Innholdsfortegnelse for July 2022 i American Art Collector

Welcome to the July issue of American Art Collector and welcome to summer! This issue is jam-packed with art fairs, shows, and sponsored events across the country. American Art Collector has always been a major media sponsor for contemporary realism shows. In fact, we are media sponsors for more than 80 shows and events annually. This ensures each event receives great coverage and is out there in front of our readers, enthusiasts, and serious collectors. This month, we showcase the sizzling summer schedule in rural, urban and seaside settings across the country. Let’s start with Sculpture in the Park in Loveland, Colorado. This event is always a beautiful expression of sculpture and a must-see for Colorado collectors who flock to the Rockies during summertime. Next up in July is the Seattle…

Through August 7 Carrie Mae Weems: The Usual Suspects Georgia Museum of Art » Athens, GA www.georgiamuseum.org Through August 14 Joan Mitchell Baltimore Museum of Art » Baltimore, MD www.artbma.org Through August 14 What Is Left Unspoken: Love High Museum of Art » Atlanta, GA www.high.org Through August 21 A Kind of Heaven Oceanside Museum of Art » Oceanside, CA www.oma-online.org Through August 22 Mel Bochner Drawings: A Retrospective Art Institute of Chicago » Chicago, IL www.artic.edu Through August 27 31st Annual National Exhibition & Convention Steamboat Art Museum » Steamboat Springs, CO www.oilpaintersofamerica.com Through August 28 Rural, Folk, and Self-Taught Art from the Collection Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art » Kansas City, MO www.nelson-atkins.org Through September 4 Beverly McIver: Full Circle Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art » Scottsdale, AZ www.smoca.org…

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The Seattle area is thrilled to see the return of the Seattle Art Fair—after a two-year hiatus due to Covid—displaying the best in modern and contemporary art. Kicking off Thursday, July 21, with the opening preview from 6 to 9 p.m., the fair will have 85 top local, national and international galleries that will exhibit a variety of styles, themes and subject matter. “Seattle Art Fair’s anticipated sixth edition will also highlight the region’s museums and institutions while featuring an array of innovative installations, events, talks and performances curated by author, curator and self-described ‘cultural infrastructure builder’ Nato Thompson, returning again as the fair’s artistic director,” according to organizers. Also, in commitment to the vibrant arts community of the Pacific Northwest, the fair will feature many of the region’s top…

Color is frequently a point of discussion when observing art. “The color is vibrant,” one might say, or “Those colors seem to really pop.” Often viewers will pick out their favorite colors—sapphire blues in mountain lakes, oranges that warm and soothe within sunsets, or the emeralds of an eye that peers out of a painting—as their attention slips through the different hues in an artwork. What many viewers don’t discuss, at least not as much, is value—the lightness and darkness of a color. A painting’s values are right there in every corner and every color of the work, and yet values are so strongly tied to color they can be tricky to wrap your head around. Sometimes it’s helpful when color can be stripped away entirely, which is what RJD…

Jeff Faust says, “I’ve always deeply loved the work of master realists in portraying the images we are used to, whether a landscape or still life, but I feel a real need to turn that a little bit and create a visual that doesn’t actually exist—but one that I would like to see.” His inspiration comes from a dried, twisted eucalyptus leaf, an interesting twig or the patina on an ancient bowl. He combines the objects with other recurring imagery such as birds and ropes and clouds into what he calls “subtle surrealism”—into large-scale paintings of unreal reality. The excitement of the curves of the eucalyptus leaf he has picked up on one of his daily walks reappears when he faces his blank canvas. The image on the canvas has…

After getting a degree in graphic design, Lara Dann took a hard turn and built a career in massage therapy. But when she had children, she decided to return to art. “I would create these tiny paintings at the kitchen table while cooking dinner and then sell them on eBay,” she remembers. They gained traction, and she soon went from selling her work online to showing in galleries. Dann’s upcoming exhibition at Haven Gallery, titled Semi-Sweet, explores the space between love and heartbreak. “On the surface, my attempt is to organize this concept in a contemporary way, with hints of beauty, design and feminine power, while it’s deeper meaning is a connection of life and death,” she says. Erica Berkowitz, owner and curator of Haven Gallery, says of Dann’s work,…

