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Press Release:

Greg "Craola" Simkins will be revealing his newest body of artwork entitled, It Wanders, which brings elements from the natural world into concert with the fantastic and the disturbing and is the culmination of the underlying story of heartache, loss and redemption as seen in Simkins' previous exhibitions. In this world, a boy sits in his newly demolished home, dreaming of his escape. Messenger candles from the Baron dot the land. Good fruits accompany moths and butterflies, while snowmen befriend various birds and creatures from the menagerie of Simkins' imagination. The alchemist's eggs appear as vessels containing new life spilling out of their cracked surfaces, while clouds containing the secrets of time's past fill the sky.

Part One of this amazing collection will begin as It Wanders East on September 6, 2008 at Joshua Liner Gallery in New York.  This will be Simkins' first solo exhibition on the East Coast. Part Two of the It Wanders exhibition will conclude as It Wanders West on November 6, 2008 at Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight in Los Angeles where Simkins first began displaying his masterpieces.

Greg 'Craola' Simkins is one of 50 Artists featured in our second publication entitled Metamorphosis 2.

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It Wanders East: Sept. 6 - Oct.4, 2008

Opening reception: Gallery I, Saturday, Sept. 6, 6-9pm

Joshua Liner Gallery, 548 W. 29th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001

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It Wanders West: Nov. 4 - Dec. 4, 2008

Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov. 4, 7-10pm

Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight: LA, 7020 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038

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Greg 'Craola' Simkins is one of 50 Artists featured in our second publication entitled Metamorphosis 2. 

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Press Release from Last Rites:

Last Rites Gallery presents… 'Dark Pop,' guest curated by Andrew Michael Ford.

September 6th through October 11th, 2008

Opening Reception: Saturday, September 6th from 7-11pm

Last Rites Gallery and guest curator Andrew Michael Ford (director of Ad Hoc Art, curator of Deep Pop) have decided to find out what several of today's brightest art stars are capable of when asked to create ONE piece of what could be considered truly 'dark art'.  Many artists find themselves in a nice groove of creating a certain mood or emotion through their work and have, understandably, become quite comfortable following this path in their art-making.  We were curious, however, what would happen if things were to get a little uncomfortable, as the artists challenged themselves to search through new or buried feelings and emotions, the kind which might find their place on the 'darker' side of the artistic spectrum.  With that in mind, Last Rites Gallery and guest curator Andrew Michael Ford proudly present "Dark Pop": A collection of truly 'dark art' from an incredibly talented and diverse group of artists who would normally never get anywhere near this stuff!  The results, we believe, are nothing short of astounding!

Participating artists include:

Ron English, Gary Taxali, Isabel Samaras, Esao Andrews, Kozyndan, Sarah Joncas, Camilla d'Errico, Lisa Alisa, Gaia, Chris Stain, D'holbachie, Jeff McMillan, Tessar Lo, Gilbert Oh, Pagan, Peripheral Media Projects, Nicole Steen, Imminent Disaster, David MacDowell, The Dirty Fabulous, Connie Wang, Jaeran Won, Ewelina Ferruso and more!

Last Rites Gallery, 511 W. 33rd St, New York City, USA

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On September 6th and 7th, 2008, Catherine Alexandre's studio will be open to the public, exhibiting works by herself and Bernard Dumain. Catherine will be exhibiting with a new artist on the first week-end of every month.

7 Rue du Vieux Village

Les Barrets

16400 La Couronne

France

right: Magical Mystery Tool 13 - Oil on canvas - by Bernard Dumaine

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Definition Gallery presents "A Dozen Echoes," an inspiring ensemble of a dozen female artists from across the United States:  Bethany Marchman, Sylvia Ortiz, Leslie Ditto, Leah Parrent, Molly Crabapple, Marion Bolognes, Annie Owens, Daniella Ovtcharov (right), Karen Hsiao, Lauren Bergman, Danni Shinya Luo, Hilary Gore and Kim Suter.

Each artist explores the unifying circumstances of being a modern woman in the 21st century while simultaneously reflecting on women's past roles in history and culture.  The gallery selected the artists for their ability to convey these personal and universal experiences with painstaking detail. The exhibition demonstrates a mastery over a variety of mediums; from traditional glazes to contemporary photography.

Digital high-resolution images of artwork are available upon request.

