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Lazy Pear Home>Art Gallery>Events
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Upcoming Events At The Lazy Pear Gallery
Show Schedule for 2008:
& Janet Van Fleet: Rolling Boil - September 24 to November 16
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| Show Dates: September 24 to November 16, 2008 Art Walk Reception: Friday, September 26th, 4pm to 8pm Special Event: October 25, 4pm to 5:30pm "Art and Politics" with Janet Van Fleet An artist talk/discussion exploring art and advocacy |
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The Lazy Pear Gallery is proud to present two shows, running simultaneously, by two remarkable Vermont artists, Beth Pearson and Janet Van Fleet. “Works on Paper” by Beth Pearson features monoprints that she has embellished with oil and gouache paint. In combining printing techniques with paint, Beth creates abstract art that is simultaneously whimsical and sophisticated. Bright colors interact with subtle hues; dramatic shapes battle with delicate lines; and vaguely recognizable images fight with purely abstract forms. The results draw the viewer into the art, captivating their imagination. In “Rolling Boil,” Janet Van Fleet is similarly playing with contrasting ideas that results in fascinating and interesting sculpture. At first glance, many of her new pieces seem to resemble children’s toys -- cars, trucks, and animals on wheels that can be pulled around with strings. On closer inspection, however, the “toys” seem to reference political issues such as torture, extraordinary rendition, and military spending at the expense of feeding the hungry. On one level these sculpture are emotionally light, on another, many of them can be viewed as dark and scary. Go to Janet's artist page or Beth's artist page to learn more. |
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© Beth Pearson |
© Janet Van Fleet |
Canine Conundrums Show Dates: August 6 to September 21, 2008 Art Walk Reception: Friday, August 6th, 4pm to 8pm Canine Conundrums is a solo show featuring the remarkable dog inspired art of Anna Dibble. With her paintings, drawings, and collages, Anna is able to capture the spirit of dogs, the humanity that we see in them, and the absurdity of the world that we live in together. Anna is a very accomplished artist whose work has been seen by millions of adults and children around the world through her career with a number of prominent animation departments, including Disney, Hanna Barbera, and Sesame Street. In her fine art career, Anna’s work reflects the strong connection between humans, other animals, and the natural world. With her canine series, Anna draws on her experience with her own dogs, examining how they look at the world, how they relate to people, and how human they often seem. Through her studies, Anna translates the emotions, personalities, and absurdities of the human/dog continuum into art with color, texture, and movement. The result is art that may at first glance appear simple but becomes surprisingly complex upon further examination. Go to Anna's artist page to learn more. |
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© Anna Dibble |
© Anna Dibble |
Bolts and Bots Show Dates: July 9 to August 24, 2008 Opening Reception: Saturday, July 12th, 5pm to 8pm Bolts and Bots is a solo show featuring the amazing clay sculptures of John Brickels. Among the new work is a series of "robots" that have never before been seen publicly. John’s realistic dilapidated buildings and machines, deceptively made with brown clay, have captivated audiences of all ages wherever they have been viewed. His work has been so highly admired that his sculptures can be found in the collections of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles of Wales, President George H. W. Bush, and Pope John Paul II, among others. Although a resident of Vermont for over twenty years, John was born and raised in the rustbelt city of Akron, Ohio, resulting in a lifelong love of machines and buildings that have long since seen their better days. With this show, John continues to explore his rustbelt roots through his fascination with the run-down, abandoned, and forgotten objects. However, his new work also explores a new artistic direction in which he uses his talents to create " robots" that are simultaneously old and new, clearly influenced by the “steam-punk” movement, using Victorian design elements to create objects that balance between anachronisms and modern technology. In all of his work, you will find an impeccable attention to detail, unparalleled technical proficiency, and a great sense of humor. Go to John's artist page to learn more. |
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© John Brickels |
© John Brickels |
Four Artists Explore The Doll Show Dates: June 4 to July 20, 2008 Art Walk Reception: Friday, June 6th, 4pm to 8pm The show will highlight the works of Nina Gaby, Chris London, Tiffany Ownbey, and Beth Robinson, each of whom is accomplished at creating interesting and compelling non-traditional “dolls” that bridge the gap between craft and fine art. Nina Gaby has had a very successful career in fine art, highlighted with inclusion of her work in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery. Her sculpture is continually evolving; currently she is focusing on experimental clay “dolls” that incorporate mixed-media. Chris London also uses traditional clay to create symbols and iconography that are inspired by the natural world. She alludes to other cultures while becoming a language of symbols that are all her own. Beth Robinson, on the other hand, uses polymer clay and vintage fabrics to create somber, melancholy, and sometimes playful figurines that are owned by collectors worldwide. Tiffany Ownbey uses traditional paper mache techniques and found objects to create figurative sculpture. By incorporating remnants of the past with everyday objects, she gives each piece a familiar voice of its own. Artist reception during the Montpelier Art Walk - a self-guided tour through historic downtown Montpelier through over 20 galleries, stores, restaurants, and government buildings that will feature great art, shopping, dining, music, theater, and film. Go to our artist page to learn more about Beth, Chris, Nina, and Tiffany. |
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Works in Mixed Media & Collage Show Dates: March 27 to May 25, 2008 Art Walk Reception: Friday, March 28th, 4pm to 8pm The show will highlight the works of three Vermont artists, Alexandra Bottinelli, Maggie Neale, and Timothy Fisher, each of whom are accomplished at creating interesting and compelling images by assembling their own unique combination of items. Alexandra Bottinelli blends the subtle hues of her abstract oil paintings with the disparate images of magazine cut-outs to create a unified visual statement. Maggie Neale focuses on blending color, texture, and movement with her oil paint and assembling found objects within it to create depth, thoughtfulness, and complexity. Timothy Fisher creates colorful dream-like stories where animals, people, and sometimes fairies interact in a colorful world assembled from cut-outs of fabric and paper along with his own canvas painting. Artists reception during the Montpelier Art and Maple Sugarin' Walk - a self-guided tour through historic downtown Montpelier through over 20 galleries, stores, restaurants, and government buildings that will feature great art and Vermont maple products.
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"Uppers and Soles" |
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"Crocodile Boat" |
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