David Grim's Book of Life Art Exhibit, Panza Gallery July 2010

David Grim Opens Book of Life at Panza Gallery

Pittsburgh, PA: Saturday, July 10th marks the opening reception (6-9PM) for David Grim’s Book of Life at the Panza Gallery (115 Sedgwick Street) in Millvale, PA. This project, containing over 400 ink drawings on phonebook pages, documents over three years of work for the artist. Showing alongside Grim’s installation, virtual personality Merge Divide presents a series of photographs culled from his blog Crown of Appalachia. The exhibit runs July 3 – July 31, 2010

Important dates:

Saturday, July 3- Preview Invitational (6-9PM)

Saturday, July 10- Opening Reception (6-9PM)

Saturday July 17- Artist Talk (1-3PM)

Saturday July 31- Closing Party (6-9PM)

Artist Statements:

David Grim-

Inspired by a childhood escape from religious conversion, The Book of Life presents the opportunity for me to reclaim the act of creation from an externalized “other”. Based on the concept of a holy tome containing the names of all those saved from eternal damnation, this project seeks to render humanity in its purest of form- defenseless and open. The intention of the displayed product is to raise questions regarding authority, transience, privacy, and the relationship between the artist and his subject.

Merge Divide-

Convinced that Pittsburgh is the figurative “Crown” of a vast tract of America marked by the Appalachians, I decided to commemorate my travels throughout the region with an online presence, including words and images. This marks my initial foray into the sense of a partially imaginary place that may indeed exist. I mean to convey the weird netherworld quality of this area in sociological and alchemical terms.

For more information on David Grim and these events,

please call Mark Panza at 412-821-0959 or panzagallery@mac.com.



PANZAgallery. 115 Sedgwick Street. Millvale Pa 15209. 412.821.0959 panzagallery@

mac.com. Wed.Thurs.Fri.10-5 Sat10-3.



115 Sedgwick St Map Info

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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Jack Weiss and Vanessa German at Mendelson Gallery

found the info here

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Turquoise + Red

rings + pendant - from istanbul, necklace - h&m. eardstuds - fleamarket, local shop in bern

I'm into vibrant colored jewelry right now..wish I had some purple stones as well besides turquoise and red ones!

I love how they upgrade simple outfits!

Unblurred Art Crawl Friday July 2 2010

Unblurred Art Crawl Friday July 2 2010

Schedule here.

Unblurred happens the first Friday of every month (sans January).

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Summer evenings

Blazer & Trousers: Zara
Silk blouse: secondhand

Bracelet: secondhand
Nail polish: Chanel 527 "Nouvelle Vague"

Left: Pieces Right: from a shop in Korea

Mary Culbertson Stark and Randie Snow…Mirror Play

“Mary Culbertson Stark and Randie Snow…Mirror Play”

June 18, 2010 thru July 24, 2010

AAP CENTENNIAL EXHIBIT

Mary Culbertson-Stark: painting Randie Snow: mixed media

FirstFriday ArtWalk…July 2, 2010 5:30-8:30 pm

GALLERIE CHIZ
5831 Ellsworth Avenue, Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Hours: Tue – Fri 11-5:30 • Sat 11-5 • closed Sun, Mon. or by appointment; 412.441.6005

image above from Randie Snow's assemblage "Alice"

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Call for Artists: Made in Lawrenceville

Call for Artists: Made in Lawrenceville

(You May be Surprised to Know)

CONTACT:
Joy Borelli-Edwards
be galleries
P: 412.687.2606
begalleries@mac.com

June 22, 2010 - Artists of any medium who live and/or work in Lawrenceville are invited to submit artwork for an upcoming exhibition at be Galleries in Lawrenceville. The show, tentatively titled Made in Lawrenceville (You May be Surprised to Know) will open on July 10th and will run through July 31st. A wide range of art, materials, handmade goods, and other items fabricated in Lawrenceville will be highlighted. The show will seek to cover a variety of artistic mediums as far-ranging as fashion and textile design, soap-making, clay, printmaking, as well as more traditional painting and sculpture. The materials portion of the show will be curated by Janice Donatelli of Artemis Environmental and the art portion will be curated by gallery owner Joy Borelli-Edwards.

