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Five questions (apiece) for Maria Carola and Steven Steele Cawman

11/11/2011 By

“Place: Two Photographic Interpretations” intertwines two distinct art shows at the Fairfield Arts Center. Featuring the work of Maria Carola and Steven Steele Cawman, the show takes two already strong exhibits and made them more interesting by alternating opposing perspectives  on the world.

I naturally had lots of questions Maria and Steven, and they were kind enough to humor me…

Q: How did the PLACE exhibit come together? Did you know Steven before?

Maria Carola: Steven and I met three years ago as volunteers at FAC. We had both moved [Read more...]

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Nest on the Art Trail: Ellen Hackl Fagan

11/10/2011 By

The Nest Arts Factory will exhibit “Message in a Bottle,” a series of paintings by Ellen Hackl Fagan.

The show, aligned with the Art Trail, begins Friday at 7:30 p.m. – and runs through Sunday at 6 p.m.

Also, “An Uncertainty Principle,” a video installation by Mary Jo Lombardo, is Saturday only. This is a very site- specific installation that will be exhibited on the outside surface of the Nest as the sun begins to set. [Read more...]

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SASD: Six See faculty show

10/28/2011 By

Six See, an exhibition of paintings, photography and other images by faculty from the Shintaro Akatsu School of Design at the University of Bridgeport, will be on view starting with an opening reception 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at the University Gallery in the Arnold Bernhard Center, 84 Iranistan Avenue. The show runs until Dec. 2.

Works of Kelli Costa, John Kandalaft, Michael Kandalaft, Peter Konsterlie, Derek Leka and Rick McCollum comprise the Six for you to See.

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Read’s: Everything Gothic & Outrageous

10/21/2011 By

“One must dare to be himself, however frightening or strange that self must be,” said poet May Sarton, and that comment is echoed in the announcement for the Read’s Artspace E.G.O. show next week.

“Everything Gothic & Outrageous” exhibit draws upon the “darker facets of creative inspiration” and showcases works that embrace themes of horror, destruction, mythology, mystery, provocation and emotion. This exhibition will attempt to captivate viewers with art that reflects the hidden, [Read more...]

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Southport: Robert Bizinsky rediscovered

10/20/2011 By

Southport Galleries and Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers have announced the world premiere exhibition of paintings by American artist, Robert H. (Hyman) Bizinsky [1915-1982]. This trove of never-before-seen, colorfully animated scenes of Paris and the French countryside, were painted en plein air post-War Paris thanks to the “golden age” of the G.I. Bill.

An Atlanta native and Army combat engineer, “Biz” Bizinky used this vocational opportunity to catch the tail end of the School of Paris, studying under the eminent painter, Achille Emile Othon Friesz, who was [Read more...]

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Bellarmine: James Prosek’s ‘Un-natural’ world

10/17/2011 By

Easton artist James Prosek is gifted at capturing the beauty of the natural world. So why is his new show at the Bellarmine called “Un-natural?” It’s all in the twist.

His most recent venture is “James Prosek: Un-Natural History,” an exhibition of his most recent works opens with a reception 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21. The exhibit contains mainly watercolors, some created specifically for the show. Prosek paints with enormous detail as he combines real life with the unexpected.There’s the “Cockatool,” with a cockatiel whose crest is made up of tools from a Swiss Army knife,  [Read more...]
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Creature feature at City Lights: It’s the season for ‘Dark Carnival’

10/12/2011 By

A “mind-numbing” collection of grotesque and eerie figures will form a “Dark Carnival,” a Mike Falcigno production at City Lights starting with a reception 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. Art isn’t always pretty — and at times it’s downright disturbing. What better time of year to appreciate the latter?

I’ve been amazed by Falcigno’s work for years, and now he’s finally curating a show that reflects his vision, mounting a show that also highlights a baker’s dozen of contemporary artists who work in the same jugular vein.

Falcigno casts a generously wide net: Adam Dougherty (image pictured here), Julia Ambrose, Black Unicorn Studios, Rainer F. Engel, David Grant, Moses Jaen, Vanessa Pastore, Don Seipel, The Shiflett Bros., Jake Waldron and Joe Wilson are represented. The 13 artists come from far and wide, from Connecticut to Colorado to Germany.

Arrive in costume for a chance to win a personalized zombie portrait. If you dare. [Read more...]

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Fernando, Franklin Street Works and Trisha Baga

10/11/2011 By

Trisha Baga, Landmark Tower Clouds

Trisha Baga is in the Fernando exhibition at Franklin Street Works — a new contemporary art space and café in Stamford.  Baga, with fellow emerging artists Lukas Geronimas and Mads Lynnerup, created original projects for the not-for-profit space’s inaugural exhibition. On view through Nov, 13, the show includes videos, sculptures and installations by all three artists.

The artists will be at Franklin Street Works on October 22, from noon – 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 for an all-day “City Saturday” event that  makes it easier for people outside of Stamford to meet the artists, see the exhibition and enjoy the café. The day will culminate with a performance by Baga, which will begin around 4:30 p.m. outside of Franklin Street Works and end at downtown Stamford’s Landmark Square building. [Read more...]

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‘Blue Houses’ at Delamar Southport

10/07/2011 By

Jonas Wickman’s paintings will be unveiled Wednesday, Oct. 12 at the Delamar Southport. “Blue Houses” is presented in collaboration with Southport Galleries.

The Artisan restaurant at the hotel already sports beautiful murals of monumental flowers by the Swedish artist.

“I am primarily a muralist,” says Wickman. “These paintings are drawn from memories and aspects of myself slowly emerging through the haziness of time.”

More about the artist on his website.

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