Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Artist Skip Hartzell: For The Love Of Dogs

Skip Hartzell Dogs

For South Florida artist Skip Hartzell, inspiration comes in the form of a morning walk, accompanied by a furry friend. 
Local “dog artist” Skip Hartzell is a longtime supporter of no-kill animal rescues and donates proceeds from the sale of his artworks to animal-rescue, no kill shelters. The artist creates large oil paintings, works on paper and four-legged sculptures inspired by man’s best friend. Skip’s inspiration comes in the form of a morning walk, accompanied by a furry friend. The canine-inspired artworks that he creates are figments of his artistic imagination and creative vision. Hartzell creates directly from his emotions and instincts, his work is inspired by dogs of all shapes, sizes and varieties.

'Bosco', Oil on Canvas, 48" x 48"

Hartzell’s art studio is crawling with canine-based works. Whether he’s painting or sculpting, Hartzell’s dogs have a wonderful quality of friendliness about them, and it’s hard to keep yourself from reaching out to touch. And that’s perfectly okay with Hartzell. He’s never been one to place a rope around his artwork. “When you walk into Skip Hartzell’s studio you are greeted by hundreds of dogs in all shapes, sizes, textures and colors. There are dogs on the wall that create an intriguing color field installation. There are medium size dogs standing or sitting and hanging all over the place. And his large dogs just ask to be hugged,” said Rickie Leiter, Publisher of The Rickie Report.

Skip Hartzell in his art studio

Whether he’s painting or sculpting, Skip’s dogs have a wonderful quality of friendliness about them, and it’s hard to keep yourself from reaching out to touch. And that’s okay with Hartzell. He’s never been one to place a rope around his artwork. “The texture is so important because the tactile experience of sculpture is so primal for me,” he says. “You grab with your hands and just start to mush things together and get your fingers on the materials, and there is just such a richness to the feel.”


Skip Hartzell Collectors Cristina Kepner & Quogue Gallery owner Christy Murray
Skip says whenever he’s doing a show, he is quick to hand his sculptures to the patrons so they can enjoy the feeling, too. And whether it’s paint on canvas or sculpture, the texture is one of the most captivating and inviting parts of experiencing his artwork. Hartzell may not set out to mimic the look of someone’s beloved pet, but he says his sculptures and paintings often evoke a fond memory of a furry family member.

Aqua Art Miami Fair solo exhibition during Art Basel Miami Beach 2018

Though he is talented and infinitely qualified to sculpt and paint any number of things, Hartzell continues to be inspired by the dogs who accompany him on his morning walks, share his studio space and offer love and loyalty. In effect, Hartzell lets them take the leash. “I love where they lead me,” he says of how the four-legged friends have helped him become known as “the dog artist.”

‘Astonished’, Mixed Media on Paper, 24 x 30 Inches

The artist has held numerous solo exhibitions at notable art galleries and prestigious art fairs such as Art Palm BeachA.E. Backus Museum, ArtHouse 429, Paul Fisher GalleryAqua Art Fair during Art Basel Miami Beach and many more.

'Always In My Heart', Oil on Canvas, 48" x 60"

“If you love dogs, you are going to love Skip Hartzell’s soulful pieces. His work is representative of caricature features of dogs,” said J. Marshall Adams, the executive director of the A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce. For more information about this fascinating artist, for sales, commissions, or general inquiries email: skipperhartzell@yahoo.com and visit www.skiphartzell.com

National Call for Artists: ViewPoint 52


ViewPoint 52

The Cincinnati Art Club announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, September 11-24, 2020 at Art Design Consultants in Cincinnati, Ohio. $3,000 first place, $1,000 second place, $750 third place, gallery contract and more. Juror: Patrick Lee. Open to all artists 18 years of age and older. Paintings and drawings of all media as well as sculpture. Only totally original artwork conceived and executed by the artist after January 1, 2017 will be accepted. All artwork must be for sale. Entrants are eligible for one award only. Excluded media includes photography, crafts, fiber, computer generated art, painting on photos and jewelry. See prospectus for complete rules and details. $50 for first entry; $25 for second; $25 for third; fourth entry is free. Deadline: July 14, 2020


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Email: viewpoint@cincinnatiartclub.com
Call: (513)241-4591

