September 2011
14 posts
Colin Prahl at Launch Gallery
Last night I stopped by the Launch Gallery aka Hallway to see the first show of the season. It was only by chance that I found the posting on Facebook for the opening of Colin Prahl’s new body of work entitled “Edge Detection.” I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect other than the fact that I knew it would be 2-D work, since that is the only type of work that can fit in...
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One Way Gallery on Westminster Fall Reception
Saturday night I made my way downtown to the reception for One Way Gallery. I had covered the change over of the work for GoLocalProv and was interested to see the new work and if any new faces appeared in the gallery. Walking in, I could already see at least one work I wished I had the money to buy, but of course out of my teeny tiny price range, especially since I had been a tad frivolous last...
Temporary Structures at the Decordova Museum
So Friday night I was faced with a difficult decision. I knew the new show at the Granoff center was opening and I knew I had my name on an invite only list for an event at the Decordova Museum. Up until Friday, I thought I could somehow do them both, but the more I thought about it, the more I knew I had to make a choice and who can say no to a VIP opportunity? Perhaps you’re wondering...
September Gallery Night In Providence Part 3:...
My final stop for the night was the Chabot Gallery, another new space for me, even though I had been watching it for awhile. I wasn’t really planning on stopping in, but it was only a few minutes from Royal and I thought I might as well go and check it out. I didn’t remember the show until I walked through the door. The show is Colori d’Italia In A Contemporary Style, which...
September Gallery Night In Providence Part 2:...
My next stop on Gallery Night was the Royal Gallery. I usually shy from the galleries on Atwells because even though there are 3 noted galleries on the strip, the shows that these galleries put up don’t always appeal to me because even though the work is good, it can be slightly repetitive and usually pretty commercial. I like to see things that I haven’t seen before and gallery...
September Gallery Night In Providence Part 1:...
Tonight was Gallery Night in Providence, which means bike tours and buses going around the city checking out the new shows at the gallery spaces or for me getting in my car and shuttling myself around to see what’s new. I wish I had a chauffeur. I’m thinking one of these months I’m going to get on the bus. I know it would be a completely different experience to see the work...
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Follow Me at West Side Arts
My final stop on Saturday was the opening at West Side Arts. I was excited to see the new show, back from the summer break, ready to roll and be tempted to buy. The gallery is run by Travis Mullen and Jyll Ethier-Mullen, but this exhibit was curated by Suzy Mobley. Despite bringing in a pinch hitter for the show, I believe it really was a collaboration among the three of them including all of...
New Contemporaries at Gelman Gallery, RISD
So after I left the Bell Gallery, I went back down the hill and looked into an alley at the RISD Museum. Students and balloons galore, I thought what the heck. I had been thinking about the Gelman Gallery all summer and new there was a show up, so being the sneaky cat I am, I snuck into the museum. I get carded all the time, everyone still thinks I’m in college so I might as well take...
Building Expectations at Bell Gallery
It’s 8 on a Saturday night, and I’m exhausted. Today was long and hot, but completely rewarding.
I left the house the afternoon and headed down to Westminster on foot to check out the Art Festival. At 2pm, it was hopping, even the Nazo monsters were out and about. Even though it was many of the same vendors from the last festival this past spring, the vibe of the fair was great...
R.K. Projects Pops Up On Orange Street
Last night I wandered downtown to Orange Street to go to the opening of the new R.K. Projects exhibit of the collaborating work of Naho Taruishi and Laura Cetilia. When I walked up to door, I saw that one of the artists, Laura Cetilia, was standing outside talking to some guys. Immediately this set a kinda cool vibe for the show. I can’t exactly explain why, but it did. I thought it...
Annual Faculty Show at Bannister Gallery
Last night I stopped by the opening for the Annual Faculty Show at the Bannister Gallery and was happy I did so. I was drawn to show for its image on the postcard of a sculptural piece of gold leaf that reminded me of something that could have been found in an archaeological dig in Greece. There were three of these gold works by Michael Cochran that great the visitors to gallery at the door to...
Art Studio Visits RI Stops By To See Shawn...
Ah September… Let me count the ways. Kids are back in school, which means morning commutes are clogged by school buses and parents dropping their kids off. The weather starts to cool off and you need to break out your jacket that was hanging in your closet all summer. But what I think is the most exciting, art comes back from summer vacation. Sure there have been shows all summer, but...