Exhibition Dates: September 5th - September 27th, 2008

Opening Reception: Friday, September 5th, 2008, 7pm

Regular hours of operation: Tuesday - Thursday 1pm - 7pm, Friday - Saturday 1pm - 9pm

Definition Gallery

1800 Fleet Street,

Baltimore, Maryland 21231

USA

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The Ange Exquis Exhibition in Viechtach, Germany, is open from September 5th - November 5th and features the work of many artists in the beinArt collective.

Featuring works by Alaux, Aparin (right), Arnas, Bachelier, Bailly, Cacace, Comand, Coquelin, De Rosa, Djurovic, Gric, Ivanovc, Jontschewa, Kandl, Kortan, Krejca, Kuksi, Levita, Mirkovic, Muller, Oscity, Ravski, Schmid, Tiunine, Zacek, Zademack, Velicu, and Zappelli.

Opening: 7pm, Friday the 5th of September, 2008

Running from September 5th - November 5th, 2008

Town Hall

Stadtplatz

94234 Viechtach

Germany

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"Under Glass" -  Paintings and drawings by Amy Kollar Anderson

Solo Show at Goloka Gallery, September 5 - 26, 2008

The opening is on September 5, 2008, from 5pm until 10pm

Goloka Gallery: Oregon Division

523 Fifth Street

Dayton, OH

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Hazel Bryce created this impressive seahorse sculpture from a load of old rubbish, reinforced with wire and many layers of papier-mâché. The whole process took her over 6 years on and off.

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News from Creep Machine:

Brought to you by the Creep Machine and Excellent Virtu Gallery is a print contest, and up for grabs is this amazing giclee print by Lori Earley.

The print is a giclee on canvas print, and it is already stretched onto wood. It also comes with two separate mattes (white and burgundy) and comes with a certificate of authenticity. All the winner would have to do it have it framed.

So what do you have to do to win this print? Simply head on over to Creep Machine and submit a poem inspired by the print. The top 5 entries will be judged by Lori Earley. The deadline for entries is August 31st, no entries will be accepted after midnight Pacific Time.

This is a great opportunity to score some art from this amazing painter, and what better way to do it than with a little creativity of your own?

Right: Annabelle by Lori Earley

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Press Release from Jared Joslin:

Shadow of the Silver Moon

Solo Exhibition of paintings by Jared Joslin.

August 14 - September 13, 2008

Reception: Thursday August 14 at 7-9pm

Yarger/Strauss Fine Art

354 N Bedford Drive

Beverly Hills, CA, USA

In the Shadow of the Silver Moon, a spectrum of intriguing characters spring to life. There is a Dietrich-esque emcee, striking her silver-tipped cane against the parquet floor. An alluring chanteuse beckons with her sparkling eyes and an elaborately costumed fan dancer strikes an elegant, sinuous pose. Performers and patrons are caught in the swirl of the evening, yet remain lost in their own private reveries. Under the Shadow of the Silver Moon, while the band is playing, the mysteries hidden behind the eyes linger in the air like fireflies in the night.

You can view Shadow of the Silver Moon online.

Right: Emcee, 2008, oil on canvas, 36” x 18”, detail shot

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Boom Festival 2008 is shaping up to be a very potent mix for Visionary arts. The epicentre for this can be found at the Liminal Village where a number of events and activities will take place.

As reported in a previous post the Vision Gallery exhibits Visionary artists from all over the world.

Robert Venosa and Martina Hoffmann are giving a presentation entitled, "Some History, Thoughts and Images on Visionary Art".

They will also be running a workshop, "Sketching the Fantastic" in which participants will be guided in exploring a simplified, exciting technique which provides a rapid entry into the magic of sketching, as well as allowing access to one's innermost, intuitive visions.  Any and all can participate. Some basic materials will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring their own to maximize their creative expression.

The Visionary Art Culture Creators Panel will explore the new world of visionary culture with a fascinating panel discussion about the place where art present meets art future. As a catalytic force in the co-creation of planetary culture, visionary art may be a key to unlocking the secrets of what is to come.

The panel will be moderated by Delvin Solkinson and feature the following speakers, Laurence Caruana, Leo Plaw, Carey Thompson, Luke Brown and Jen Zariat.

The Boom Festival runs from the 11th to the 18th of August, in Portugal.

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