Opening Reception:
Saturday, January 14th, 2012 from 6-9 pm
January 14th through the 23rd
Hours: Mon-Fri, 11am-6pm and Sat by appt
168 7th St (between 2nd and 3rd Aves), 3rd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215
By Train: G, F, or R train to 4th Ave/9th St
Participating artists so far....... Herman Mejia, Rachael Whitney, Rob Samartino, Veronique, Gambier, Ian Schwartz, Janet Pedersen, Amy Weil, Meredith Alcarese, Rhia Hurt, and more!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Introductions Opening Reception
The Gallery at BAG is proud to present
Introductions, an exhibition highlighting emerging artists in New York City.
The artists participating in Introductions have each received a BFA or MFA within the
past two years, and many are also participating in Brooklyn Artists Gym’s ‘Recent
Graduate’ program. For many of the artists, this is their first exhibition outside of an
academic setting. Because the artists work in a wide range of mediums and styles,
Introductions is a varied and dynamic show.
Please join The Gallery at BAG for the opening reception of Introductions on Saturday,
December 17th from 6pm – 9pm.
For a list of participating artists, images of the artwork, and information about BAG’s
‘Recent Graduate’ program, please visit www.brooklynartistsgym.com
Monday, December 5, 2011
Sandy Lichtfield
Collage Workshop with Sandy Lichtfield
Collage Workshop on February 11th from 1-4:30pm.
Join us at BAG for a special collage workshop with Sandy Litchfield. Learn techniques and strategies while practicing new ways to collage materials into original artworks. There are only ten spots available, so please sign-up soon to reserve yours.
Instructor: Sandy Litchfield
http://www.sandylitchfield.com/
http://www.sandylitchfield.com/
Materials fee: $20
Course fee: $60
Course fee: $60
BAG Artist Talk Series Presents: Marisa Olson
Marisa Olson's work combines performance, video, drawing & installation to address the cultural history of technology, the politics of participation in pop culture & the aesthetics of failure, all of which she will be addressing in her lecture.
Her “Time Capsules” series of sculptures, often exhibited in site-specific assemblages resembling landfills or garbage piles, are endangered units of time otherwise destined for burial, but instead rescued, taken out of circulation, and painted gold (Fort Knox-style) in reclamation of their value. The Time Capsules series has led to a broader body of work revolving around the pollution produced in the wake of upgrade culture.
“Assisted Living,” video and performance is a futuristic parody of Martha Stewart's TV show focused on coping with the health & environmental challenges of living a life prolonged and polluted by technology. As hostess, she devised craft projects and recipes for these 150-year-olds, taping the show on-site before a "live studio audience." The show was incubated at Wooloo's New Life Berlin Festival.
Olson’s extensive exhibition list includes the following: the Whitney Museum of American Art, Centre Pompidou-Paris, New Museum of Contemporary Art, 52nd International Biennale di Venezia, National Museum of Contemporary Art (Athens, Greece), Edith Russ-Haus fur Medienkunst, Nederlands Instituut voor Mediakunst/ Montevideo, the British Film Institute, the Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive, the Sundance Film Festival, and elsewhere.
Monday, November 14, 2011
BAG Hosts "Innocence Lost"
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For immediate release:
Innocence Lost at the Brooklyn Artists Gym Photographic Exhibition & Magazine Release Party by Shutterclank!
The Brooklyn Artists Gym
168 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY www.brooklynartistsgym.com
December 03, 2011
Saturday Evening from 7:30-11PM
Rhia, B.A.G. Public relations
718.858.9069 info@brooklynartistsgym.com
Shutterclank!, in conjunction with Brooklyn Artists Gym, presents Innocence Lost. This six artist show explores timeless images of our culture confronted by contemporary America. A lightbulb and the 10-yard- stare of a 30-year-old naval officer, a McBreakfast and air travel, all express familiar images eroded by the unstable morality and temptation, echoing the dissolving of the American foundation.
Using the traditional photographic medium artists consider the landscape of America in which we live. Their images reflect upon some of our greatest achievements and frustrations. The air is ripe with unrest, lack of hope, and destitution. The photogra- phers ask the viewer: Has there ever been an era where the American Dream was within reach?
Capturing once iconic places, now tossed aside, Joe Gerhard displays a nostalgic, vivid view of scenes we see everyday and breathes life into mundane fixtures. His large format camera takes him to once boom- ing cities that have lost their industry, left only with a shell of what they once were.
Chris Schuster surveys the delicate foundation of life, and the relationships and loves that stem from it. His conceptual style of shooting demands interaction, the viewer getting lost in textures and patterns of his work.
The enigmatic images from Melitte Buchman are portraits of ordinary, everyday objects. Her use of the nineteenth century wet-plate collodion technique produces mysterious images that hark back in time to the Civil-War Era when this was the dominant medium of photography.