Interested Lawrenceville artists may bring up to three pieces of work to be Galleries (3583 Butler Street) on Friday, June 25th between 11am-6pm to be considered for the show. All works must be priced for possible sale and the gallery takes a commission on all works sold. Contact Joy Borelli-Edwards,begalleries@mac.com or 412.687.2606 with questions.

Read more: http://www.begalleries.com/

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

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shirt and necklace - h&m, blazer - zara, bag - from a local shop in korea, flats - navyboot, jeans - tally weijl

♥

Another kind of craving

“When you're young, your whole life is about the pursuit of fun. Then, you grow up and learn to be cautious. You could break a bone or a heart. You look before you leap and sometimes you don't leap at all because there's not always someone there to catch you. And in life, there's no safety net. When did it stop being fun and start being scary?”



Yesterday I didn't worry about the scary part of turning 24 but was rather up to have some fun with my closest girlfriends. This post is dedicated to all of them to say thank you for always being there for me and to my parents for their amazing birthday present! Now that I know they're reading my blog they deserve a special mention! ^^ Sizi cok seviyorum! <3 href="http://www.all-about-cupcakes.com/red-velvet-cupcakes.html"> here's the recipe I used.

Studio Secrets Professional

Yesterday I was invited to a departement store in Zurich where the new L'Oréal line Studio Secrets Professional was launched. It is the first professional line from L'Oréal aimed to make the products professionals use available for consumers at an affordable price.

The secret of a professional makeup is without doubt a flawless complexion to begin with. But how can we achieve that airbrushed, glowy look at home on our own? Let's have a look at the new products of the line:

The High Definition Smoothing Foundation comes together with a really soft precision brush, which is very practical. It blends the smooth foundation into the skin, resulting in perfectly even coverage. I like the easy application of this product: once shaked well, you can load the brush with foundation and dab it onto the face and then work in with the brush or your fingers. In my opinion it is better suited for normal and dry skin but for those like me who want a matter overall look, there are some other products to use along.

Contouring is one of the oldest practices in the makeup industry yet one of the most frequently left-out steps in makeup applications. It creates a sense of balance, adding definition to your makeup with color. Contrary to belief, contouring is always done with some shade of brown, as the makeup artist explained to me. There are two different Sculpting Blush duos (above in the left side corner) to make it easier to find coordinated shades to highlight your cheekbones and contour your face.

This is the Anti-Shine Mattifying primer of the line and also one of the products I got myself. It acts like a second skin and feels weightless on your face. You apply it in little dabs onto shiny areas such as your forehead, nose and chin and smooth it towards the outside of the face. Since I have a mixed/oily skin I really look forward to using this product before my foundation.

The Smoothing resurfacing primer has a beautifully pleasant, creamy texture and it felt so velvety when applied to the skin. It's designed to make wrinkles and pores less visible so it also totally won me over.

In the background you can see another product from the line, the Anti-redness primer. I haven't tried this one but it uses the logic to obey the laws of complementary colors: to neutralise a shade simply apply its complementary shade. For example this green tinted primer reduces the appearance of red, giving the skin a more even tone.

I have never been shy to try out unexpected colors but many makeup artists agree that dark blue eyeshadow goes great with my dark brown eyes. Nevertheless I have tried different shades on the back of my hand and was surprised how some colors look totally different than in the pan. So I suggest you try them out too because what might scare you off at first might look totally great on you!

This is me with my makeup artist Yves, who did a great job!

Overall I really had a great time testing the new products and since I'm always curious to find out about new makeup techniques this line has some great products! What about you, do you use a primer/base before your foundation?

I like

Older shots: vintage blazer and top, bag - korean streetmarket, earstuds - local shop in bern, bracelet - carina

New clutch/wallet from mango. 50% ^^ I like!

Have a nice weekend dear readers!

Pittsburgh Public Record Art Project, Justin Hopper

Pittsburgh Public Record Project

Friday, July 16, 2010
5:30pm - 9:30pm
937 Liberty during Gallery Crawl

A stolen overcoat, a murdered thief. The people of 19th-century Pittsburgh made some mistakes. Sometimes those bad decisions are all we know of 'em.

