Notes from the Gallery
November 2021
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Holiday Framing Deadline | Peter Max Exhibit | Gallery Artist Updates | Art World News | Art Term of the Month & More! |
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Art World News
Our selection of news from the international art world:
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From the Framing Desk:
Holiday Framing Cutoffs begin the First Week of November!
Planning on framing a portrait or piece of art for a holiday present this year? You may be running low on time!
Due to worldwide supply chain issues, some of our suppliers have introduced earlier cutoff dates for holiday framing projects. To ensure your framed piece is ready by December 25th, you may need to order it by the end of the first week of November.
Questions or concerns? Contact the gallery at 813-902-1414 or [email protected], stop by in person or click the link below to learn more.
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NOW IN THE GALLERY!
Peter Max: The Retrospective 1960-2021
On exhibit November 12 - 21 | Preview now in gallery
Michael Murphy Gallery proudly presents the legendary Peter Max in a solo exhibit. Max's psychedelic designs and bright colors captured the spirit of the late 60's and early 70's, immortalizing events such as the Summer of Love and the Apollo II moon landing. Over 100 works will be on exhibition and available for acquisition, including a globally exclusive presentation of autographed Peter Max Posters, circa 1960’s-1970’s. Visit the gallery today to catch an early selection of the works!
Uncrating and Preview Party
Friday, November 12 | 6-8pm
Gallery Receptions
Saturday, November 20 | 12-3pm and 6-8pm
Sunday, November 21 | 1-3pm
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Eleanor Blair
When Ellie was approached by the publisher of the Florida Native Plant Society's quarterly journal to use one of her painted Florida landscapes for their upcoming issue's cover, she recognized one of the biologists in the journal as a close friend of hers - Jack Putz, PhD from the University of Florida. They decided to team up to write an article on the effects of sea level rise on the Gulf Coast. As part of the project, Ellie traveled to the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve 3 times and painted over 20 pieces, 6-7 of which were included in the July edition of the journal. What a great collaboration of the arts and sciences!
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Doug Bloodworth
Doug has been commissioned by the restorers of an ancient castle in Baku, Azerbaijan (a city on the coast of the Caspian Sea) to paint a series of pieces recreating historical scenes in a Renaissance style inspired by Caravaggio. This is a new and exciting experience, especially since it’s his first time working with models in costume and even horseback riders! While it’s been challenging, he’s become a fan of this new style and is looking into doing more model paintings.
He's also been invited back to the Epcot Art & Food festival in the spring!
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Sara Conca
This design was a concept of Michael Murphy as he spent the past year conceptualizing a way to better showcase the sides of Sara's acrylic paintings. He eventually landed on the idea of a five-sided acrylic box whose sides were deep enough to become paintings on their own. Michael felt so strongly about this concept, he fabricated Sara’s first 5-sided acrylic box to work with; the results were beyond expectations! These boxes completely transform the viewers experience of the painting. The 3D element of the 6" sides gives the work a sculptural presence and adds even more pop and movement to the dynamic layers she has mastered. And, as Sara puts it, "You get five paintings in one!" Come by the gallery to see “Blue Dancer” by Sara Conca.
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Shane Pendley
Shane was commissioned by Kessler Collections to create a Chapter of paintings called "The Captain" for the “Atlantic Building” at the JW Marriott in the Plant Riverside District located in Savannah, Georgia. He collaborated with Kessler Collections interior design team to design concept-to-paintings. Each room in the “Atlantic Building” has at least 2, if not 4 paintings throughout the entire location. Upon your entrance into the “Atlantic Building” you will find the original painting, "The Captain" 60” x 60” to provide a glimpse into the voyage and life of a true captain, set in his water ways. The grand opening of the hotel is set for this November, 2021!
The Captain by Shane Pendley
“The Traveler,
Set in his waterways,
Courted by the glittered tail,
Humbled by a restless stare,
For passage comes with solitude.
To the crustaceans and Aph-Ros,
Find my western wheel,
Pulling for you,
Down the river to the sea.
He found this once,
So shall he explore again.”
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Ben Eine
Ben was commissioned to create a mural in downtown Fort Smith that serves as a centerpiece around mental health awareness.
Watch his interview on Good Day NWA at the link below!
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Jeff Lange
We're proud to present Jeff's first fully abstract painting, "Hanging Gardens"! This new style keeps many of his signature elements, including his colorful palette and luscious texture - but its mood feels very different from his other work. While we love his iconic female figures, we're excited to see more of this abstract bent!
Keep an eye on our website or stop by the gallery to get a first look at this piece!
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"Whaam!" by Roy Lichtenstein |
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Art Term of the Month:
Pop Art
It’s more than just Warhol! Pop Art as a movement began in the 1950’s and reached its peak in the swinging ‘60’s. Its main concern: the musty museum pieces and old masters that were taught in art school had nothing to do with the current culture – and artists wanted to fix that!
In 1957, pop artist Richard Hamilton listed these ‘characteristics of pop art’ in a letter-turned-manifesto:
“Pop Art is: Popular (designed for a mass audience), Transient (short-term solution), Expendable (easily forgotten), Low cost, Mass produced, Young (aimed at youth), Witty, Sexy, Gimmicky, Glamorous, Big business”
As the most well-known art movement of the 20th century, the Pop Art conversation about what art is and what it should depict continues today. Pop on in as we explore pop art and artists (such as Peter Max) this month!
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