Portraits and Such 2 a solo exhibition by Mike Pavol
Da Vinci Art Alliance proudly presents our June exhibition and additional programming:
OVERVIEW
Philadelphia, PA Da Vinci Art Alliancee, located at 704 Catharine Street will present Portraits and Such 2 a solo exhibition by Mike Pavol June 1st - June 29th. Opening reception is Wednesday June 1st 6:00 – 9:00pm. Open gallery hours are Wednesday 6:00pm - 8:00pm and Saturday + Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm. In addition we will be open Friday, June 3rd from 6:00pm - 9:00pm.
THE EXHIBITION
The show consists of a group of representational and figurative oil paintings inspired from personal interests by South Philadelphia based painter Mike Pavol. The work combines mixtures of formal and intuitive devices, including the irregular grouping of panels, and incorporating unintended artifacts from the sketch into the final works.
THE ARTIST
Mike Pavol, originally from Phoenix, Arizona, started painting as a boy. After moving to Philadelphia in 1988 he studied at PAFA and Fleisher Art Memorial. Pavol creates oil paintings in many genres, including landscape, still life, and portraiture. Working from life and other sources, Pavol creates unique images that convey the vitality and depth of the subject, and his own personal perspective. Pavol’s work has been described as “Delicately perceptive and at times experimental, these works both uphold and challenge his medium of choice, as well as his own intentions.” He currently lives with his wife and son, quite a lot of cats, and a very soulful dog.
THE PROGRAMS
The ART of Tango June 9th, 7pm - 8pm
Join us for an evening of visual art mixed with Tango. Lesley Mitchell is a Philadelphia based dance teacher who has intensely studied Argentine Tango for more than a decade. A wellknown visual artist, dance is also a frequent theme of her visual artwork. Through demonstrations and projections of her artwork, we will learn about the simplicity, complexity and history of Argentine Tango. Who knows, you may also learn a few steps of your own! This event is free and open to the public.
Artist Talk June 15th at 6pm- 7pm
During open gallery hours, come hear from painter Mike Pavol as he guides us through his current exhibition. Free and open to the public.
Legal issues for Artists June 16th, 7pm - 8:30pm
Laura Solomon, lawyer, and Rachel Nave, Interim Director of Legal Services for Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts will join us for our popular monthly Third Thursday Salon. This event is free and open to the public.
Portrait of Self: Visual and Narrative June 20th, 6:30pm - 8:30 pm
Join DVAA and First Person Arts for a mixedmedia memoir workshop led by Jamie J, storyteller, writer and Executive Director of First Person Arts and Linda Dubin Garfield, printmaker/mixed media artist. All materials are included but participants are invited to bring a significant something to include in the portrait. Members of FPA or DVAA $10., Non Members $12.
ABOUT Da Vinci Art Alliance
Since its inception in 1931, the mission of Da Vinci Art Alliance as a dynamic organization confidently continues to meet the growing need for community based arts, and cultural and educational dialogue for artists, individuals and families. Da Vinci is one of the few nonprofit artistrun organizations boasting ownership of a building since 1959.
Da Vinci Art Alliance is a public, nonprofit 501(c)(3) artists’ organization located in South Philadelphia. The organization was founded in 1931 to serve the needs of professional artists and artisans in the Delaware Valley. Da Vinci currently has over 140 members and is supported through membership dues, gallery/studio rentals, sales commissions, grants, and donations. It holds exhibitions of members’ and nonmembers’ artwork as well as special events, workshops, performances, poetry readings, and lectures, and keeps its members informed on community events, news and opportunities. The mission of the nonprofit artists run organization is to support its members and to further community based arts, cultural, and educational exchanges.
To request photos, interviews and more information please contact: Jarrod Markman | Jarrod@davinciartalliance.org
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