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Upcoming Events
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Aki Takemoto We have recently expanded our roster of Japanese glass artists to include Aki Takemoto and Akiko Iwase. Our first, Japanese artist Yukako Kojima, has been with Palette since 2005. Each artist studied at Japan's Toyama Glass Institute. Aki Takemoto's sculpture and jewelry will be featured on both First Friday, February 3, 2012 from 5-8PM and during our NE Heights Arts Crawl evening on Friday, February 17 from 5-8 PM in her show "TSUZUREORI" which will continue thru 3-1-12. What is TSUZUREORI? Aki has difficulty, understandably, fully elaborating upon its meaning in English. This term translates to meaning "hand-woven fabric". Since her artistry is entirely composed of glass, her TSUZUREORI is a fabric-like image whose composition has been constructed in varying combinations of colors and patterns which have been influenced by the passage of time. Aki's artistry relies upon her enamel painting and fusing capabilities. She paints on thin sheets of glass then piles, fuses, and cuts them into smaller sizes. Lastly, she assembles the resulting smaller-sized creations into a mosaic which is then, once more, fused. Her jewelry pieces are considered to be mini-representations of her sculpture since Aki's novel patterning and palette are present in all her work, large and wearable. Come visit with us on either Friday, February 3 or February 17 and discover your own "Rare Find For Your Valentine"! You won't be disappointed.
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Palm Springs Modernism Newsletter PALETTE brings to its display at Palm Springs Modernism, 2012 a fabulous exhibition of Modernist works - from limited edition prints, sculpture, vintage clocks, radios, jewelry to watches during February 17-20, 2012, (www.palmspringsmodernism.com ) at the Palm Springs Convention Center.
Karl Hagenauer, 1930s "Lady With Panther", Cherry Wood and Nickel-Plated Brass The sculpture created by the Hagenauer Family of Vienna will be prominently featured in our booth. In 1898, goldsmith Carl Hagenauer (1872-1928) opened a workshop in Vienna called "Werkstätte Hagenauer" and began generating an extensive collection of metalware. Carl’s workshop and minimalist design style was carried forward by his sons Karl (1898-1956) and Franz (1906-1986). Karl studied with prominent designers such as Josef Hoffmann, and became director of the family business following his father's death in 1928. Although initially influenced by Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstätte, Karl Hagenauer made increasingly sophisticated designs over time. His work consisted of various stylized forms and is remarkably avant-garde. The workshop achieved its utmost success during the interwar period when the pieces were shown at several exhibitions at home in Austria and abroad. Hagenauer's compositions range from the human figure to animals such as deer and horses, as well as bookends and candelabras. Each stylized piece radiates creativity while linking character and humor. These sleek, often geometric works have become classic collectibles, authenticated by a seal on the base marked "WHW" for "Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien" and/or "Made in Austria". We continue to expand our Hagenauer modernist sculpture collection to include such Karl creations as both his “Owl”, and the pictured above nickel-plated brass and cherry wood “Lady with Panther”. Each Hagenauer piece is an eternal conversation starter!
1940s Catalin Emerson Aristocrat Model FC-400 Modernistic and Art Deco Radios will also be shown. Featured above with its lighted dial is the 1940s Catalin Emerson Aristocrat Model FC-400 Radio. As an alternative to Bakelite, in 1937, Emerson and other radio manufacturers started to use Catalin, a resin-like material, to produce cabinets. These manufacturers eventually found that that their dyes would change cabinet colors within a few years, and could not solve this problem. Brilliant whites turned into autumnal pumpkin shades. Our pictured Emerson originated as a vibrant blue model. The probable death knell for Catalin was that heat from radio play caused cabinet deformities. Today, finding an unblemished Catalin radio is an on-going challenge for collectors, world-wide. You’ll see one at Palm Springs Modernism, 2012!
