Gallery Saint Martin News: March 2009
Fine Art & Dental Arts – Perfect Together!
Gallery Saint Martin was recently invited by Dental Arts of Chestnut Hill (at Top of the Hill behind Hill Co.) to display a ‘mini-exhibit’ in the offices of Dr. Axel Ramke. No appointment is necessary to view the dozens of works displayed! Dr. Ramke extends an open invitation to interested viewers (you don’t have to be a patient) to stop in anytime during regular business hours (including Saturdays.) The address is 8625 Germantown Ave. Phone:215-242-6630. On-going throughout 2009.
From Feb 15 – April 12 Sandra Davis’ work is featured at The Open Lens Gallery in SELECTIONS: Original Works form The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes, a groundbreaking book reclaiming older, hands-on techniques as a way to make striking new work.
This exhibit is co-sponsored by the Fine Arts/Printmaking and Media Arts/Photography Departments, University of the Arts and is supported in part by a grant from the Quaker Chemical Foundation.
The Open Lens Gallery is located at 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147.
Susan Hall had a one-woman exhibit at the Stanford Faculty Club in Palo Alto, California (Jan 12 – Feb 27.) A painting of hers appears in the recently published literary and visual arts journal West Marin Review which also includes a poem by the poet laureate Robert Hass.
Monique Seyler’s print ‘Twilight Redux’ fetched numerous bids and achieved over retail price where it was donated for a black tie auction event to support the Pennsylvania SPCA – which also honored Jennifer Utley & Governor Ed Rendell for their work to make a difference in the lives of animals throughout the state of Pennsylvania. The event was held Feb. 21 at the Loew’s Hotel in Center City.
Gina Triplett and Matt Curtius welcomed a daughter into their lives have added several new gigs to their repertoire. Gina’s work was featured in “The Fabulous Colored Pencils of the World” at Spaziovento Madadori in Venice, Italy (last March ’08) and is featured on the rear cover of Illustration Nowbook released by Taschen. Other projects include bedding designs for Urban Outfitters and illustrations for the ad campaign for Macy’s Flower Show.
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Gallery Saint Martin News: July 2008
“An Eye for Art” in the July/August issue of Philadelphia Style Magazine discusses Gallery Saint Martin among a select handful of the top art galleries in Philadelphia.
Nic Coviello is at work on a sizable show to appear in 2009 at Nexus.
A retrospective of Robert Kaupelis’ work was held March 20 – April 24, 2008 at Flinn Gallery in Greenwich, Ct. For a virtual tour, visit: www.flinngallery.com.
In May, Barbara Schaff’s “Among the Grasses” (compressed charcoal and watercolor) was acquired by the Berman Museum for its permanent collection.
The July 18 broadcast of The Martha Stewart Show presents an interview and in-depth look at Leah MacDonald’s photo/oil/encaustic technique.
Monique Seyler recently served as juror for two exhibits by the National Association of Women Artists.
The Society of Illustrators in NYC recently featured “The World Is Never Enough” by Gina Triplett & Matt Curtius.
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Gallery Saint Martin News: April 2007
Matt Curtius/Gina Triplett in tandem with their thriving graphic arts careers (that includes a recent sold-out line of tee-shirts for Urban Outfitters, a new line of cards for Target and an LA Times Book Review illustration,) Matt and Gina pursue fine art with equal zeal.
Earlier this year, their work was part of a group exhibit at the Borowsky Gallery of the Gershman Y in Philadelphia (Feb. 15 – Apr. 13) that featured ‘linear and more fully painted elements.’ Their work is currently on view at the Society of Illustrators in New York City.
Susan Hall’s recently released book titled “Home Before Dark” contains a forward by noted contemporary artist James Rosenquist. He writes that, “Susan Hall’s mind is a deep, spatial expanse that is reflected in her work, but one might not immediately understand her motives. So look at Susan’s work and see how she thinks. You might be amazed.” Home Before Dark is her second book, following her successful “Painting Point Reyes.” In addition to new paintings and ceramics, two more books are in the works, one on ceramics and a creative biography.
Last summer, Naomi Limont moved to Lancaster, PA where (at 87 years young) she continues to draw interest in her work. The Eastern Mennonite Heritage Center in Harleysville, PA will feature her National Park Series and a selection of landscapes. Dates for the exhibit are September 9 to October 29.
Monique Seyler’s acrylic and pastel piece “Truce” was selected by juror Polly Apfelbaum for the 67th Annual Juried Exhibit at Woodmere Art Museum. (Jan. 27 – Mar. 4.) An archival print of “Truce” and one of “Foggy Day” have been selected for the First Annual PhillyArts for ALS Benefit to be held at Meadowbrook Country Club in Huntington Valley, PA on Sunday, May 6th. Proceeds from the event will benefit research into this debilitating illness, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
On January 19th Julie Zahn exhibited her work at Episcopal Academy in Merion, PA. The exhibit was accompanied by a day-long series of workshops where Julie shared stenciling techniques with the students.
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