Intuitive Visions

Visionary and Personal works by Michelangelo Lovelace, Carlos Cahuas, Carmelo Ramos Alvarez, and Reverend Albert Wagner.

March 18th – April 9th 2011
Opening Reception: Friday March 18th 6-11pm
Additional hours: Saturday March 19th 12-5pm
Sunday March 20th 12-4pm
And by appointment through April 9th

Intuitive Visions brings together the works of prolific and never before seen outsider artists from the northeast Ohio region. Inspired by their own creative impulses and visions, the artists’ works in Intuitive Visions offers us glimpses into their personal lives, stories, and philosophies. From current politics, spirituality, the ethereal, and the celebration of life and art transform oils, acrylics, stone, house paint, and found materials into strong messages for the rest of us.

It's Time for a Spacelift!

SPACELIFT
January 14 - February 5, 2011

Curated by Kristin Bly

Opening Reception
Friday, January 14 6:00p-11:00p

Additional Hours
Saturday, January 15 12:00p-5:00p
Sunday, January 16 12:00p-4:00p

And by appointment through February 5.


Ever notice how some memories, like fine wines, get better with time—how some narratives, when relived, are revived? It’s like a memory upgrade, it’s new and improved. It’s been cleaned-up, like a wish come true.

We exercise these emotional improvements in a variety of contexts—it’s with the people that come in and out of our lives, it’s our experience with places and things, sometimes it’s related to a very specific fleeting event. And, really, it’s no surprise that we do all this. It’s rather natural. Just like the tenets of any self-respecting historical fiction, it’s practically an obligation to inject an existing tale with some umph!

Too, this peppering-up the past does not always correspond to something that began as an overly warm sensation. Sometimes, even as a coping mechanism, we give a memory a facelift to make it less ugly and more palatable for the present. “It wasn’t that bad,” we’ll say. Either way, tall-tale enhancements are tell-tale signs of our interest in recalling and recounting the past with a polished patina.

Spacelift is just that. It’s an exhibition addressing the notion that some memories get better with time—it’s the lifting up of the spaces in our minds. Spacelift artists approach their content and subject matter with certain levity, often (re)presenting things back, improved (upon) with dreamy optimism. They are navigators of remembrances, and their art is a scrapbook of the bygone, embellished with a boost of desire. Some works reference deeply personal stories, lending themselves to very specific autobiographies. Others lift-off more from popular culture, reminding us, in the spirit of Debord, how our impressions of the past (and the present) are inextricably shaped by the bombardment of mediated messages and the branded memories of “exactly” how things have come and gone.

Spacelift is a reconfiguring of reminiscences and a bolstering of the backlogged. It’s an exhibition that, as a whole, gives us a colorful overall story made-up of individually retold tales. It’s a compendium of past accounts, a veritable pulp fiction—all remastered and gussied-up to make for an even richer stream of narratives. Spacelift is pure hyperbole, and it doesn’t get any better than that—at least not until the next time the story is told…

~ Kristin Bly

Featuring the work of: Jane Baeslach, Beth Campbell, Amy Casey, Shelly DiCello, Craig Drennen, Elizabeth Emery, Brooke Inman, Aaron Koehn, Jessica Langley, Liz Maugans, Michelle Marie Murphy, Nathaniel Parsons, Todd Pavlisko, Barbara Polster, Bellamy Printz, Glenn Ratusnik, Eric Rippert, Douglas Max Utter.

Dark Matters, Light Sources

Right now, artists Dante Rodriguez and Andy Curlowe are at the gallery putting together their show Dark Matters, Light Sources. Not only is putting together a show hard work, but imagine if you're also one of the artists in the show? More hard work!

Come on out this Friday, September 25th anytime from 6p-11pm and congratulate Dante and Andy on their new show!