Jake Reinhart takes photos of punk rock bands in cramped basements; makes portraits of upcoming models; and captures the images of the cracked concrete and shuttered businesses on Pittsburgh’s streets.
Jesse Untracht-Oakner makes his living shooting the stylized sheen of fashion photography, but uses his film camera to reveal every day Americana, creating images as far from the indulgent fashion world as possible. As a result, he provides an insight to real people, in the non-commercial world.
Kate Contakos draws the ethereal connections between desolate and decaying landscapes and the ephemeral life of dreams in her portraits, showing compassion for moments in our fleeting life.
Shutterclank! strives to promote and foster traditional photographers by cultivating relationships and collaborations through publishing and showcasing emerging and established photographers. Shutterclank! publishes a magazine twice a year. The release of latest issue celebrates the collaboration of the six artists in this gallery show.
The Brooklyn Artists Gym - 168 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY - Saturday December 03, 2011 from 7:30-11PM www.shutterclank.com
Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
50/50 Call for Art Collectors
50/50 is a benefit, curated exhibition and silent auction featuring works by over 35 artists. The bids start at the ticket price and all proceeds above that are split 50/50 with participating artists. Funds go to support artists and programs at BAG that provide opportunities for artists, such as our single parent artist and recent graduate residencies, artist talks, workshops, and gallery space for guest curators.
Just 50 tickets are available for purchase. The reception is free to attend, but tickets allow you to bid and each ticket guarantees an original piece of art at the end of the night. Which one, however, depends on how quick you are, and your competition! The reception and silent auction will be held on December 10th starting at 6pm. We can accept proxy bids arranged ahead of time by phone: (718) 858-9069 or email: info@brooklynartistsgym.com.
Call, stop by, email, or purchase tickets online at: http://www.brooklynartistsgym.com/5050-fundraiser-2/
Ticket prices are as follows: Before Nov 1st, $85; before Dec 1st, $95; After Dec 1st, $100.
Artwork available at the auction by participating artists:
Meredith Alcarese, Susan Allbert, John Azelvandre, J Carpenter, Liza Cassidy, Kenny Cole, Reuven Dattner, Ariana Fields, Veronique Gambier, Daniele Genadry, Eric Ginsburg, Brent Hallard, Kristen Haskell, Rhia Hurt, Will Hutnick, Richard Kessler, Michele Kucker, Ajit Kumar, Annette Laszczkowska, Allison Maletz, Barbara Milot, Melanie Paterson, Bonnie Recca, Mari Renwick, Rob Samartino, Bailey Saliwanchik, Alice Schenker, Stuart Shedletsky, Jocelyn Shu, Radek Szczeny, Matthew Taylor, Jannell Turner, Osaretin Ugiagbe, Gillian Wainwright, Peter Wallace, Rachael Whitney, Ann Williams, and Heidi Yockey.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Collaborations Call for Art
Compelling works of art have often been produced by the meeting of two creative minds, or as a result of one artist’s exposure to the work of another. Historically, schools of art were a breeding ground for new ideas, where artists could learn from their masters and grow from one another, bringing the large world in a little closer. To share images and ideas over distances was difficult, but expected as part of one’s training. It was simply a stepping stone to individual fame.
In the age of Flikr, FaceBook, and hostyourdomain.com, artists may now share their work with the world at the touch of a button. We can choose to bridge an ocean in an instant, or to isolate our work entirely. It is entirely ours to decide. So the choice to collaborate may now be deliberate; choosing to ‘share’ can be more profound than an RSS feed, more mindful than physical proximity, and more creative than working alone. How have you combined your work, your world, and your vision with that of another artist? What have you chosen to create together? We are interested in seeing what the meeting of your creative minds has produced.
For our ‘Collaboration’ show, all entries must be the combined work of two or more artists. Please briefly indicate in your artists’ statement the nature of your collaboration, as well as a 1-2 paragraph explanation of your work.
To apply: http://www.brooklynartistsgym.com/brooklyn-art-events/show_applications/
Friday, October 21, 2011
“BAG Artist Talk Series Presents: Allison Maletz” AT BROOKLYN ARTISTS GYM Gallery
Brooklyn Artists Gym is pleased to announce an artist talk with Allison Maletz, a watercolor painter who has participated in the Liverpool Biennial, New Contemporaries UK, Zoo Art Italy, The Royal Watercolor Society in London, and the Moscow Biennale for Young Artists at the MMoMA.
“BAG Artist Talk Series Presents: Lynette Bester” AT BROOKLYN ARTISTS GYM Gallery
Brooklyn Artists Gym is pleased to announce an artist talk with South African Lynette Bester, a sculpture finalist for the Celeste Award, who is also showing at Invisible Dog Gallery in Brooklyn, November 11th-13th.
