Metamorphose

It was great to so many people out for Unblurred. And really terrific that so many stopped by at Metamorphose. It was a terrific and varied evening. My henna tattoo is still very vivid! It was great to see Diva Dale with her lovely glass works and Judy Dickson had a small table set up.

Thanks to everyone that helped out with the event. I really appreciate it! Especially Louise, purveyor of books, whose support over the years has been invaluable. And to Serendipity for the nice shout-out.

Stay tuned for more developments. There are whispers about a closing party.



Fashioned by Monica Phillips


Marci Gehring


Marci Gehring


Marci Gehring


Matt Dearboff


Matt Dearboff


Matt Dearboff


Susan Constanse


Susan Constanse


Susan Constanse


Susan Constanse

Metamorphose
4922 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15222
724-538-5268
412-277-1238

Andres Serrano

There is an article about this in NYT.

I am so undecided about this issue. I couldn't see anything in the pieces that were destroyed that I would go out of my way to view, let alone support. The subject matter was really the only challenge to the work. It seemed fairly straightforward and formal. Maybe that's part of Serrano's aesthetic, I don't know. This kind of work just doesn't do anything for me. All it did was raise a lot of questions --

1 Who does validate this work?

2 Does one group have the right to decide what can be shown at a venue?

3 Why would someone choose to view this work?

Theo Jansen

Thanks, Larry, for the links.

Olga @Drink and Draw

If you listen closely to the background music, you'll know that we were listening to one of my favorite musicians - Blossom Dearie!

So what are you doing on Tuesday nights? Get in here!

Everybody --

What have we been up to? find out on the drink and draw blog
Here is a calendar of the upcoming sessions --
10/2 – Olga Brindar, 10/16 – Matt O’Riley, 10/30 - Christine Allen: gesture intensive
11/13 – Seaman Sara, 11/27 - TBA
12/11 - Moira Meadows

Drink and Draw
is an open studio live model drawing session that meets every other Tuesday on the second floor of brillobox, located at 4104 penn ave, pittsburgh, pa. This session is relaxed, surprising, and inspiring. amazing models dressed in various themes, old timey music, great company, and decor. All mediums, except oils, welcome.

drink and draw
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brillobox
4104 penn ave
412.621.4900

Wet canvas 10/3

breathe (Unreal Spaces) 60" x 48"

Wet canvas 10/2

breathe (Unreal Spaces) 48" x 60"

various in-progress 9" x 12"

Open Studio - the aftermath

We had a wonderful time visiting with all of you during the tour. Special thanks to my Mum, who took charge of pulling out paintings and setting them up around the room!It was good to see all of you.

Following are some set-up shots from my studio --

Read Kurt Shaw's preview at the Tribune Review --

This Saturday, from noon-6 p.m., more than a dozen artists and two galleries will be part of the Creative Tour, an open studio event in Bloomfield in which the public is invited to tour the studios and learn the creative processes of some of Pittsburgh's favorite artists. read more

I like the part where he says "some of Pittsburgh's favorite artists"!

POWERful opening

Friday was monumental. The opening was packed! The weather was beautiful, which is great because all of us would not have fit in Future Tenant's new space. If you missed the opening reception, make sure to put the following dates on your calendar. See you there.

POWER - The Definition of Feminine Power
Curated by Christiane D.
September 28 - October 20
SPECIAL POWER EVENTS
Future Tenant
819 Penn Avenue, Cultural District

ALL LIT UP - A POWER-ful evening of Words and Women October 12 - 7:00 pm
Featuring the literary and poetic works of Ellen Smith, Jan Beatty, Lori Jakiela, Carrie Smith, Megan Tutulo, and Stephanie Brea
Tickets are $3.00 at the door

Downtown Gallery Crawl
October 19, 2007 - 6-9PM

Following are a few images from the exhibit. I was lucky enough to get there early, so I could, with some patience, get some pretty clear shots --


Susan Constanse

Suz Pisano

Vanessa German

Staycee Pearl

Pamela Jennings

Maritza Mosquera

POWER
September 28 - October 20
Future Tenant
Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

POWER will present the work of the following artists: Susan Constanse, Suz Pisano, Veronica Corpuz, Rise Nagin, Alexis S. Covato, Patricia Villalobos Echeverría, Cara Erskine, Carolina Loyola-Garcia, Vanessa German, Stacy Rae Gross, Pamela Jennings, Monique Luck, Maritza Mosquera, Renee Ruth Ickes, Staycee Pearl, Rebecca Rose, Sam Thorp, and Two Girls Working (Renee Piechocki and Tiffany Ludwig)



Amy Kerlin -- I just love her dress!

Metamorphose

Metamorphose is operated by two very lovely ladies - Marci Gehring and Monica Phillips. The venue, which opens its doors to artists for the Unblurred event every first Friday, always features live entertainment and the delightful creations of the proprietors. On October 5, Metamorphose has MUNCHES, MUSIC, ART, FUN

Start the night off with light munchies and an art exhibit at 7:00 with our October feature artist, painter Susan Constanse. Matt Dearboff will display his his artful interpretations of Frank Loyd Wright's architecture. Marci Ghering and Monica Phillips will have their cozy new fall looks ready to wrap yourself in! The band, Hail and Farewell, featuring Barrett Black and David Harris, will rock out in our courtyard around 8:00pm. Plus, henna tattoos by Kate.

October Unblurred @ Metamorphose
10/5/2007 - 7-11PM
4922 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15222
724-538-5268
412-277-1238

Creative Tour in Bloomfield

Kurt Shaw at the Tribune Review gave the Creative Tour a nice mention in today's edition --

This Saturday, from noon-6 p.m., more than a dozen artists and two galleries will be part of the Creative Tour, an open studio event in Bloomfield in which the public is invited to tour the studios and learn the creative processes of some of Pittsburgh's favorite artists. read more

I like the part where he says "some of Pittsburgh's favorite artists"!

What: Creative Tour
Where: Bloomfield
When: Saturday, September 29: 12PM – 6PM

You can download a map here

Yeah, yeah, yeahyeahyeah

Okay, so I'm tired. It's been the week from hell. And I still have next week to contend with.

Enjoy.

Wet canvas

breathe