***July 16, 2010 as part of the Gallery Crawl***

Public Record is a multi-media art project using documentary poems, written from 19th-century Pittsburgh crime reports, that you can experience as audio performances via your mobile phone - in the Downtown locations where these events actually occurred.

Public Record debuts with a show at 937 Liberty featuring contributions from a barrage of local artists (see below), and including a version of the piece to be experienced in the gallery, via any mobile phone!

(PS - Besides the obligatory beer and wine, we'll be serving up yummy Pimm's Cups for your summer lovin')

Live like you're at Rice's Castle or Snyder's Saloon with Shattock and Hughey Friel, just one more time.

Brought to you by Justin Hopper as artist-in-residence with Deeplocal and Encyclopedia Destructica, and supported by a generous Seed Award from THE SPROUT FUND.

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Contributors include:

Sounds & Voices by Herman "Soy Sos" Pearl, Christiane Leach, Alexi Morrissey, David Bernabo, and more.

Visual artwork by Jennifer Howison, Christopher Kardambikis, David Pohl, Jeff Schreckengost, Jonathan Kline, Christine Brill, Erin Brubaker, WAYNO, and more.

Additional contributions from Don Wentworth and Lilliput Review, Teresa Foley, Encyclopedia Destructica, University of Pittsburgh Library archives, and more.

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

New season

Yves Saint Laurent Arty flower ring

Still not over those YSL metall rings. Basically it doesn't matter which one, they're all gorgeous.


Marc by Marc Jacobs Small French leather wallet

It's time I buy myself a new, sleek wallet. This color would brighten up my mood, that's for sure.

Source: Net a porter

Under Deconstruction: Transformazium, Braddock PA Arts Revival

Under Deconstruction: Transformazium

Pop City, John Farley, Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Deconstruction is the selective dismantling of a building for the purpose of reusing the materials to build new structures, and it is this process which Ruthie, along with formerly Brooklyn based artists Leslie Stern, Dana Bishop-Root, and Caledonia Curry (better known as Swoon), are using to turn their building into a community arts center called the Transformazium.

Although a lot of hard work still needs to be done deconstructing and rebuilding the Transformazium, the future seems bright. Swoon lives in Brooklyn, but is currently building an adobe dome in the lot across the street from the Transformazium, which will function as a community greeting space. Leslie, Dana, and Ruthie have completed two large projects that involved the community's participation. It's clear that the Transformazium is becoming more than a community arts center, but just what that will be remains uncertain, even to the Transformazium. "We are going to let it evolve more organically, and with input from our neighbors as well. We are definitely working towards a community garden in the lot, though", says Leslie.
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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Wednesday's Inspiration: Erin Fetherston Resort 2011

Today's inspiration comes from Erin Fetherston's latest resort collection. These four feminine looks were my favorites, especially the long-sleeved blouse with the giant bow.

Click here to see the complete collection.

L'amour, c'est le soleil après la pluie.

Finally on our third and last day we got lucky and the sun was shining most of the time. Since we wanted to do some shopping AND enjoy the sun we didn't go into any malls but rather walked around lots and discovered cute little shops. Three days were definitely not enough to experience the parisian lifestyle properly so I hope to go there again some time!

Trousers: Zara
Belt: H&M
Bag: vintage

Place Saint-Germain des Prés

Denim jacket: Mango
Shirt: H&M
Sunglasses: YSL

Reverberation Exhibit at UnSmoke Art Space Braddock PA

REVERBERATION
Five new site specific works by Dee Briggs

Saturday, June 19, 2010
6:00pm - 9:00pm
UnSmoke ArtSpace
1137 Braddock Ave
Braddock, PA

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Reverberation: Rhythm, reflection and balance are the ideas that organize this work and preoccupy its maker. Five new works will be installed in large and small-scale spaces that exist between the architecture. The exhibition will also include a new collaborative experimentation with sound artist Herman Pearl.


Also opening the same evening:

UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE PEOPLE
Adam Aviles Ellen Garrett Doug Ferrell Kaitlin Miciunas

Phase II of the site-specific installation in steel, Unhealthy for Sensitive People, is a developing multi-sensory experience, demanding physical and social interaction between individuals and their immediate spatial comprehension, within the boundaries of the space and in relation to Braddock.

