Featured Artist: Maya Batash

As a painter, my art is about tapping into one's unconscious emotions. I focus on the inner beauty of the world around us, rather than on the external appearance alone. I want to make people feel, as well as to see. Although my paintings have elements of reality -- my hope is to transcend reality, and invite the viewer to enter that unelaborated space, where an awareness of one's soul and of a higher power can be felt. Similarly my films are about using the senses to go beyond the senses--using music and visuals to create an experience that is powerfully felt, rather than merely understood.

Learn more about Maya and her artwork at http://www.mayavisuals.com/index.html

Artwork by Ken Bae on View at Art Student's League

Film by Karen Y Chan on View

Super-8 film still from "HOTEL,"by Karen Y Chan

Artwork by Carla E. Reyes on View

The MIDOMA Retrospective Exhibition 2000-2010.
A snapshot of 10 years, 60 Art Shows and 1500 Pieces of Contemporary Art Work

Carla E. Reyes, David Platt, Jene Youtt, Kristen Haskel, Lewis Folden, Michael Lindwasser, Randall Barquero, Stella Lillig, Steve Riley, Steven Cogle and Tom Matt.

Opening Reception:
Thursday, January 21, 2010, 6-8:30pm
On view through February 13, 2010.

Midoma
439 East 75th Street
NYC

http://www.midoma.com/

Kim Luttrell at Art Miami

Artwork by Kim Luttrell will be on view with Susan Eley Fine Art at Art Miami. Art Miami is celebrating its 20th year and is the longest running contemporary art fair in Miami. Art Miami is one of the most important venues for modern and contemporary art in the United States.

Located at Art Miami Pavillion at Midtown Blvd (NE 1st Ave) Between NE 31st & NE 32nd St, Miami FL.

Fair Hours:
Lotus House Benefit, Tuesday Dec 1, 5:30-7pm
VIP Preview, 7pm-10:30pm
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5, 11am-7pm
Sun Dec 6, 11am-5pm

General Admission applies

For complete show information visit www.art-miami.com

Susan Metrician featured in In-Studio/Tangent exhibition

In-Studio/Tangent: An exhibition curated by Marshall Harmon in conjunction with the the League Treatment Center and League Artists Natural Design (LAND) on view November 6th – December 6th, 2009.

In-Studio features the work of artists living with autism-spectrum disabilities whose creative talents qualify them to participate in an immersive studio program. The artists are led in group projects by Marshall Harmon, Workshop Visiting Artist. Artists Matt Murphy (Art Specialist and a founding team member of LAND) and Susan Metrican (Gallery/Habitation Coordinator) guide and support each artist’s personal exploration.

Established in 2005, LAND is the latest program of the League Treatment Center, a unique studio that helps artists develop their skills in a nurturing environment, as well as market their vibrant work. LAND has gained worldwide support from curators, collectors, writers, and arts organizations, dedicated to social change and the expansion of the art world.

Tangent features the work of Marshall Harmon, Matt Murphy, and Susan Metrican from the LAND studio. All three artists differ in style, yet each draws inspiration from LAND’s creative environment.

Susan Metrican’s series of still-life paintings reveal the preciousness of ordinary objects. Incorporating scale and a sense of humor, Metrican’s images explore the lines between intimacy, awkwardness, and distance.

Regular exhibition hours will be Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:30 pm. JDK Gallery - 47 Maple Street in Burlington, Vermont

More information: JDK Gallery

Brooklyn Art Studios is growing!

Brooklyn Art Studios is growing! The Brooklyn Art Studios - Building 8 at 276 Greenpoint Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, now has ground floor studio/work spaces.

New private spaces include: heat, wifi, overhead lights, large windows, ceiling fans, 24 hr access, 24 hr security & cameras, break room, vending machines, mens/womens restrooms, utility room with slop sink and supplies, showroom/gallery space, 16 ft ceilings (build up storage lofts), load in/load out from dock area, area for dirty work/sawing, mail boxes for mail delivery, bike racks on site, lots of area parking/on site parking nights and weekends, open studio events and blog spot/web link.

Some spaces will include:
170sf floor space / 800sf wall space
190sf floor space / 950sf wall space
290sf floor space / 1175sf wall space
230sf floor space / 1000sf wall space

Call for more info and to view: 718-313-5379. (Or email: lfa17@ymail.com)