2007 shows
“From A-Z: An Eclectic Collection of Art at Gallery Z”
Opening Receptions:
Thursday, December 21, 2006 5-9pm
Show Dates: November 13, 2006 – January 13, 2007
PROVIDENCE, RI (October 18, 2006) Gallery Z invites you to join us on Thursday, November 16, 2006 for the opening of the exhibition “From A-Z: An Eclectic Collection of Art at Gallery Z.” The show will feature works by a wide range of artists from the Gallery Director’s private collection. The collection will be on display from November 13, 2006 through January 13, 2007.
The upcoming exhibit will feature a vast array of mediums, including original paintings, etchings, sculptures, and photographs by artists from across the globe. With the earliest piece dating back to the mid-19th century, the show provides a variety of styles, from Impressionism to Folk art. Each individual piece has been hand selected by Gallery Z Director and professional Photographer Bérge Zobian. With artists from A-Z and works from East to West, Gallery Z will present a show that is diverse and exceptional.
The upcoming exhibit will feature a vast array of mediums, including original paintings, etchings, sculptures, and photographs by artists from across the globe. With the earliest piece dating back to the mid-19th century, the show provides a variety of styles, from Impressionism to Folk art. Each individual piece has been hand selected by Gallery Z Director and professional Photographer Bérge Zobian. With artists from A-Z and works from East to West, Gallery Z will present a show that is diverse and exceptional.
“School One Alumni
Artist Exhibition 1973-2006"
Opening Reception:
Thursday, January 18, 2007 5-9pm
Artist’s Reception: Friday, January 26, 2007 5-7pm
Show Dates: January 16 – January 27, 2007
PROVIDENCE, RI (January 2007) Gallery Z is proud to be hosting an exhibition of alumni artists from School One, an innovative high school in Providence, RI, for two weeks during the month of January.
School One Alumni Artists 1973-2006 will be on display at Gallery Z from January 16th through January 27th, 2007. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, January 18th from 5-9 pm. There will also be an artist’s reception on Friday, January 26th, from 5-7pm. The exhibition will showcase the talent and creativity fostered by Aurel Peterson and the School One community. School One Alumni Artists 1973 - 2006 will feature the works artists Bruce Bowman, Elicia Castaldi, Eric Brown, John Tashjian, Katelin Dutton, Michael Owen, Missy Lee Therien, Elizabeth Potenza, Rachel Blackmen, William Augustus, Mel St. Laurent, Kotch Keiseris, and Michael DiPietro, among others. All artists featured in the exhibition are graduates of School One.
School One Alumni Artists 1973-2006 will be on display at Gallery Z from January 16th through January 27th, 2007. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, January 18th from 5-9 pm. There will also be an artist’s reception on Friday, January 26th, from 5-7pm. The exhibition will showcase the talent and creativity fostered by Aurel Peterson and the School One community. School One Alumni Artists 1973 - 2006 will feature the works artists Bruce Bowman, Elicia Castaldi, Eric Brown, John Tashjian, Katelin Dutton, Michael Owen, Missy Lee Therien, Elizabeth Potenza, Rachel Blackmen, William Augustus, Mel St. Laurent, Kotch Keiseris, and Michael DiPietro, among others. All artists featured in the exhibition are graduates of School One.
The exhibition is being held to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of teacher Aurel Peterson, the Chairperson of the Art Department at School One. Peterson’s personal philosophy for teaching art is help students become connected with art, which in turn helps them find their creative selves. “A few of our students will go to art school, but my hope is for all of our students to continue to shoot photos, sketch, and go to museums…that art becomes part of their lives,” says Peterson of her twenty-five years teaching at School One.
Upon graduating, many School One students attend visual art colleges and universities, such as Savannah College of Art and Design, Rhode Island School of Design, MassArt, Montserrat, Maine College of Art, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Pratt, Parsons, Cooper Union, and California College of Arts. After completing their degrees, students find careers that incorporate their passion for art that was discovered at School One. Missy Lee Therien, class of 1985, is continuing her love of ceramics, currently residing in Florida where she works as a potter. School One graduate Elicia Castaldi, class of 1996, is the illustrator of the Putnam Press Children’s book, Miss Polly Had A Dolly, which combines Castaldi’s artwork with a centuries old rhyme. Castaldi has given the story what Penguin Books calls “an amazing new look.”
Since it’s opening in 2001, Gallery Z has successfully connected the public with the world of art. Director Bérge Ara Zobian continues to highlight the work of local, national, and international artists, giving them the opportunity to exhibit their pieces and communicate their messages through art. Consistent with their mission to give all artists the opportunity to share their work with the world, Gallery Z has generously volunteered to host the exhibition of School One's alumni artists.
