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Congratulations to the third Group of five artists selected by our panel for “The Best of 123Soho 2005Art Show".
They are Ruben Nusz , Olga Sugden, Carol & Imran Mian-Starr, Mark Planisek, and Shiou-Ping Liao. Please keep in mind that these were culled from over 1000 works of art, most of which were of very high caliber, and that the submissions were not limited to the United States , but are international in origin.
The order in which the artists are being displayed, is not indicative of the quality of the work.
The next 5 artists will be displayed in March.
Shiou-Ping Liao (American,born in Taiwan )
"It is possible to see Liao's "Knots" as reflections of human relations, inevitably marked by mutual dependence and conflict. Indeed, Liao's work, in general, though not concerned with the human figure, is ultimately about human life. His paintings and prints express the artist's changing view of life-first as adventure and mystery, then as a state of attachment to other human beings that is both utterly meaningful (love, friendship) and utterly inescapable."
http://www.123soho.com/artists/featured/f_artist_index_artist.phtml?artnum=artidv00095&initial=L
Ruben Nusz ( United States )
My still lives reflect the pop nature of America , bouncing back and forth between middle class wealth (iPOD) and the disposable, meager object (Styrofoam). Ultimately I want my work to speak to both the present and the past, as well as the culturally informed and those ignorant of painting's past. What's relevant to me is the stillness, the silence and the solitude that the art of painting and photographic still-life brings to the world.
http://www.123soho.com/artists/featured/f_artist_index_artist.phtml?artnum=artidv00944&initial=N
Olga Sugden (Canadian, born in Ukarain )
"In her latest body of figurative/abstract work, her love of illustration is well evident. She always tries to produce paintings that uplift, inspire and give hope for the future. In these recent oils she explores a number of themes, which could best be described as a 'celebration of life and living".
http://www.123soho.com/artists/individual/i_artist_index_artist.phtml?artnum=artidv00945&initial=S
Carol & Imran Mian-Starr ( United States )
Our "design vision is based upon mixing and blending of contemporary tastes with classical work from the past to create artifacts of value for tomorrow."
http://www.123soho.com/artists/individual/i_artist_index_artist.phtml?artnum=artidv00924&initial=M
Mark Planisek ( United States )
"The variety of visual elements in Planisek's art evokes animated, dream-like visions. In many of his images we see the recurring depiction of eyes that see, search, inquire, and challenge. Through the eyes, Planisek suggests, we can see into someone's inner core, just as they can see into ours."
http://www.123soho.com/artists/featured/f_artist_index_artist.phtml?artnum=artidv00122&initial=P
The panel responsible for the selection of the 30 winners is composed of Chin Chih Yang (Artist and Chief Curator of 123Soho), Heidi Jain (Photographer and former instructor at Mercer County and Brookdale Community College), and Luchia Meihua Lee (Independent curator and formerly Cultural Specialist of the Council for Cultural Affairs, Taiwan, Chief Curator and Director of the exhibition department of the Taiwan Museum of Art, Curator of the Chinese Information and Culture Center, Taipei Gallery, New York) .
A GATHERING OF THE TRIBES
FEBRUARY 2005 Events
www.tribes.org
Ranard & Yang at Tribes Gallery
Opening Reception: Saturday, February 12th, 6 to 9 p.m.
Exhibition Dates: Saturday, February 12th through Friday, March 8th, 2005
The Tribes Gallery is located at 285 East 3 rd St , 2 nd Floor (btwn Avenues C and D). Take the F train to 2 nd Avenue.
Tel: (212) 674-8262 or 674-3778 Fax: (212) 674-5576 E-mail: info@tribes.org
Interns and readers needed for blind professor. Check out our web site at www.tribes.org
This event has been made possible in part by a grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation.
CONTACT THE ARTISTS
Chin Chih Yang: 212-226-2307, ext.106 cell: 917-547-9651
chin@123soho.com www.123soho.com
John Ranard: 212-995-0017 646-732-7851 cell: 917-547-9651
jonik@johnranard.com www.johnranard.com |