International Call for Artists: 10th Annual "Animals" Online Art Competition



10th Annual "Animals" Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces an art call for the gallery's 10th Annual "Animals" Online Juried Art Competition, August 1-31, 2020. The "Animals" theme will be the artist's interpretation and depiction of animal art. Animal subjects include any living organisms, mammals, birds, insects and any animals that may also live in water. $14 for 1 to 2 entries / $24 for 3 to 5 entries. Early entry & art student discounts. Deadline: July 27, 2020

National Call for Artists: Fragments National Juried Exhibition


Fragments National Juried Exhibition

Arc Gallery in San Francisco, California announces a call to artists for a juried art exhibition, November 21 - December 19, 2020. 3 Juror's Choice Awards - $250, certificate & ribbon, copy of catalog. Juror: Jen Tough. Open to all visual artists residing in the United States. Acceptable Mediums: sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, glass art, artist book. $35 for 3 works. Deadline: September 14, 2020


Fabien Castanier Gallery presents 'New Rules' Group Exhibition


NEW RULES

Group Exhibition
Online + Little Haiti
June 20 - September 13, 2020
Add Fuel, Alex Kizu, Jan Kaláb, Pixel Pancho, RERO, and Tilt

www.castaniergallery.com

A full catalog of work is available, please contact the gallery for more information.
Fabien Castanier Gallery is excited to present their latest group exhibition, New Rules, featuring work from artists: Add Fuel, Alex Kizu (DEFER), Jan Kaláb, Pixel Pancho, RERO, and Tilt. The show will be on view both in the virtual space, as well as with a selection of work exhibited at their gallery location in Little Haiti.

New Rules, highlights six influential urban contemporary artists, who represent a generation of creators that have grown from their graffiti and street art roots to build the foundation of one of the most important genres of our time. Each with a rich history of gallery exhibitions, museum shows, outdoor public installations, and special projects, these artists have become integral to the evolution of urban art around the world.

The virtual exhibition went on view Saturday, June 20th, via the links on the gallery's website. If you'd like to make an appointment to view the works and the exhibition in person in Miami, please contact the gallery.

A full catalog of work is available, please contact the gallery for more information.
Alex Kizu | "Untitled" mixed media on canvas, 42 x 30 in. (107x76cm)
TOP: Pixel Pancho | "Golden Rhino" mixed media on wood, 53 x 64 in. (135x163cm)
Add Fuel (b. 1980, Cascais) is Portuguese visual artist Diogo Machado. Fascinated with the aesthetic possibilities of symmetrical patterning and tessellations, he works with and reinterprets the language of traditional tile design - particularly that of the Portuguese tin-glazed ceramic azulejo. His current practice seeks to combine traditional decorative elements with contemporary visual referents into new forms that reveal an impressive complexity and a masterful attention to detail. At first glance, his tiled panels and murals seem simply a pastiche of classic formalism, but upon closer inspection of their detail, chaotic worlds of unequivocally original motifs and characters brimming with deep emotions emerge. Besides the numerous public art interventions he creates in various countries, Add Fuel also showcases his work in solo and group exhibitions in reputed international galleries and museums.
Alex Kizu's (b. 1975, Los Angeles) work stems from his culture and connection to graffiti and the West Coast urban landscape, representing a profound artistic language which distorts the lines between street art and fine art. Kizu, aka Defer, was one of the pioneer members of the first generation of Los Angeles graffiti writers, and he has distilled the hand-style developed since his youth into abstract pieces that incorporate not only typographic but also cultural references, and complex patterning. Kizu's paintings are highly detailed examinations of line and color – frenetic structures that flow organically with multi-layered abstractions creating a borderless visual depth and complexity. Interviews and work by Kizu have been included in a number of esteemed compendiums of graffiti art, including the LA-centric graffiti book, "Graffiti LA" by Steve Grody, and within the national scope covered in "The History of American Graffiti" by Roger Gastman and Caleb Neelon.
RERO | "Untitled (THIS TOO SHALL PASS...)", mixed media on burnt wood, 49.75 x 42.75 in. (126x109cm)
Jan Kaláb (b. 1978, Prague) presents vibrant and dynamic compositions that meld the versatility of his canvas medium with the layered depth of sculpture. When Jan Kaláb was born in 1978 in Czechoslovakia, graffiti was not seen in the Eastern World. In the 1990s, as the country was opening itself to western influences, he became one of the pioneers of the local scene, and founded an iconic crew, the DSK. The evolution of his style from graffiti has led to a distillation of ephemeral color. His pieces are harmonious and minimalist studies – immersive works that reflect his complex understanding of the fluidity in the signs and symbols of abstraction. Since 2007, he has focused on the dialogue between form and color in his studio work, and studied formally at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague. For more than a decade the artist has explored this depth and motion with a vibrant chromatic energy, exhibiting in institutions throughout Europe, and North and South America.
Pixel Pancho (b. 1984, Turin) studied formally at the Academy of Fine Arts in Albertina and finished his study in Valencia, Spain. During his education, and especially during his time in Spain, he became well known in the world of graffiti and street art. Influenced by artists such as Salvador Dali, Joaquin Sorolla, and the political artist group, El Equipo Cronica, Pixel Pancho had developed his own unique and recognizable style. Incorporating motifs of nature, industry, classical portraiture, and most commonly, robots, his paintings and murals display a finely detailed exploration of imaginative and whimsical worlds. His pieces are often narrative, weaving stories from the bodies of his human-hybrid subjects. His work can be found all over the world, from major cities in Europe, to locations in Mexico and the United States.
RERO (b. 1983, France) presents multi-media work that is instantly recognizable from his distinctive text-based visual style. His pieces contain an inherent fluidity as he explores myriad social concepts, from technology and consumerism to language and obsolescence. RERO's text, always in the same Verdana with a bold strike-through line, becomes embedded within his chosen medium, acting as a literal and material addition while simultaneously a marker for deconstruction. His pieces began as site specific urban interventions, text placed on dilapidated and abandoned buildings. Translated from the exterior to the interior, RERO's most ambitious pieces are large-scale installations that make use of the art gallery or museum venue to explore notions of context and perceptions of space. His works have been shown in numerous public and private spaces, including Pompidou Center, Musée en Herbe and Musée de la Poste, Confluences in Paris and Antje Øklesund in Berlin. More recently, his work has been exhibited throughout France, the United States, Germany, Italy and Switzerland.
Tilt (b. 1973, Toulouse) is recognized internationally as a traditional graffiti artist, a practice that began during his youth in the 1980s. Taking the aesthetics of graffiti, Tilt has evolved and expanded his oeuvre to not only build upon the foundation of graffiti art, but as a meta exploration of the urban contemporary art genre. With pieces that de-construct traditional modes of graffiti, Tilt plays with the "throw-ups" and tags ubiquitous in the urban landscape. His current work focuses on the layered and abstracted forms derived from classic lettering and execution. His pieces, on walls and in exhibits, can be seen in the U.S., Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Laos, Taiwan, China, Canada, Philippines, Indonesia, Maldivians and throughout Europe.