Bester explores the materiality, meaning and gathering of found objects and alters them through amputation, arrangement, and binding, reinventing them as sculpture. Subjecting the object to process changes meaning, not only physically challenging its original function, but also de-contextualizing it. Bester aims to expose ordinary purpose, asking the viewer to create a new narrative. In her third and most recent solo exhibition, “Stalking the Familiar” 2010, she explored the concept of artist as scavenger or gleaner. She also aims to challenge the idea of the artist as isolated genius as the artwork is meant to invite the viewer’s interpretation on the object’s new arrangement.
She will be speaking about her work at the Brooklyn Artists Gym on 8 November 2011 while in New York, visiting from South Africa.
About Lynette Bester
She participates actively in the art world in South Africa and abroad. She has been on residencies in Egypt, 2008 and England, 2009, and has been a finalist in national art competitions: The Sasol New Signatures, 2006 and the ABSA l’Atelier, 2007 in South Africa. After graduating from Stellenbosch University completing an M.A. in F.A. (Cum Laude), 2002 she has participated regularly in group exhibitions in South Africa as well as abroad in Brazil in 2005. Bester's third and most recent solo exhibition, entitled Stalking the Familiar, 2010 received positive critical review. Lynette Bester also lectures in theory and discourse at tertiary institutions in Cape Town.
Monday, October 17, 2011
“A Romance of Many Dimensions” Curated by Brent Hallard at the Brooklyn Artists Gym
A Romance of Many Dimensions is comprised of nine artists/painters who share at least two things: their work expands the idea of dimensionality past the exactitude of two and three- dimensional space, and, they have had all been interviewed by Brent Hallard. You can find the interviews posted online at Visual Discrepancies. Artists: Clary Stolte, Don Voisine, Henriëtte van ‘t Hoog, José Heerkens, Kasarian Dane, Linda Francis, Mel Prest, Paul Pagk, Richard Schur
The title of the show comes from... Edwin A. Abbott’s Flatland – A Romance of Many Dimensions, who dedicates the book...
To The Inhabitants of SPACE IN GENERAL And H. C. IN PARTICULAR This Work is Dedicated
By a Humble Native of Flatland
In the Hope that
Even as he was Initiated into the Mysteries
Of THREE Dimensions
Having been previously conversant
With ONLY TWO
So the Citizens of that Celestial Region
May aspire yet higher and higher
To the Secrets of FOUR FIVE OR EVEN SIX Dimensions
Thereby contributing
To the Enlargement of THE IMAGINATION
And the possible Development
Of that most rare and excellent Gift of MODESTY
Among the Superior Races
Of SOLID HUMANITY
What better sentiments come to mind than this to suggest the tenets of a reductive visual practice... the enlargement of the imagination, the development of that rare and excellent gift of modesty?
Like the novella, the paintings in “A Romance...” do not provide an axiom for the existence of higher dimensions into other worlds. That’s something a mathematician or physicist might be able to do better. Rather, the works in this exhibition attend to the flat – surfaces, shapes and color – as if in defiance of the existence of the dimensional world that they inhabit.
The experience of a painting, noting that the term painting here can be applied rather loosely, is primarily phenomenological. Yet just as a line or shape can suggest an aspect of the recognizable as a response to the world around us, shapes also go on to form recognizable things, and, as such link the three-dimensional experience of supports and canvases as they protrude from the wall.
While early abstraction had its interest in non-Euclidian geometry, the fourth dimension and the idea of time and motion as a perceived illusion, artists such Mondrian and Malevich clearly worked with the phenomenal world that they were in. Their mature paintings generally had a top and a bottom, not of sky and sea, but in correspondence to the way the body responds to the environment. And if some of this early experimentation appears to be gravity free, on closer inspection it becomes clear that a bodily response to gravity is there expressed through a modesty of means.
The artists in the show all work with visual dialects, understanding that line is connected to form, that object is connected to color and line, that our participation informs and blends all this, and the relationships formed hereafter are very much about our connectivity, be-coming aware of another sensual realm that may have no physical location. It is here that the artist romances, bringing together relationships, for the viewer to experience and wonder about.
About Brooklyn Artists Gym
BAG is gallery and artists’ studio facility in the Park Slope/Gowanus area of Brooklyn, NY. BAG’s mission is to help make it possible for artists to further their work and careers at a reasonable cost. Started five years ago, BAG also offers classes, critiques, figure drawing, library, wifi, kitchenette and all studio facilities.
“within________distance” BY JUST US ARTIST INITIATIVE AT BROOKLYN ARTISTS GYM
Just Us, in collaboration with Brooklyn Artists Gym, is pleased to announce the opening of “within_______distance," the second collective group exhibition of works by the artists of the Just Us artist initiative.
