Friday, February 11, 2011

Rory Krupp: Fluffing Reality


On view through February at the Dublin Arts Council is Rory Krupp: Fluffing Reality, a solo exhibition of contemporary watercolor paintings.

Krupp titles his artworks with short phrases such as “The sound of confidence” and “Who wants to be found.” He defines this collection as “Revolution, the sound of confidence and other excellent inventions: A compendium of words and images promoting a better way.”

Rory Krupp is an Ohio resident who currently divides his time between Columbus and Cincinnati. He has shown his artwork in galleries in the United States and Singapore and at art fairs in New York and Chicago. He was awarded an Ohio Arts Council Individual Artist Fellowship in 2002 and has served as an artist in residence in Vermont and Indiana.

The exhibition will be on view Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 pm.


"Music Sets Tone For Vibrant Watercolors"

Review in Columbus Dispatch by Melissa Starker ~

With his iPod providing a soundtrack, Rory Krupp conjures up playful stories in his mind that take shape as collections of controlled watercolor lines, abstract shapes and the occasional well-placed bleed.

"I think of a narrative, a type of theme, and use pieces to fill in the blanks," Krupp said. "It's not always quite linear, but it's like songs: They're not all linear."

To read full review click here.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Artist News - Robert Harms, Michael Reafsnyder, Heimir Bjorgulfsson

3 Shows not to be missed in February:

Robert Harms: paintings and watercolors @ The Drawing Room, East Hampton NY
open through March 28

In a recent review by Eric Ernst, Harms work is described as "an energetically vibrant view of nature that is nevertheless gently rhythmic in his use of calligraphic and linear components." For full review click here.

To see works by Robert Harms in the gallery visit our website - click here or call 614-291-2555.



Michael Reafsnyder: Feast @ Ameringer McEnry Yohe in NYC
open through March 5

"Rather than inviting us to talk about happiness after it has gone missing or to discuss love once it has been lost. Reafsnyder's demonstrative works bring a smile to your face before the conversation even gets going." David Pagel

For further information click here.

For available paintings and ceramics in our gallery visit our website or call 614-291-2555.







Heimir Bjorgulfsson
@ CTRL Gallery in Houston TX
opening February 25

For further information click here.

For available works in our gallery visit our website or call 614-291-2555.


Friday, January 21, 2011

Zigmund Installation & Artist News 1/21/2011



Here is a preview of the Almond Zigmund exhibition opening tonight. Despite the huge snow storm, Almond arrived on time from New York and will be here for the reception.

Join Us!
1055 North High Street & 3rd Avenue
6-8 pm.












Artist News:

Christopher X. Herren Bost has sent a new group of paintings from his new home in Joshua Tree, California. There are images of the desert and a couple abstract panels too. They are installed in the back room at the Short North Gallery.
















Melissa Meyer is in an exhibition at Schroeder Romero & Shredder, which is reviewed by Roberta Smith in today's New York Times.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/21/arts/design/21galleries-PAVERS_RVW.html

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Almond Zigmund: Opening Friday, Jan 21, 6-8


Almond Zigmund


On view in the Rebecca Ibel Gallery in the Short North

1055 North High Street, Columbus OH 43201

Exhibition open January 21 – March 5

Opening Reception: Friday, January 21, 6-8 pm


The Rebecca Ibel Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of recent sculpture and works on paper by Almond Zigmund. The exhibition will begin with an opening reception on January 21, 2011 and remains open through February 26, 2011.


Zigmund draws on conceptualist and minimalist masters (such as Sol LeWitt) while infusing her work with an unmistakably contemporary and unique aesthetic.



Her sculpture and works on paper are sharp and precisely constructed. Bold color schemes, geometric shapes, and complex but cleanly-delineated patterns predominate. Zigmund often plays on and revitalizes architectural themes and intricate commercial patterns. Through her work, she explores the way we experience the space of our everyday environment, while challenging us to question and recalibrate our perceptions of the physical world around us. Zigmund applies her clean technique, fresh aesthetic, and subversive perspective to multi-media site-specific installations, sculpture, and works on paper.







Based in New York, Zigmund continues to gain national attention with numerous exhibitions on both the East Coast and West Coast, in addition to exhibiting internationally. Recent shows include the Parrish Museum of Art, Southampton NY and the University of La Verne, La Verne CA. Zigmund earned a BFA from the Parsons School of Design, before attaining an MFA from The University of Las Vegas, where she studied with Dave Hickey. The Rebecca Ibel gallery has represented Zigmund since 2005.


For further information visit us at rebeccaibel.com or call 614-291-2555. The Rebecca Ibel Gallery features fine contemporary art. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11 am – 5 pm and by appointment.

Artist website: http://www.almondzigmund.com/

Images:

Almond Zigmund

Pink Pile, 2010 Wood, acrylic and glue 66 X 36 X 36 inches

Facade Box III, 2010 Acrylic on wood 28 x 28 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches

Untitled (white), 2010 Acrylic on wood c.35 x 25 x 25 inches

Untitled V, Triple Plane (green) and Untitled VI, Triple Plane (Grey), 2010
each Acrylic and flocking on paper, stretched 20 1/2 x 15 inches

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

New Year - artist news and exhibition dates

2011 is off and running. Mark your calendars for our forthcoming exhibition opening! Also a couple noteworthy events and artists' news.
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Saturday - Jan 15- 5-7 The Drawing Room, East Hampton -
Robert Harms: paintings and watercolors
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Thursday - Jan 20 -4:30 Wexner Center for the Arts - Artist Talk with Joel Morrison
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Friday - Jan 21 - 6-8 pm Short North Gallery - Opening Reception
Almond Zigmund: New Sculpture and works on paper
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Rory Krupp: Fluffing Realty @ Dublin Arts Council
open through February 25 - for further info click here

Krupp exhibition review in the Columbus Dispatch by Melissa Starker
click here
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Rob Wynne @ Dior NYC

Artnet Magazine
Artnet Design by Brook S. Mason

http://www.artnet.com/magazineus/frontpage.asp

Rob Wynne's work with architect Peter Marino for Christian Dior is featured in a new Artnet magazine article.

excerpt:
"Marino turned to the New York artist Rob Wynne, fast becoming a design-world star for his fluid mirror-glass installations, who provided works such as the dripping pink "Radiant" glass letters affixed to a mirror. The store features a total of four Wynne installations."

Jonathan Hammer in France
Exhibition of Button Ass
at the Ecole d'Art de Beauvais:

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

News and Reviews December 2010

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year!

The gallery will be open by appointment only through January 8. Please call 614-291-2555 or email gallery@rebeccaibel.com to schedule a visit. Thank you.




Ori Gersht - current exhibition in the Short North Gallery on view through January 8.

We are thrilled to announce that the Columbus Museum of Art has acquired a work by Ori Gersht 'Drown' from the series 'Falling Bird'.

Our exhibition is well received with a review in Sunday's Columbus Dispatch.
Review in the Columbus Dispatch - click here









Heimir Björgúlfsson is included in an exhibition at the Reykjavik Art Museum:

"New Acquisitions 2006 – 2010"
Reykjavik Art Museum - Kjarvalsstadir, Reykjavik, Iceland


November 20, 2010 - January 23, 2011










We are also excited to announce that the Columbus Museum of Art has also acquired works by Laura Sanders and Michael Reafsnyder.

Laura Sanders
Girls and Plastic Floating
2010 Oil on canvas
41 x 65 inches






Michael Reafsnyder
Yummy
2007 Acrylic on linen
30 x 30 inches