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Archive for February 1st, 2012

A New Exhibition Of Ceramic Sculpture Titled: “Storytelling,” Opens At The Obsidian Gallery Saturday February 4.

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

 

Mother Abiah by George Penaloza

The exhibition features works by Debra Fritts, George Penaloza and Cheryl Tall. The Artist’s Reception will be this Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 6PM to 9PM.

George Penaloza gives voice to his creativity through ceramic sculpture that is inspired by fantasy movies and special effects design. His sculpture gives life to what exists within his heart and imagination.

Heads Above Water by Cheryl Tall

 

Cheryl Tall’s figurative sculptures focus on the relationships between people and their surroundings, especially their homes or workplaces. Her works are coil-built and are inspired by her personal experiences of travel and a study of mythology and primitive art.

 


Dream of Coyote Song by Debra Fritts

 

 

Debra Fritts has achieved national recognition for her one-of-a-kind ceramic sculptures which are hand-built and multiple fired with a painterly glazed surface. Her work is a continuous story of awareness and the celebration of daily living.


What I consider one of Tucson’s finest galleries, is now located in The Historic Depot at 410 N. Toole Avenue, # 120. Enter through the double green doors in the middle of the building.

 

Obsidian Gallery

410 N. Toole Avenue, #120

Tucson, Arizona 85701

T. 520-577-3598

F. 520-577-9018

info@obsidian-gallery.com

www.obsidian-gallery.com

New Exhibit Opens Saturday February 4 At Industria Studios

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

 

 

Rainy Afternoon by Brian Carlton

A new exhibition, The Artists of Industria, is featuring the paintings and sculptures of Marc David Leviton and an introduction to fusion modeling by Brian Carlton. The show will also showcase the work of Industria’s resident artists. Opens Saturday, February 4th from 6pm – 10pm and will remain open by appointment until February 25th.

On display will be major works by Marc David Leviton M.F.A. Studio, Sculpture
Life casting, kinetics, installation, foundry, fabrication, and found object construction emphasis
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

The Artists of Industria exhibit also features the introduction of Tucson artist Brian Carlton’s fusion modeling technique. Brian’s style is born out of realism, but has recently taken a turn into the realm of abstraction. His latest work  is a form of abstract realism he developed in the vein of such artists as Chuck Close, where shape, structure, and realism is apparent from a distance, but close examination reveals roughly executed regions of color in total open form.  In this technique, the illusion of form is constructed by the forced fusion of fluid colors directly on the canvas. He calls it fusion modeling.

Night Lights by Brian Carlton

Brian Carlton grew up in the Tucson. He is an acrylic painter and an advocate for the arts in the community. Brian is the Vice President of Industria Studios, A Non-Profit 501(c) (3) Corporation dedicated to the promotion of fine art to the Tucson community. His art is sold in local galleries and nationally on fineartamerica.com.

James Hetfield by Brian Carlton

Industria Studios is a working professional studio and education center. The mission of Industria Studios is to be a dynamic and innovative place for the community to experience the creative processes of fine art and to provide a challenging environment for individuals interested in art as an intellectual and transformative pursuit.

Industria Studios offers many opportunities for persons of all ages to learn from and work directly with producing and exhibiting artists of various media, including sculpture, life casting, metal, clay, painting, and photography.

The Industria Gallery is an extension of the Industria Studio programs and provides additional opportunities for students and artists to participate in professionally curated shows.

 

Industria Studios. 1441 E. 17th St.  520-235-0797.

Website: http://www.industriastudios.org/#home