Group Show
Event Information
Dates: Now through Sunday, June 8, 2008; Reception Friday, May 23 2008
Time (Reception): 7 - 9 p.m.
Time (K-Dog Hours): Monday/Wednesday/Sunday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Thursday/Friday: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Road (Q or S train to Prospect Park, exit to Lincoln Road.)
Admission: Free
About Group Show
The 2008 PLG Arts Group Show featuring 25 works by 19 Brooklyn artists is open now through June 8, 2008 at K-Dog & Dune Buggy Cafe, 43 Lincoln Road, Brooklyn, NY. Reception held on Friday, May 23rd from 7 - 9 p.m.. Works include paintings, prints, photographs, collages, sculpted paper and linen works, and more. All work is for sale, with a portion of the proceeds going to support PLG Arts public programs. Prices range from $15 to $3,000.
Featured Artists Include:
Bart Atsin, Efrat Baler, Janet Bohman, Selma Cooper, Sheryl Foster, Tiffany Falter, Daniel Freeman, Wes Gunn, Andy Hill, Clay Horne, Rob Horne, Lou Howort, Bob Kaplan, Erika Kuciw, Marcia Lloyd, Rich Lubell, Bob Marvin, Otto Neals, Karl McIntosh, and Jo Pendola.
For more information contact Rohana Elias-Reyes at 646.221.5608 or rohana@plgarts.org.
Selected Artwork
Artist Bios; 2008 Group Show
Otto Neals
Otto Neals is our featured artist in PLG Arts' 1st Annual Group Show, celebrating the visual arts in Brooklyn on display through June 8th 2008 at K-Dog & Dune Buggy Cafe, located at 43 Lincoln Rd. Brooklyn NY. The reception is Friday, May 23rd 7-9pm. Mr. Neals is a long time resident of Brooklyn and for the most part a self taught artist, with brief apprenticeships at The Brooklyn Museum Art School with Isaac Soyer and the Bob Blackburn Printing workshop under the tutorships of Krishna Reddy, Roberto De Lomanica and Mohammed Khalil.
In addition to painting in oils, watercolors, pastels and printmaking, he is proficient in wood and stone carving. The late painter and sculptor, Vivian Schuyler Key was responsible for his introduction to stone carving when she presented him with his first set of stone carving tools.
Mr. Neals has a permanent and interactive sculpture located in Prospect Park, Imagination Playground, near Lincoln Road Entrance. The visual form features bronze figures of a boy abandoning his chair to a contoured basalt boulder. There he sits reading a book with his dog by his side. The sculpture is titled Peter and Willie, well known and beloved character of Ezra Jack Keats. The play sculpture is funded by the Ezra Jack Keats' foundation in a memorial to EJ Keats, a Brooklynite. The sculpture is inspired by Keats' book, Peter's Chair.
For 36 years Mr. Neals worked as an artist creating signs, posters and illustrations for the Postal Service. His 4x8 foot oak relief carving titled "The Spirit of '76" is still in the General Post office at Cadman Plaza in downtown Brooklyn.
Mr. Neals works can be seen in both public and private collections in Brooklyn and beyond, including magazines and books, as well as PLG own Dorsey's Art Gallery. PLGarts is proud to have Mr. Neals as our featured artist, as well as introducing our other artists in our showcase: He can be reached at ottoneals@aol.com or www.OttoNeals.com or (718)462-9425.
Robert Marvin
Robert Marvin has been a photographer for over forty years and a resident of PLG for over 30 years. Bob concentrates entirely on monochrome images made with the sort of manual equipment with which he learned photography in the late '50s. His work is archival printed on fiber paper in a traditional "wet" darkroom. Bob is a member of a number of Brooklyn-based arts groups including, PLG Arts, the Ft. Greene Photography Organization, the Brooklyn Waterfront Artist's Coalition [BWAC], and the Brooklyn Camera Club. This project would not have been possible if not for efforts and hard work that Bob put into making this show possible. He can be reached at: (917) 207-6807 or E-mail: marvbe@earthlink.net or Portfolio at: www.robert.marvin.brooklynartist.com.
Jo Pendola
Jo Pendola is a painter mostly of (NYC) cityscapes and mostly oil on canvases. She can be reached at Jopendola.com or contact her: Jopendola@hotmail.com.
Karl A. McIntosh
Karl A. McIntosh's work have been exhibited at numerous venues across the country including Dorsey's Art Gallery, The Skylight Gallery, MoCada (The Museum of Contemporary Diasporian Art), 843 Gallery, The National Black Fine Art Show, Color: The Chicago Black Fine Art Exposition, The Fulton Art Fair, The George Washington Carver Gallery, The Red Piano Too (St. Helena SC), McIntosh is also proud to add the Brooklyn Museum to his already impressive list. He was mentioned in the April 16th, 2004 edition of the New York Times in an article in connection with "Open House" the Brooklyn Museum exhibition. Some call McIntosh a folk artist, others call him primitive, some say he's an "outside" the mainstream artist, but what ever the title, most would probably agree that an apt description of McIntosh is that he is simply a genius.
Efrat Baler
Efrat Baler is a PLG artist whose works have been exhibited in Israel, Germany and the US. "THE CASE OF THE MISSING DOG" featured in this show was recently exhibited in "Tracing Shadows" an exhibition at the Youth Wing of the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, Israel. The 10x8x8 painting is part of a larger body of work named CASEWORK. The works in this series are 3-dimensional box shaped paintings that combine painting, text and three-dimensional objects on the front and back of canvases that are joined together. The paintings in the series have text written on one of the case's sides and contain the word "case" in a phrase or word. The works are humorous at times and are mostly art about art. The paintings represent a virtual tour of a painting; it's different sides (physically and metaphorically). Efrat is a graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem and has lectured on the history of Israeli Art at the San Francisco Public Library and in campuses across the West Coast. To learn more about Efrat, she can be reached at (718) 541-9531 or E-mail ef4art@verizon.net or http://www.geocities.com/ef4art.geo/.
