Sculptor signs with Collector's Editions.(Christopher Schulz)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... CANOGA PARK, Calif. -- Collector's Editions announces the signing of sculptor Christopher Schulz and the limited edition (20) of a 10-piece, bronze-sculpture series by the artist. Cast in bronze, each piece has its own individual patina finish....

Print collection catalog released.(Introducing)
September 1, 2004... SAN DIEGO -- Top Art announces the release of its print collection catalog, "Supplement 3," featuring a wide variety of contemporary decorative and fine-art imagery. The catalog consists of 26 artists with more than 225 images, including...

Groundbreaking collection.(Introducing)
September 1, 2004... NEW YORK -- Bruce McGaw Graphics has released its ground-breaking catalog, "Tribeca Works," featuring 174 new prints. The collection consists of a wide variety of abstracts in a diverse selection of palette and size offerings. The company has...

Inspirational catalog devoted to new artists.(Introducing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... VENICE, Fla. -- Mill Pond Press has released its 2004 Visions of Faith inspirational catalog, which introduces the work from new artists whose art is available as limited edition prints on paper and canvas. The catalog includes pieces from...

A walk in the park.(Carl Schurz Park exhibition of Dorthy Frankel sculptures)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... NEW YORK -- Carl Schurz Park announces the exhibition of three bronze sculptures by artist Dorothy Frankel, depicting love and connection with the human hand in sign language. The pieces, slightly larger than life, are part of a larger series...

Pop artist makes indy pit stop.(news)(Charles Fazzino)(Charles Fazzino, Official Artist of the 88th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Road Race)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Pop artist Charles Fazzino had an exciting and eventful Memorial Day week. Visiting Indianapolis as this year's Official Artist of the 88th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Road Race, he was welcomed by the...

Newly created "chat room" for art and framers.(.com News)(The Framers' Forum)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... PALM BEACH, Fla. -- "The Framers' Forum," formed by Michael Jay Gluckman, is an Internet community for art and framing specialists designed to keep professionals' ears to the ground, and to inform them of needs, desires and trends within the...

Web site gets makeover.(.com News)(Springfield Library & Museums Association enhances its website)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- The Springfield Library & Museums Association has revamped its Web site, adding many new features on www.quadrangle.org. As visitors access the site, they are presented with an array of photos from the museum's collection...

Art.com offering new service to visitors.(.com News)
September 1, 2004... CHERRY CREEK, Colo. -- Art.com, an online art marketplace for posters, fine art prints and custom frames, unveiled its new Original Art & Photography service at the 14th Annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival. The service showcases work by both...

Designed for plaster users.(.com News)(www.plaster.com)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... CHICAGO -- The Industrial Products division of United States Gypsum Company has introduced www.plaster.com, a Web site designed for making product selection and ordering quick and efficient, and featuring several options for shipping purposes....

100-year-old woman has first solo show.(news)(Biography)
September 1, 2004... MINNEAPOLIS -- At age 100, artist Inez Johnson Grotte finally got her first-ever gallery show displaying her work, held in July at her home--The Crystal Care Center nursing home. Grotte believes she got her talent from her father during the...

Pfingsten Publishing chosen to produce Chicago show.(news)(Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... CLEVELAND -- The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority has awarded Pfingsten Publishing, L.L.C., a multiyear contract to produce Chicago's annual modern and contemporary art show. Pfingsten Publishing, L.L.C., is the parent company of ABN...

MOCA boasts million-dollar auction.(news)(Museum of Contemporary Art)(25th Anniversary Art Auction )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... LOS ANGELES -- The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) here recently raised $1.3 million net at its 25th Anniversary Art Auction on June 5. "This auction was a tremendous success and the best sale in MOCKs history," says Beth Swofford, MOCA...

Art museum grand opening.(Museum Matters)(Nasher Museum of Art)
September 1, 2004... DURHAM, N.C. -- The Nasher Museum of Art, Duke University's first standalone museum in its 80-year history, will open its doors in October, creating a major center for the arts on campus and serving as a hub for the visual arts. The...

IMA curator promoted to senior post.(Museum Matters)(Indianapolis Museum of Art)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... INDIANAPOLIS -- Ellen Lee, former chief curator of the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA), has been named the Wood-Pulliam Distinguished Senior Curator, a position representing the IMA locally, nationally and internationally. Lee will continue to...

The art of reading.(Museum Matters)(exhibitions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... KATONAH, N.Y. -- Celebrating 50 years, the Katonah Museum of Art's Children Learning Center has on exhibit through Oct. 23, "What's in a Book: A Book Arts Exhibition," featuring book artists who have found differing ways to explore books as an...

