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September Exhibit, “Harvest”
Don’t miss the September exhibit opening September 1st at Art Presence Art Center, where we will feature paintings by Dolores Ribal, soft edged landscapes bordering on the abstract, incredible use of color, unusual viewpoints. Reception September 2nd from 1 to 3.
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September Exhibit at Art Presence Art Center
Featuring paintings by Dolores Ribal, new ceramics by John Dodero and Tom Glassman’s photography. Music by Minstrel Stream plus readings by Ginna and David Gordon at the Reception, September 2nd from 1–3.
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Geometry: Within and Without
Art Presence presents works by two of our member artists during the month of September 2017. In Geometry: Within and Without, Raku pottery from John Dodero’s Dynamic Cubism (DC) Series joins photography by Thomas Glassman for a unique and compelling two-person exhibit
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Artists Workshop Annual Show & Sale
The reception for the Artists Workshop Annual Show & Sale is Saturday, August 5, from 2–5 pm. Show opens August 4 and continues every Friday–Sunday through the 27th.
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"Art Enhancing Community"
in Jacksonville, Oregon
September Exhibit, “Harvest”
Don’t miss the September exhibit opening September 1st at Art Presence Art Center, where we will feature paintings by Dolores Ribal, soft edged landscapes bordering on the abstract, incredible use of color, unusual viewpoints. The Reception is September 2nd, Saturday, from 1 to 3. 206 N 5th Street in Jacksonville, OR.
Call 541-941-7057 for more information.
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Don’t miss the
September Exhibit at Art Presence Art Center,
stunning paintings by Dolores Ribal,
new ceramics by John Dodero and Tom Glassman’s photography, which always presents a new viewpoint.
Plus readings by Ginna and David Gordon.
Music by Minstrel Stream at the Reception, September 2nd from 1 to 3.
Read MoreGeometry: Within and Without
Geometry: Within and Without
Art Presence presents works by two of our member artists during the month of September 2017. In Geometry: Within and Without, Raku pottery from John Dodero’s Dynamic Cubism (DC) Series joins photography by Thomas Glassman for a unique and compelling two-person exhibit in our front gallery.
Dodero Studio Ceramics – New Designs Inspired by Geometry
Dynamic Cubism Series Raku Urn in Yellow
John Dodero’s Raku ceramics — distinguished by quiet elegance, clean spare lines, and timeless appeal — represent a classic minimalist esthetic. Building on this esthetic, he recently introduced his new Dynamic Cubism “DC” Series. DC Series Raku urns feature Dodero’s new dynamic cubism style. One-of-a-kind abstract designs, enhanced by traces of Native American influence. And strongly influenced by geometry…
The Dynamic Cubism DC Series is inspired by John Dodero’s fascination with dynamic and dissipative systems, along with a deep interest in physics. He believes the huge scientific advances of the last century influenced the Cubist movement. John feels the theories of Relativity and the idea of the warping of space-time have been particularly strong influences. He encourages people to look into what, in his view, is one of the many confluences of art and science.
Of his new pottery series, Dodero says
“I refrain from characterizing my pieces so the viewer has the space to interpret them in their own way. That said, I want to plant a seed thought, even though it may be far-fetched or blatantly obvious.
Geometry is all around us. Lines, angles, arcs, and in my view even color, because the frequency or wave/vibration that prompts us to see the corresponding color can be geometrically graphed. Nature can be — not exactly but to a large degree — modeled mathmatically or geometrically. One case in point is the Golden Mean (among others).“
See more of John’s work on his website, Dodero Studio Ceramics.
“Arches,” Image by Tom Glassman
Geometry in the Everyday
First of all, I take photos because it’s fun and because I enjoy it. Even if I weren’t showing my work in galleries, I would still keep taking photographs.
Whenever possible, my primary goal is to make a photograph that doesn’t look like a photograph. This might entail anything from recording unusual reflections or abstract lines and patterns to juxtaposing unusual colors or shapes to creating compositions with extreme negative space. I create unusual or fun images, positioning the camera to photograph found objects or distinct background/foreground layers in close proximity that aren’t typically seen together.