Also on display at Gallery Z will be the Public Art Window, featuring ART Without Borders, a group supporting artists who actively promote artist’s rights both locally and internationally. ART without borders states that “through its commitment and interrogation, [art] is one of the most direct avenues for people to use to better understand each other, respect each other's values, and promote peace.” Members of ART Without Borders believe that artists are often the first to be persecuted because of their religious beliefs, political standpoints, ethnic backgrounds or artistic pursuits, and offer an organization that helps support the fight for rights around the world.
Upon graduating, many School One students attend visual art colleges and universities, such as Savannah College of Art and Design, Rhode Island School of Design, MassArt, Montserrat, Maine College of Art, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Pratt, Parsons, Cooper Union, and California College of Arts. After completing their degrees, students find careers that incorporate their passion for art that was discovered at School One. Missy Lee Therien, class of 1985, is continuing her love of ceramics, currently residing in Florida where she works as a potter. School One graduate Elicia Castaldi, class of 1996, is the illustrator of the Putnam Press Children’s book, Miss Polly Had A Dolly, which combines Castaldi’s artwork with a centuries old rhyme. Castaldi has given the story what Penguin Books calls “an amazing new look.”
Since it’s opening in 2001, Gallery Z has successfully connected the public with the world of art. Director Bérge Ara Zobian continues to highlight the work of local, national, and international artists, giving them the opportunity to exhibit their pieces and communicate their messages through art. Consistent with their mission to give all artists the opportunity to share their work with the world, Gallery Z has generously volunteered to host the exhibition of School One's alumni artists.
Also on display at Gallery Z will be the Public Art Window, featuring ART Without Borders, a group supporting artists who actively promote artist’s rights both locally and internationally. ART without borders states that “through its commitment and interrogation, [art] is one of the most direct avenues for people to use to better understand each other, respect each other's values, and promote peace.” Members of ART Without Borders believe that artists are often the first to be persecuted because of their religious beliefs, political standpoints, ethnic backgrounds or artistic pursuits, and offer an organization that helps support the fight for rights around the world.
“Listen to Your Heart” Opening Receptions: Thursday, February 15, 2007 5-9pm
Show Dates: January 30 – March 3, 2007
Providence, RI (January 12, 2007) Gallery Z invites you to join us on Thursday, February 15, 2007 from 5-9pm for the opening reception of “Listen to Your Heart,” an exhibition by a group of artists benefiting research of cardiovascular disease. The show will be on display from January 30 through March 3, 2007.
“Listen to Your Heart” is an exhibition of a wide range of artwork created for the purpose of charity and compassion for those who suffer from heart disease. Ten percent of all proceeds from the show will be donated towards research for heart disease.
The show will consist of artists from Armenia to America, displaying works of their own individual styles and medias. Featured artists include Toba Weintraub, Julian Penrose, Darrell Matsumoto, Alex Khomsky, Kevork Mourad, Marsha Odabashian, Linda Denosky-Smart, Judith Ferrara, Lidya Tchakerian, Francesco Agresti. Many of the works will be directly related to the theme “Listen to Your Heart,” reflecting issues of health and wellness through their titles and shapes.
Gallery Z is proud to support research that changes the lives of families and individuals across the globe. By hosting “Listen to Your Heart,” we hope to assist in the ongoing battle against cardiovascular disease that has claimed the lives of so many.
“Listen to Your Heart” is an exhibition of a wide range of artwork created for the purpose of charity and compassion for those who suffer from heart disease. Ten percent of all proceeds from the show will be donated towards research for heart disease.
The show will consist of artists from Armenia to America, displaying works of their own individual styles and medias. Featured artists include Toba Weintraub, Julian Penrose, Darrell Matsumoto, Alex Khomsky, Kevork Mourad, Marsha Odabashian, Linda Denosky-Smart, Judith Ferrara, Lidya Tchakerian, Francesco Agresti. Many of the works will be directly related to the theme “Listen to Your Heart,” reflecting issues of health and wellness through their titles and shapes.
Gallery Z is proud to support research that changes the lives of families and individuals across the globe. By hosting “Listen to Your Heart,” we hope to assist in the ongoing battle against cardiovascular disease that has claimed the lives of so many.
“Photographers of Current Times” Curated by Gary Metz
Opening Receptions: Thursday, March 15, 2007, 5-9pm
Show Dates: March 6 – April 7, 2007
Providence, RI (February 4, 2007) Gallery Z invites you to join us on Thursday, March 15, 2007 from 5-9pm for the opening of “Photographers of Current Times,” and exhibition of photographs by four graduates of the Rhode Island School of Design.