About the show:
DARK MATTERS, LIGHT SOURCES is each artist’s personal reflections and responses to man’s relationship with nature. The landscape is a living entity that is in constant flux by its doing or our own. Curlowe addresses this dissonance by stating “with all that we subject our world to, our landscape is also evolving and changing….is nature making a counter path to our development?” In his dioramas and drawings he illustrates the struggle of man’s design onto nature. The hidden mysteries experienced in nature are explored in Rodriguez’s work. His use of animal, human and geometric hybrid forms in his paintings portray a peculiar bond filled with ambiguity and open ended narratives. There is a psychological resonance shared in the works by both artists that cast a shadow of uncertainty on the relationship between man and nature. Was this disharmony always present? Is it a modern day creation? Nevertheless, their imagery presents that it is not the natural order of things.

Need Some Clarification?

Our next show Clear Signs opens Friday, August 20th from 6:00-10:00pm. Organized by William Schwartz and Joe Ayala, Clear Signs features the art of seven artists, Jason Byers, Jeffry Chiplis, Jim Karpinski, Bill Radawec, William Schwartz, Robert Thurmer and Ibojka Toth.

from neon sculpture to abstract painting, to politically-charged, conceptual installations and prints - this show is... sure to dazzle the eyes and mind. Organizer and participant William Schwartz gave the artists no criteria beyond the show’s title of "Clear Signs." Says Schwartz, "I'm very excited to be showing with a few of my favorite artists, at my favorite new art spot in town. [From the editor: Wall Eye Gallery did not pay William to say that. (LOL!)] I can't wait to see what everyone brings to the table."

PLEASE NOTE: Some material may not be suitable for children

Aside from the opening on Friday, we'll also be open Saturday, August 21st from 12:00-6:00pm Sunday, August 22 from 12:00-5:00pm. Can't attend any of the three days? We're also open by appointment through September 10th. Call or e-mail us to set up an appointment!

Video! Joe Ayala Talks About His Solo Show!

Check it out!Many thanks Julie Cajigas and Cool Cleveland!

Joe's show opens Friday, July 16th 6:00p-11:00p!!!!

[The pic above is just for looks, not the link to the video.]

JOE AYALA: MMIV-MMX

In his first solo exhibition in 5 years, Joe has selected a diverse collection of paintings, drawings and prints produced from 2004 to 2010. With no particular theme to his body of work, he continuously experiments various styles and techniques through subjects of history, beauty, humor and death.

With DJ Cornflake spinning music through the night, Joe has selected the right works and music to create the coolest experience and a fun night for everyone.

OPENING RECEPTION:
Friday, July 16th, 6-11pm. Music, food, drinks!

ALSO OPEN:
Saturday, July 17th, Noon-5pm
Sunday, July 18th, Noon-4pm
And by appointment through August 8th.

Preparing for Voices

The artwork arrived at the gallery, and it was exciting to see the photos for the first time. One by one, each photo came out of its box. Each pristine photo telling a story of a life many of us know nothing about. Lives that have seen and experienced heartbreak we could not imagine. And after all of this, they are now living in our cities. They are our neighbors and learning about life in America.

The photography exhibit will be at Wall Eye Gallery, the documentary will show at West Side Ecumenical Ministry Reinberger Auditorium, and the reception as well as art from the Refugee Artisan Co-op will be at Saigon Plaza. Each location is within a very short walking distance from each other.

Please join us this Friday in welcoming and learning about the families who have graciously welcomed the photographers, Steve Cagan, Gabriel Gonzalez, and Donald Black, to document their lives. And let's celebrate the hard work of the artists and organizers who have worked together to bring you a beautiful photo exhibit and engaging documentary about the families. We'll all learn together.

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Resources about Refugees:
Documentaries & Films
Books
Children's Books (Some of these will be on display at the gallery)
Building Hope in the City
World Refugee Day - June 20

Voices Worth Hearing, Art Worth Sharing

Wall Eye Gallery is honored to be a part of a multimedia exhibit sharing the lives of refugee families in Northeast Ohio! The three events include a Photo Exhibit, a Video Documentary, and multicultural food and artwork. All three events will be in different locations but within walking distance of each other.

