Artist Spotlight: Don Adler – Birth/Rebirth

Don Adler, Infinity, Marble, 20 x 7 x 7"

BIRTH has been described as an explosion of forces culminating in a scream followed by a feeling of joy and tranquility. The pastoral calm and realization of the magnificence of the process followed by growth and development constitutes REBIRTH.

Don Adler, Labyrinth, Marble, 18 x 12 x 7"

This equation of birth followed by rebirth is captured in Adler’s body of work. The passionate palette of color and form reflects a deeper understanding of the birthing process developed from Adler's 40+ years of experience as a Fertility & Ob/Gyn physician.

Don Adler, Flame II, Onyx, 17 x 9 x 8"

This metaphorical analogy translates the creation of the earth 4.6 billion years ago when particles of solar dust and fiery gases exploded and fused to form our planet. It then took 10-20 million years to produce the geologic formations of the stone with which the artist has been working.

Don Adler, Pisces, Marble, 10 x 16 x 5"

BIRTH-Extraction of stone

REBIRTH-Carving of stone to finished sculpture

One can say: this multiphasic process is “CARVED IN STONE”

Opening Reception: Saturday, October 28, 5-8pm
Artist Panel Discussion: Saturday, November 18, 3pm

Current Exhibition: Don Adler, Carol Kleinman, Shelley Lazarus

Tuesday, October 24 - Saturday, November 18, 2017
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 28, 5-8 p.m.
Artist Panel Discussion: Saturday, November 18, 3 p.m.

Don Adler - Birth/Rebirth

Don Adler, Torch, Marble, 20 x 7 x 7"

Carol Kleinman - Reflections

Carol Kleinman, Watching Mannequins On the Seine, Single Exposure Photograph, 16.5 x 18"

Shelley Lazarus - Nouns

Shelley Lazarus, Seating, Watercolor, 27 x 33"

Coming Exhibition: Don Adler, Suki Kuss, Joe Pinkleman

Tues. July 14th - Sat. August 8th, 2015

Opening Reception: Saturday, July 18, 5-8 p.m.

Artist Talk: Saturday, August 1st, 3 p.m.

Don Adler, Eroti-X

Don Adler, Torch, Marble, 20 x 7 x 7 in.

Don Adler's current exhibition, Eroti-X, is a combination of two concepts: erotic and X-rated art. The sensuous nature of carved stone is exhibited throughout this body of work, produced by the employment of design and technique. The softness of the surface, curvilinear shape, and form portray the exotic nature of the feminine soul (mystique). The repeated use of negative space draws the visual/cerebral sense into the mysterious nature of eroticism. Initially it is the eye that makes the connection, but in the end, the inner-self experiences the concept.

It is easy to understand the artist’s direction to the female subject when considering his 42-year occupation as a reproductive Gynecologist. Adler encourages the observer to not only visualize, but to touch and caress his art so as to absorb the erotic experience and warmth of his concepts.

Suki Kuss, State of Grace

Suki Kuss, To the Flame II, Mixed Media, 40 x 12 in.

Suki Kuss' latest show, State of Grace, reflects her feelings surrounding the past year -- a year in which her time was divided by the intensity of family life and the steady pull of her artistic instincts. Working was difficult and time spent in her studio was limited. The body of work resulting from her efforts represents that solitary limitation, each piece a complete yet delicate visual note.

Still using an austere, nearly monochromatic palette, Kuss' self assured quietude reinforces the title of her show. Her abstractions are filled with mysterious icons and highly feminine materials, lace, maps and line work.

Joe Pinkelman, Plates 

Joe Pinkelman, Plates #2, Porcelain, 42 x 42 in.

Plates, the new series of work by Joe Pinkelman, are decoratively and abstractly patterned plates. Some of the plates are cut away which breaks up the outer circumference of the form. Yet they are interlocked with plates that aren’t cut which forces the viewer to see the image as a whole, unified visual experience. Patterns are created by the surface and by the actual configuration of the plates themselves. What initially seems disjointed is actually a rhythmic unification of surface and form.

These pieces toy with the notion of Functional Art. As plates, they are completely functional, but once hung on the wall, and particularly grouped as Pinkelman has, they confront the viewer’s preconceived notions of what plates are for. Forcing the viewer to look again and more inquisitively is a trademark of Joe Pinkelman’s work.

Coming Exhibition: Don Adler, Brigitte Schobert, Betty Sheinbaum

Opening Reception:
Saturday, March 1, 5-8 p.m

Artist Talk:
Saturday, March 15, 3 p.m

Don Adler, Romance the Stone

Don Adler, Love Seat, Marble 10 x 19 x 12in

In his latest exhibition, sculptor Don Adler celebrates the romance between artist and media. Transitioning from previous smaller scale works to larger, organic compositions, Adler continuesto explore rich, multidimensional colors in his sculptures. Contrasting use of light and dark, negative space and positive volume, Adler expressively illustrates the emotion and physicality of his sculptural process. “Each creation is meant to draw the viewer into the work,” says Adler. “Then, contrary to many prohibitions, [I want to] encourage the observer to make both visual andtactile contact to experience the sensuality and power generated.” Adler’s abstract forms are enhanced by a range of color - from subtle pink and veined amber marble to black Belgian marble. Fusing natural stone with a dexterous carving technique, Adler’s sensitive attention to detail highlights the individual character of each stone piece.

Brigitte Schobert, Reflections

Brigitte Schobert, Untitled 180, Oil on Paper 20 x 24in

Brigitte Schobert’s series Reflections features a new body of vibrant works on paper and canvas inspired by her travels abroad. Drawing from memories of intricately decorated homes, colorful clothing, flowers and food from the Mediterranean, India, Indonesia and Mexico, Schobert intuitively weaves her experiences into her abstract imagery. Her bold color palette engages the senses, mimicking the rich impression that these cultures had on her own. Schobert meticulously layers oil paints using an etching press and a transfer process from plexiglass plates to create multidimensional works on paper. Her acrylic work on canvas exhibits a close attention to texture as she applies fabrics, tissue paper, and even sand to the surface before adding multiple translucent layers of paint to the canvas to create a sense of depth. Gestural strokes and shapes emerge from colorful environments as each work conveys individually emotive sensations.

Betty Sheinbaum, Relax and Play

Betty Sheinbaum, Ben and Boys, AcrylicOnCanvas, 16 x 20in

Betty Sheinbaum’s current series, Relax and Play features acrylic portrait studies of people at leisure. Sheinbaum continues to explore light and form through her subjects - people and pets in public spaces, caught in unassuming, candid moments. Using flat, geometric shapes and large fields of bold color, the artist creates shallow space, forcing her figures into the foreground. The immediacy of Sheinbaum’s technique captures fleeting moments in time as her swift, visible brushstrokes highlight leafy park scenes and outdoor escapes. Sheinbaum’s playfully colorful scenes portray a keen eye for the attitude and personality of her Los Angeles subjects, while sharing a relateable viewpoint with her audience - that of the observer.