Park Slope Events
Friday, October 24
440 Gallery
6-8pm: One might wonder why an artist like Ella Yang, whose passion for plein air painting was ignited in the lush countryside of Italy's Umbria, would want to paint disintegrating pilings in the Gowanus Canal, or a local bodega that has seen better days. Yang, in fact, has painted many such views over the past several years. As trite as it is, the saying "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" holds true for Yang, who finds aesthetic appeal in the commonplace, often overlooked structures and scenes in her surroundings.
Available for viewing through November 23rd.
Friday, Sept 19
440 Gallery
6-9 pm Coloratura, Gail Flanery Works on Paper. Coloratura, literally "coloring" in Italian, is a term that refers to elaborate operatic melody. Gail Flanery's solo exhibition at 440 Gallery exemplifies both those senses of the word. This new collection of works on paper sings with the exuberance of a virtuoso. Flanery's forte is color: rich and nuanced, reveling in bold contrasts or subtle juxtapositions. Primarily a printmaker, the artist creates one-of-a-kind monotypes by manipulating the inks and printing plates and later adding pastel or pencil to the print. In her recent work she has also added elements of Chine-collé and collage, usually strips of handmade paper.
Available for viewing Sept 18-Oct 19.
440 Gallery
6-8pm: One might wonder why an artist like Ella Yang, whose passion for plein air painting was ignited in the lush countryside of Italy's Umbria, would want to paint disintegrating pilings in the Gowanus Canal, or a local bodega that has seen better days. Yang, in fact, has painted many such views over the past several years. As trite as it is, the saying "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" holds true for Yang, who finds aesthetic appeal in the commonplace, often overlooked structures and scenes in her surroundings.
Available for viewing through November 23rd.
Friday, Sept 19
440 Gallery
6-9 pm Coloratura, Gail Flanery Works on Paper. Coloratura, literally "coloring" in Italian, is a term that refers to elaborate operatic melody. Gail Flanery's solo exhibition at 440 Gallery exemplifies both those senses of the word. This new collection of works on paper sings with the exuberance of a virtuoso. Flanery's forte is color: rich and nuanced, reveling in bold contrasts or subtle juxtapositions. Primarily a printmaker, the artist creates one-of-a-kind monotypes by manipulating the inks and printing plates and later adding pastel or pencil to the print. In her recent work she has also added elements of Chine-collé and collage, usually strips of handmade paper.
Available for viewing Sept 18-Oct 19.