Museum expands, adding modern and contemporary art.(Museum Matters)(The Metropolitan Museum of Art)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... NEW YORK -- Director of The Metropolitan Museum of Art Philippe de Montebello announces the restructuring and reorganizing of the curatorial responsibilities within the newly expanded department, "Nineteenth-Century, Modern and Contemporary...

A Journey in time.(Museum Matters)(Langen Foundation to be exhibited)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... GERMANY -- The Langen Foundation, a building designed by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando, will open this month its first-ever exhibit: "Images of Stillness." The exhibit showcases traditional Japanese and Western Modern Art from the...

Sisters Art Stroll.(gallery News)
September 1, 2004... SISTERS, Ore. -- The Sisters Gallery Association is calling for artist and musician sponsors for the Sisters Art Stroll on Sept. 25. The event will consist of musicians entertaining the crowds and artists exhibiting their artwork in local...

Israeli "Gallery" travels to Colorado.(gallery News)(Israeli Traveling Gallery)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... CARBONDALE, Colo. -- The Kahhak Fine Arts & School recently hosted The Israeli Traveling Gallery, which was formed by a group of Israeli art galleries for the purpose of promoting Israeli artists in the United States. The gallery/studio/school...

"Coyote" teams with gallery to benefit charities.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... CLEVELAND -- Artist Markus Pierson, known for his Coyote series of whimsical artworks, and the Contessa Gallery in Beachwood, Ohio, recently teamed up to raise money for two local charities. Two of Pierson's original works, "Aaaah, Tomorrow"...

Gallery focuses on Bourbon.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... BARDSTOWN, Ky. -- A collection of 10 paintings by artist Jim Cantrell, depicting bourbon tasting rooms, are on display through September at the Bardstown Art Gallery. The exhibit promotes the concept of "The Art of Making Bourbon," conveying...

Garage sale art exhibit.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- For 19 years, Bert Gallery has been showcasing artwork and "odds and ends" inherited from estates or hoarded in attics. On exhibit through Oct. 22 are a collection of paintings, prints, drawings and watercolors from the...

Sculpture exhibit on display.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... NEW YORK -- The Paul Kasmin Gallery announces the exhibition of sculpture and related drawings by Andrew Lord, through Oct. 9. Lord uses his body as a tool to manipulate the clay by physically pressing slabs between his hands and body. The...

Famed artist passes.(gallery News)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
September 1, 2004... ATLANTA -- The internationally recognized artist Darryl Trott passed away at his home in June at the age of 62 after a sudden Collapse. He was a renowned Australian watercolor artist known for his paintings of exotic flowers. He will be missed...

Home show expands design resources.(gallery News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The fifth annum SURTEX[R] Gallery House to Home Market Week, Oct. 8-11, has expanded its resources in the housewares arena, serving the market's broader manufacturing and retailing base, adding design solutions for...

Poster artist chosen for balloon festival.(news)(Keystone International Balloon Festival)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... PHOENIX, Ariz. -- The Keystone International Balloon Festival, at the Lancaster County Central Park in Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 24-26, has chosen Liz Hess as this year's poster artist, Hess has been commissioned to create imagery to be used in all...

Photo show has great success.(news)(Photo San Francisco 2004 show )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... SAN FRANCISCO -- The Photo San Francisco 2004 show in July was well attended, with approximately 4,300 attendees and more than 80 galleries and private dealers from the U.S. and around the world participating. The exhibitors displayed some of...

All-Star Game cover artist "hits a home run".(news)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... SAN FRANCISCO -- As the official cover artist for the 2004 All Star Game, celebrity artist Stephen Holland was celebrated all throughout the town of Houston, the site of this year's game held in July. He was the first artist commissioned to...

Community art fair opens next month.(news)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twin Cities Fine Arts Organization will hold its third annual Art on the Town celebration, Oct. 7-17. The 10 day event will feature art museums, nonprofit, visual arts organizations and commercial art galleries--all...

Spanish artist kicks off 2005 Superbowl.(Milestones)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- "Talking Continents," by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, has been featured in the "Americans for the Arts Public Art Network's (PAN) 2004 Year in Review," a guide highlighting the country's most successful, innovative and...

Wildlife artist honored by Ducks.(Milestones)(Ducks Unlimited)(Texas Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... HOUSTON -- The Texas Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year title was given to wildlife artist Les McDonald, Jr., whose "Pintail Pair" print will be showcased at all Ducks Unlimited Chapter banquets. The work will also grace the cover of the 45,000...

Financing program intended to drive art purchases.(news)(Art Finance North America)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... LAS VEGAS -- Newly created Art Finance North America (AFNA) is designed to help galleries and antique dealers to increase sales by offering clients interest-free, one-year financing, thereby increasing clients' buying power and, potentially,...