Featured photographers include Noah David Smith, Dorthe Alstrup, Jeffrey Silverthorne, and Jenny Edwards. Gary Metz will curate “Photographers of Current Times,” as he has done for over 25 exhibitions across the country. Metz was an active part of the RISD community for more than 20 years, where he worked as both a professor and the head of the Photography department. He has spent his life as an artist, a teacher, a curator, and a critic. Metz stated that the works of the former RISD students will address a wide range of contemporary issues.
Photographer and Filmmaker Noah David Smith “creates beautiful, evocative images with his natural aesthetic, distinct composition, and elegant style.” Smith’s clients have included names such as the History Channel, Kate Spade, A&E, Maybelline, Metropolis Magazine, Readymade Magazine, among countless others. Smith graduated from the RISD with a MBA in photography.
Featured photographers include Noah David Smith, Dorthe Alstrup, Jeffrey Silverthorne, and Jenny Edwards. Gary Metz will curate “Photographers of Current Times,” as he has done for over 25 exhibitions across the country. Metz was an active part of the RISD community for more than 20 years, where he worked as both a professor and the head of the Photography department. He has spent his life as an artist, a teacher, a curator, and a critic. Metz stated that the works of the former RISD students will address a wide range of contemporary issues.
Photographer and Filmmaker Noah David Smith “creates beautiful, evocative images with his natural aesthetic, distinct composition, and elegant style.” Smith’s clients have included names such as the History Channel, Kate Spade, A&E, Maybelline, Metropolis Magazine, Readymade Magazine, among countless others. Smith graduated from the RISD with a MBA in photography.
Dorthe Alstrup graduated with honors from RISD with an MBA in photography in 2003. Alstrup says that what interests her the most “are the nuances and subtleties of human relationships, the moments of tension that are created when individuals exist within the same environment.” Her works have been featured in numerous publications such as the Providence Journal and the British Journal of Photography.
Jeffrey Silverthorne is currently an Associate Professor at Roger Williams University and has been lecturing at a vast number of institutions across the globe since 1973. He has participated in countless group and solo exhibitions and received an extensive number of awards. Since receiving his MBA in Photography from RISD in 1977, Silverthorne has been featured in an impressive number of publications, ranging from magazines to books of collected works.
Jenny Edwards received her BFA in 1985 from RISD. She then went on to graduate from the Yale University School of the Arts with a MFA in photography. Edwards has collections in various galleries across the country, as well as in Madrid, Spain.
Jeffrey Silverthorne is currently an Associate Professor at Roger Williams University and has been lecturing at a vast number of institutions across the globe since 1973. He has participated in countless group and solo exhibitions and received an extensive number of awards. Since receiving his MBA in Photography from RISD in 1977, Silverthorne has been featured in an impressive number of publications, ranging from magazines to books of collected works.
Jenny Edwards received her BFA in 1985 from RISD. She then went on to graduate from the Yale University School of the Arts with a MFA in photography. Edwards has collections in various galleries across the country, as well as in Madrid, Spain.
“In the Aftermath” By Kevork Mourad
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 19, 2007, 5-9pm
Meet the Artist: Friday, April 27th, 6-8pm & Saturday, April 28th, 6-7pm
Live Performance: Saturday, April 28th, 7:30pm
Show Dates: April 10 – May 12, 2007
Providence, RI (April 4, 2007): Gallery Z invites you to join us for the opening reception of “In the Aftermath,” an exhibition of artwork by Kevork Mourad, on Thursday, April 19, 2007 from 5-9pm. The show will be on display from April 10 through May 12, 2007. Artist Kevork Mourad will be present at the opening reception.
Kevork Mourad was born in Aleppo, Syria, where he lived until he was accepted to Yerevan Institute of Fine Art in Armenia, the place of his heritage. Kevork received his MFA in 1996 and moved to the United States in 1998. Since then, he has had his paintings displayed in countless exhibitions both nationally and internationally, including a solo show at the Armenian Library and Museum of America.
“In the Aftermath” is a powerful and potent series of paintings evoking the injustices and conflicts that have defined our society, particularly the Armenian Genocide of 1915 and the current war in Iraq. Upon first glance of Kevork’s work, the viewer becomes trapped in the swarm of emotion radiating from the canvas. There is undisputed depth to every aspect of Kevork’s paintings; each individual line and color is unique and crucial piece to the final image.
Early in his career, Kevork developed a technique of spontaneous painting, a type of performance art in which he shares the stage with musicians and allows the music take control of his brush. His first live painting performance was in 1997, and in 2005, Kevork joined the Silk Road Ensemble, a group founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma that is “…dedicated to exploring the relationship between tradition and innovation in music.” Kevork has since performed Live Illustration to audiences across the globe.