Hamilton Pacer We will also have varied display of vintage watches such as the pictured above Hamilton Pacer. Many of our watches are asymmetric in case design and minimal in their overall presentation. All watches properly function and we make summarized repair/restoration records available to you at the show. Prints composed by Robert Bechtle, Eyvind Earle, Claes Oldenburg, and Wayne Thiebaud will also be exhibited. We look forward to visiting with you in Palm Springs, so please make plans to drop by our BOOTH # 307 at Palm Springs Modernism, 2012.You kindly patronized our booth at either the 2011 Palm Springs or Los Angeles Modernism Show(s) and we were grateful! PALETTE Contemporary Art and Craft is located at 7400 Montgomery Blvd. NE in Albuquerque, NM 87109. Our gallery hours are Monday thru Saturday, 10AM-6PM MST. For more information, please contact us by phone at 505-855-7777 or e-mail via palettetoo@qwestoffice.net. Our artwork and Modernist pieces can be viewed via www.palettecontemporary . |
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Gary Denmark Palette Contemporary Art and Craft presents "BARRACKS" featuring abstract and improvisational paintings, works on paper, and prints by contemporary artist Gary Denmark. Please join us on Friday, March 2, 2012 from 5-8 PM for the opening reception for an opportunity to speak with the artist. As a child Gary Denmark grew up in Navy family, and coincidently later on Gary himself had an art studio in an abandoned naval facility for 18 years in San Francisco. Denmark has maintained a professional art career for thirty years now and his work can be seen in public collections of various museums such as the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the National Museum of American Art. As both a painter and printmaker, the processes and techniques of each medium have informed one another over the course of time. He utilizes printmaking tools such as stencils, squeegees and sponges to help create the imagery of his paintings while in turn his improvisational painting philosophies feed back into his prints. Denmark's compositions commonly start with shapes that create the foundation of the paintings structure. Often the structural elements are inspired by a particular place. Barracks is not only a reference to a place related to his life it more importantly, is a reference to the idea of structure. In his "Barrack Series" the ideas behind the structural foundation are inspired by navy barracks while his compositions derive from his photographs of rock formations. By utilizing images of rock formations as a compositional departure point he believes it helps to keep the paintings grounded in nature. The structure of each piece influences the direction of the work. He begins with linear compositions, and once those forms are established the evolution of the piece relies upon improvisation. Once forms are established he chooses to both keep paint within the boundaries and also push paint outside its expected perimeters. Each mark, line, color or structural form evolves from the previous one creating a cause an effect reaction which becomes the basis for his artistic process and philosophy of building layers. The majority of his color choice is determined by the natural progression of painting as his use of color is both intuitive and observational. Come visit with us on Friday, March 2 5-8 PM and meet the artist in person.
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Tamara Coatsworth Welcoming our latest addition to the gallery featuring works by glass artist, Tamara Coatsworth, Palette Contemporary Art and Craft invites you to join us on Friday, April 6th from 5-8PM for her show, "EYE-CONIC", where you will have the opportunity to meet the artist. Primarily inspired by the nostalgia of popular culture, old-fashion products and recognizable brands Tamara Coatsworth has a unique approach to exploring the iconic nature everyday objects and commercial products. You will amazed at her attention to detail when it comes to using a wide array of glass techniques including torch work, fusing, sandblasting, acid etching and elaborate enamels to create "original" works of art that replicate items such as a traditional box of Crayola crayons or old-fashion movie-theater popcorn as you will seen in her piece titled, "Jolly Time". Unquestionably her work will appeal to your many senses while her familiar objects are assured to evoke playful memories as she brings them back to life through the use glass. Although much of her work is representative of familiar commonplace items her creative spectrum is not limited to such concepts. Palette will also be featuring some of her glass sculpture that is less tangible in relationship to its reference as you will observe in pieces such as "Bouquet", which through a prismatic effect this piece is reflective of a the colorful spring garden. Don't miss out on the opportunity to visit with this remarkable artist while she is town for the opening reception of her show. |
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