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SPEAKEASY

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SPEAKEASY, Sunshine Arts

SPEAKEASY, Sunshine Arts Party and Fundraiser

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Tickets & Details: December 5, 2014, 7:00pm – 12:00am

Ethical Society of Philadelphia, 1906 South Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA

5 Reasons to Party with Sunshine Arts on the Anniversary of Prohibition’s Repeal.

  1. Booze is legal! Beverages from Philadelphia Brewing Co., Manayunk Brewery, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Samuel Adams, Brooklyn Brewery, Bluecoat Gin, and Southern Wine & Spirits
  2. Delicious Eats! Well-know local chefs and dessert by Classic Cake.
  3. Live Entertainment! Singers, dancers, and a mysterious Houdini.
  4. Gift Baskets! Art and prizes Fine art, gift certificates, 50/50 raffle
  5. Guaranteed Good Time! Buy early discounted $75 tickets, enjoy every minute, and do it for a good cause. You can’t lose!

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21 and Over Only! We love kids and all our events benefit the children in our community, but they cannot always come to our events. So, please, get a babysitter for December 5th and enjoy a night on the town! Thank you. – Sheila Modglin, Executive Director, Sunshine Arts.

SPEAKEASY, Sunshine Arts

Mission Statement
The mission of Sunshine Arts is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to explore their creative expression and to assist them in developing tools that enable them to succeed academically and become constructive members of society.

Sunshine Arts
Sunshine Arts is located at 41 Sunshine Road. Ms. Sheila Modglin started Sunshine Arts in the summer of 2004.  She invited children from the neighborhood to listen to stories as they sat around the fish pond in the front yard.  The kids enjoyed helping to water the plants and feed the fish.

Since then the organization has grown significantly. Now, resident artists Mr. Patrick O’Banion and Ms. Kat Lehmer teach classes to children along with visiting artists Ms. Eva Mauchly, Ms. Rita Bauman and Ms. Susan Hinchey and Mr. John Henry Thompson as teachers.  Classes are scheduled after school during the week and on Saturdays.  Regardless of the listed class schedule, children come to Sunshine Arts daily, often enjoying Mr. Patrick’s fresh baked bread or cookies.

The goal of Sunshine Arts is to enhance the education and personal growth of our future generations. Executive director, Sheila Modglin grew up with a very strong sense of community within her family, “We would do any thing for each other. I want to share the sense of community that I have in my life with all the beautiful people right here surrounding this home.  The house itself is a manifestation of living art and was accomplished through hard work from my generous and creative family and friends.” – Sunshine Arts

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Life

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Scott Noel, Peter Van Dyck, and Elise Schweitzer: The Life of a Painting. Video by John Thornton

“Philadelphia’s Gross McCleaf Gallery hosted two exhibitions of art made from direct observation. Scott Noel’s solo show called “Painted Confabulations”. The other show, “Mise en Scene: Pageant and Place”, featured Peter Van Dyck and Elise Schweitzer, and was curated by Scott Noel.

Scott Noel is not only an excellent artist, he is an intellectual and one of the leaders of a movement advocating for the return of representational painting based not on photography but grappling with the reality right in front of an artist. February of 2014, Scott organized a large exhibition of like minded painters at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts called ‘From Edwin Dickinson to the Perceptual Painters, Observation and Invention: The Space of Desire‘. As a curator, Noel was arguing that direct observation can yield painterly results that can be obtained in no other way. I see the two current shows at Gross McCleaf Gallery as a furtherance of this argument.” – John Thornton

“Scott Noel began teaching and exhibiting in Philadelphia in 1980, after completing undergraduate study at Washington University in Saint Louis. Since that time he has mounted over thirty solo exhibitions at galleries, universities and museums as well as many group shows. Solo shows have appeared at the State Museum in Harrisburg, the University of Virginia, the Bowery Gallery, the Painting Center and fifteen exhibitions at the More Gallery, Mangel Art Gallery and Gross McCleaf Gallery in Philadelphia.” – PAFA Faculty web page