Mourad will be performing "live illustration" at Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church on Saturday, April 28th, 2007. The live illustration will feature the music of Gomidas (1869-1945), an Armenian composer and ethnomusicologist, performed by the “Brooklyn Rider String Quartet”, which includes Nicholas Cords, Jonathan Gandeisman, Colin Jacobsen, and Eric Jacobsen, four members of the Silk Road Ensemble. The performance will be presented in collaboration with the Armenian Historical Association of Rhode Island in honor of the late Corrine Heditsian, the former Chairperson of the Board of AHARI.
Kevork Mourad was born in Aleppo, Syria, where he lived until he was accepted to Yerevan Institute of Fine Art in Armenia, the place of his heritage. Kevork received his MFA in 1996 and moved to the United States in 1998. Since then, he has had his paintings displayed in countless exhibitions both nationally and internationally, including a solo show at the Armenian Library and Museum of America.
“In the Aftermath” is a powerful and potent series of paintings evoking the injustices and conflicts that have defined our society, particularly the Armenian Genocide of 1915 and the current war in Iraq. Upon first glance of Kevork’s work, the viewer becomes trapped in the swarm of emotion radiating from the canvas. There is undisputed depth to every aspect of Kevork’s paintings; each individual line and color is unique and crucial piece to the final image.
Early in his career, Kevork developed a technique of spontaneous painting, a type of performance art in which he shares the stage with musicians and allows the music take control of his brush. His first live painting performance was in 1997, and in 2005, Kevork joined the Silk Road Ensemble, a group founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma that is “…dedicated to exploring the relationship between tradition and innovation in music.” Kevork has since performed Live Illustration to audiences across the globe.
Mourad will be performing "live illustration" at Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Church on Saturday, April 28th, 2007. The live illustration will feature the music of Gomidas (1869-1945), an Armenian composer and ethnomusicologist, performed by the “Brooklyn Rider String Quartet”, which includes Nicholas Cords, Jonathan Gandeisman, Colin Jacobsen, and Eric Jacobsen, four members of the Silk Road Ensemble. The performance will be presented in collaboration with the Armenian Historical Association of Rhode Island in honor of the late Corrine Heditsian, the former Chairperson of the Board of AHARI.
“Mother’s Day” By Helena Stockar
Opening Reception: Thursday, May 17, 2007, 5-9pm
Show Dates: May 15 – June 16, 2007
Providence, RI (April 4, 2007) Gallery Z invites you to join us for the opening reception of “Mother’s Day,” an exhibition of paintings by Helena Stockar. Artist Helena Stockar will be present for the event, which will take place on Thursday, May 17, 2007 from 5-9pm. The show will run through June 16, 2007.
Helena Stockar’s life tells us the story of a woman and her family who triumphed over hardship during a time of political instability in her country and became an artist who does not leave anyone untouched. In the late 1960’s, the USSR invaded Czechoslovakia, the homeland of artist Helena. Helena’s husband, Ivo, fled to America, but Helena and her two children were detained, unable to follow Ivo until 1968. Helena and her children left Czechoslovakia only one month before the borders were once again closed by Communist troops, finally settling in Rhode Island. She “paints with a passion rooted in traumatic times that she and her family lived through.” Helena’s beliefs and experiences are expressed through her artwork, but these experiences evolve from personal to universal in her paintings.
Helena never forgets her history when she creates her paintings, but her work is not only about her troubled past. As Helena’s life progresses into a less complex stages, so does her art. A theme “intertwined throughout her life’s artistic expression like golden threads” is motherhood. Her current collection incorporates nurturing images that reflect her role as a mother, created in honor of Mother’s Day, which falls on Sunday, May 13 this year.
Helena’s work has been included in dozens of exhibitions and permanent collections around the world, including the Czech Republic, Austria, France, Germany, Canada, England, Scotland, and the United States. “My art is my passion, my life’s work, not my hobby,” says Helena, who has created over one thousand oil paintings throughout the course of her life.
Helena Stockar’s life tells us the story of a woman and her family who triumphed over hardship during a time of political instability in her country and became an artist who does not leave anyone untouched. In the late 1960’s, the USSR invaded Czechoslovakia, the homeland of artist Helena. Helena’s husband, Ivo, fled to America, but Helena and her two children were detained, unable to follow Ivo until 1968. Helena and her children left Czechoslovakia only one month before the borders were once again closed by Communist troops, finally settling in Rhode Island. She “paints with a passion rooted in traumatic times that she and her family lived through.” Helena’s beliefs and experiences are expressed through her artwork, but these experiences evolve from personal to universal in her paintings.
