Thanks to the generosity of Jesse Vance, I have curated this show at The Venture Compound. It opens tonight at 7:30 PM at 2621 Fairfield Ave. S. Saint Petersburg Florida. Admission is 5 dollars.
[Poster by Eva Avenue]
Below, the essay on the theme of the show. 21 Artists.
KAIROS
"Time may change me, but I can't trace Time" --- David Bowie,
Changes.
Time
runs through our hands, but on our wrists it is kept via a watch on one
side, and our beating hearts on the other. Clock time is what Isaac
Newton believed existed, and timed everything in the Universe. Both
linear and cyclical, the Greeks associated it with the God Kronos. Time,
quantitative time,
passed consistently, each moment exactly like all others, egalitarian.
Inside
the wrist is time kept by our heartbeats. It is pulsating time, much
like the oscillations of a particle in an atomic clock, but infinitely
slower, and consistently variable with human arousal, emotional and/or physical
state. At times we say it skips a beat, or 'be still, my beating heart'.
Kairos moments are also not exactly alike. The Greeks had a God for this kind of
time: Kairos. Some moments contain less information/significance than others. The
Kairos moment is supreme, says more, encapsulates broadly, can tell a long narrative
in the same span of time. It is indeterminate and
qualitative. More of a lapse in which everything happens.
A temporal context that both calls for and constrains speech or other modes of expression.
Kairos is sacred time, unbound, fluid.
It is a moment, beyond description by number, unlike Chronos.
Photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson sought the
Kairos in his work. Calling it The Decisive Moment, he sought it in the theological meaning,
a time when conditions are right for accomplishing a crucial action. The decisive moment. Fitting time. Cartier Bresson thought it was a moment that told an entire story, in one photograph.
, Originally the word had to do with the wound channel from an arrow and the passage of threads of fiber in making cloth.
In Luke 12:54, Jesus uses it to mean "Present Time", time laden with meaning, choice, crisis, possibility, choice and renewal.
To the South Africans, Kairos meant a time to make choices at a crossroads in history.
It
is non-linear, simultaneously in and out of time. Kairos is
mythic/sacred time, the realm and trigger that loosen heroes into being,
that beckons and encompasses, turning a few seconds into an eternity
and viceversa.
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Charlie Parker
2724 6th Ave. S. St Pete.
"Ephemeral Traces"
Meridith Coen and Sarah
Marraffino have creatively worked along side each other for almost a
decade creating functional pottery that integrates surface and form.
Their design work plays off of each other in this exhibition to showcase
delicate moments in clay.
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Strands of Sunshine presents a three woman jewelry
show just in time for Mother's Day! Each jewelry artist will be
presenting work in their specialty medium- paper, string, and metal.
Enjoy this opportunity to shop a variety of locally made artisan
jewelry!
PAPER
Julie Dye of Blossom and Shine
incorporates beautiful Japanese paper into her handmade jewelry,
accessories, and gift items along with various materials, like sterling
silver, resin and wood.
METAL
Sarah Phillips of Armillata Designs creates original art jewelry in sterling silver, copper, semi-precious gemstones, and colorful torch-fired enamels.
STRING
Amy Marshall, owner of Strands of Sunshine,
will be showcasing a special line of her popular necklaces and
bracelets, which feature glass beads and semi-precious stones
intricately knotted on silk cord.
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Michele Tuegel
Hop on a trolley or leisurely walk the Central Arts District this coming Saturday evening during the 2nd Saturday Art Walk | St. Petersburg!
"In Living Color" is the exhibit on view, featuring the extraordinary
polymer clay work of five artists from throughout the U.S. Treat your
mom to a night out for Mother's Day!
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This is a family friendly event! Come and support your
local photographers! People's Choice votes will be taken until 10 pm.
Votes will be counted and awards will be announced +/- 10:30 pm.