Saint Petersburg, Russia • dolgarevadarya@gmail.com • www.dariamart.com “People are born twice: when they draw their first breath and then when they find their vocation,” says artist Darya Dolgareva, who resides in Saint Petersburg, Russia. “My second birth happened when I found my father’s drawings. There was no internet back then, so my acquaintance with art started with my father’s album and books from our family library. I grew fond of spending mornings over historical memoirs, which I had taken to since childhood. At the same time I became keen on making clothes for my dolls instead of just playing with them. As far as I can remember, I have always had a desire to create.” Inspired by the Dutch masters, Dolgareva creates realistic portrait art, often featuring subjects adorned in…

Aspen Ice Garden This summer, Intersect Art and Design presents the 2022 edition of Intersect Aspen, an art fair taking place in person at the Aspen Ice Garden from July 31 – August 4, 2022. Intersect Aspen brings together a dynamic mix of modern and contemporary art and design galleries, and is activated by timely and original programming.…

Alexandra Manukyan has worked with the flamboyant gestures of choreography for more than a decade, but her new works balance the sensuality and eroticism of the spectacular ballroom’s body language with a mysterious and intimate self-reflection. Although her new figures recall the exuberance of the dances of the Caucasus, with the extravagant gestures and formal movement of proud performers, and the costumes are flavored with the cheerful scent of floral headdresses worn during spring-time celebrations and in the harvest festivals of ancient Armenian custom, Manukyan says she is principally influenced by her work as a fashion designer. “I love my country,” she says, “but I’m more of an international artist. I make most of the jewelry and costumes…I love fashion, and it’s almost like doing a line of fashion design.…

A new exhibition at Gallery Wild called Solstice Natural Harmonies presents the wildlife portraits of Doyle Hostetler and the nature scenes of Silas Thompson right at the heart of the summer season. “[The show] features brand new works from two outstanding, contemporary…artists,” says gallery owner and artist Carrie Wild. “[They] have each developed unmistakable, signature painting styles. Doyle’s monochromatic subjects emerge from airy backgrounds into sharp focus and are a contrast to Silas’ impressionistic, highly textured, bold and colorful landscapes. Hanging together, Doyle and Silas’ work finds a perfect, complimentary balance to emphasize the infinite variety within the natural world.” Thompson says his goal with painting is constant innovation in his approach, always finding new ways to create “the illusion of solidity, time, emotion, risk, danger, beauty and reward. That sounds…

One of Susan Powell Fine Art’s most popular exhibitions returns for its 19th year. Summer in New England features 25 superb artists who depict seascapes and landscapes of idyllic New England. From marshlands and shorelines to blissful harbors and vessels on the open water, these scenes capture the region’s unique coastal charm. “The paintings in the show capture the unique light and atmosphere of the shoreline and invite viewers to breathe in the magical moments of summer,” says gallery owner Susan Powell. Among the artists participating in the 2022 exhibition—working in styles ranging from traditional realism and impressionism to contemporary—include Paul Beebe, Peter Bergeron, Zufar Bikbov, David Dunlop, Neal Hughes, Andrew Lattimore, Anne McGrory, Deborah Quinn-Munson, Dennis Sheehan and George Van Hook. A quintessential snapshot of summer, we see beach-goers…

German-born artist Anne Siems brings her boldest work yet to Wally Workman in Austin, Texas, this July. Female figures with allegorical tattoos and shaved heads populate the visceral series of large format watercolor and acrylic paintings. “I’m particularly pleased with their openness toward this body of work,” Siems says of the gallery’s response to her “out there” subject matter. While not a complete departure from her recent paintings utilizing tattooed text and botanical imagery, the show titled Inked, marks a doubling down on the artist’s distinctive style. “I’ve always really enjoyed detailed imagery based in medieval drawings and Indian miniatures,” says Siems. “So to create them in tattoos was such a fantastic outlet for me to tell a little story, have sort of a narrative.” Earlier works included lines of…

Through July 3 Shifting Perspectives: Landscape Photographs from the Collection Milwaukee Art Museum » Milwaukee, WI The exhibition explores how our society sees and understands the physical world through over 65 photographs pulled from the museum’s collection. www.mam.org July 2-January 2, 2023 We the People: The Radical Notion of Democracy Crystal Bridges of Museum of American Art» Bentonville, AR Crystal Bridges will place a rare, original print of the U.S. Constitution in conversation with works by historical and contemporary artists that provide diverse perspectives on the nation’s founding principles. www.crystalbridges.org July 5-September 2 Festival of Arts Laguna Canyon Road » Laguna Beach, CA This highly acclaimed juried fine art show will feature the work of over 100 awardwinning Orange County artists working in a variety of mediums and styles. www.foapom.com July 7-September 2…