Helena never forgets her history when she creates her paintings, but her work is not only about her troubled past. As Helena’s life progresses into a less complex stages, so does her art. A theme “intertwined throughout her life’s artistic expression like golden threads” is motherhood. Her current collection incorporates nurturing images that reflect her role as a mother, created in honor of Mother’s Day, which falls on Sunday, May 13 this year.
Helena’s work has been included in dozens of exhibitions and permanent collections around the world, including the Czech Republic, Austria, France, Germany, Canada, England, Scotland, and the United States. “My art is my passion, my life’s work, not my hobby,” says Helena, who has created over one thousand oil paintings throughout the course of her life.
“Ocean State Artists”
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 21, 2007, 5-9pm
Show Dates: June 19 – July 14, 2007
Providence, RI (June 19, 2007) Gallery Z invites you to join us for the opening reception of “Ocean State Artists” on Thursday, June 21, 2007 from 5-9pm. The show will be on display from June 19 through July 14, 2007. A majority of the artists will be present at the opening reception.
“Ocean State Artists” will feature the work of fourteen different artists who currently reside in Rhode Island, including Astrid, Lana Deym Campbell, Sharon N. Kahn Cutts, Shane Flox, Emily Kalina, Christopher Richard Long, Eveline Luppi, Stephanie Marzella, Brian O’Malley, Ewa Romaszewicz, Amy Ryan, Rebecca Siemering, Erin Starr, and C. C. Wolf. Rhode Island is a state with an abundance of cultures and has been recognized as having a large number of artists per capita. The mission of this exhibition is to promote the diverse talent and capabilities of our rich artist population.
The show will feature a wide range of artistic styles. Paintings, collages, and sculptures, will come together at Gallery Z in a show that represents some of Rhode Island’s best. From Rhode Island landscape paintings, to eye-opening mixed media collages, to acrylic cakes that look delicious enough to taste.
“Ocean State Artists” will feature the work of fourteen different artists who currently reside in Rhode Island, including Astrid, Lana Deym Campbell, Sharon N. Kahn Cutts, Shane Flox, Emily Kalina, Christopher Richard Long, Eveline Luppi, Stephanie Marzella, Brian O’Malley, Ewa Romaszewicz, Amy Ryan, Rebecca Siemering, Erin Starr, and C. C. Wolf. Rhode Island is a state with an abundance of cultures and has been recognized as having a large number of artists per capita. The mission of this exhibition is to promote the diverse talent and capabilities of our rich artist population.
The show will feature a wide range of artistic styles. Paintings, collages, and sculptures, will come together at Gallery Z in a show that represents some of Rhode Island’s best. From Rhode Island landscape paintings, to eye-opening mixed media collages, to acrylic cakes that look delicious enough to taste.
“Gallery Z Artists”
A Group of Artists Represented by Gallery Z
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 19, 2007, 5-9pm
Show Dates: July 17 – August 11, 2007
Providence, RI (June 20, 2007) Gallery Z invites you to join us for the opening reception of “Gallery Z Artists,” an exhibition of work by a group of artists represented by Gallery Z, on Thursday, July 19 from 5-9pm. The show will run through August 11, 2007.
Founded in 2001, Gallery Z has represented artists from across the globe with over 65 shows. “Gallery Z Artists” will showcase the work of the most prominent artists from the stable of the gallery. The exhibition will feature works in a wide range of mediums, from photographs and sculptures to paintings and etchings. Featured artists include Lara B. Midge Bovino, John Hames, Alex Khomsky, Carol Lummus, Angelo Marinosci, Marty McCorkle, Alan Metnick, Kevork Mourad, Mathias Oppersdorff, Michael Sherman, and Valorie Sheehan.
The artwork featured in the show has traveled to Gallery Z from locations spanning the country, created by artists whose cultural backgrounds extend from Russia to Rhode Island. Each of the artists in the show has previously been featured in Gallery Z exhibitions or events. Those named “Gallery Z Artists” make up the backbone of the Collection Room at the gallery, which showcases artwork alongside the Exhibition Room 365 days a year.
Founded in 2001, Gallery Z has represented artists from across the globe with over 65 shows. “Gallery Z Artists” will showcase the work of the most prominent artists from the stable of the gallery. The exhibition will feature works in a wide range of mediums, from photographs and sculptures to paintings and etchings. Featured artists include Lara B. Midge Bovino, John Hames, Alex Khomsky, Carol Lummus, Angelo Marinosci, Marty McCorkle, Alan Metnick, Kevork Mourad, Mathias Oppersdorff, Michael Sherman, and Valorie Sheehan.
