If you get a chance, stop by The Tomato Head on Market Square in Knoxville, TN, from April 2 to May 6, to see “Foot Traffic”, a new series of xerography work. Learn more about the “Foot Traffic” series.
Foot Traffic Opens.
Tag: Xerography
OPENING: The Bitters 2 @ Whitdel Arts (Detroit, MI)
The Bitters 2: We’re Fucked
February 23rd – April 14th, 2018
Opening Reception: Friday, February 23rd, 7-10pm
In times of cynicism, disgust and hopelessness, we look for outlets to express our frustrations, as well as our aspirations for action and change. We decided to take one of our favorite exhibitions and reboot it in this current time of disillusionment and subjective truth. The Bitters 2: We’re Fucked explores how we currently cope with lies, greed, conflict, inequality, and paranoia – with all the sarcasm, and overall disenchantment that made the first The Bitters exhibition so satisfying.
While all ages are welcome, please know this exhibition might make you laugh, make you uncomfortable or even straight up make you angry. Not all work may be appropriate for young or sensitive viewers.
Exhibiting artists:
Vanessa Motano
E.J. Cobb
Michael Polakowski
Thom Sawyer
Briar Craig
Chrilz
Caroline Del Giudice
Gutwald Emargut
Melissa Dettloff
Stephen William Schudlich
Connie Noyes
Brach Goodman
William Charland
Brandin Barón
Joseph Kameen
Lorenza Centi
Simone Schiffmacher
Kevin Kuenster
R.L. Gibson
Michael A. Garguilo
Suzanna Scott
Ryan Standfest
John Sippel
John Maggie
Scott Anderson
Gigi Salij
Janet Braun-Reinitz
Skip Davis
Ray Domzalski Jr.
Lucy Cahill
Leroi DeRubertis
Rachel & Robert Zahorsky
Andy Malone
Joe Bazzi
Whitney Sage
Walter Jackson
You are welcome to visit Whitdel Arts for the opening reception at 1111 Bellevue St., Suite 110, Detroit. See the Facebook event page here.
Questions? Email JenClare at jenclare@whitdelarts.com.
Wilshire Blvd.
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These beauties (photo by Ashley Lodge Photography) from the Traffic series found a new home in West Virginia today. The new owner is loaning them to The Tiny Art Show at the Sir Walter Theatre Gallery in Beckley, WV that opens in December. Go by and see these, as well as the “Central Park Portland” piece!
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DAY 27: Sodden
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It is Day 27 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge; today’s painting is “Sodden” (watercolour, 6″x9″). After having such a hard time yesterday, I feel sort of, well, emotionally hung over. Artistically, I am a little all over the place. While I am trying to build a new xerography show, the work I’ve spent a lifetime developing, I am also trying to prove to myself that I’m not a one-trick pony by returning to paint. Because I am struggling to redefine and elevate my new xerography, I find that any and all failure at painting causes swelling volumes of torturous self doubt. I get so tied up in expectation that I end up a bit sodden with possibility.
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As a xerographist, my work tends to be, almost exclusively, representational. The 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge offers me an opportunity to revisit abstract painting as an alternate voice.
We’re headed in the right direction… on to Day Twenty-Eight.
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DAY 26: Whir
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It is Day 26 of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge; today’s painting is “Whir” (watercolour, 5″x5″). Despite all the painting I’ve done this month, I started a new xerography piece centered around Columbus Circle, one of New York’s most heavily trafficked traffic circles. Virtually every image of this landmark feature one thing in common –the yellow cab.
Remember those first 15 days of acrylics? They were studies for a new xerography series. This could be the start, and today’s painting was inspired by that work. I’ve been a busy bee.
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As a xerographist, my work tends to be, almost exclusively, representational. The 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge offers me an opportunity to revisit abstract painting as an alternate voice.
Today was better than yesterday. What will day 27 bring?
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L’Orgine du Monde: Eroticism
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“L’Origine du monde: Eroticism” runs Aug. 25 – Sept 24 at Scarlet Seven Gallery in Troy, NY. I am excited to have two images, “ventre de la bête“ & “coffre au tresor”, appearing in this show.
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GO BIG: Day 7 – FINAL DAY
LAST DAY to VOTE is Sunday, AUGUST 7th!
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R.L. Gibson’s “Chastity”
(24″x24″ xerography on canvas) August 1 – 7 !
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American Vices.
See the work of Artist R.L. Gibson at the “American Vices” exhibit at the Non-Fiction Gallery sponsored by ArtRise Savannah!
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WORKSHOP.
wonderful WORKSHOP attendance
It was my privilege to work with more than 50 attendees at the “Branding Yourself as an Artist Workshop” at the Arts & Culture Alliance at The Emporium Center in Knoxville, January 13th. (continues below)
Follow-up questions are still coming in via e-mail, and I am continuing extensive individual consultations. If you are interested in branding consultation including web design, social media, graphic design & the “how-to” of keeping it all fresh & up to date, email me at thexerographist@rlgibson.com or leave a message at 865-253-6543.
Stay tuned to see THE UPDATED LOOKS for a handful of
artists for which I have been working!
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