I happen to be out of town right now, but I wish I could see Thomas Woodruff’s Four Temperaments show in person. These lushly colored alchemical fusions of flora and fauna are undoubtedly a treat for the eyes up close.
Color schemes and themes reflect the four temperaments: sanguine, choleric, phlegmatic and melancholic (named after the ancient theory of bodily humors).
My favorite creatures in this beastiary are the Batterflies:
See the rest of the exhibit on line at the P.P.O.W. Gallery.
It’s time for Brooklyn’s MF Gallery annual toy show!
If you’re in the area, go see some creepy, cuddly, bony, fuzzy little monsters!
You can see some of the exhibit online here, but these are probably fun to see in person.
Brooklyn’s MF Gallery is currently featuring a Halloween group show with some nifty, spooky pieces.
I wish I could have attended the opening (especially to support my friend Kathy Hayes…the awesome setup above is her handiwork).
See the show online here.
While not a Halloween exhibit per se, I feel this is completely appropriate for a Halloween countdown. Laurie Litpon’s new show at Last Rites is gorgeous, of course.
Lipton’s outrageously detailed pencil drawings are a phenomenal sight…especially in person. If you can possibly make it to this show, I highly recommend it.
See the show online here.
Artist website
Previously on SheWalksSoftly here, here and here.
I’ve been meaning to post about The Elvis Mobile for ages now.
This amazing vehicle is the brainchild and handiwork of two of the coolest people I’ve ever met: Jo David and Marlow Harris, of Unusual Life.
It started as a simple whim (Marlow presented a sketch as a joke…Jo made it happen), and there’s nothing I love more than when whims become reality.
See guys? If you can dream it up…you can do it! It just take a little elbow grease, and the occasional VW van.
This mini museum on wheels is a functional shrine, chapel, and brilliantly executed kitsch masterpiece (available for events upon request!).
Read an article about the museum’s creation here.
You can follow the adventures of the Traveling Elvis Mobile here and see a large photo gallery on facebook.
I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since Edward Scissorhands came out.
Gallery 1988 has an awesome tribute group show, featuring some old favorites, amazing animators and new talent.
See the whole show online here.
I can’t get to Rotofugi in person, but I love Andrew Bell’s new series of sweet n’ sinister creations (previously posted about here).
Paintings…
Drawings…
Sculptures…
Plush…
See the rest here.
Artist site
Previously on SheWalksSoftly
I posted about Benn Blatt a long time ago, when I did not have much info or access to his work online. Now he has a solo show at Half Gallery (I wanted to attend the opening but was at a conference).
Blatt’s intricate watercolor paintings focus on enclosures set into abandoned piazzas, rigorously rendered with twisting, virtuosic detail. Outcropping bell jars, fountains, terrariums, monuments, and medallions serve as incubators for lush, botanical worlds in which the artist cultivates a psycho-suggestive bounty.
Within these containers, Blatt explores notions of un/natural paradox: overturned, architectural constructions spill water on teeming plant life; leaves unfold to receive crystalline forms; water is both frozen and flowing; veins (or vines?) crawl through stone; mountain ranges plot like ant hills. Life overgrows life in an endless cycle of death and rebirth.
Blatt’s paintings make me feel like I’m feasting on the lushness of nature (I added to the experience by feasting on some chocolate as I browsed his galleries, just for extra decadence). Here are a few details not featured in the current show that I happen to adore…
This man is ridiculously talented. I truly hope he continues to gain increased presence in the physical and virtual art world.
See the show until April 1st (and online) here.
And take the time to get lost in his gallery here.
I can’t even begin to represent this show of epic proportions with a single blog post. Everything But the Kitchen Sync at La Luz de Jesus did something spectacular for me from afar: introduced me to new talent!
Many styles of pop surrealism, lowbrow, fine art, collage, craft and sculpture are represented in this exhibit.
Rarely does a show give me so many delightful new things to explore. But don’t take my word for it. Go view the entire show online!
Although I can’t catch The Mad Potter’s Tea Party in person, I’ve been anxious to see its contents ever since viewing the flyer online a couple of months ago.
Here are some sample images from the pre-sale:
At Strychnin…
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