The artwork featured in the show has traveled to Gallery Z from locations spanning the country, created by artists whose cultural backgrounds extend from Russia to Rhode Island. Each of the artists in the show has previously been featured in Gallery Z exhibitions or events. Those named “Gallery Z Artists” make up the backbone of the Collection Room at the gallery, which showcases artwork alongside the Exhibition Room 365 days a year.
“Recent Works” By Areg Elibekian
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 16, 2007, 5-9pm
Show Dates: August 14 – September 15, 2007
PROVIDENCE, RI (August 1, 2007) Gallery Z invites you to join us for the opening reception of “Recent Works,” an exhibition of paintings by Areg Elibekian, on Thursday, August 16, 2007 from 5-9pm. The show will run through September 15, 2007. Artist Areg Elibekian will be present at the opening reception.
Areg Elibekian was born in Yerevan, Armenia and graduated from the Institute of Drama and Fine Arts in 1992. Born into a family of artists, Areg’s father Robert and late grandfather Vagharashag are also renowned painters. He has been part of numerous Elibekian Family exhibitions worldwide, and participates in a tri-annual show with his father in France.
Areg’s paintings capture the everyday life of the upper middle class in sophisticated urban landscapes. He uses his impressionist-inspired style to depict the members of society who can regularly be found dining at sidewalk cafes, walking along the riverfront, or relaxing in the city’s parks. Areg can often be seen with an easel and a canvas set up right on the streets, especially in Paris, France, where he returns every summer to paint. “Recent Works” will feature Areg’s renowned bistro-café scenes.
Areg Elibekian was born in Yerevan, Armenia and graduated from the Institute of Drama and Fine Arts in 1992. Born into a family of artists, Areg’s father Robert and late grandfather Vagharashag are also renowned painters. He has been part of numerous Elibekian Family exhibitions worldwide, and participates in a tri-annual show with his father in France.
Areg’s paintings capture the everyday life of the upper middle class in sophisticated urban landscapes. He uses his impressionist-inspired style to depict the members of society who can regularly be found dining at sidewalk cafes, walking along the riverfront, or relaxing in the city’s parks. Areg can often be seen with an easel and a canvas set up right on the streets, especially in Paris, France, where he returns every summer to paint. “Recent Works” will feature Areg’s renowned bistro-café scenes.
“Armenian Artists” A Group of Artists Represented by Gallery Z
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 20th, 2007, 5-9pm
Show Dates: September 18th – October 13, 2007
PROVIDENCE, RI Gallery Z invites you to join us for the opening reception of “Armenian Artists,” an exhibition of artwork by living and non-living artists of Armenia. The reception will take place on Thursday, September 20 from 5-9pm, and the show will continue through October 13, 2007.
Gallery Director Bérge Ara Zobian has always had a passion for Armenian arts and artisans. Being himself of Armenian ancestry, Zobian takes pride in sponsoring Armenian artists from across the globe. The exhibition will feature the work of: Anet Abnous, Varteni, Samuel Gareginyan, Armen Vahramian, Simon Samsonian, Vartan Tovmasian, Alpert Seropi Khachaderian, Boris Hagopian, Seda Bekarian, Edward Kharazyan, Paula Martiesian, Kegham Tazian, Emma Gregorian, Martin Petrossian, Lola Koundakjian, Laura Avetisyan, Hovsep Pushman, Vahe Berberian, Melik Ghazarian, Sergei Parajanov, Hovik Kochinian, Carzou, Rafael Atoyan, Kevork Mourad, Levon Parian, Lara B., Raysa Amirbekian, Alexander Sarkisian, Joane Boghossian, Hovnan Sevoyan, Edward Issabekian, Harutune Hovhanesian, Garabed Der Hohvanessian, Janik Gasparian, Adrienne Der Marderosian, Vladimir Aivazian, Hrant Mirzoian, Karnig Nalbandian, Vladimir Vardanyan, Anna Kalian, Avedik Hagopian, John Avakian, Sossy Aposhian Nercessian, Robert Elibekian, Marsha Nouritza Odabashian, Sara JH Ashodian, Ashot Melkonian, and Varaz Samuelian.
PROVIDENCE,RI—SEPTEMBER 18-OCTOBER 13--Armenian artists from across the globe come together for Gallery Z’s smash hit from September 18-October 13! (Opening Reception September 20, 5-9PM). You* can’t afford to miss it! Featuring a selection of images by the late Simon* Samsonian,* the Gallery* comes alive with exuberant color and youthful hopefulness. After returning from a 1915 Armenian playground, Samsonian discovered his parents massacred. Placed in a Greek orphanage with little to call his own, Samsonian adopted a modified cubist perspective, preferring to execute portraits of young, vital artisans in a muted secondary palate. Collectible painter Robert Elibekian (of the Elibekian family of artisans) crafts realistic-looking female figures in dramatic costumes. His palette reflects the sanguine reds and royal blues of his Georgian childhood cast against a modest flesh-toned background. His women are flowing, voluptuous, and free-spirited. Anet* Abnous’* vibrant platform of red and gold frees a woman’s spirit to dance amid her strongly executed graphic shapes. Her rendition of a nude is not “nude” at all, but rather a lifting of the veil with which women – all women — have been oppressed. She is not to be missed.
