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Stoopid-Naturall Spring Pop Up Art Show at Jed Williams Gallery

JOMBI SUPASTAR

Stoopid-Naturall Spring Pop Up Art Show at Jed Williams Gallery, June 5 – 7

This funky audio-visual spring celebration will feature mixed media 2D paintings and new never seen before work including collaborative live multimedia by Juan Dimida, JOMBI SUPASTAR and James Tafel Shuster. Fresh off a recent show at Bahdeebahdu in Northern Liberties these artists celebrate their joint talents in this fun display of experimental audio visuals.

Studio visits with these awesome artists are available upon request. Please join us for opening night, June 5 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Jed Williams Gallery 615 Bainbridge St., Philadelphia PA 19147-2111

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Juan Dimida

Jed Williams Gallery welcomes back Juan Dimida and JOMBI SUPASTAR and is pleased to show the work of James Tafel Shuster for the first time. Jombi first exhibited his mixed media paintings, collages/works on paper in “Jombi Supastar-candy flippin’ ‘”, November 1st – December 20th 2014; and Juan Dimida was one the first artists to show at Jed Williams Gallery in 2011.

stoopid3James Tafel Shuster

James Tafel Shuster has shown throughout the Philadelphia area and currently produces new work in his Germantown studio.

According to James Tafel Shuster, “The human form and portrait, and especially the personality of any individual, have been main focuses and sources of inspiration in my work. A camera is capable of freezing a person’s image in place, but my paintings strive to allow the image to move and the personality to be the element that is frozen.”

JUAN DIMIDA www.flickr.com/photos/juandimida/

JAMES SHUSTER www.jamestafelshuster.com

JOMBI SUPASTAR www.flickr.com/photos/supastarartwork/sets/72157605817671779/

About Jed Williams Gallery: Recently named one of the top art galleries in Bella Vista and Queen Village by Philadelphia Magazine, Jed Williams Gallery is a unique art space owned and operated since 2010 by artist Jed Williams. Jed Williams Gallery showcases up-and-coming and inspiring artists from the Philadelphia area. Artists featured are from all backgrounds including classically trained as well as self-taught outsider artists. The gallery shows a variety of thoughtful, cutting edge high quality works ranging from 2D, mixed media and painting, to video, installation and sculpture.

Jed Williams Gallery

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David Gerbstadt and NoelDavid Gerbstadt and Noel the Tripod Dog, photo by Tony Babcock

David Gerbstadt has been in my circle of influence for many years through the Philadelphia Dumpster Divers, the disabled artists scene and Philadelphia art galleries. Often people will ask me how to sell their art and I refer them to David’s facebook page to see how he gently pokes and prods people to buy his products. David has a way of asking for the sale that would make any sales manager proud. He offers a variety of products, he will do commissions, he up-cycles found objects, he makes gifts for kids and grownups and offers a variety of payment options. David Gerbstadt is an award-winning, prolific fine artist and author of One Breath At a Time. He’s handsome, funny, friendly and highly creative. And he died.

David was riding his bike one day and was run over by a tractor trailer truck and on the way to the hospital he flat-lined. Thank dog he was revived but he is haunted by PTSD nightmares and daytime memories that stop him in his tracks as the thoughts of being dragged under the truck invade his life. These intrusive memories don’t stop him from pursuing his art career and you would never know from his kid-friendly, optimistic artwork that he suffers almost everyday from the traumatic event that changed his life forever.

Noel the tripod dog changed his life, too, when he adopted her a few years ago and became his constant companion. The metaphor of Noel’s survival is sweet and sublime and offers us all hope that we can overcome adversity. David struggles to meet his expenses as you might well imagine. Let’s face it, even able bodied artists have a hard time making a living. But David is optimistic and every once in a while he will ask for help to meet his expenses through special offers and art sales.

David sent me this message:

“Hi DoN – i heard of the Rosa Pizza on 11th Street – $1 slice – you can
buy someone a slice who is in need. they put up a post its in place.
over 8,000 slices given away so far.

i am working on a similar idea. I am asking people to mail a check for $1 to my mortgage co.
if it can work for pizza and coffee – why not for mortgages — i posted on facebook and many people think it’s a great idea.

would you like to do a story on this?
let me know.
thank you
david.”

I think it’s a great idea! C’mon send a dollar and help David and Noel own a permanent home forever.

David Gerbstadt

Pay It Forward through the gift economy. Send $1.00 to Green Tree Payment Processing, PO Box 94710, Palatine, IL 60094-4710.  Make a payment note for: David Gerbstadt, 54 Aiken Road, Berwyn, PA, 19312. Make checks payable to Green Tree.

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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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On the Grid, Off the Wall Gallery

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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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SMALL WONDERS 2014, Arch Enemies Arts

ARCH ENEMY ARTS PRESENTS: SMALL WONDERS 2014, 3RD ANNUAL AFFORDABLE ART SHOW

ARCH ENEMY ARTS is excited to announce the opening of the third installment of our annual affordable art show, Small Wonders.

SMALL WONDERS 2014, Arch Enemy ArtsMatto, Rabbit Soldier, ARCH ENEMY ARTS PRESENTS: SMALL WONDERS 2014 AEA’S 3RD ANNUAL AFFORDABLE ART

Featuring almost 50 artists from across the globe and over 100 pieces of original artwork, Small Wonders 2014 includes not only Philly and AEA staples like Paul Romano, Maria Teicher, Air Rat, & Caitlin McCormack, but also 34 artists showing at ARCH ENEMY ARTS for the very first time.

Small Wonders 2014, Arch Enemy ArtsJulie Filipenko, Hold My Hand, ARCH ENEMY ARTS PRESENTS: SMALL WONDERS 2014
AEA’S 3RD ANNUAL AFFORDABLE ART 

As with both previous installments, all the work will be sized below 12″, and priced at $250 or less. Small Wonders is our only cash-and-carry show of the year, so everyone can walk out of the opening with art in their hands. It’s way cooler than standing in line at 4:00am for a discount flat screen on BlackFriday.

Small Wonders 2014, Arch Enemy ArtsCarly Janine Mazur, As Above, ARCH ENEMY ARTS PRESENTS: SMALL WONDERS 2014
AEA’S 3RD ANNUAL AFFORDABLE ART 

The opening reception is free and open to the public

First Friday November 7th, 6:00 – 10:00pm
ARCH ENEMY ARTS, 111 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Small Wonders 2014, Arch Enemy ArtsLori Nelson, Gnashie, ARCH ENEMY ARTS PRESENTS: SMALL WONDERS 2014 AEA’S 3RD ANNUAL AFFORDABLE ART

“Seeking to fill the need for a centralized hub focused exclusively on new contemporary genres within Philadelphia’s already vibrant art scene, ARCH ENEMY ARTS was founded in 2012 as Philly’s freshest new venue dedicated to exhibiting emerging and established artists, both local and international, with an emphasis on lowbrow, representational, pop surrealism, photo-realism, decorative, figurative, urban, macabre and illustrative style art in a wide range of mediums. Located in Old City, ARCH ENEMY ARTS is Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly”™ Best Art Gallery for its 40th Anniversary, and was voted the “Best Art Gallery in Philadelphia” on Philly HotList in 2013, and in 2012.” – ARCH ENEMY ARTS

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