After a three-year hiatus, Art Santa Fe returns to augment Santa Fe Art Week with three days’ worth of contemporary art from around the world, curated programming, special events and entertainment designed for collectors, artists and art-enthusiasts alike. “It’s a unique opportunity to honor the region’s deeply rooted cultural traditions while launching into the future with cutting-edge artwork and inspiring events,” notes Redwood Art Group, the event producer. From July 15 to July 17, Art Santa Fe will showcase the work of more than 75 national and international galleries and independent artists in an array of exhibits, events, and live artwork demonstrations. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to be returning to Santa Fe and partnering with the city to be part of the Santa Fe Art Week celebration,” says Redwood…

Aimed at connecting collectors with a broad array of local and international contemporary art, Intersect Aspen will feature abstract and representational paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery and many other art forms, both functional and decorative. The two-day event returns to Aspen for the second year from July 31 to August 4. Becca Hoffman, managing director of the event’s producer, Intersect Art and Design, says, “Building on the success of our inaugural 2021 [Intersect Aspen], we’re delighted to return this summer for our next edition…bringing together a global mix of galleries, cultural partners, curators, artists and collectors.” Tim von Gal, CEO of Intersect Art and Design adds, “We look forward to presenting Intersect Aspen again this summer, and welcome the return of many exhibitors, artists, partners and patrons who made our pop-up…

With the same determination he attributes to his Scandinavian roots and humbly credits for his success as a painter, Andy Sjodin approached Steve Diamant, owner of Arcadia Contemporary, and told him he would have his work in his gallery one day. After nearly three years of persistence and devotion to improving his work, Sjodin achieved his goal last summer. A year later and Sjodin is now having a solo show at Arcadia from July14 to 28. Sjodin’s tenacity aside, the artist’s core disposition is one of quietude and introspection and, in his own words, tuned to a minor key. His minimalistic still lifes are both somber and luminous, reflecting Sjodin’s intent to create a space and atmosphere of calm that he, and hopefully his viewers, would want to step into.…

The Navy Yard Garden & Art, in partnership with the Boston Planning & Development Agency, is offering the public the unique experience, Of Many Minds, featuring 20 large scale sculptures by Michael Alfano, to be displayed at the Charlestown Navy Yard along the Boston Harborwalk. Alfano’s monumental, figurative bronze and mixed media sculptures will be organized into groups of six along a one-mile section of the Harborwalk, stretching from the USS Constitution National Park to Mayor Menino Park at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, “where more than a million people per year, of all walks of life, will be able to access art and culture free of charge,” notes the exhibition press release. In addition, the artworks will be paired with open ended quotes to encourage other interpretations, while also furthering Alfano’s…

Laura Pollak’s paintings have gained global attention and can be found in exhibitions, museums, private collections and publications worldwide. Pollak’s popularity and success as an artist is often attributed to her ability to create visual drama and mystery that have garnered her top awards. Pollak’s paintings also have a unique characteristic that is difficult to achieve—they seem to glow. The artist likens it to “planting lightbulbs.” Pollak says, “When I began painting years ago, my only goal was to achieve some semblance of the landscape scene before me. I was just chasing light. Now, I make my own light!” In her daily explorations, Pollak created a series of paintings that looked as if she had planted a lightbulb in the painting. Instead of being illuminated from an external source of…

Costa Mesa, CA • anthony@salvofineart.com • www.studio2817.com One of the most notable aspects of Anthony Salvo’s artwork is the spectrum of his subject matter. Whether working in oils or in his newer passion, gouache, Salvo applies the same masterful execution to a hamburger as he does to vistas of Laguna Beach or a VW bus with surfboards strapped to its roof. Although Salvo loved drawing and painting as a boy, he ultimately embarked on a 25-year career in graphic design. That changed in 2012 when, on a trip to Balboa Island to meet with a client, he found the streets filled with painters. “It looked like so much fun—I just knew I had to do it,” says the artist, who soon thereafter started taking plein air workshops. “I got hooked,”…