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Gallery Night Reception Friday
Sept. 3, 7 – 10

In his third solo exhibition by Cuban emigré Humberto Castro, he explores again the visual metaphors or fables based on the concept of historic immigration as the foundation for today’s society.

“Like a poet, Castro imbues his images with lyrical nuances without diminishing their impact” wrote in his catalogue essayJorge H. Santis, Curator of Collections at the Fort Lauderdale Museum and the curator of its 2000-01 one-person exhibition of Castro’s works from Paris.

Like works in the previous shows, First 15-Year Retrospective in Nov. 2006 and Contemporary Fables in 2008, Castro’s new paintings include references to the exodus of Cuban“balseros” and the U.S. “wet foot-dry foot” policy of allowing Cubans to stay if they can reach land.

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Tues – Fri 12 to 4
Mondays & Sundays closed.
Admission: Free

Opening Reception
Friday
September 24, 5 to 9

Faculty show will include the works of UM Professors Bill Carlson, Lise Drost, Mariah Fox Hausman and Kyle Trowbridge among others. Sculpture, Photography, and more… Next Exhibiton in October: UM Alumni Show.

“The word connotation refers to things or attributes that the word brings to mind, any idea or notion suggested or associated with the word. I named this exhibition Connotation in Abstraction because my work contains the same characteristics: iconographies and undefined forms that suggest something familiar; little abstract figures wanting to be or become something we can relate to. The pictorial language I use is the kind of abstraction that can be understood or recognized. Taking as a point of reference objects such as toys, planes, animals and machines, I tap into my imagination to bring to life miniature worlds of make belief”.

Preview the latest original ” Un Danzón con mi Hija” . Choose from over 150 limited edition signed by the artist.

Gallery Hours:
Tue -Thu 4 – 6
Fri 5 – 9
Sat 12 – 9

Galery Night Reception Friday
September 3, 7 – 10

RDZ Fine Art introduces the much celebrated work of artist Zach Sawan with his “Pretty Girls” series: “These paintings of girls whom I know represent a deep infatuation as well as woeful acceptance of what will never be. These young women are unflinchingly beautiful; they never take a bad picture, they are full of vim and because of a variety of circumstances we will remain nothing more than friends at best. I have attempted to communicate the implicit emotions by creating portraits that are unflattering as well as slightly disturbing. Their beauty has been skewed but not altogether hidden, for they should be celebrated for their splendor, yet I cannot ignore my grievances. These are the first of an ever-growing collection of my “pretty girls.” - Z. Sawan.

F. Aizkorbe, F. Benitez, Fernando Botero, Claudio Bravo, Agustin Cardenas, Jaime Carrasquilla, Mario Carreño, Leonora Carrington, Frida Khalo, Wifredo Lam, Ivan Loboguerrero, Roberto Matta, Renato Meziat, Henry Moore, Armando Morales, Fidel Mico, Amelia Pelaez, Picasso, Diego Rivera, Tomás Sanchez, Paul Sierra, Rufino Tamayo, Sonia Torres, Ernest Trova, Jaime Zapata and Francisco Zúñiga. z.

Jorge M. Sori Fine Art specializes in works of contemporary artist and masters of Latin American Art and European art. The gallery has been established in 1991.

“It is not uninteresting to see how the luxuriant nature of the American continent, its intense baroque style and its magical realism have engendered a movement as rigorous as that of concrete abstract art. The asceticism of this artistic tendency seems to contradict the eloquence characteristic of everything American which manifested itself since the florid times of the chroniclers, passing through modernism until the present day. Nevertheless, that is how it has been. In Uruguay and Argentina, where the “Madí” movement was born; in Venezuela, where cybernetics and optical art came into their own; in Brazil, mother country of concrete poetry; or in Colombia, where the abstraction represented by EduardoRamírez Villamizar and Fanny Sanín, among others, has flourished….” Carlos Luis

These three artists have more in common than just a passion for art. The three are all graduates of the prestigious and rigorous Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and are returning home to South Florida to showcase what local talent is all about.

The Miami natives, and former New World School of the Arts students, will invite guest to the closing reception of Tres, an art exhibition of contemporary works, at the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery.

Demonstrating sound technical ability with refreshing illustrative paintings and drawings amassed of energy, color, and an eccentric combination of imagery and design, Tres artists claim the Coconut Grove gallery is the perfect location to display their work.

Gallery Walk Reception Saturday
September 4, 7 – 10

Mario Ayerbe abstract work has defined him as one of Colombia’s greatest colorists. Ana Gomez: is a Spanish artist who is showing her last collection called “The Protein Painting”. Mixed Media works on Panel. While Mena Chacon a Colombian artist with talent in many art mediums exhibits her latest collections, “La Tierra,” inspired by the beauty of the surface of our planet.

Four magnificent artists who excel in pastel drawing debut in this show: Gisela Llorens, Sylvia Evelina, Marta Culver and Christy Huang. While Villegas, Espitia, Tessarolo, Araujo Santoyo, Ruth Bloch, Ancizar Marin & Cristina Chacon who are part of the gallery portfolio will also be exhibiting their recent works.

Cristina Chacon Studio Gallery is a Contemporary Fine Art Gallery representing establish and emerging artists from around the world. Our Mission is to promote, nurture and cultivate the vision and diverse talent of different artist.

Opening Reception Saturday
September 4, 7 – 10

Nomade is paying homage to the natural environment we live in through artwork depicting the raw and abstract allure and aggression of animals, plants and peoples. One of the most distinct recent social changes in the United States has been the incredible refocus of popular culture on environment conservation and outcry.

Nomade will also have a suggested $10 donation box in place, in addition to beverages provided. All donations will go to Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund, the official foundation administering the oil spill clean-up.

The artists interpreting the culture of the natural world are Miami natives Danny Catania and Samuel Gualitieri, New World alumni Reinier Gamboa and Juan Travieso, as well as Norwegian photographer Stian Roenning, Dominican photographer Aida Tejada and French sculptor Pierre Traversat.

Opening Reception Saturday
September 4, 7 – 10

Special Fundraiser
Friday
September 10, 7 – 10

A collective exhibition of 15 artists presenting works inspired by the Dance. Behold the choreography of color, shadows and light, the classical expression of movement in harmony with the modern hues of neo-impressionism. Contemporary artists paying tribute to the history of the Ballet, pointe work and acrobatic movements in mime and in unison with the canvas and the paint.

Guided by the hand of the painter, offering us a glimpse of the private world of ballerinas and setting the stage for the audience that secretly looks on, amid the muslin, tulle and voile tutus and awaiting to applaud the grand finale in all its splendor and glory

Tues – Thurs 12 – 6;
Fri & Sat 12 – 9;
Sun 11 – 5

Artist’s Statement: “I endeavor to study and create works that reflect human yearnings, past or future.”

Celia is a fast emerging artist who has found a new life in a consuming passion for her art. She has successfully been able to meld her life experiences into visual poetry in a very short time.

Open Call Exhibitions at the GroveHouse. for October: Only Reds and Greens; November Local Landmarks and December Great Grove Shoot Out.

Enter a realm of magical delight populated with luminous denizens of the deep created by artist Atena Komar. Enjoy the sights and sounds of exotic Belly Dancers, and see a living Mermaid on her bejeweled throne as you sip on deep blue Martinis !

All this and a special VIP preview party where you can enter a raffle and win goodies from local merchants and artists ! After your visit to Blu Moon join in a very energetic drum circle in the courtyard downstairs …. a great way to top off a night of inspiration and imagination… all ages welcome!

Opening Reception Saturday
September 4, 7 – 10