“Gross McCleaf Gallery represents local and national artists with a focus on Contemporary Art. The gallery has been active in the Philadelphia arts community for over forty years, advising collectors and placing artists’ work in museums throughout the greater Philadelphia region. Gross McCleaf features monthly rotating exhibitions in two main galleries, special events, artist talks, and an extensive inventory. Our mission is to promote mid-career artists, while seeking to build the careers of emerging talents.” – About Gross McCleaf Gallery

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Active Adults

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Marilyn Lavins, Bernice Paul and Priscilla BohlenActive Adults: Marilyn Lavins, Bernice Paul and Priscilla Bohlen at Center on the Hill, 8855 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. 19118

Three visual artists will be showing their paintings at Center on the Hill…the place for active adults. This art show runs from December 2nd until Dec. 29th 2014 and can be viewed for no charge at any time during ‘Center on the Hill’ business hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am until 4:00pm.

Marilyn Lavins has recently had her ‘Water Works‘ painting selected for the cover of the Surrey Services 2015 calendar. Lavins was awarded first place by Richard Rosenfeld, at Einstein Hospital in Elkins Park, for her collage necklace made from a coat hanger, pearls, silver, and copper. Marilyn has won many prizes and has shown throughout this area. Marilyn Lavins has a BFA degree from Tyler School of Art, has studied at Moore College of Art and Design, and at The Barnes Foundation in Merion with Violetta de Mazia and with Angelo Pinto. 

Bernice Paul is 97, still painting, and still showing her work. She emigrated with her family, to the US from Moscow, in 1929, at age 12. She has studied art extensively at PAFA, The Barnes Foundation, Fleisher Art Memorial, and The Philadelphia Sketch Club. Bernice’s work has been shown at Woodmere Art Museum, Villanova University, Rosemont College, Inliquid, The Philadelphia Art Alliance, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Crane Arts. Bernice Paul’s vibrant style has earned many awards; Best in Show at Main Line Art Center and also at Tri-State Artists Equity Association, for her “exciting composition and the physicality and joy of her brush strokes.”

Priscilla Bohlen is a professional visual artist who works on canvas using acrylic paint, with resist. Bohlen applies the resist to a colorful background, then with a palette knife, she covers it all with a complementary color. When the resist is removed, part of the underneath activity is revealed. From there Priscilla enjoys the challenge of resolving the painting, which involves many layers. Priscilla Bohlen loves the surprise element that comes about through this method of painting. Priscilla is a juried member of Delaware Valley Art League, of ARTsisters, and of Tri-State Artists Equity Association. Bohlen is actively involved with the workings of all three groups, when she is not painting.

“Center on the Hill…the place for active adults“, is a vital outreach center. The director, Leslie Lefer has worked to build the center to its current level of excellence. Be sure to visit this gem of an outreach center, right here in Chestnut Hill at 8855 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. 19118. You may want to sign up for an exercise class, or listen to a speaker. For more information, call 215.247.4654 or email Llefer@chestnuthillpres.org.

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candy flippin

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candy flippin, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams GalleryCalling the Ancestors, work on paper, “candy flippin”, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams Gallery

“candy flippin”, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams Gallery,

Written and Photographed by Laura Storck

Like witnessing the vibrant and dreamy panorama that cloaked the room, meeting visionary artist Jombi Supastar was a truly surrealistic experience.  As I entered the Jed Williams Gallery, Jombi proffered a warm welcome as if it was the reunion of old friends.  Much appreciative of his candor and hospitality, he instantly instilled a feeling of peace and reverence.  Jombi’s whimsical works are also evocative of that experience, as they magically transport you to another place, time, and dimension.

candy flippin, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams GalleryFlowering Aquatic Sparkle, mixed media on canvas, “candy flippin”, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams Gallery

Jombi Supastar‘s pieces are a multi-faceted assemblage of paint, collage, and mixed media, in which each piece consist of a storied narrative left for the viewer to interpret. His works are thematic, consisting of many common elements and patterns:  human and animal hieroglyphical forms, as well as bold colors and fluid shapes – all adorned with glitter, jewels, and found objects and sealed with layers of shiny epoxy.

