I’ve been a little busy the past few weeks, I imagine many have noticed due to the infrequency of posts, and I missed some really good shows to post. For instance a duo show with Madeline Von Foerster & Benjamin A. Vierling that opened at Roq La Rue on July 8th and closes this August 6th. The two artists, referred to as “neo-medievalists”, both use classcial techniques in their paintings. Both artists use the Mische Technique, a style of painting found by the Dutch masters of the 15th century that helps to produce these intense paintings with more depth, color, and transparency than other methods can achieve. I would love to see these in person. I lie the fact that along with paintings, Madeline Von Foerster also had a couple of drawings on exhibit. Another thing that struck me, being the art history geek that I am, is that both artists we inspired by classical works of art and themes. I really like the Medusa painting by Vierling, and the “Odalisque” style painting from Foester; both shown below. The show is open for a few more days so if your in the area make sure to stop by.
Tag: roq la rue
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New work by Travis Louie
Coming April 8th to Roq La Rue in Seattle is a duo show with new work from Travis Louie and Kris Kuksi. This new show from Louie is entitled “The Creature Show” and will feature “people and their pets”. A preview from the show has been posted over at the Roq La Rue blog. This first painting is called “Emily and Her Troll Head”. Keep your on on the galleries blog for more and news, and hopefully more sneak peaks.
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“Leeuwenhart” by Chris Berens at Roq La Rue
This past Friday, October 22nd, the highly anticipated solo show “Leeuwenhart” (Lion Heart) by Chris Berens was opened at Roq La Rue Gallery in Seattle. It’s been almost two years since his last solo exhibition, “Go West” took place at the gallery. These new works are more focused on nature, and include a new characters in this world he has created, Emma Leeuwenhart Berens, his new daughter. With every new show and painting, it’s still hard to believe that Chris uses only ink on photo paper to create these dreamy, photo-realistic works. If you are in the area this is a show you must see in person, otherwise the full show is now online to view.
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“Roma” and “Muse of the World” prints by Glenn Barr
Glenn Barr has added a couple of new prints to his online shop. “Roma” is a limited edition offset lithograph. The print is 37 1/2″ x 21″, signed and numbered in an edition of 200. The image was seen on the 10th Issue cover of Hi Fructose. This is the first time the print has been available to the public. The next print is “Muse of the World”, and is an affordable poster print. This 36″ x 24″ offset print is signed in an open edition for only $20. The image comes from a painting that was in GLenn’s latest solo show at Roq La Rue.
Get em here: Glenn Barr Online Shop
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“Frayed” print by Ana Bagayan
A Paper Tiger has just released a new print from Ana Bagayan. The print comes from a painting Ana had at Roq La Rue a while back. “Frayed” is 12″ x 17.25″ on archival textured fine art paper, signed and numbered in an edition of 25.
Get it here: Ana Bagayan @ Paper Tiger
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“Lush Life 2” @ Roq La Rue Gallery
Last week, the “Lush Life 2” group invitational opened at Roq La Rue in Seattle. The shows features new works by Joe Sorren, Chris Berens, Marion Peck, Kris Kuksi, Travis Louie, Brian Despain, John Brophy, Martin Wittfooth, Ryan Heshka, Michael Brown, Charlie Immer, Mandy Greer, Gail Potocki, Laurie Hogin, Boomer, Madeline Von Foerster, Ryan Heshka and more. How is that for a line-up? With so much amazing work in one gallery it makes me wish Seattle was just a little closer. The show isn’t fully online yet for those of us that weren’t able to make the reception, but there is a web preview you can check out. So far from the preview, all of the works are very strong, but I am particularly taken with Travis Louie’s “The Ghost Of Laura From The Reeds”. His paintings are insane in person, the level of detail is very impressive to say the least. I also like that he adds stories to each of his characters. I often did this with my mothers Cabinet photo and tintype collection, but my stories were not as entertaining as the ones Travis comes up with.
I really liked that a good majority of the artists in this show, are either inspired by classical themes, or paint in the style of classical masters. This is seen with the work of Madeline Von Foerster, Andrew Arconti and the “Lady Clown” from Marion Peck. That painting is so perfect, the color palette, the inspiration from Francisco Goya’s “La maja desnuda“, and the expression that clown face has. I really hope this is turned into a print soon.
Check out the preview here: Lush Life 2 @ Roq La Rue
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Brian Despain and John Brophy @ Roq La Rue
Over the weekend Roq La Rue opened “Requiarium” with new art from Brian Despain and “Saints and Angels” by John Brophy. This is one of those shows that makes me wish I either lived closer to the gallery, or was able to take a quick trip there. Both artists are exceptionally talented, Brian Despain’s robots are uniquely his own and John Brophy’s portraits and the Flemish style method to his paintings had me hooked from the start.
Ever since I first saw the “Madonna and Horsefly” print at the gallery I have been a big fan of John’s work. His art is a perfect blend of classical and surreal, these new paintings are just another example of why he is an artist to keep a close eye on. It’s hard to pick which one out of the amazing lineup of paintings is my favorite, but “Nessarose” (which happens to be the name of the woman who becomes the wicked witch of the east in Wicked) is the painting that mesmerizes me to the most.Roq La Rue keep son churning out some of the best shows you can imagine, make sure you stop by the site to see this months offerings. Brian Despain & John Brophy @ Roq La Rue
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Shows this Weekend: David HochBaum, Kelly Vivanco & October Shadows
Here is the weekly rundown of art shows that will be taking opening up.
Friday:
Thinkspace Gallery will have three shows opening, “Farewell Avery†from Esao Andrews, “Mary In BronxZooLand†from Tony Philippou and in the project room will be Tempo Momento†from Joshua MaysHalogen Gallery will open the last solo show from Kelly Vivanco for the next year, the show is selling out fast
Roq la Rue will have new works from Ana Bagayan and Ryan Heshka
Strychnin Gallery will open “Garden Of The Dispossessed†with all new works from David Hochbaum
Saturday:
101 Exhibit will host “Insomious†featuring new works from Jason Shawn AlexanderGallery Nucleus will open “October Shadows” (presented by Nucleus and Creature Features) featuring work by Cam De Leon, Chet Zar, Gris Grimly, Jordu Schell, Miles Teves, Travis Louie, William Basso and more
The Beyond Eden Art Fair will be starting up. This is a multi-gallery event, if your in the area this is one event not to miss.
Billy Shire Fine Art will open “Hubris” featuring new works by Frank Kozik
Shooting Gallery will open a show with works from C3, Kmndz & Akira. Right next door at White Walls will be the “The Stencil Show†with art from Chris Stain, Adam 5100, Tes One, Ernesto Yerena, Casey Gray and David Soukup
Distinction Art will open “Striptease”, with art from Brian Viveros, Angelique Houtkamp, N.C. Winters, Molly Crabapple, Saratoga Sake and more