Janet L. Bonham
Janet L. Bohman has been painting since the age of five. In the late 1970's her work moved away from two dimensional painting into small scale painted relief in both lined and folded paper. Since then the evolution has continued resulting in large scale painted relief and works in the round. Throughout the period, her philosophy that art should be beautiful and should contribute to the emotional well being and aspirations of the viewer have prevailed. Her strong color patterns and soaring imagery are intended to provide the viewer with a sense of serenity in a hectic world. Janet holds a Master of Arts, New York University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Pratt Institute.
Selma Cooper
Selma Cooper has a diverse interest in painting, drawing, pastel and mixed media painting. Selma received her education from such places as Art Students League, NYC, the Art Instituto, Oaxaca Mexico, The National Pastel Society, Mamaroneck Artists Association and the Westchester Art Center; as well as she has been involved in both solo and group exhibitions. She can be reached by E-mail: selmacooper@yahoo.com or www.selmafcooper.com.
Sheryl Foster
Sheryl Foster has been a resident of Lefferts Manor for over twenty years. In the late 1960's, she left her hometown Biloxi, Mississippi to pursue an acting career in NYC. She toured the country in various shows and appeared in 35 films, television shows and commercials. In New York Sheryl met her husband, Dean with whom she founded Cross-Cultural Consulting Associates in 1986, an intercultural training and consulting organization. Today, with over 100 consultants worldwide, Dean Foster Associates (DFA) provides intercultural training and consulting to multinationals in over 85 countries around the globe. The International nature of DFA's business has enabled Sheryl to travel the world, and it was in these experiences that led her to first pick up a camera in order to record the wonderful sights and interesting people she encountered. Her photographs have been published in National Geographic Traveler Magazine and Corporate Relocation News, among other publications. Sheryl's photos have been exhibited at K-dog as well as Grounded Cafe in Madison, CT. She can be reached at (917) 592-1583 or sherglobal@aol.com.
Daniel W. Freeman
Daniel W. Freeman is a Brooklyn resident with a studio in PLG. Dan's work is in numerous private and public collections in the US and Europe. Dan's recent positions have included teaching at the School of Performing Arts. The Kaufman Center of Music and the Dance Center School in Manhattan. For more information, an extensive view of Dan's portfolios can be found on the worldwide web at: www.danfreeman.org.
Wesley Gunn
Wesley Gunn is a PLG resident. He holds a BFA in Illustration and Cartooning from the School of Visual Arts. He currently works for Nickelodeon as Web & Animation Designer. He also works freelance. Wesley will be having a solo show at K-dog starting right after this show, June 9th 2008. Wesley can also be reached at: (917) 566-1068 or www.wesleygunn.com or biggunn01@gmail.com.
Lou Howort
Lou Howort is a photographer and a resident of Brooklyn. He seeks to portray nature in a realistic manner that captures two of its constants Ð motion and change. Most people visit Prospect Park during the warm months. Those who miss the changes brought to the park by winter also miss the changes in the behavior of the birds. The birds in this photo are startled by his presence. Lou writes had he been in the same spot at the same time of day during the summer, these birds would have come to where he stood, seeking food. Having not seen people for a couple of months, his wintertime presence was perceived as a threat, they all took flight at the same instant. All materials that Lou uses are acid free and archival. He can be reached at (718) 693-6194 or louh2o@aol.com.
Erica Kuciw
Erika Kuciw is a photographer with an interest that stems back to the tender ate of 4, Erika still remembers sifting through old family albums at her grandparents' home. Erika has worked for local newspapers, theatre companies, public relations firms and charities as a photographer. As the New millennium arrived, Erika photographed her first series, LEGS, and pursued freelance portrait work aside from her day job. Also to soon join her collection of series are BEAUTIFUL CONFIDENT VULNERABLE WOMAN. She holds a BA from New York Institute of Technology. Erika is available for commissioned work as well as freelance jobs for portraiture and intimate events. To see more of Erika's portfolio, please visit shutter-girl.com, or to inquire further, contact her at (516) 965-3641 or eka.willow@gmail.com.
Marcia Lloyd
Marcia Lloyd is PLG resident and a visual artist in a variety of media, Marcia returned to photography, an early passion, seven years ago. She is drawn to light and people, in particular, older people in Brooklyn and Italy. She has studied at Toscana Photographic Workshop in Italy and at the International Center of Photographer in New York City. Marcia has also achieved recognition as a leather sculptor and her work is included in the Museum of Arts and Design, The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, the Norman Rockwell Museum, the Coach Leather ware collection and the Young-Mallon Archive. She has also exhibited at various cafes and galleries both in and outside of New York. More of her work can be seen at www.marcialloyd.com or contact her at mflloyd@gmail.com.
Richard Lubell
Richard Lubell is a long time resident of PLG and a Print Maker. Some galleries that Richard has exhibited, The Old Print Shop, NYC, The National Arts Club, Gramercy Park, La Belle Gallerie, New Orleans, Annual Pier Shows, Red Hook, and PLG own Dorsey's Art Gallery, located at 553 Rogers Ave. (bwn: Fenimore St. & Hawthorne St.) Richard can be reached at: richlubell@verizon.net.
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