Monthly Archives: November 2010

Sneak Peek – Amazing Art Shows This Weekend

Tonight is the opening reception for More Than Sunshine, a touring art exhibition from Inprogress magazine and Mauricio Murillo. Filled with “New Brow” art, an art form that is become increasingly mainstream,  it’s going to be a show like no other. Plus, we know you’re curious as to what the yellow fuzzy thing is.

Also, Saturday night is the opening of Neon Forest’s Full Bleed, featuring our screen printing friends at Lure Design. They covered the walls with all that is awesome, so check it out. You can find more sneak peak images here.

More Than Sunshine Opening This Friday

More Than Sunshine is Twelve21 Gallery’s latest art show, opening this Friday at 7pm. Several artists are featured in More Than Sunshine including Aleloop, Jaime Margary, Jinx Gameface, Pam Treadwell, Ruben Ubiera, Daniel Williams, Mauricio “Mr” Murillo, Derek Gores, Tracy Burke, Ralph V, Swamburger, Chris “Tobar”, and Cake.

Each artist is contributing a piece of Florida-based, “New Brow” art. “New Brow” has its roots in comic books, punk rock, street culture, graffiti and Pop-Surrealism. One famous artist, Banksy, has made this new art movement more mainstream through his movies and videos.

This show, produced by InProgress Magazine and Mauricio Murillo, will start in our very own Twelve21 Gallery and tour throughout the state of Florida, adding more artists along the way. This show is bound to exceed all levels of awesomeness, so come see it before it heads off to Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville, Melbourne and Daytona!

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A Story About Stop Motion

Chloe Fleury loves stop motion. Do you?

I love stop motion from chloe fleury on Vimeo.

Art Events This Week

2nd Tuesdays on Virginia, Tuesday 6:30pm
Join the art galleries along Virginia Drive (off Mills Ave) as they open their doors for the monthly art walk.

The Faculty Exhibition Opening Reception at Seminole State College’s Fine Arts Gallery, Thursday 5-7pm
Come to the opening reception of this exhibition and check out great pieces from Seminole State College’s faculty. Featuring works by Chris Bolton.

Egg Maker Opening at The Imperial, Thursday 7pm
This art show features works from Brice Stephens. All we can say is that it’s going to be eggcelent.

Gliteratti at BullFish, Friday 5:30-8pm
Sip on some wine and experience the unveiling of acclaimed artist Consuelo Bellini’s newest collection, Gliteratti. There will also be food tastings of BullFish’s popular gourmet foods.

Full Circle Opening Reception at Raphsodic, Saturday 6pm
This unique solo exhibition features sculptures by Marsha De Broske. Be at Raphsodic for a good time and maybe a vegan cookie or two.

Ink-Cidental Bio-Blots Book Release & Art Show at Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria, Sunday 8pm
Earl Funk shows pieces from his Framed Flesh collection and signs his awesome new book.

From Artist to Ambassador

Opportunity. Fast food. Freedom. Many outsiders think these things encompass America. But there’s more to us than just a Big Mac. Visual art is a very big part of our country and could very well be a gateway to cultural diplomacy.

A new $1 million dollar program, called smART Power, has been administered by the Bronx Museum of the Arts to promote and expand culture diplomacy. Visual artists, including painters and sculptors, will be asked to create public art projects in various foreign countries.The smART Power Program will send artists to China, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, India, Kosovo, Lebanon, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Turkey, and Venezuela to push the boundaries of their art making. These artists will be working on projects with local students, teachers, and athletes.

“We want to showcase all the diversity of America’s art and culture,” said Maura Pally, the State Department official responsible for smARTpower.

The Bronx Museum of the Arts will put out an open call for proposals in early 2011. Fifteen artists will be chosen by a panel of experts put together by the museum. If you’re an artist interested in traveling, keep an eye on the museum’s website for details.

Local Art Events This Week

Meet and Greet at Fredlund Gallery, Wednesday Evening
Fredlund Gallery will be exhibiting pieces by Kan Martin McGuire and Kent Ullberg. Jan Martin McGuire is a naturalist and travels throughout the world doing her own research through photography, sketches, and field paintings. Kent Ullberg is recognized as one of the world’s foremost wildlife sculptors. Stop by, meet the artists, and enjoy their naturally awesome pieces.

Art Stroll of Ivanhoe Village, Friday 6-9pm
Sidewalk art and live music on a Friday evening? Score. This Art Stroll will feature Ivanhoe Plaza, 1800 block of N. Orange Avenue.

Transformations Opening Reception at Gallery 500, Friday 6-10pm
Transformations, an exhibit of new work by contemporary multimedia artists will open soon at Gallery 500, at the UCF Center for Emerging Media. This exhibit features local emerging artists Heather Comparetto, Corey Robertson, Sherri Nienass, Jeffery Hoffman, and Nanette Cherry.

Salon de Paris Opening Reception at Gallery Q, Saturday 7-9pm
Start your Saturday night off a little early with this exhibit located at The Center.

Will Sclater

Will’s work is based on conflicting imagery, often with a heavy dose of sarcasm in an effort to draw attention to social ills.  His baroque stylization combined with modern techniques and subject matter create compositions that are both beautiful and haunting overlapped with dark humor.