AWARDS & PRIZES
Juror's Choice Awards
Three juror's choice awards are presented by Richard Auger Photography, Leandro Gongora Photography, and producer/founder Xina Scuderi. Awards include the following prizes:
$100 Cash
$100 Print Certificate from Erickson Digital Arts
ARTicle's Choice Award
One artist will receive $250 in custom framing, and gallery placement
in a future show. Presented by ARTicles Gallery and Custom Framing.
People's Choice Awards
Voted on by guests. One vote per guest.
#1 - $100 Cash
#2 - $40 Cafe Tab at Creative Soul
#3 - $20 Cafe Tab at Creative Soul
ALL award winners are included in the Files & Film Winner's
Showcase at Creative Soul Studio, scheduled for the month of August.
Artist List:
Scott Wurzel
Cristina Casiano
Annie Gonzalez
Jose Gomez
Christine Ghezzo
Ron Weiss
Jodi Loson
Michael Oliver
Nin McQuillen
Robin Dana
Juan Joel Dominguez
Jeff Wilcox
Heidi Clapp-Temple
Kyle Fleming
Michael Conway
David Gruskin
Michael Cruz
Sara Norine James
Kristina Huggins
Jason Kinzer
Kirsten Ruginski
Erik Anderson
Jorge Leisley
Jessi Donnelly
Alison Amick
Lea Umberger
Marta Rhine
Anthony Gallo
Kristin Randall
Michael Ortiz
Joe Vadder
Chrisanne DiGiovanni
Brian James
Kinsey McCall
Nikki Devereux
Lauren Bowen
Sponsored by
ARTicles Art Gallery & Custom Framing
Grand Central Stained Glass & Graphics ERICKSON DIGITAL ARTS
Creative Soul Studio : Coffee, Wine, Art
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2nd Saturday Art Walk
St. Petersburg's Second Saturday ArtWalk presents over
30 galleries and studios in the Waterfront Arts, Central Arts District,
The EDGE District of St. Petersburg, Grand Central District Association
and the Warehouse Arts District coming together as one arts
destination.
Be the first to see new affordable works of art,
as ArtWalk is Opening Night where many galleries and studios premiere
new works. Some are only open on ArtWalk, and many offer demonstrations
and refreshments. It’s impossible to take in the entire ArtWalk in one
night! Plan to drive, walk, or take the trolleys to visit the districts
of your choice.
Our free trolley shuttles will have an art guide on board talking about each venue on our one continuous
trolley loop that goes from the 3rd Street and Central Avenue to deep
in the heart of the Warehouse Arts District. You can park for free on
1st Ave N and 1st Ave S from 15th St to 30th Street. Additional parking
will be available for trolley riders in the vacant lot at the Northeast
corner of Central Avenue and 29th Street (Please note that this is NOT
one of our trolley stops). In addition, venues with large free parking
lots are Soft Water Studios, the Morean Center for Clay at the Train
Station, the Clay Center of St. Petersburg, the Florida Holocaust Museum
and the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum.
Duke
Energy is our sponsor. The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, the Arts
Association St. Petersburg Inc., the EDGE District, the Grand Central
District, and the Warehouse Arts District associations coordinate St.
Petersburg’s Second Saturday ArtWalk. The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance
strives to be the community voice, the umbrella organization for the
arts -- facilitating artists, arts organizations and creative businesses
to work collaboratively; empowering the growth of the arts community,
and driving arts-related economic development.
Browse, watch and purchase “Where Art is Made”!
Be on the lookout for one traditional red trolley and one white coach bus. Those will be your transportation for the evening.
