ArtDC Showcases DC GlassWorks

David D'Orio. Photo Courtesy artDC gallery.

Artdc Gallery features artists from our sister glass studio - DC GlassWorks -  in great show, now thru Aug 18. 

Joseph Corcoran. Photo Courtesy artDC gallery.

The exhibit, entitled Glass 2012, showcases 10 artists curated by Joseph Corcoran, whose work at this year's Artomatic art fair was one of the show's many highlights.  Dave D'Orio's work is also featured in the Artdc exhibit, and his work at Artomatic received the James Renwick Alliance "Award of Excellence", and further enhanced the profile of the DC area glass art scene.  The full list of artists can be found on Artdc's website.  The exhibit will remain on display until Aug. 18. 

The Artdc Gallery is located in the Lustine Center at 5710 Baltimore Avenue in Hyattsville, MD.

Material World @ artdc Gallery - the video

Stephen Boocks, curator of artdc Gallery's "Material World" exhibition had shot some videos of some of the artists in their studios as he reviewed the works for the show. Below are a couple of the videos:

Michael Janis- Material World from Stephen Boocks on Vimeo.

The finished piece that was discussed is here:

Michael Janis The Memory of Orchids 2011, fused glass, steel, 12.5" x 12.5"

Marie Ringwald- Material World from Stephen Boocks on Vimeo.

This Saturday, 19 March, 2011, from 2-3 pm you can see the real LIVE artists as they talk about their process and work.

Material World
artdc Gallery at The Lustine Center
5710 Baltimore Avenue
Hyattsville, Maryland 20781

"Material World" Artist Talk at artdc Gallery

Material World opened this weekend at artdc Gallery. The show focuses on artists and how they balance the use of materials and content.

This Saturday from 2-3 pm there will be a gallery talk featuring three artists: Sherill Anne Gross, Marie Ringwald and Michael Janis.

Material World
artdc Gallery

5710 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD

Open thru April 3, 2011

Artists exhibiting include: Michael Janis, Marie Ringwald, Matthew Langely, JT Kirkland, Katherine Mann and Sherill Anne Gross. A second artist talk featuring Matt Langley will be held Saturday, April 2.

Marie Ringwald
Chunky Patchwork Sheds - paint, wood, tar paper, various metals + nails; each about 6.5" high x 5.5" x 5.5"

Curator Stephen Boocks writes in the catalog of the show: "Marie Ringwald refers to herself as a minimalist but most viewers would not readily characterize her work that way.There are clear associations to architectural structures, primarily warehouses and barns...For Ringwald, developing in the 60s and 70s, minimalist abstraction seemed the most natural way of making art. After years of working in this manner she realized she was incorporating these architectural elements into her abstract works began asking, “Why not bring them out into the open? Why not incorporate the actual materials used in the construction of these structures?”

Michael Janis
Again and Again - glass, fused glass powder imagery, steel, 20" x 20"

In the exhibition catalog "Material World - Art Supplies in the Twentyfirst Century" curator Boocks writes: "When most people think of glass art, they typically think of blown glass (or hot glass) vessels like those of Dale Chihuly... Michael Janis works in the warm glass method that fuses glass elements together into one piece by layering multiple glass sheets together. The virtuosity of Janis’ technique supports his imagery, which is often tinged with a nostalgia for days where innocence reigned and magic seemed possible. Janis is not simply naïve, for there is a darker undercurrent to these works that speaks to the loss of this sense of wonder."

Sherill Anne Gross
Blood Sweat and Tears - paper, 18" x 11"

"To say Sherill Anne Gross is obsessed with paper is an understatement. When the local Pearl art supply store went out of business, Gross purchased all of her favorite papers and many others to build quite a stock of materials... She is not only obsessive about her materials but also about her technique"...writes Boocks.

Here is a video of talented paper artist Sherill Gross as she cuts out her signature:

Click HERE for a link to the artdc Gallery catalog of the Material World exhibition.

"Material World" Exhibit Transcends Technique Vs Content

Material World, an exhibition at artdc Gallery (March 12 to Sunday, April 3, 2011) focuses on artists who use non-traditional materials or tradition materials in non-standard ways to produce their work. “The commitment these artists have for their materials and craft lets their processes inform the content of the work, not overwhelm it,” notes curator Stephen Boocks. “While viewers will inevitably wonder how the works were made and will marvel at the technical prowess, the pieces selected ultimately transcend the materials used, allowing each finished object to stand on its own.”
Featuring works by Sherill Anne Gross, Michael Janis, J. T. Kirkland, Matthew Langley, Katherine Mann, and Marie Ringwald, Material World features exceptional work diverse in style and "serves as a testament to the rich pool of talented artists from or with close ties to the DC area,” adds Boocks. “These six artists at varying stages of their careers all have a clear vision of what they’re trying to achieve with their preferred media. ”

The core of this exhibition deals with artistic media - how it relates to the artist's work and why the artist chose that medium to make their artwork. Does the material support the work or does it get in the way? Do all elements work in concert with each other to create a seamless whole? In art, as in most things, it all comes down to a delicate balance.

