Boutique Peek

One week to go before the BOLDFIGURES opening, and the boutique is shaping up nicely. Awesomely, even (if that's a word). The boutique is full of all kinds of handmade goodies, and a small selection of higher-end vintage clothing and accessories. Here's a peek at some of our beautifully handmade boutique merchandise. Enjoy!

Featured Artist: Larry Schiemann
Larry's work is nothing short of amazing. This is a small sampling of what we have in stock. You will NOT believe how reasonable (read: cheap) the prices are on these expertly thrown and glazed pieces. Seriously. In addition to these larger works, we also have mugs, tumblers, small covered jars, and more.






Stella Salamone
Stella "Thrash Queen" Salamone is one creative lady. A staple of the Cleveland college radio scene for many years, Stella is also a talented artist and jewelry designer. We carry a selection of her jewelry in the boutique, which features recylced and handmade components. Her artwork is primarily collage-based, often incorporating encaustic techniques. This necklace is hands-down my favorite piece of jewelry in the boutique. Love love love it!



Sarva Natural Artisan Soaps
Read all about Sarva mastermind Michelle Gilbert in this great article by Julie Cajigas of CoolCleveland.com. These soaps are amazing. Fragrant (but not overpowering), luxurious, and all natural. Your nose really wants you to check these out!



Rifka Claypool
As a mom of three very young kids, I don't know how Rifka finds the time to make jewelry, but I'm glad she does! All of her earrings are made with sterling silver hardware, perfect for sensitive, delicate flowers like myself (har! I hope you weren't drinking milk as you read that or I probably owe you a new monitor). New this month are bracelets and adorable clip-on earrings, perfect for little girls to play dress up with.


That's all for now!
~Steph L

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.

A Few Grievances...

Here are a few grievances from the Festivus opening. Thanks to all who added to the Wall of Grievances installation! Now, don't you feel better...?

A couple of gals gathered around the Festivus pole.

Article!!!

The Independent published an article on Wall Eye Gallery and Dante's art! Thank you so much for the opportunity and the interest! We appreciate it!

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!

FESTIVUS Line Up!

Here are some of the artists whose artwork will adorn the walls and boutique at FESTIVUS!

Marty Blade
Rhiannon Blahnik
Jose Casiano
Brian Castellani
Merv Clary
Rhonda Cook
Andrew Curlowe
Dexter Davis
Dana Depew
Meghan Fischer
Kimberly Grice
Todd Hoak
Lorian Jenkins
Jay Kozar
Laura Kushnik
Kerry Lange
Heidi Muller
Jean Oakar
Katherine Pinard
Derrick Quarles
Anthony Robinson
Jason Rudolph
Stella Salamone
Clara Sayre
Elise Schiemann
Larry Schiemann
Nicki Schneider
William Schwartz
Debra Shepherd
The Sign Guy
Tyler Teel
Cesar Vargas

And, oh, so much more...

Could we be serious?! That many artists under one roof? You bet! All are welcome at Wall Eye, and so are you! We'll see you Friday, December 18th @ 6:00pm!