~Photo Exhibit at Wall Eye Gallery, 5304 Detroit Ave, Cleveland
Friday, June 18 7:00-11:00pm, Saturday, June 19 12:00-6:00pm & Sunday, June 20 12:00-5:00pm.
and
Friday, June 25 7:00-11:00pm, Saturday, June 26 12:00-6:00pm & Sunday, June 27 12:00-5:00pm

~Video Documentary at the Reinberger Auditorium 5209 Detroit Ave, Cleveland
Friday, June 18 at 8:00pm & Saturday, June 19 at 2:00pm

~Multicultural Food & Artwork at Saigon Plaza, 5400 Detroit Ave, Cleveland
Friday, June 18 7:00-11:00pm & Saturday, June 19 12:00-5:00pm

This event is a project of Building Hope in the City in cooperation with Cleveland Catholic Charities Migration and Refugee Services and Asia Services in Action (Asia Inc.) with partial funding by Cleveland Colectivo and The George Gund Foundation.

Sin Titulo (Untitled) & Noche de Guyabera!

A selection of diverse artworks by northern Ohio artists with common roots in Latin America.

Linda Ayala
Augusto Bordelois
Angelica Pozo
Bruno Casiano
Barbara Polster
Alejandro Rivera
Arturo Rodriguez

Opening Reception Friday, June 4th 6:00-11:00p
By Appointment June 6th – June 11th
We're open Saturday, June 12th 11:00a-4:00p for the “Discover Gordon Square Arts District Day”

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You can also see Sin Titulo during the fundraising event "Noche de Guyabera" for The Young Latino Network! Saturday, June 5th from 6pm-10pm.

$20 for non-YLN members and $15 for YLN members. With your ticket, you get 2 drink tickets, food, and great music!

To purchase tickets, click contact Frank Bacety at frankbacety@sbcglobal.net.

Altruism on the News!!

Thank you Channel 3 for coming to Altruism"! It means a lot to us to have coverage of a show to help nine non-profit organizations that do amazing work!

Altruism

al·tru·ism

/ˈæltruˌɪzəm/ Show Sp[al-troo-iz-uh m]

–noun

1. the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism).

Two evenings only: Friday, May 28th 6-11pm & Saturday, May 29th 6-11pm

Eight Cleveland artists will donate a portion of their proceeds to the nonprofit organization of their choice, to be matched by a donation from Wall Eye Gallery.

Featuring: Dan Corrigan, Emily A.Deeken, Ben Haehn, Dan Miller, Carmen Navis, Melissa Oberdoester, Elise Schiemann, and Anna Tararova.

Charities Include: VillageReach, Autism Ohio, Surf Rider Foundation, Child Help, Oceanic Preservation Society, PanCAN, Providence House, Prevent Child Abuse America, and Art House

Please join us for free food and drinks, and a raffle with some awesome prizes both evenings! Live music on Friday!

Pink Eye at Wall Eye

No, this is not a fish with conjunctivitis! It's the next show hosted at Wall Eye Gallery!

The Pink Eye Book of Collage Release Extravaganza, Friday, April 30th featuring Collages by 50+ Artists! Come Early (art sold to grab and go), Leave Late!

w/ Music by:
FREEDOM and UMM QASR

Wall Eye Gallery
6pm – 10pm
5304 Detroit Avenue

After Party @ The Happy Dog With: HOT CHA CHA, FILM STRIP, BEARDO BANDINI !!!
10pm – 2am 5801 Detroit Avenue

Undomesticated Opening Night!

Thank you to everyone who came to our Opening on Friday, March 19th! And a big thank you and a hug to all of the wonderfully talented artists of Undomesticated!

See a few photos posted by Pink Eye Magazine!

You can still see the show through April 11th, Just give us a call or send us an e-mail to make an appointment!

Undomesticated Sneak Peek!

We are very excited for this show to open and we want to give you a little peek of a few pieces...

Emily Felderman













Jennifer Whitten











Christine Mauersberger












Rebecca Cross


Now these are Super Close Detailed Sneak Peeks! And are only 4 out of the 10 artists featured! So you must come to the opening this Friday, March 19th between 6pm-11pm to find these beautiful pieces and see a whole lot more!