Trolley starts here at 5pm
Craftsman House Gallery – 2955 Central Avenue - The 9th Annual Teapot
Show! A select group of artists from across the US have been invited to
participate. Dozens of handmade teapots on display & available for
purchase. Sign up for a delicious Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Craftsman-House-Gallery/158706022997
Charlie Parker-Pottery – 2724 6th Avenue S. – "Ephemeral Traces"
Meridith Coen and Sarah Marraffino have creatively worked along side
each other for almost a decade creating functional pottery that
integrates surface and form. Their design work plays off of each other
in this exhibition to showcase delicate moments in clay. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlie-Parker-Pottery/143278235683807?sk=timeline
Zen Glass Studio
– 600 27th Street South - Go Figure: Figurative sculptures, glassware
and jewelry by Zen Glass studio artists Dave Walker, Josh Poll &
Christian Zvonik. Live glassblowing demonstrations, cold drinks, and
AC.. https://www.facebook.com/ZenGlassStudio
Funktionhouse Urban Lumber & Furnishings
– 562 25th St. S - Owners create one-of-a-kind quality wood furnishings
and lighting. Also supply unique slabs, turning blanks, and lumber to
artists and craftsmen world-wide using urban trees cut down and
discarded from St. Petersburg neighborhoods. Love for wood and passion
for the environment is translated into beautiful warm, modern, and
elegant designs. https://www.facebook.com/Funktionhouse
Duncan McClellan Glass
– 2342 Emerson Avenue South – "Blown Away", a new group exhibit
featuring works by glass artists new to the gallery. Free glassblowing
demonstrations by Vasile Loznianu begin at 6:15pm. http://dmglass.com/events/join-us-for-the-opening-of-the-glass-exhibition-blown-away/
Clay Center of St. Petersburg
- 420 23rd Street South – ART of Beer - 5 local micro brewers, food
trucks, Delta 88 band, wine, art, and more to benefit PARC. https://www.facebook.com/events/338190459702317/
Soft Water Studios - 515 22nd Street South - A fresh display of new and old works by resident artists in 2-D and 3-D. https://www.facebook.com/sws.art.art/timeline
Mga Sculpture Studio
– 515 22nd Street South - A commission driven sculpture facility that
specializes in the design, fabrication and installation of sculptural
objects in a variety of mediums from cartable materials to metal
fabrication. Currently working on several large scale commissions for
local private entities and across the country. https://www.facebook.com/MgaSculpture
Morean Center for Clay – 420 22nd Street South - Lindsey Sypka new works. https://www.facebook.com/CenterForClay
Richard Clark and Jim Corp - Five Deuces Galleria - 420 23rd Street South - Paper and paint, prints and canvas. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=739036012796403
Nancy Smrekar - 2135 3rd Avenue South, Unit #5, Five Deuces Galleria
Garden Building. Featuring acrylic/oil paintings in impressionism,
realism, and abstract styles by emerging artist Nancy Smrekar. https://www.facebook.com/nancysmrekar.artist
From Mayan Hands - 2006 Second Avenue South - Showcasing the paintings
of Beba Contreras and her famous "painted shoes". Sale of all new
merchandise. Mayan Folk Art - antique and new-saints, demons, angels,
devils, mary and joseph, day of the dead, textiles, and furniture.
Spanish colonial furniture, dance masks, santos, and mayan ceremonial
art. All the modern folk art is at wholesale prices. https://www.facebook.com/pages/From-Mayan-Hands/768725999853388?ref=br_tf
Trolley Starts Here at 5pm
Creative Clay – 1114 Central Avenue - Celebrate mom on May 9 by
bringing her to Artwalk. View our "Good Earth" and "Baseball on My Mind"
exhibits and browse unique artisan gifts, such as papier mache dogs and
mushrooms, ceramic garden markers, fiber art flowers, floral, earth and
animal-themed paintings and handmade cards. "Lady and the Bard," a
local Americana duo, will perform 6:30– 8:30p.m. https://www.facebook.com/events/845094082194073/
Michele Tuegel Contemporary – 320 Central Avenue - In Living Color:
Artists as Innovators in Polymer. Featuring the work of invited
national artists, Lindly Haunani, Loretta Lam, Sarah Shriver, Melanie
West and Karen Woods. https://www.facebook.com/MicheleTuegelContemporary/timeline
The Gallery – 200 Central Ave S. - Featuring local artist Gina
Coccaro, who creates sculptures from welded steel salvaged auto parts.
