Monday, February 28, 2011

Nancy White - Coming To Gallery Fifty Six


'Cliff Dwellers' by Nancy White

Gallery Fifty Six is proud to announce that we will now have a few art works by ceramic sculptor Nancy White.

Nancy is a professor of the ceramic arts at the University of Memphis. She has a long list of honors and recognitions and she has shown her work throughout the mid-south in juried exhibitions and invitationals.

The two pieces we will have available at the gallery are shown here.

'Sunflowers for Susan' by Nancy White


Saturday, February 26, 2011

John Sosh - Abstract Painter


Odd Man Out by John Sosh

Gallery Fifty Six is proud to represent  Memphis artist John Sosh.  John has moved from realistic watercolor painting to rich and colorful abstract art.  His acrylic creations draw you into his compositons through his use of color and texture.  His work has great depth and richness expressed in warm, inviting colors.  Sosh's paintings work
in almost any interior.  Please visit the gallery to view the large collection of his work.

To see more of John Sosh's work, please visit his web site:
http://johnsoshart.com/


Friday, February 25, 2011

Madison Sherman

Artist Madison Sherman
Madison Sherman will present a collection of recent paintings  "Back To Canvas" during the month of March.  You are invited to the artists's reception on March 4th, 2011 from 5 to 8 PM.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

An Upcoming Event

Click HERE to view an upcoming event at Gallery Fifty Six

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

New Work By Bridget Russell

'Noon' copyright Bridget Russell

How To Sell Your Art

Here is an article on pricing and selling your art work.  Please click the link below to find out more:

http://www.artbusiness.com/moreprice.html

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Emery Franklin in New York


Copyright Emery Franlkin

Gallery Fifty Six would like to congratulate Emery Franklin.  Emery has been invited to participate in the Harlem Fine Arts Show - Feb. 25-27, 2011 in New York, New York.

 
The Harlem Fine Arts Show (HFAS), is one of the largest and most prestigious collections of works featuring emerging and established African-American artists from around the world. HFAS 2011 is a continuation of the tradition of the National Black Fine Arts Show, which art aficionados have enjoyed at New York’s Puck Building for 14 years. Over the three day weekend, this fabulous show and social networking event attracts more than 10,000 people.

For more information about the show, visit their website at
www.hfas.org.

or click this link: http://hfas2011.eventbrite.com/?ref=ebtn

 
Gallery Fifty Six is proud to represent Emery in Memphis.

 
Good Luck, Emery






Friday, February 18, 2011

Please Vote For Your Favorite 'Energy Art'

We need your votes! 
 Please click on this link:
and vote for your favorite Energy Art entries in the international
Energy Art Movement Internet Competition.

Click on the site and then 'like' it.....then you will be able to vote. 
 You may vote for as many pieces as you like. 
 Some finalists have already been named, but the voting continues. 
 Go ahead and 'like' (or vote) for your favorite Energy Art.
Vote for as many as you like.
Please pass this on to your friends!

MicroMemphis: Cooper-Young

I'd like to give a big 'Thanks' to Brennan Somers for the terrific article he wrote about the current show at Gallery Fifty Six.

Please click this link to read the article: http://cooperyoung.weebly.com/a--e.html

Brennan, a senior writing student at the University of Memphis, will be writing an article each month about exhibitions at the gallery, and what is going on in Cooper-Young.

Thanks, Brennan!

Brennan Somers

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Video of Ivan Kende's Artist Reception

Thanks to Kerri Guyton, here is a short video of Ivan Kene's reception:
       http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzmCOKayZAU

Copyright Ivan Kende
 



 






Monday, February 14, 2011

Netherland Artist Rob Keller


Rob Keller is a well-known  pop singer in Europe, and he is also a professional full-time painter living in the Netherlands.


Image copyright Rob Keller, Netherlands

Rob paints people, animals, landscapes, and abstracts.  He has a special blending technique that he uses in his work.

Please take the time to visit Rob's website to see more of his work. http://www.robertkeller.nl/

About Rob Keller:
Rob Keller - Art painter and pop artist
was born and raised in Hilversum, the media town of the Netherlands. So it was a natural choice for him to become a pop singer. Together with his twin brother Hans, they pursued this dream and  succeeded. For many years they were well known faces and voices on television and radio, at home and abroad.

With the groups CHIPS and NUMERO UNO (produced by Bolland & Bolland) they frequently went abroad, on tour. During many of these trips Rob felt the need to develop his other great passion, painting. He'd gone to school to become a graphic designer and had worked as an illustrator, before singing took over his professional life. So he started to take art classes, whenever he had some spare time between performances, to develop his skills as a painter.

Rob paints also on commission, mainly in acrylic on canvas. He's done a lot of large format, realistic and abstract ones. Phone +31 (0) 6 30201313

His website is http://www.robertkeller.nl/  is about his singing carreer with his twin brother, there are photos on it and their hits.  They had big hits in Europe, even a number 1 hit!!!

HIs painting 'Elvis' will be published in the new book from Roger G. Taylor 'Elvis in Art'

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Coming in March - Madison Sherman

'Standing At The Crossroads Again'   Copyright Madison Sherman
Madison Sherman will present his 'energetic' paintings at Gallery Fifty Six in March.



Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Photos From Ivan Kende's Exhibition Now At Gallery Fifty Six

Copyright Ivan Kende

Copyright Ivan Kende

Copyright Ivan Kende

Copyright Ivan Kende

Copyright Ivan Kende

Monday, February 7, 2011

Magnificent Drawings, Unexpected Sculpture

ORIGINS

paintings - drawings - sculpture
by
Ivan Kende
February, 2001

Copyright Ivan Kende

Copyright Ivan Kende

Copyright Ivan Kende

Ivan has requested that photographs of his sculpture not be presented on the Internet.  Please come to the gallery to experience his sculpture made of oak-tanned leather. 

 This is an excellent exhibition, unlike anything you have seen in a Memphis gallery. Show runs until Feb. 25, 2011

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Artist Reception for "Origins" at Gallery Fifty Six


Thanks to everyone who attended the reception for Ohio artist Ivan Kende.  I am sure you will all agree that his exhibition is FIRST CLASS.  I received many positive comments about Ivan's work.  I'd like to personally thank Ivan for selecting Gallery Fifty Six to present this comprehensive exhibiton.  If you have not seen this show,  please take the time to visit the gallery during the month of February to view this show.  Hats off to Ivan Kende!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Ivan Kende's Exhibition: WOW

Gallery Fifty Six has been transformed.  We have never had a show like this one, and it has to be a FIRST for Memphis.  Reflections of Egypt, Stonehenge, primitive man, and more. You will see sculpted leather, pastel on rice paper, conte crayon on rice paper, and more.  Ivan Kende has put a tremendous amount of time and energy into this wonderful exhibition.  The artist's work is available in all price ranges, and this is your chance to get something really unique.  You need to see this show and meet the artist!  Remember, the reception is Friday, February 4th, 2001 from 5 to 8 PM.  We are located at 2256 Central Avenue, between Cooper and East Parkway South. 

PARKING
Parking for the gallery is easier than you think.  You may park in front of the gallery, even though there are only four spaces.  Paking is also available on New York Street, west of the gallery.  You can also park across the street at Lee Pruitt's Interior Design Studio, or go west half a block, and park at Market Central or in front of Water Works.  Please do not leave any valuables in your car, and lock your doors.  It's always best to park in well-lit areas.

I hope to see your Friday!