I use the camera’s point of view to isolate an object that people look at every day so they see it in a whole new way. When people look at my work, I want them to see my images as much as they see my vision.
Finally, I am what you would call a technical photographer. In other words, all my photos are carefully composed and cropped (corner to corner) in the viewfinder before I snap the picture. Everything about my images is deliberate and time-consuming. I use a tripod, bubble level, filters, mirror-lockup, cable release, self-timer, the appropriate f-stop and extremely accurate exposures to create in the camera what I envision in my mind.
Consequently, what you see are color-corrected images that are otherwise unaltered in any way by image editing software. While many photographers enjoy the new tools that today’s digital darkroom offers, my real passion is to spend time with the camera figuring out how to see something in a completely new and different way.
Geometry: Hidden in Plain Sight
All too often, we go through life without taking the time to stop and really look at what’s around us, above us, beside us, or even down at our feet. Shapes, patterns, colors, shadows, reflections, unusual juxtapositions, a dramatic perspective, or something as simple but compelling as an unusual point of view — all conspire to demonstrate how different people can look at the same thing and see it very differently.
With this exhibit, whether it’s exploring the natural world, home surroundings, a small town scene, or even something as ordinary as a city street, the familiar can suddenly become magical and mysterious. Who knew that something as simple as a photograph with a fresh perspective has the power to stop us, or move us, or simply make us think and feel?
“You don’t see that every day,” viewers might be inclined to say. But, of course, you do. And you’ll notice if you know where and how to look.
~ Tom Glassman
Geometry: The Art Within and Without will open Friday, September 1 and runs through Sunday, October 1. Join us for the reception on Saturday, September 2 from 1-3 pm to enjoy the art and meet the artists.
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Minstrel Streams
If you haven’t been to one of our receptions lately, you may be wondering what you’re in for when we say there will be live music. Art Presence members Matt and Rebecca Stuart, who recently moved to Medford from Los Angeles, are the creative instrumental genius of Minstrel Streams. Matt plays guitar and keyboards, Rebecca flute and native American flute. So you can have a listen, we’re posting this wonderful video done in collaboration with Mark Unger of Sky Lakes Media. The soundtrack is “Ancient Mariner” by Minstrel Streams, accompanying aerial video of Indian Sands, Oregon. We hope you will enjoy it, and that you will take a moment to really appreciate the music written and performed this immensely talented couple at our next reception on July 1, 2017 from 1–3pm. Please support their work too! They have several CDS of their music available from the gallery.
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Summer At Last! July 2017 Update
Rainbow Fleet
on Nantucket Island, painting by Katharine Gracey
Summer At Last!, our member show of summer-themed art, continues through Sunday, July 30. Celebrate summer with the artists at our reception on Saturday, July 1, from 1–3 pm.
This month’s reception is especially festive. First, the Artists Workshop’s 2017 Southern Oregon Plein Air Event presents a one-day show of the results of the Artists Workshop’s 2017 Southern Oregon Plein Air Event. These paintings will be on display on the Courthouse grounds in front of the gallery from 9am–3pm. Then you can watch an exciting quick-paint competition on the lawn in front of the gallery from 10–noon. Participating artists should be in fine style after three consecutive days of
This month’s reception promises to be especially festive. First, the Southern Oregon Artists Workshop presents a one-day show of the results of the Artists Workshop’s 2017 Southern Oregon Plein Air Event. These paintings will be on display on the Courthouse grounds in front of the gallery from 9am–3pm. Then you can watch an exciting quick-paint competition on the lawn in front of the gallery from 10–noon. Participating artists should be in fine style after three consecutive days of plein air (on location) painting to create the works they submit for judging! The event culminates with an awards ceremony at 2:30pm. Be there to see jurors Richard McKinley and Willo Balfrey pin ribbons on the winning paintings!
That’s a lot of excitement going on in front of the gallery! Remember to come inside to cool down, enjoy refreshments and live music by Minstrel Streams, and enjoy the art exhibited this month by our member artists.
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