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JOHN PENCE - ELECTRIC WORKS - 31 RAUSCH

JANCAR JONES - TRIPLE BASE

FIVEPOINTS ARTHOUSE - SPARE ROOM PROJECT

02.18.11

(with assistance from Anneliese Vobis and RWM)



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Electric Works Gallery: Proscenium - Candace Plummer Gaudiani; Scott Kildall - Future Memories.

Review by Anneliese Vobis: The theatrical framing enables us to concentrate more on the natural subjects in the pictures. In particular, the strong contrast between the shown dark curtain and the vibrant colored images is really breathtaking.

Review by RWM: Difficult to capture the scenery from a traveling train in still photographic images. Nice to see the motion of the passing countryside regardless, sometimes effectively portrayed, other times less so. The window framing does seem to engage the viewer longing for escape, and you can transport yourself away for a time in these larger than life settings.

Comment by AB: In the parlor, Scott Kildall's video, Future Memories, splices together "in-between" scenes from Hollywood movies where nothing's really happening. When does nothing plus nothing equal something? Here.

Photography by Candace Plummer Gaudiani.

Candace Plummer Gaudiani photographs.

Candace Plummer Gaudiani & her photography.

Photos by Candace Plummer Gaudiani (image c/o Anneliese Vobis).

Candace Plummer Gaudiani photograph (image c/o Anneliese Vobis).

Photograph by Candace Plummer Gaudiani.

Long view - Candace Plummer Gaudiani photography.

"In-between" scene video art by Scott Kildall.

Scott Kildall "in-between" scene video art.

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31 Rausch Street: Joseph Orosco Demaree - Bending and Walking Lines, An Explosive Exploration into Free Dumb.

Comment by AB: Extensive display of painting, drawing, and photography doubles as a studio sale 'cuz Joseph Orosco Demaree is off to San Diego. What's in it for you? Unbeatably affordable prices-- $20-$200.

Photography by Joseph Orosco Demaree.

Joseph Orosco Demaree paintings.

Art by Joseph Orosco Demaree.

Joseph Orosco Demaree photographs.

Art by Joseph Orosco Demaree.

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Jancar Jones Gallery: Orion Shepherd.

Review by RWM: Fascinating uses of images and historical icons. One may never look at the wood paneling the same way again.

Review by Anneliese Vobis: Orion Shepherd's transport us to a magical mixed-media world with pronounced surrealistic overtones. Dreamlike, otherworldly compositions seem to generate never-ending stories. Despite the small venue we are enveloped by big deep meaningful projects.

Comment by AB: Orion Shepherd finds a use for old frames that none of his friends like.

Art by Orion Shepherd.

Orion Shepherd art.

Orion Shepherd art above closer (photo c/o Anneliese Vobis).

Orion Shepherd and his art.

Faux wood art in tacky frames by Orion Shepherd.

Art by Orion Shepherd closer.

Demographics (photo c/o Anneliese Vobis).

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Triple Base Gallery: Alexander Kori Girard - Axis Mundi; The Romanov - Portraits by Chechu Álava.

Comment by AB: An Alexander Kori Girard opening is more like an experience than an art show, and a kinda cosmic one at that. Don't miss the kaleidoscopic video montage in the basement. In the back gallery, ghostly portraits by Chechu Álava make you wonder whether the sitters are here or hereafter.

Art by Alexander Kori Girard.

Art by Alexander Kori Girard.

Alexander Kori Girard and his art.

Hanging art by Alexander Kori Girard.

Video art by Alexander Kori Girard in the cellar.

Alexander Kori Girard art.

Art by Chechu Álava.

Chechu Álava art.

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Fivepoints Arthouse: Tokyo Pop!! Winston Smith and Kosuke Kawamura. Special Guest Artist, Kyotaro.

Comment by AB: Individual and collaborative works by all three artists. The star of the show? A fantastical multipanel watercolor by Kyotaro (it's not the original, unfortunately, but a pretty good reproduction).

Lengthy watercolor vignette art by Kyotaro (like it).

Watercolor vignette art by Kyotaro in above image closer.

Monetary art by Winston Smith and Kosuke Kawamura.

Winston Smith and Kosuke Kawamura art.

Art by Winston Smith and Kosuke Kawamura.

Fast food fiasco art by Winston Smith and Kosuke Kawamura.

Winston Smith and Kosuke Kawamura art.

Tunes & hula hoop jockey in the cellar.

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The Spare Room Project: A Night of Picture and Song - Jordan Reznick & Zoë Sundra.

Review and images by Anneliese Vobis: Jordan Reznick's photographs carry us to Oregon's nature. She captures compelling moments where humans and nature interact. Great interest in the presentation of exciting details and excellent compositions. The emotional expressive relationships are something not to be missed.

Photography by Jordan Reznick.

Photograph in above image closer.

Jordan Reznick photographs.

Photograph in above image closer.

Photograph by Jordan Reznick closer.

Jordan Reznick photography.

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Addendum:

Group show at John Pence Gallery.

More art from group show at John Pence Gallery.

John Pence Gallery group show art continued.

Art closer (like it) at John Pence Gallery.

Last one from group art show at John Pence Gallery.

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