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Photographic Society of Philadelphia – Art in City Hall

As DoN entered the 5th Floor of Philadelphia City Hall for the Photographic Society of Philadelphia exhibition of member work a part of Art in City Hall he was greeted by Eilleen Eckstein with a flower for participating artists. Shoshka pinned DoN‘s carnation and they entered the ornate halls together; the gala was jammed with estimates of 300 attendees, the walls are hung with a fantastic array of photographic styles all meeting the only rule, that the framed image not exceed 16 x 20 inches. The crowd was jovial and high spirited.

The Photographic Society of Philadelphia opening night party for Art in City Hall on the 5th floor.

Lynn Shepsman with her photograph, “Deep in Devotion“. DoN is fascinated with how this simple image emanates a certain time and place and when DoN talked with Lynn he learned the image is indeed of contemporary India.

Photographer Alan K. Klawans @ Art in City Hall. Klawens recently curated the excellent small WORLDS show at the Plastic Club.

Alan K. Klawans‘ photos, “Buoy #14“, a composite image and “Nuts and Bolts“.

DoN LoVeS Veronica Schmude’s photographs, “Untitled #1″ & “Untitled #2“.

Kudo’s to the exhibition committee for the most excellent digital catalog, Morris Klein customized the pdf files so that each artists work appears on the cover – here’s DoN‘s. brewer pdf

A visitor studying DoN‘s entry in Art in City Hall’s, Photographic Society of Philadelphia members exhibition. DoN‘s work was framed by Armond Scavo of Earthlight Images, simply heat mounting the prints to foam-core board with no glass heightened the visibility of the images.

Many people asked DoN how he does it – Friday the 13th, DoN will participate in a discussion about light in art, with a video slideshow of his “light being” series at The Philadelphia Sketch Club @ 8:00PM.

“light being (Walt)“, digital photo by DoN Brewer @ Photographic Society of Philadelphia, Art in City Hall show.

Art of the Flower @ PSC

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DoN is delighted his inkjet print collage was selected to be included in the Art of the Flower show at The Philadelphia Sketch Club. The annual show includes many of DoN‘s favorite Philadelphia painters and photographers as selected by juror James P. Repenning; helping install the show was especially fun knowing DoN’s “Ginkgo” is included along side exquisite works by Peltzman, Eckstein, Monaghan, Barnes, Tony Anthony, Roschen, Camera… The reception and awards is Sunday @ 2:00. Repenning’s work on the art card is lovely but in real life is an incredible mixed media piece with dimension, depth and high style design, executed with utmost craft – really stunning.

Photographic Society of Philadelphia @ City Hall 3/5/9 @ 5:00 PM

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DoN Brewer Photographic Society of Philadelphia @ City Hall

Download the pdf for the upcoming exhibit of the Photographic Society of Philadelphia @ City Hall.

It’s a small, small World @ The Plastic Club

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The opening reception at the Plastic Club this past Sunday for the small Worlds exhibition was very entertaining. The membership of the club is so welcoming and warm, the food and wine so delicious and the art so extraordinary that its impossible to not have a good time. With over 180 works in the show, virtually every Philly fine artist, whether aspiring or accomplished, was present; DoN said, Hi, to Doris Petzman, Sue Barnes, Reta Sweeney, Pat Monaghan and Cyna, Karl Olsen, Jym Paris, Eileen Eckstein, Morris Klein, Art Ostroff, Mina Smith-Segal, Rob Willis, Deb Weber, Mike Guinn, Bob Jackson and many more familiar faces that it will take DoN a while to remember all the names.

The awards were dominated by younger artists which DoN finds very satisfying considering the concentration of art schools in the hood.

1st Prize David Golas, Self Portrait, A Closer Look

2^nd Prize Jill Sprague

3^rd Prize Louise LaFond

Honorable Mentions: Lucy Pistilli, Robert Bohne and Nathan Irvin

Juror: Joseph Kazimierczyk.

1st Prize winner David Golas is an intensely personal self portrait.

Photo by Rick Wright and 2 paintings by Reta Sweeney.

A superb plein air by Sue Barnes; the scudding clouds warning of an incoming storm at the Jersey shore.

Karl R. Olsen‘s “B”.

Irma Shapiro‘s “It’s Just A Story“, acrylic.

Susan DiProno‘s “Smokin’ Claudia III“, photo. Bob Jackson talked to the crowd about the importance of excellent presentation, this piece tells the story with a simple frame, unobtrusive mat and non-glare glass not to mention the stunning composition.

Karen Frank’s, “Duck, Meet Unicorn“, prismacolor. DoN LoVeS this one.

Lucy Pistilli, “Dream 2“, Pencil.

The winners circle at small Words @ The Plastic Club.

Bob Jackson cooking delectable tidbits for the party on the new stove in the Plastic Club’s basement kitchen – YuMMy!!!

It’s A small World After All

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The Plastic Club @ 247 South Camac Street is hosting a new art show small WORLDS exhibition. All works in the show must be less than 16 in any direction including 2D and 3D works by hundreds of artists; there are 182 artworks in the show, no small feat to install. But, the committee performed wonders in creating groupings, tableau and mise en seine drawing the visitor into tiny spaces packed with authenticity, superior craftsmanship and creativity. Karl Olsens A is a masterful painting of his ubiquitous hat, Alden Cole entered a wildly erotic fantasy, Doris Peltzmans “Portrait of Amber” is haunting and masterful

small WORLDS opens February 1^st heres a sneak peek.