Philadelphia show's silent auction to feature music-inspired works.(news)(2004 Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... PHILADELPHIA -- Attendees at this year's Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, Nov. 4-7, will have the chance to bid on artwork submitted by participating artists at the silent auction, "Music to My Ears." The 195 artists will be invited to...

Awards all around.(Milestones)(Washington Green USA presents Art and Frame Industry Awards)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... STAFFORD, Texas -- Artists Govinder Nazran and John Waterhouse received top honors from Washington Green USA, exclusive publisher and distributor of their artwork, at the Art and Frame Industry Awards. Nazran took top honors as "Best Selling...

Tri-state area artists honored with grants.(Milestones)(2003/2004 Awards for Visual Artists)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... PASADENA, Calif. -- The Flintridge Foundation announces the recipients of its 2003/2004 Awards for Visual Artists. The recipients--five artists from California and five from the Oregon/Washington area--will receive grants of $25,000 each. The...

Everything you need to know about networking ... and why.(advice)
September 1, 2004... An old Japanese riddle goes: Is it the bell that rings? Is it the hammer that rings? Or is it the meeting of the two that rings? Charlie Jones is an international speaker, who for more than a quarter-century has spoken to over 5,000...

"The Complete Peanuts, Volume One".(Good reads)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
September 1, 2004... "The Complete Peanuts, Volume One," by Charles M. Schulz. Publisher: Fantagraphics. Now Available. This book launches an ambitious series devoted to reprinting every strip from the 50-year run of the comic strip honored as one of the greatest...

"Frederick Hart: Changing Tides".(Good reads)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... "Frederick Hart: Changing Tides," by Debra Mancoff. Publisher: Hudson Hills Press. Release Date: November 2005. Sculptor Frederick Hart is one of the most important representational artists of the 20th century. His work speaks of spirituality,...

"Marcel Duchamp, Artist of the Century".(Good reads)(book review)(Brief Article)(Book Review)
September 1, 2004... "Marcel Duchamp, Artist of the Century," edited by Rudolf E. Kuenzil and Francis M. Nauman. Publisher: The MIT Press. Now Available. This is a serious read; one to really sink your teeth into. A collection of 11 essays offers insight into the...

Exhibit presents work of renowned African-American artist.(Atlanta)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... "Hale Woodruff in Atlanta," on view at the High Museum of Art, focuses on works that Woodruff produced while living and teaching in Atlanta. The exhibition provides a better understanding of the pivotal role that the artist played in the...

The art of high-rise designs.(New York)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The Museum of Modern Art presents "Tall Buildings," an exhibit showcasing the newest innovations in skyscraper design. The show focuses on the inventive responses to recent technological breakthroughs; new programmatic and functional needs; and...

The ins and outs of printmaking.(Katonah, N.Y.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The Katonah Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in Norwalk, Conn., has mounted the exhibition, "Printmaking: Process Revealed." The exhibit explores the process behind etchings, woodcuts and lithographs,...

Printmaking on display.(Sarasota, Fla.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art has collected prints from Graphicstudio, a collaborative workshop on the Tampa campus of the University of South Florida, and is exhibiting these prints for the first time in the exhibition, "INK!...

Projects show twins and prostitutes.(Chicago)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The Museum of Contemporary Photography will exhibit two projects by renowned photographer Mary Ellen Mark. The exhibition includes photographs from Mark's series "Twins," shot in Twinsburg, Ohio, during its annual Twins Days festival, and...

Beauty found in the eye of the storm.(New York)(exhibitions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... "Into the Storm: Expressions in the American Landscape, 1800-1940," at the National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts, consists of approximately 70 paintings, drawings and prints by artists such as Thomas Cole, who referred to the sky as...

The living tree: Gordon Parks, at age 92, is among the world's most influential, grounded and multidimensional African-American photographers of his time.(Artist profile: Gordon Parks)(Biography)
September 1, 2004... Like a majestic redwood tree, acclaimed photographer Gordon Parks has spent a lifetime cultivating his deep roots and branching out his creative talents to become one of the most influential African-American artists of his time. In 92...

Thar She Blows; Going on the Whale.(New editions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Eric Holch, an internationally recognized printmaker in Nantucket, Mass., has released two new limited edition serigraph prints titled "Thar She Blows" and "Going on the Whale" Both hand-cut serigraphs have been limited to 100...

Spirit Warrior.(New editions)(artworks)
September 1, 2004... Aliantics announces "Spirit Warrior" a lithographic print by artist Norman Edward Karbon. Available in an edition size of 500 on archival matte paper, the image is 22 x 30 inches. "Spirit Warrior" also is available with the artist's remarque...

Salon de Niente.(New editions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Mark Alan Fine Art announces the fall release of Vadik Suljakov's "Salon de Niente" This limited edition giclee on canvas measures 24 x 30 inches and is heavily embellished with the same oils used for the original. It is available in an edition...