candy flippin, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams GalleryDreaming, mixed media with objects, “candy flippin”, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams Gallery

The pieces contain these eye-catching tactile elements in order to engage the viewer and offer a sense of child-like and free-spirited simplicity. One recurrent element throughout his work is a singular eye, which lends the overarching feelings of spirituality, calamity, redemption, and fortune.  Jombi admits that he is drawn toward the use of red and orange, which elicit sensations of passion, fire, spirituality, and lust.

candy flippin, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams GalleryDream Time Down Under #2, work on paper, “candy flippin”, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams Gallery

Various artistic sources of inspiration range from the historical, such as Hieronymus Bosch, William Blake, and Henri Matisse, to the contemporary, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Kara Walker.

candy flippin, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams GalleryDream Time Down Under #1, work on paper with collage, “candy flippin”, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams Gallery

ARTIST STATEMENT

“My art is an expression of the multi-dimensionality of perception, and of the many-layered nature of my spirituality and sexuality.  I’ve been painting for two decades now quite simply because I love to paint.  I feel the most grounded and joyful when creating works of art. In that sense, my art is good for me.  I like to think it can be good for others as well.  I want to bring a sense of magic and a touch of humor to this sometimes troubling world―beauty, too.  I like bold images and vivid colors.  Often now my works begin as paintings but turn into mixed medium pieces because I want to make the work as layered and spectacular as it can be.  I can like just-paint paintings, but see no reason to limit myself to paint alone.  I take a child’s delight in glittery, shiny objects.  They excite me. I want my work to communicate that sense of excitement, and to create excitement of its own.” – Jombi Supastar

candy flippin, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams Gallery

Don’t Eat Me, mixed media on board, “candy flippin”, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams Gallery

candy flippin, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams GalleryCreative Thinking, mixed media on canvas, “candy flippin”, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams Gallery

ABOUT JED WILLIAMS GALLERY

Jed Williams Gallery is a unique art space owned and operated since 2010 by artist Jed Williams. Jed showcases up-and-coming and inspiring artists from the local area, including his own work, along with providing a look into the workings of an actual artist studio. The gallery shows a variety of thoughtful, cutting edge works ranging from 2D, mixed media and painting, to video, installation and sculpture.

candy flippin, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams GalleryCalling the Ancestors, mixed media on wood, “candy flippin”, Jombi Supastar, Jed Williams Gallery

Jombi Supastar, 4518 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19143, 267-226-2324

email: JombiSupastar@yahoo.com

Jed Williams Gallery, 615 Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147-2111, 267-970-5509

www.jedwilliamsgallery.com

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Written and Photographed by Laura Storck

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Grid

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On the Grid, Off the Wall Gallery

on the Grid

Tenth Annual Juried Exhibition at Off the Wall Gallery at Dirty Frank’s

November 23 – December 27. Opening Reception: December 4th, 7:00 – 10:00pm. Off the Wall Gallery at Dirty Frank’s, NE Corner, 13th & Pine, Philadelphia, PA 19107

John Baccile, Kyle Baker, Jessica Barber, Glenn Benge, Jim Biglan, Meryl Bonderow, DoN Brewer, Paula Brumbelow Burnsm, Vincent Bush, Nicole Clifford, Matt Cohen, Jacque Ferretti, Leroy Forney, Julia Fox, Wayne Franks, Rachel Glidden, Bob Gorchov, Ted Gutswa, Robin Harrison, Robert Yong Lee, Rob Lybeck, Stephen Millner, Bill Myers, Michael Nathan, Annette Newman, Tri Nguyen, Alexandra Orgera, Gene Renzi, Wendy Rush, Veronika Schmude, Chuck Schultz, Julius Scissor, Mina Smith-Segal, Ed Snyder, Laura Storck, Michael Tantaros, Jocelynn Tice, Noa & Emi Travalia, Wa-oo-ba-ke, Katherine Weber, and Jaither West

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