Undomesticated!

March 19 - April 11, 2010

Works by Linda Ayala, Rebecca Cross, Emily Felderman, Christy Gray, Stephanie Lipscomb, Christine Mauersberger, Shannon Okey, Sara Rabinowitz, Giorgianne Wanous, and Jennifer Whitten.
Curated by Stephanie Lipscomb & Linda Ayala

Opens with an Artists' Reception on Friday, March 19th 6pm-11pm
Also open Saturday, March 20th 12pm-6pm and Sunday, March 21st 12pm-5pm
And by appointment March 22 through April 11

In celebration of Women's History Month and National Craft Month, this exhibition shares the work of ten artists who knit, sew, weave, embroider, bead, and crochet. These crafts were long considered to e traditional, domestic, and "women's work" that many women were expected to learn. For generations these beautiful techniques were passed down with the main intent of taking care of family and filling a home. We knitted and sewed items to clothe our families. We wove, embroidered, and crocheted to fill our homes with intricacy and love. In Undomesticated, we honor this heritage through modern interpretations of necessity-driven set of skills as a means of artistic expression.

Diego Velazquez: Remixed Photos

The calm before the storm on 2/19/10...

Diego Velazquez:Remixed

February 19 - March 7, 2010 • Curated by Joe Ayala

Opening Reception Friday, February 19 6:00pm-11:00pm
Open Saturday, February 20 12:00pm-6:00pm and Sunday, February 21 12:00pm-5:00pm
By Appointment February 22 - March 7

Wall Eye Gallery presents an exhibition dedicated to modern interpretations of the work of Spanish Baroque painter Diego Velazquez. Twelve Cleveland area artists have joined together to “remix” his most famous masterpieces in their own respective styles and mediums. Art history and contemporary local talent combine in this innovative homage to one of Spain’s great masters.

Featuring NEW works by:
Joe Ayala
Stephanie Ayala
Andy Curlowe
Sarah Curry
Thomas Frontini
Todd Hoak
Anthony Jacobs
Arabella Proffer
Derrick Quarles
Anthony Valentino Robinson
David Szekeres
William Schwartz
The Sign Guy
Rafael Valdivieso Troya

More artists featured in our lower level gallery and Boutique!

Next Show!

Boldfigures
January 22 – February 7, 2010
Works by
Hannah Verbeuren,
Ken Nevadomi, Dante Rodriguez,
Barbara Konrad, and Claudio Orso-Giacone
Curated by Dante Rodriguez

Boldfigures is a group show of artists from the northeast Ohio region working in photography, painting,drawing, and printmaking who use the human figure as their main subject or inspiration for their work. The human form has always captivated artists’ imagination as a source for storytelling or to express inner emotions and ideas that provide meaning or insight to their works of art. This collection of paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs display a strong emphasis on the human form or animal figure through exaggerated forms, bodily actions, or boldly delineated lines by the whim of the artist’s brushstrokes. Whether searching for personal meaning, documenting current state of affairs, or expressing everyday life, these artists share the recognition of the endless possibilities and potential
of the human figure.


As always, the lower level will be open along with the boutique featuring many other artists!

Artists' Reception:
Friday, January 22nd 6:00pm-11:00pm

Also open:
Saturday, January 23rd 12:00pm-6:00pm
Sunday, January 24th 12:00pm-5:00pm

And by appointment through February 7th.

Tonight! Airing of Grievances!

Festivus is tonight! And we will have a special installation that you, yes you, can help create! We will have an Airing of Grievances Wall!! So when you come to the opening, step right up, write down your grievance on a post-it and put it on the wall!
We'll post the best grievances on our blog!

Ahh... it'll feel good to let out all those grievances and start the year off light as a feather!

See you tonight from 6:00pm-11:00pm!

CoolCleveland.com!!!!

Julie Cajigas was kind enough to interview us for Cool Cleveland this past weekend.

Watch the video here! (Don't click on the image below. It's just for looks.)



Thank you Cool Cleveland and Julie Cajigas!