We'll be serving delicious pizza made on site in the community brick oven with all sorts of tasty toppings and of course beer from our friends at East End Brewery will be ice cold on tap. Bring the kids, mates and dates.

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Pittsburgh Society of Artists “Urban Dreams” exhibit at Fein Art Gallery

Pittsburgh Society of Artists “Urban Dreams” exhibit at Fein Art Gallery

Fein Art Gallery
519 East Ohio St
Pittsburgh 15212
412 321-6816
Closed Sun-Wed
Hours are 9-5

Now through July 9, 2010

Artists
Cristina Saucedo, Carol Skinger, Eva Trout, Phiris Kathryn Sickels, Martha Ressler, Mary Mason, RuthAnne Bauerle, Betty Phillips, David Lackner, David Sparks, Doreen Grasso, Duane Cacali, Ellen Hanna, Ellen Leimkuehler, Gerry Florida, Gloria Goldsmith Hersch, Helen Naimark, Janet Woodcock, Jay Ressler, Jessica Kalmar, Judith Gentile, Kara Ruth Snyder, Kathleen Zimbicki, Kathy Gilbert, Lila Hirsch Brody, Mia Tarducci Henry, Nina Sowiski, Sue Schneider, Yelena Kukharenko.

Pittsburgh Society of Artists “Urban Dreams” exhibit at Fein Art Gallery
“Urban Dreams” Exhibit description: Increasing technologies, multicultural diversity and global exchange heighten our subconscious fears and euphoric hopes for the future. This exhibit challenges artists to abandon linear thinking and pursue interpretations of urban dreams. Using media of their choice, artists explore the hopes and/or fears of the global impact upon our urban environments. The show includes 38 Pieces by 31 artists selected by Juror Kathleeen Zimbicki.

Carol Skinger with her fake urban plan for East Liberty which received a Juror’s Award. In her artwork titled “urban renewal nightmare dream for East Liberty” Pittsburgh artist Carol Skinger poses as an urban planner with Robert Moses, R.K. Mellon and Mosites Co.’s names crossed out as players for the role. Skinger attempts to decisively associate East Liberty with the global green movement by imposing 80 green rooftops on the buildings, and in doing so, play catch up with Chicago, US leader in green roofs. Through the writing on the frame it is also a meditation on “green” recalling the green forest East Liberty once was, the green “liberty” it then became as in free cattle grazing area, the green, as in value and money that was made from it and contiguous lands- when it was developed and subdivided by Thomas Mellon. He gained a real-estate toe hold here, which became the basis for his future ventures, through his marriage to Sarah Jane Negley. Other artistic embellishments Skinger proposes: organic gardens, a lazy river moat ride around East Liberty Presbyterian Church, outdoor pools and a summer stage (orange) for a “Chris Ivey Film Festival” (who she assigns the role of Jane Jacobs) in the middle of it all. East Liberty becomes Liberty Green, a fantasy worth exploring.


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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Deuxième jour

Our second day consisted again of visiting the main sites and lots of eating. In fact, ever since I saw Maren's post about Kong, I also wanted to eat there just like Carrie. ^^ My sister and I found the interior design rather girly and kitschy but nevertheless had a delicious lunch there.

The mild temperatures (albeit with light rain showers troughout the day) allowed me to wear a dress. I though it was pretty casual an non-fussy but the overknee socks turned out to be very annoying since they kept slipping down. Needless to say I bought new tights and changed into them a few hours later... ^^

Lace-up shoes: Dosenbach

Panthéon

Blazer: vintage Emporio Armani
Denim dress: Zara
Overknee socks: Bershka
Bag: vintage

Pont Neuf

Le sombre Paris

When we booked our short trip to Paris some months ago, we thought to ourselves "Oh it must be so lovely in June, walking around in airy dresses, enjoying coffee and crèpes outside, lying in the parks under sunny blue skies" Well our first day was totally different. It was raining all day long and many touristics sites were almost empty (which came in handy, I have to admit).

Here are some gloomy pictures I took on our first day in Paris, sprinkled with a few outfit pictures inbetween:

Louvre

Jacket: Clockhouse
Pearl necklace: vintage (from my mom)
Silver necklace: COS

Sacré-Cœur

Bag: vintage (from my aunt)
Skirt: Zara

At a café in Montmartre

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

Sacré-Cœur