Gallery Director Bérge Ara Zobian has always had a passion for Armenian arts and artisans. Being himself of Armenian ancestry, Zobian takes pride in sponsoring Armenian artists from across the globe. The exhibition will feature the work of: Anet Abnous, Varteni, Samuel Gareginyan, Armen Vahramian, Simon Samsonian, Vartan Tovmasian, Alpert Seropi Khachaderian, Boris Hagopian, Seda Bekarian, Edward Kharazyan, Paula Martiesian, Kegham Tazian, Emma Gregorian, Martin Petrossian, Lola Koundakjian, Laura Avetisyan, Hovsep Pushman, Vahe Berberian, Melik Ghazarian, Sergei Parajanov, Hovik Kochinian, Carzou, Rafael Atoyan, Kevork Mourad, Levon Parian, Lara B., Raysa Amirbekian, Alexander Sarkisian, Joane Boghossian, Hovnan Sevoyan, Edward Issabekian, Harutune Hovhanesian, Garabed Der Hohvanessian, Janik Gasparian, Adrienne Der Marderosian, Vladimir Aivazian, Hrant Mirzoian, Karnig Nalbandian, Vladimir Vardanyan, Anna Kalian, Avedik Hagopian, John Avakian, Sossy Aposhian Nercessian, Robert Elibekian, Marsha Nouritza Odabashian, Sara JH Ashodian, Ashot Melkonian, and Varaz Samuelian.
PROVIDENCE,RI—SEPTEMBER 18-OCTOBER 13--Armenian artists from across the globe come together for Gallery Z’s smash hit from September 18-October 13! (Opening Reception September 20, 5-9PM). You* can’t afford to miss it! Featuring a selection of images by the late Simon* Samsonian,* the Gallery* comes alive with exuberant color and youthful hopefulness. After returning from a 1915 Armenian playground, Samsonian discovered his parents massacred. Placed in a Greek orphanage with little to call his own, Samsonian adopted a modified cubist perspective, preferring to execute portraits of young, vital artisans in a muted secondary palate. Collectible painter Robert Elibekian (of the Elibekian family of artisans) crafts realistic-looking female figures in dramatic costumes. His palette reflects the sanguine reds and royal blues of his Georgian childhood cast against a modest flesh-toned background. His women are flowing, voluptuous, and free-spirited. Anet* Abnous’* vibrant platform of red and gold frees a woman’s spirit to dance amid her strongly executed graphic shapes. Her rendition of a nude is not “nude” at all, but rather a lifting of the veil with which women – all women — have been oppressed. She is not to be missed.
“Latino Artists” A Group of Artists from Rhode Island Opening
Reception: Thursday, October 18, 2007, 5-9pm
Show Dates: October 16 – November 10, 2007
Artist Talk: Saturday, October 27th, 3:30pm, Event Translator Steven Tegu
Gallery Z invites you to join us for the opening reception of “Rhode Island Latino Artists,” an exhibition of work by a variety of artists from South and Central America who currently reside in Rhode Island . The reception will take place on Thursday, October 18 from 5-9pm, and the show will continue through November 10, 2007. Live music during the opening reception will be performed by Musica pa' Monte.
The influx of families and individuals of Hispanic background settling in Rhode Island has increased dramatically over the years, and amongst them are artists of impressive talent. The exhibition will showcase the work of a group of artists who origins span from Colombia to Cuba. Featured artists include Idania Abreu, Nilton Cardenas, Jaime Carrera, Luis Cepeda, Evans Molina, Carlos Ochoa, Arides Pichardo, and Sidney Tillett. All artists currently reside in Rhode Island except for Luis Horacio Sánchez (1949-1988), whose family resides in Rhode Island.
La afluencia de las familias y de personas de origen hispánico que viven en Rhode Island ha aumentado considerablemente en los últimos años. Entre dichas personas, existen artistas con un talento impresionante. La exposición mostrará trabajos de un grupo de artistas que provienen de una diversidad de países, desde Colombia hasta Cuba. Los artistas que forman parte de esta muestra son: Idania Abreu, Nilton Cárdenas, Jaime Carrera, Luis Cepeda, Evans Molina, Carlos Ochoa, Arides Pichardo, y Sidney Tillett. Todos los artistas viven actualmente en Rhode Island con excepción de Luis Horacio Sanchez(1949-1988), ya que sólo su familia reside en Rhode Island.
