12 12 Gallery

Current Exhibitions: 02.15 - 03.23.2008

Lynn Limon, Allen Palmer and Inge Strack

Preview: Friday, February 15, 2008 from 7-10 PM.

Reception: Sunday, February 17, 2008 from 2-5 PM

Close: Sunday, March 23, 2008

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Paris in Black and White
Photography by Lynn Limon
Centre Gallery

"The 'look' of the City of Light largely derives from the mid-19th century design of Haussmann, who was commissioned by Napoleon III to transform Paris from its then medieval maze to the city of grand boulevards and stately architecture that we recognize today. My black and white interpretation, with just a suggestion of color, contrasts the curves of the older structures with the angularity of newer designs, all contributing to the textures of this unique city."

Local photographer Limon, is known for her collection of Richmond images, and enjoys capturing broad, dramatic landscapes, intimate flower and garden scenes, and architectural details in both new and well-worn buildings.

Visitations
Photography by Allen Palmer
West Gallery

"In this project, dolls, action figures, mannequins and clowns wander beyond the playroom into the other spaces of a home.The images pull the viewer into a state of disturbing dissonance or playful receptivity.  These kitschy and uncanny objects located in familiar settings can feel like strange beings invading our homes, observing and questioning who we are and the very nature of the places we inhabit.The juxtaposition of the alien within the ordinary shifts our perspective and can throw us into an unbalanced state where surprise blends with a quirky playfulness or a dark eeriness. Each 'visitor' can pose several questions: What is this place you live in? Who are you (even as you ask who are they)? Can we co-exist in the same space? And, who is the stranger here?"

Photographer Palmer has a private practice in child, adolescent and adult psychiatry and psychoanalysis. He has studied photography under the instruction of Debbie Fleming Caffery, John Goodman, Cig Harvey, Sean Kernan, Neil Rennie, Robert Sansone, and Craig Stevens.


Changing Seasons
An Abstract Look at Life's Different Stages
Paintings by Inge Strack
East Gallery

"My paintings are upbeat and symbolize the strength and positive attitude that are part of the American spirit and therefore part of my newfound life in the United States. My passion for bold colors comes from a group of artists called "The Blue Rider" of the 1920s, especially Franz Marc; other influences are American artists Mark Rothko and Wolf Kahn. 'Changing Seasons' is a look at finding oneself in the journey of life's different stages."

Richmond artist Strack's paintings combine her European past and American present. She is represented by Alex Gallery A in  Washington D.C., as well as by 12 12 Gallery, Judy Newcomb Gallery, and Ruth and Ollie, all in Richmond.

How Become A Starving Artist

by Krishanna Spencer**

It's important to note that the title of this article actually refers to facts related to not being successful in business, rather than being successful as an artist. Ask 50 artists what it means to be successful and you’ll get 50 very different answers.

Some artists couldn't care less about selling their work. They create because they breathe. Their basic definition of success is to be able to push the limits of their own creativity and leave their studio with a sense of accomplishment and the motivation to return for another day of work. Some artists consider success as gaining recognition from their peers and other artists; to eventually be recognized as having made a positive and indelible mark on the art world. Still others are less interested in recognition and historical vision, and define success as equal to the amount of income they can amass from the sale of their work.

Art of Photography Show seeks Entries

The ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW 2008 is an international exhibition of photographic art which will take place April 25 - May 23, 2008 at the elegant Lyceum Theatre Gallery, located in the historic Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego, California. The opening reception gala will be on Friday, April 25th, and will be a world class event!

WEBSITE: http://www.artofphotographyshow.com

CALL FOR ENTRIES:
The Prospectus and entry details are available here: http://www.artofphotographyshow.com/prospectus.html. The online entry process is very easy, simply filling out a short registration form and then uploading your images as JPEG files. Images created via any form of photography will be accepted for consideration (i.e. shot on film, shot digitally, unaltered shots, alternative process, mixed media, digital manipulations, montages, etc.), so long as part of the image is photographically created.

JURIED COMPETITION:
Carol McCusker is the Judge for the Art of Photography Show 2008. Dr. McCusker is Curator of Photography at the Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego. She has curated over 40 exhibitions at MoPA and has written numerous books, catalogs, essays and articles on various aspects of photography. Carol McCusker is highly respected in the global photographic community, so it's a significant honor to be selected by her.

AWARDS:
         $1,000  1st Place Award
         $   800  2nd Place Award
         $   600  3rd Place Award
         $   400  4th Place Award
         $   200  (11) Honorable Mention Awards

ENTRY FEE:
$25 for the first entry, $10 for each additional entry. There is no limit to the number of entries an artist may enter. The entire registration, upload, and payment process can be done securely right on the website. We must receive your JPEG files and your entry fee payment by March 1st.

DISCOUNT:
Artists who entered any work in any previous Art of Photography Show or Art of Digital Show will receive a $15 discount towards The Art of Photography Show 2008.

SHOW CATALOG:
We are producing a superb Show Catalog, which will feature every image which is in the Show and an artist statement about the work. Artists who are in the Show can obtain as many copies of the Show Catalog as they like for free, which can be used for promotion and marketing of their work.

MARKETING & PUBLICITY:
The Art of Photography Show 2008 will be pursuing an intensive marketing and publicity campaign to bring maximum media attention to the artists who are juried into the exhibition. 20,000 people are expected to view the Show during the four-week run at the Lyceum Theatre gallery, which is open (free) seven days a week. So, the artists and their work will receive a tremendous amount of exposure by the media and the public.

SALES:
One of our key aims is to sell the work that is exhibited at the Art of Photography Show 2008. Our great love of this art form (and being photographic artists ourselves) prompts us to 'pull out all of the stops' in order to showcase a truly excellent presentation of photographic art, to elevate and promote this art form, and to provide substantial benefits to the exhibiting artists.

QuickTime video clip of the Art of Photography Show 2007: www.artofphotographyshow.com/trailer.html

Testimonials from artists and attendees of our recent shows can be viewed here: http://www.artofphotographyshow.com/testimonials.html.

For more information please contact the Curator, Steven Churchill:
        Email: steven@artofphotographyshow.com
        Phone: 858-793-0900

Studio Visit Magazine: 2nd Competition

Postmark Deadline, March 31, 2008
Free to Enter!!! 

Studio Visit's second competition...All Regions, All Mediums...

The Open Studios Press, creator of New American Paintings, is pleased to announce a new series of juried artist catalogs called Studio Visit. Due to the overwhelming amount of interest in New American Paintings, and the limited amount of space available, we are pleased to offer artists a new and effective venue through which to introduce their work to a serious national audience of art world professionals.

Unlike New American Paintings, Studio Visit will be a nationally focused publication that presents all two- and three-dimensional work. Each volume includes approx. 150 artists, rather than the 40 who appear in New American Paintings. Each selected artist will be provided with one full page that will include a full color image, contact information and a brief artist statement. As with New American Paintings, each volume will be juried by a professional curator and produced to the highest quality standards that can be used as a valuable promotional tool.

Once published, Studio Visit will be mailed to 1,500 of the nation's top galleries and curators and a growing subscriber base. Additionally, participating artists will receive a complimentary issue of the publication, and they will be able to purchase additional copies at a discount to send to galleries, collectors, friends and family.

The competition is free to enter, however, artists will be responsible for a $225 production and distribution fee if selected.

For submission guidelines, please download them here.

or visit website: studiovisitmagazine.com

   

If you have questions, please email: info@studiovisitmagazine.com