"NEW YEAR NEW ARTISTS"
Jan. 13 - Feb. 12 2012 Fri. through Sun. Noon - 5pm
The Loft Artists are welcoming in the New Year with an exciting show featuring the work of 5 accomplished artists that were juried into the LAA this past year, joining the 45 artists that are currently members. These artists were selected from a large group of applicants in a competitive jurying process that is conducted every other year. They work in various media and have many awards and exhibitions amongst them. They are: Ellen Gordon (painter and printmaker), Philippa Lodato-Suppa (sculptor), Karen V. Neems (photographer, painter and mixed media artist), Jon Puzzuoli (ceramic artist), and Hernan Restrepo (graphic designer and painter).
A short statement from each artist describes their focus:
Ellen Gordon: The work shown in this exhibition is based on my passion to express form with line and shape. The expressive nature of the line, coupled with the shapes the form creates, both captivates and inspires me. Since the beginning of time artists have wrestled with expressing the third dimension in a two dimensional space and my objective is to do so with a fresh approach.
Philippa Lodato-Suppa: I am a naturalist at heart, drawn to the earthy smell and silky texture of clay. Through my sculpture I strive to explore the human condition and speak to its undeniable strength, beauty, joy and sorrow.
Karen V. Neems: Whether looking through the viewfinder of the camera, creating collages digitally or manipulating images, I am drawn to the aspects that contain and formalize a space. The framework for my compositions is layered, merged and repeated. In the photocollages, light and shadow draw the viewer in while another image floats on the surface; the elements have a certain familiarity, but the space remains a mystery, creating a visual puzzle.
Jon Puzzuoli: I try to blur the border between what would be thought of as art and what would be thought of as just another piece of utilitarian ware. Using traditional forms as a springboard, I strive to reinvent my pieces with sculptural elements and glaze combinations that are uniquely rich and reflect the fluidity and beauty of molten glass.
Hernan Restrepo: I'm determined to maintain an imaginative vision along with a flexible and ethical attitude. Time continues teaching me how to be attentive to the essential aspects of the creative process, such as clear communication and dedication to detail. My goal is to never stop learning.
Regular Gallery hours are Friday thru Sunday from 12 - 5 PM. Admission and parking are free and handicapped access is available.
Sponsored in part by The City Arts Partnership Program Grant; Michael A. Pavia, Mayor; Harbor Point; Kim Harris; The Louis J. Kuriansky Fund; Alex & Ricki Miller; Wagner Instruments; WSTC 1400 & WNLK 1350.
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