Coccaro will be present during the evening to discuss her process and
selection of materials. https://www.facebook.com/thegalleryart
SHAPIRO'S Gallery
– 300 Beach Drive NE. - Showcasing the finest in made contemporary
crafts. Blown glass, jewelry, pottery, wooden boxes, and sculpture. https://www.facebook.com/shapirogallery
Art on 1st
– 550 First Avenue North – An inspiring show with four fabulous new
artists: Sandy Williams, Olive Farrell, Joyce VanHorn, and Susan O’Hara.
These are in addition to the works of Rita Gould--and works of
represented artists. Also have added stunning new jewelry to the
collection of Meredith Haws. Enjoy a glass of Nicole’s sangria, who has
just finished a 5x7 canvas of a surfer’s dream wave. https://www.facebook.com/events/1611354619151222/
Florida CraftArt
– 501 Central Avenue – “Boundary Lines” featuring Michael Covello’s
intriguing installation, Charles Parkhill’s understated, yet profound
wood sculpture, Charles Hazelaar ceramics and fiber artists Raina Benoit
and Kathy Halper. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Florida-CraftArt/352815711033?sk=timeline
The Art Lofts of St. Petersburg, FL
– 10 Fifth Street North (upstairs) - “Celebrate: Interpretation of Life
Experience” Featuring ArtLofts artists Malanda Schmitz, Betsy Orbe
Lester, Jeannine Hascall, Kathleen Kilgore, and Beth Kauffman who give
form to celebration. Expect a provocative range of styles. https://www.facebook.com/artlofts
Graphi-ko Gallery/ Jewelry
– 669 Central Avenue - A large and diverse selection of jewelry, much
of it one of a kind, created on site. Perfect for Mother's Day. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Graphi-ko-Gallery-Jewelry/125300180883521
The Local Coop - 645 Central Avenue - inside the Crislip Arcade. A
collection of local artisans specializing in handcrafted gifts and
goods.
St. Pete Art Works
- 635 Central Ave - Conversations", featuring paintings by Mary Grieco.
Live classical music by Amanda Cappello on violin and keyboard. https://www.facebook.com/St.PeteArtWorks?fref=ts
Strands of Sunshine
– 8 Sixth Street N - Paper, String Metal - A three-woman jewelry show
just in time for Mother's Day! Presenting artists: Julie Dye, Sarah
Phillips, and Amy Marshall. Each jewelry artist will be presenting work
in their specialty medium: paper, string, and metal. Enjoy this
opportunity to shop a variety of locally made artisan jewelry. https://www.facebook.com/events/859716174118757/
Morean Arts Center
– 719 Central Avenue – ning reception for 2 new shows. 2015
All-Florida Juried Exhibition. 58 works from artists from all over the
state, vie for nearly $2,500 in prizes. 2015 Instructor/Student
Exhibition. Current works by our talented students and teachers in all
mediums. https://www.facebook.com/MoreanArtsCenter?fref=ts
ARTicles Art Gallery & Custom Framing
- 1445 Central Avenue – The exhibition, What Remains: mixed media works
by Jeannine Hascall is extended. Her works in paint, photography,
collage, and fabric are tied together by a rich content and visual
patina that reveals a contemplative sort of storytelling inspired by
life events. https://www.facebook.com/ArTiclesIncCustomFramingArtGallery
Art Central Studios - Art Central Building, 2109 Central Avenue, 2nd
Floor - Six established visual artists - Carol Dameron, Mary Grieco,
Frank Lewis, John Bartone, Herb Snitzer and Zala Highsmith, will be
showing and speaking about their most recent works. http://www.artcentralstudios.com/
Creative Soul Studio : Coffee, Wine, Art – 2425 Central Avenue - Scuderi Studios’ Files & Film 2015: 2nd Annual Juried Photographic Art Show. https://www.facebook.com/events/810499605704051/
Our partner associations also have great listings for art events!!
• Keep Saint Petersburg Local
• Grand Central District Association
• Historic Kenwood Neighborhood Association
Choose 4 or 5 to visit this Saturday then come back the next Second Saturday to visit more!
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