An opening reception will be held on Saturday, March 12 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Two artists talks will be held: Michael Janis and Marie Ringwald on Saturday, March 19, and Matt Langley on Saturday, April 2.
Gallery hours are Saturdays from 12 to 4 p.m. and by appointment.

Material World
artdc Gallery at The Lustine Center
5710 Baltimore Avenue
Hyattsville, Maryland 20781


About artdc Gallery: Located in the burgeoning Arts District in Hyattsville, Maryland, just outside of DC, the artdc Gallery features painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and more by metro DC artists. For more info visit artdc.com.

artdc Gallery Call For Artists: 12 x 12 Show

artdc gallery at 5710 Baltimore Ave. Hyattsville, MD

Yep. It's that time again! artdc Gallery has announced it invitation for its successful "12x12" event.
In this all inclusive show artists are invited to submit art limited to one (1) square foot: 12”x12”.
Each 12”x12” space in the show had a $12 hanging fee.
Works will be submitted including, but not limited to, photography, painting, mixed media, sculpture, lead, ceramics, glass, and more.
This show has a 12% commission for sales in the gallery. All prices are limited to $300.
The opening on the 22nd of May and will run the same day as the Hyattsville Arts Festival, with lots to see. Install Saturday May 1st, 2010 Reception / Party May 22nd in conjunction with the Hyattsville Arts Festival!
The artdc Gallery will install the work.
Make sure you get a spot, and pre-register HERE.
Some of the spots are already booked. To reserve multiple spots, click the button multiple times. $12.00 gets one spot. - there will be a number available.
Details:
-All inclusive show (limited by space)
-Art is limited to 1 square foot, 12”x12”.
-Art may be less than 12" x 12" but does not need to be square.
-Each 12”x12” space in the show had a $12 hanging fee.
-Each work requires a fee. -Pre-Register 12 spaces and get an extra space for free.
-Works will be submitted including, but not limited to, photography, painting, mixed media, sculpture, lead, ceramics, glass, and more.
-12% commission for sales in the gallery.
-Prices are limited to $300.
-Patron's of artdc get a $1 discount per work.
Install Saturday May 1st, 2010
Reception / Party May 22nd in conjunction with the Hyattsville Arts Festival.

Concert & The Common Element Show

Jonathan Matis of The Low End String Quartet is planning a musical event at the artdc Gallery. If you have not yet seen the great glasswork on exhibit, come on by this weekend and get the bonus of live bands performing!

The bands will include A Light Sleeper, The Low End String Quartet, and Pure Horsehair. The first is a really great band from Chicago called A Light Sleeper and their music is wonderfully fragile and elegant. It's their first time out to the east coast so we can get a listen before they take off and we'll never be able to hear them in such an intimate setting again.

Also on the bill is The Low End String Quartet, celebrating the release of a new cd, Blunt Objects. Hyattsville-based composer and guitarist Jonathan Matis put this group together with the idea that string quartet music that rocks is awesome. It will change the way you think of classical instrumental music.

But wait, that's not all! Coming down from Brooklyn will be Pure Horsehair. Finger picking guitarist / songwriter Garrett DeVoe is the real thing.

Who: artdc Gallery, A Light Sleeper, The Low End String Quartet, Pure Horsehair
What: Concert @ the artdc gallery
When: 7:00pm August 22nd 2009.
Where: artdc Gallery
The Lustine Center
5710 Baltimore Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20781
Arts District Hyattsville by EYA

Opening Reception 'The Common Element'

The reception for the Washington Glass School & DC GlassWorks sculptural glass exhibition 'The Common Element' was a big hit!
artDC's gallery in Hyattsville was packed with collectors and fans of art. Here are some quick pics of the event.

Upcoming Glass Sculpture Show : Artists of the Washington Glass School & DC GlassWorks

ARTDC Gallery hosts sculptural glass work by artists of Washington Glass School and DC GlassWorks

An exhibit of glass artwork from artists of the Washington Glass School and DC GlassWorks are featured in a show that links the two DC-area glass institutions:The Common Element.

Hosted by the organization ArtDC.org (in their new Hyattsville gallery at the Lustine Center), the collaborative spirit of the two studios is celebrated in this groundbreaking art show.

The Common Element: Glass and Sculpture

ARTDC Gallery
5710 Baltimore Avenue
Hyattsville, MD 20781
301-209-0116
August 15- September 6, 2009

Reception August 15, 2009, 4-6 pm

Artists include: Patrick Burke, David Cook, Joe Corcoran, Cheryl P. Derricotte, Nancy Donnelly, Sean Hennessey, Michael Janis, Steven Jones, Brendan Kager, Jennifer Lindstrom, David D'Orio, Anne Plant, Ragan Sheridan, Erwin Timmers, Megan Van Wagoner and Sue Weisenburger.