Palms I; Palms II.(New editions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Nationally recognized watercolor artist Elyse has expanded her artistic repertoire to include a line of oil paintings on canvas. A testament to her talent as a painter regardless of medium, the artist will release her first set of giclee prints...

Serenity.(New editions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... London Contemporary Art announces an original acquatint etching by Gary Benfield titled "Serenity" The image is 13 x 21 inches and is available in an edition of 350, with 35 artist proofs. The retail price is $500. For more information, call...

Blue VI/Sunflowers. (new editions).(Karen Shelton Fine Art )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Karen Shelton Fine Art of South Boston, Va., introduces "Blue VI/Sunflowers" by award-winning artist Karen Shelton. The limited edition giclee on paper is available in two sizes: 25 x 19 1/2 inches and 20 1/2 x 16 inches. The retail price is...

Morning Table.(New editions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Paul Robinson, Inc., introduces Russian artist Kotov. His still-life paintings combine rich color and texture to create a fresh, spontanaeous ambience that energizes the audience. "Morning Table" measures 24 x 20 inches and retails for $910....

Smokin Bandit.(New editions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Edward Weston announces the publication of new releases in Ronald Lesser's "Smoke and Lace" series. This cowgirl image, "Smokin Bandit;' is offered as a giclee on canvas at 5750 in a size of 20 x 27 inches, plus black borders for stretching; or...

Midnight Comet.(New editions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Evolution Art Group LLC presents "Midnight Comet," a new release by Patricia Laspino. Limited edition giclees are available on paper with image sizes of 18 x 24 inches and 24 x 30 inches, and on canvas in sizes of 18 x 24 inches and 30 x 40...

Golf Suite.(New editions)(POEMS Art Publishing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... POEMS Art Publishing, Salt Lake City, Utah, is publishing fine art posters by contemporary American artist Gary Max Collins, including the new "Golf Suite" of nine images. Shown here is "In the Zone." Exclusively published by POEMS, each image...

Newman's Big Adventure.(New editions)(Burns Studio Publishing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Burns Studio Publishing announces "Newman's Big Adventure" a stretched canvas giclee measuring 27 x 36 inches. The price of each piece is $1,950, with an edition size of 100. For more information, call (866) 696-8767; visit www.BurnsStudio.com....

Devotion.(New editions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Masterpiece Publishing, Inc., of Laguna Beach, Calif., is releasing a limited edition by Master Sculptor Tuan, titled "Devotion" The edition size is 100 and measures 46 x 22 x 19 inches. The retail price is $14,800. For more information, call...

Desire.(New editions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Steve Bogdanoff's latest giclee print is "Desire," which was inspired by Bogdanoff's Visage Collection. The artist incorporates the fresco secco technique with a Neo-Expressionistic approach. "Desire" evokes passion and mystery through...

The Regal Roosters.(New editions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Walter Peterson announces the publication of "The Regal Roosters," a limited edition giclee. The editions of 250 are available in sizes of 8 x 10 inches and 16 x 20 inches, and are geared toward kitchen decor. For more information, call (770)...

Patricia Hanson.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Formerly of the San Francisco Bay Area, Patricia Hansen currently lives and works in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. She has been awarded Full Signature Membership into the National Watercolor Society, the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe and the Transparent...

John Domont.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... John Domont began his career as a fine-art photographer focused on the decisive moment and the magic of light. He looked for images that indicated a sense of universal wonderment and unity. In his late 20s, he worked exclusively for...

Kalil.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The philosopher and artist, Kalil, was raised by parents who taught him the values of family and education. These values stayed with him throughout his life and are reflected in the beauty and compassion expressed in his paintings. Kalil...

Zen Chuang.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Art and science complement each other in Zen Chuang's bold and intricate watercolor paintings, which communicate the artist's appreciation of nature and his interpretation of the beauty and mysteries he sees and feels. Having art as a...

Catherine F. Powers.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Catherine F. Powers offers a unique edge in experiencing abstract and non-objective modern art by fusing each image with a handwritten poetic phrase. Powers' inspiration comes from her passion for color and geometry, the assembly of...

Bill Greaves.(Emerging Artists)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Bill Greaves' new art work utilizes myths, icons, and symbols, including spirals, hand prints and "sacred" patterns that are part of our collective past. He combines them with his powerful sense of color and design to create images that...

Picture gallery.(Art exhibitions)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... * LOS ANGELES Jean Marc Gallery held a recent exhibition for artist Ev Niewoehner. Pictured left to right are Marc Mastey, gallery owner; Jean Philippe Kolb, gallery director; Niewoehner; his daughter Jera; and his wife Janie. ...