Group Art Show - EARTH April 26, 2008
Long Beach, California 90802
Earth is an Art Show garnered around the theme of Global Warming. A show where 36 artists get together to display their interpretations on Nature and Beauty, Problems and Solutions and Nature’s relationship with mankind- all through the use of items that come from our earth; almost like recycling stuff to make art.
This show is juried by acclaimed environmentalist-artist, Kim Abeles, who’s work has been featured at MOCA and LACMA. The shows artists includes: Jude Wadler, Albert Sormanti, Wendy Trauth, Kimiko Miyoshi, Michael Hankin, Don Hall, Jackie Appel, Steven Fujimoto, Ken Boland, Kirk Van Allyn, Milo Cil, Bill Damrova, Bob Beers, and many more.
The Artist’s Reception is April 26th featuring Jazz music by Brad Dutz. The runs from April 19th until May 22nd.
Official Website: http://www.2ndcitycouncil.org
Added by artmadness on April 21, 2008
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Sheckie
The 2nd City Art Council Gallery in Long Beach held a wonderful opening this April 26th. A full crowd of people enjoyed the offbeat sounds of Brad Dutz and the Obliteration Quartet. Kim Abeles pulled together a wonderfully interesting show featuring some fantastic works. The show is open for another 2 weeks so there is still a chance to see it.
The Eye Opener award went to Tim Armstrongs’ – Tree Memorials. Image of his work were displayed along with Tim providing an insightful and animated explanation of his process.
His trees are drawn in spilled flour, then sprayed with water and swept back up, leaving the residue to be photographed and eaten by the pigeons, to good effect. According to Tim, long after the image has blown away, the morning mist brings the images back to life.
First Place place went to Milo Cil’s piece titled – “Overview – The US Mexican Border”. Second place went to Wendy Trauth for her piece titled “Dreamer” and third place went to Cheryl Lommatsch for her piece titled “What Fools and Pathetic Heroes are We”.
Other notable pieces were contributed by Michael Hankin, Ken Boland and Eileen Star Moderbacher. The show is open to all until May 22, 2008.