Affordable Art Fair, New York

My gallery from Calgary, The Weiss Gallery, is showing at the AAF in New York. They are taking with them a good group of my monotypes and some encaustic on panel. If you are in the New York area at the end of September, you should try to attend this event. I think the concept of this fair is really interesting as it is a great place to see the work of younger artists and galleries who do their work in backing them up. Usually fairs are so expensive that galleries will display their big names; in this case the whole purpose is to do the opposite and promote works that are not priced over the top. I will be driving down to attend the opening night, visit the fair and see some art in New York. If you want to attend and save on the ticket, the fair is open for free on Friday night October 1st from 6 pm to 8 pm. Making art accessible is their moto.

AAF New York City Fall 2010

September 30 - October 3, 2010

7 West New York (7 West and 34th Street)

Private Preview

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Joanne Mattera in Brooklyn

Joanne Mattera

Silk Road series installation wall

Photos courtesy of Joanne Mattera

I had the chance to see some of Joanne's new Silk Road paintings when she came to Montréal last August. I have always been keen to this series ever since I saw some at the Schlosberg Gallery at the Montserrat College of Art during the International Conference on Encaustic. Her new paintings are stunning. They evoke a meditative realm while calling the viewers attention to look, reflect and discover what lies within and beyond these layers. The edges are rich with vibrancy and can only be appreciated in the real. The relation of color and transparency found in these new works resonate with such complexity, that you become completely absorbed by these paintings. The series exhibited at Metaphor are done in a range of cooler tones echoing the element of water. If you are in the area, seeing the show in the flesh is a must, if you are not around New York check out Joanne's blog for more images of the show and installation shot of her paintings.

Joanne Mattera

Silk Road 116, 2009, Encaustic on panel 12"x12"

Photos courtesy of Joanne Mattera

Slippery When Wet

Metaphor Contemporary Art, Brooklyn

September 18-November 22

Opening Friday, September 18, 6:00-9:00 pm

Artists include :Suzan Batu, Susan Homer, Joanne Mattera, Nancy Manter,

Andrew Mockler, Don Muchow and Peter Schroth

Encaustic International Biennial

Où se livrent les nuages, 2009, encaustic on panel, 14.5" x 21"

From March 29 to June 19, I will be part of the Encaustic Biennial organized by R&F Paints entitled Encaustic Works '09 that will take place at the Castle Gallery of College of New Rochelle in New York State.

This exhibition will definitely be a rare occasion to check out what's happening in the realm of encaustic painting. There are among 40 artists participating in the show, working in a wide variety of styles and using the medium in their own personal way. R&F Paints published for the occasion a thorough catalogue that you can order from them (click here).

If you are in the area, this show is not to be missed.

  

R&F present the Seventh International Biennial 

Encaustic Works'09

Juried by Heather Hutchison

March 29- June 19, 2009

Opening: Sunday April 5, 2-4 pm

www.rfpaints.com

Paul Fenniak in New York

Paul Fenniak, a good friend of mine, will be showing in New York in the coming weeks at the Forum Gallery. If you are in the area, this is really worth seeing. Paul's work, like all good paintings, most be seen in person to be truly appreciated. His handling of paint is rich and compelling, placing him among the best realist painters. 

Paul Fenniak, Encounter, 2008-09, oil on canvas, 60 x 48 inches

Paul Fenniak, Encounter (detail), 2008-09 

oil on canvas, 60 x 48 inches 

Paul Fenniak

February 26 to April 11, 2009

Forum Gallery

745 Fifth Ave., 4th floor (just north of 57th street)

www.forumgallery.com