The idea of distance, in its various forms, is so often simplified and overlooked, despite its presence in our daily lives. The exhibition will include artists presenting their perceptions and interpretations of distance. Whether it is within viewing, reaching, or even a non-existent distance, the work presented in “within_______distance” will approach spatial distance, literally and figuratively. “within_______distance” will include works in various mediums, including video, animation, printed and painted images, and three-dimensional installations.
About Just Us
Just Us is an artists initiative dedicated to the recognition and self-promotion of young artists. Our goal is to educate artists and form a community to provide information on how to communicate and navigate the art world. Just Us aims to offer opportunity and a professional experience by; providing artistic opportunities and professional connections; promoting young artists through exhibitions and fundraising events; and pursuing knowledge of the art world to enrich the artistic experience. Just Us was co-founded, and its exhibitions curated by David Luis Alvarez and Paula Victoria.
About Brooklyn Artists Gym
BAG is gallery and artists’ studio facility in the Park Slope/Gowanus area of Brooklyn, NY. BAG’s mission is to help make it possible for artists to further their work and careers at a reasonable cost. Started five years ago, BAG also offers classes, critiques, figure drawing, library, wifi, kitchenette and all studio facilities.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Fall 2011 Member Salon
Please join us for our Fall 2011 Member Salon Opening Reception, Saturday October 15th 6:00-9:00pm. The opening is after the Gowanus Open Studios.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Internship at Brooklyn Artists Gym
Internships
Interns are critical to the smooth operation of the BROOKLYN ARTISTS GYM. Thus, they are selected carefully for their ability to responsibly carry out tasks and assignments.
BAG is looking for someone who can stay for 3-5 months, and spend their time (typically 10-15 hours per week, days starting at 11:00 am) split between general management tasks and a specific, independently-driven project unique to each intern and his/her skills.
In particular, for individual projects, we are looking for someone with knowledge of HTML, design skills, or marketing experience. When not working on an individual project, interns will assist the Directing Manager and Gallery Director with daily tasks that include: cleaning, running errands, updating the website, general administrative tasks, traveling around the city to distribute marketing materials, painting walls, working gallery openings, hanging shows, and occasionally staffing events (for pay). Strong communication skills, character, self-motivation, dependability, and a positive attitude are critical traits that are looked for in the selection process.
Interns are also members of BAG; they receive a free membership to the open studio, and in turn their maturity as working artists is taken into account in the selection process. Interns should count on a minimum three-month commitment. They are scheduled for 40+ hours a month of direct service. Compensation for service includes college credit where applicable and full membership privileges as well as free attendance to figure drawing sessions.
Competition for internships is intense so please fill out this application thoughtfully and completely. Include an up-to-date resume indicating your employment history and education.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Call for Curators
Brooklyn Artists Gym is introducing a new program geared towards emerging curators in New York City. Applications for curatorial projects and exhibitions to take place in 2012 are now being accepted. This unique opportunity is available for those organizing solo and group shows. All are invited to apply.
Two accepted applicants will be granted free access to the BAG gallery, an 850 square foot exhibition space for a seven day period. BAG will provide a one hour consultation, assist with marketing, and host a three hour opening reception. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2011. Applicants will be notified by December 15th.
BAG Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 11am - 6pm, and Saturday by appointment. With subway access nearby and regular classes and events, BAG receives considerable foot-traffic.
For gallery floor plans and more information, please visit http://www.brooklynartistsgym.com/curate-a-show-at-bag/
Thursday, September 22, 2011
One Foot in Each World Opening Reception
One Foot in Each World
Brooklyn, NY (9/22/2011) Follow any person off the street for one day, and watch her shift - between languages, mannerisms, and states of mind. He might cover his tattoos for work. She may dress in drag on the weekends. He might have joint custody. She may lie about still going to church. He may have moved into a neighborhood where he is a constant outsider in a tight-knit community. Whether it's cultural, racial, emotional, or practical, we all adjust ourselves according to time and place. But for some people, the overlapping edges of one self versus another are stronger, more defined.
This exhibition sought work to join vvitalny's installation piece, "Poles on Poles: In Pieces," a sound + poetry installation that explores the intersection of Polish and American culture in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and challenges the viewer to find the points of beauty in another chaotic daily existence.
“One Foot in Each World” will be on display October 1st until the 12th. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 11:00am-6:00pm, and by appointment on Saturdays. The opening reception will be held Saturday October 1st, 6:00-9:00pm. Refreshments will be served.
About Brooklyn Artists Gym
BAG is an artists’ studio and gallery facility in the Park Slope/Gowanus area of Brooklyn, NY. BAG’s mission is to help make it possible for artists to further their work and careers at a reasonable cost. Started five years ago, BAG also offers classes, critiques, figure drawing, library, kitchenette and all studio facilities. For more information, contact: info@brooklynartistsgym.com.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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