International Call for Artists: Innovate Grants Call for Artists + Photographers



Innovate Grants: Call for Artists + Photographers

Innovate Grant is now accepting submissions for the Summer 2020 Cycle. Innovate Grant awards (2) $550.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition to receiving a grant award, winners will be featured and recognized on the Innovative Grant website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. $25 entry fee. Deadline: August 25, 2020.


Call for Artists: International Art Competition 'Botanicals'


International Art Competition 'Botanicals'

Contemporary Art Room Gallery is proud to announce their 2nd 'Botanicals' Online Art Competition for the month of July 2020. This is an international competition and artists from around the world are welcome to submit their work. The Botanicals theme may include any work with interpretation of botanical and floral art (flowers, herbs, fruit, leaves, plants and related floral subcjects). All visual art mediums are acceptable (painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, digital, prints, fiber art, collage or installation art) except sound and video art. All winning artists will receive a digital award certificate. First, second and third place will be largely displayed with an article about the artist and their work. Winning artwork (First place) will be on the poster of the show. $15 for 2 images. You may enter more than once. Deadline: July 16, 2020.

International Call for Artists: 'Let There Be.' Call for Lens-Based Art About Tangibility


Let There Be. An International Call for Lens-Based Art About Tangibility

The Cincinnati based non-profit arts organization and gallery, Manifestinvites visual artists to submit photographic or lens-based works of art about tangibility. Photography and lens-based art is often, even unconsciously, taken for granted as being disembodied from physical reality. However, without catalytic objects such works would not be possible. For this exhibition Manifest is interested in showcasing works that reveal the 'objectness' of photography either through display of the works themselves, the mechanisms crafted to create lens-based experiences, dialogs between photographic works and their physical subjects, or narrative works explaining the complicated entanglement of light and form. The theme is open to very broad interpretation. Submissions can range from the most traditional to the most conceptual, abstract, or experimental photography, photo-based, or lens-based works. $40 for up to 4 entries. $5 per each additional entry. Deadline: July 25, 2020


Call: (513)861-3638