The influx of families and individuals of Hispanic background settling in Rhode Island has increased dramatically over the years, and amongst them are artists of impressive talent. The exhibition will showcase the work of a group of artists who origins span from Colombia to Cuba. Featured artists include Idania Abreu, Nilton Cardenas, Jaime Carrera, Luis Cepeda, Evans Molina, Carlos Ochoa, Arides Pichardo, and Sidney Tillett. All artists currently reside in Rhode Island except for Luis Horacio Sánchez (1949-1988), whose family resides in Rhode Island.
La afluencia de las familias y de personas de origen hispánico que viven en Rhode Island ha aumentado considerablemente en los últimos años. Entre dichas personas, existen artistas con un talento impresionante. La exposición mostrará trabajos de un grupo de artistas que provienen de una diversidad de países, desde Colombia hasta Cuba. Los artistas que forman parte de esta muestra son: Idania Abreu, Nilton Cárdenas, Jaime Carrera, Luis Cepeda, Evans Molina, Carlos Ochoa, Arides Pichardo, y Sidney Tillett. Todos los artistas viven actualmente en Rhode Island con excepción de Luis Horacio Sanchez(1949-1988), ya que sólo su familia reside en Rhode Island.
“Gallery Z Selections” An Exhibition Highlighting the Gallery Z Collection
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 15, 2007, 5-9pm
Show Dates: November 13 – December 18, 2007
Gallery Z announces the opening reception of “Gallery Z Selections,” an exhibition of new work from the 15 artists of Gallery Z’s diverse private collection, most of which have never been shown before. The opening will take place on Thursday, November 15 from 5-9pm, and the show will continue through December 18, 2007.
Gallery Z’s collection represents artists from around the globe, and includes 2D and 3D artwork - photography, sculpture, painting and etching. While the artists cover a wide array of talent and backgrounds, an example of one that will be featured is Mikhail Shemyakin. Shemyakin was born in 1943 in Moscow but raised in East Germany. He returned to Russia in 1957 to attend Academy of Arts at the Repin Art School in St. Petersburg but was ultimately expelled for his failure to conform to Socialist Realist ideologies. He developed his philosophy of Metaphysical Synthesism in 1967. This research was dedicated to the "creation of a new form of icon painting based on the study of religious art of all ages and peoples." In 1971, he moved to France where he gained popularity with his art. He moved to New York in 1981. He has since received five Honarary Doctorates and his work is featured in collections and museums all over the world.
Berge Zobian, the Gallery’s Founder, Owner and Director will share the curatorial work of this exhibition with Artist and Curatorial Assistant Julian Penrose. Born in Brazil, Penrose is a collage artist and sculptor creating work from a large library of collected and found materials. While the Exhibition Room will show the ‘selection’ from Zobian and Penrose, the Collection Room on the opposite side of the gallery will continue to show the rest of the artists that Gallery Z has represented over the years. Thursday, November 15 is the last official Gallery Night for the 2007 season. The program will resume in March 2008. Gallery Z will continue the tradition of 3rd Thursday receptions throughout the winter.
Gallery Z’s collection represents artists from around the globe, and includes 2D and 3D artwork - photography, sculpture, painting and etching. While the artists cover a wide array of talent and backgrounds, an example of one that will be featured is Mikhail Shemyakin. Shemyakin was born in 1943 in Moscow but raised in East Germany. He returned to Russia in 1957 to attend Academy of Arts at the Repin Art School in St. Petersburg but was ultimately expelled for his failure to conform to Socialist Realist ideologies. He developed his philosophy of Metaphysical Synthesism in 1967. This research was dedicated to the "creation of a new form of icon painting based on the study of religious art of all ages and peoples." In 1971, he moved to France where he gained popularity with his art. He moved to New York in 1981. He has since received five Honarary Doctorates and his work is featured in collections and museums all over the world.
Berge Zobian, the Gallery’s Founder, Owner and Director will share the curatorial work of this exhibition with Artist and Curatorial Assistant Julian Penrose. Born in Brazil, Penrose is a collage artist and sculptor creating work from a large library of collected and found materials. While the Exhibition Room will show the ‘selection’ from Zobian and Penrose, the Collection Room on the opposite side of the gallery will continue to show the rest of the artists that Gallery Z has represented over the years. Thursday, November 15 is the last official Gallery Night for the 2007 season. The program will resume in March 2008. Gallery Z will continue the tradition of 3rd Thursday receptions throughout the winter.
