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Novara is an artist with
strong opinions regarding
social justice and our common humanity, so his work
involves much more than
beautiful scenes, striking
color and attention to detail.
His sense of fairness and the
implication that we are all
in this together bring us to a common point of understanding and empathy conveyed by his edgy prints.
The faces and bodies we see
in Novara’s work are our own;
the soldier at an airport on his
way to war, the woman whose
face reflects the effect of
media violence upon the passive observer, a man sitting in his back yard in Key West
amid a shower of poinciana
flowers, a student looking at
the future, her face filled with
hope. These are commanding,
elegant images, more real
than romanticized. We see
familiar local intersections
and gathering places in a new
and different context, through
Novaras’s eyes. Also on display
are some of the materials from which he creates his
prints, giving us a glimpse
into the artistic process and
techniques he uses to create
his art that is so immediate
and full of vitality.
Take this opportunity to
meet the artist at the opening reception and to see his
intriguing new paintings
and limited edition prints.
Novara’s “Illustrations” will
be on display at Fleming
Street Gallery, located at 830
Fleming St. at the corner of
Margaret, daily from 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m. until Thursday,
May 10. The gallery is closed
on Mondays except by
appointment. Call 305-296-
9000 for further information.
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2/13/12
Opening receptionSaturday February 18 6 - 9 pm Fleming Street Gallery 830 Fleming Street Key West, FL (305) 296-9000
To preview the show follow the link below
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1/10/12
Artist Eric Anfinson solo show. A brand new body of work never exhibited before will open at Fleming Street Gallery on January 7th. This solo exhibition is an exciting break through for the painter.
Please join us for the opening on Saturday evening January 7, 2012.
This exhibition of paintings will run from January 7 - 26th. |
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12/7/11
Join us this saturday, december 10th from 5 pm to 9 pm forartist Eric Anfinson's book launch party "Along The Edges of Beauty"
You can get a copy of the book from Amazon.com, follow the link below |
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5/18/11
Fleming Street Gallery Presents
Nicholas Bergery Photography and Digital Fine Art
“CLOUDS”
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 21 from 6 - 9 PM
On display May 21 - June 9, 2011
830 Fleming Street Key West, FL 33040 At the corner of Margaret Street
For further information call 305- 296-9000 or visit FlemingStreetGallery.com |
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4/25/11
The opening reception for the show “Two Artists” at Fleming Street Gallery on Saturday April 30th from 6-9pm is an excellent opportunity for the many fans of Elio Hinds and David Laughlin to meet the artists and see their new works.
Elio Hinds paints the tales we’ve told each other for centuries, stories of corn, stars, light, and life. Her themes are universal; stories of where we come from and of what makes us human. Full of life and hidden mysteries, Hinds’ paintings reveal an alternate reality beneath the evident surface. Layers are peeled back to reveal unexpected spaces within.
We’re drawn into a world of dreams, old visions of other times and places. Some images seem vaguely familiar like fragments of half forgotten memories, others are an unexplained cipher. Hinds’ work is experienced; felt as much as observed.
Vivid color, vitality, and passion characterize Elio’s work. Her universe is huge, encompassing everything from the center of the earth to the farthest reaches of space.
“New Works”, Hinds’ latest paintings and “Embracing the Eye”, David Laughlin’s collection of new paintings, share the space at Fleming Street Gallery through May 19 at 830 Fleming Street on the corner of Margaret. The gallery is open daily from 10 am until 6 pm, or by appointment. For details call 305-296-9000 or visit FlemingStreetGallery.com for more information.
New paintings by David Laughlin, entitled “Embracing the Eye: Big, Little & Experimental Works,” will be presented at Fleming Street Gallery Saturday, April 30, with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Laughlin, who lives in Savannah, Georgia, periodically returns to his “island home,” where he lived from 1979 to 2005. For this visit, he will premiere a new assemblage of over 40 acrylic paintings on canvas.
“This collection is largely a pendulum swing from my last show in Key West,” said Laughlin, whose “Walkabout” series at Fleming Street Gallery’s 2009 Grand Opening, captured the essence of the Lower Keys outback where few people have travelled, with landscapes and scenes of nature painted in his signature hyperrealism. “With that set, I looked at the wide beauty and color of the natural scene, purposely trying to challenge — by omission — that which often brings the viewer instantly into a painting: the image of the eye.”
In his new show, Laughlin mercilessly explores and captures mood, character and nuance through subtle and stark studies of human faces, as well as surreal interpretations of states of mind and physical places.
Individual pieces range in size from faces that are five times life-size, to petite gems that can fit in the palm of your hand. At 3 x 4 feet, “Meds” illuminates the countenance of a middle-aged Medusa drowsily holding her head in her hands -- perhaps coming out of a moment of calm reflection — despite the incessant, roiling snakes living in her hair. On the other end of the spectrum, “Holy Man” is just 1 x 1 inch, a tiny but powerful vision of what David calls “a spokesman from Hell.”
Elements of Laughlin’s myriad artistic styles — surrealism, photorealism, and hyperrealism — emerge in other pieces, from a “Nude Study with No Budget”; to a hand catching lightning; to a quiet predawn study of one of Key West’s more notable sidewalk coffee shops.
A self-taught artist, Laughlin’s work has appeared in numerous galleries and juried shows, primarily in Florida and the Southeast, as well as public spaces. Noted for his exceptional use of color, his offbeat sense of humor, and an amazing natural gift for painting and drawing, Laughlin’s work appeals to serious collectors as well as fellow artists. He invites old friends, collectors and all who want to “feel the embrace” to stop by the opening — a Two Artist event which David is very pleased to share with island artist Elio Hinds, who will also be unveiling new works April 30, Saturday night, at the Fleming Street Gallery.
“Embracing the Eye” runs through May 19 at Fleming Street Gallery, located at 830 Fleming St. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 305-296-9000, or at www.flemingstreetgallery.com
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4/13/11
"Heady Stuff”, Susan Johnson’s new show at Fleming Street Gallery begins this Saturday, April 9, with an opening reception from 6 to 9p.m.This is a great opportunity to meet the artist, enjoy her new sculptures and share refreshments with friends and neighbors. Johnson’s unerring poetic sense of balance is exemplified by her latest group of very diverse works. Subjects are vastly different from one another; her inspiration seems to spring from so many sources that one’s senses are drawn through huge spans of time to the present concrete images, physical manifestations of spiritual mysteries. One’s connection with some of these pieces is immediate, with others it takes more time. As the light changes, so do the expressions on the faces. Features are accentuated or minimized, becoming reconciliations of black and white with some red thrown in for good measure. Johnson has a way of getting to the heart of everything, bypassing intellectual analysis, while inviting individual interpretation on the part of the viewer. A sense of calm emanates from many pieces in the show. Others make the viewer laugh just because of their unexpected juxtaposition with other objects. “Grounded” seems pleased with his jaunty party hat. Things are not always what they seem; roses, some sweetheart pink and others deep red, are small faces. Her “Hanging Tree” makes one feel as though it is miles and miles to anywhere from here. “Holy Dog” is an incredible collection of dog faces in an unexpected context, many of whom look like dogs we know. If you can’t wait until Saturday to see Susan Johnson’s work, check out her sculpture called “Wall of Wisdom,” an imposing piece selected to be part of the “Sculpture Key West 2011” annual show on display at the West Martello Tower. “Heady Stuff” will be presented until Thursday, April 28, at Fleming Street Gallery, 830 Fleming on the corner of Margaret Street, in the heart of Old Town, open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit its website at FlemingStreetGallery.com or call 305-296-9000, for further information.
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