Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Wall Art

This wall piece was created by ceramic sculptor Andrew Williams.  It is made of strong stoneware clay that is fired at a high temperature. 

 Come and see more work by Andrew Williams.


Copyright Andrew Williams - All Rights Reserved



Tuesday, February 28, 2012

If You Like These.....



All Images Copyrighted by David Douglas - All Rights Reserved


If you like these, you will love the new
work by David Douglas.
David's exhibition opens Friday, March 2nd, with a reception from 5 to 8 PM.  The exhibition is titled "Experiments In Color", a beautiful display of flowers, faces, and other subjects in gouache and pastel on archival paper.  We hope to see you there!

Monday, February 27, 2012

Very Popular

John Armistead
Master of Light



San Galgano
by
John Armistead
(all rights reserved)
 

Madison Sherman - Master of Energetic Art

Gallery Fifty Six has several works by Madison Sherman, a Memphis College of Art graduate.

Tom and Jerry by Madison Sherman

(all rights reserved by the artist)

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Janet Beaver - Earthy Artist


Janet Weed Beaver creates earthy semi-abstract paintings on unexpected surfaces.
Her work is currently available for purchase.


Do You Like Abstract Art?

John Sosh, a Memphis painter, creates lush, rich acrylic on canvas paintings.
Visit the gallery to view some of his colorful creations.
We have a large selection of abstract art by John Sosh

Copyright John Sosh - All Rights Reserved


Saturday, February 25, 2012

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Coming Next Friday

Artist's Reception: Friday, March 2, 2012
5:00 to 8:00 PM

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Own Some International Art

Gallery Fifty Six is proud to have a large collection of drawings, paintings, and prints by Argentine artist Mariana De Marchi.  We are currently exhibiting our entire collection of her work in Gallery C.  You can see more work by Mariana by visiting her web site:  http://www.marianademarchi.com/english/index.html


Drawing by Mariana De Marchi, Argentine Artist.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Feb. 22, 23, 24, 2012

Gallery Fifty Six's Second Annual Winter Invitational will close on February 24th, 2012.  You have three more days to view this exhibiton of art by local artists.  Come see the work of Janet Weed Beaver, Bryan Blankenship, Carol DeForest, Elisha Gold, Sara Howell, Jan Hankins, Chuck Johnosn, Carl Moore, Jeanne Seagle, Trevor Simpson, Mary Stubbs, and Niles Wallace.



Eye Candy

Great Art in A Great Setting
Gallery Fifty Six


Sculpture, painting, photography, printmaking, and drawing.
  Original,creative art by Memphis artists.


Monday, February 20, 2012

A NIce Place To Visit

Come spend an hour looking at some fine regional art.


Sunday, February 19, 2012

Something To Talk About

The 2012 Winter Invitational at Gallery Fifty Six
 is something to talk about.
The exhibition runs until February 24, 2012.



Saturday, February 18, 2012

Three Dimensional Art Available For Purchase

 Gallery Fifty Six recently installed a 16-cube lighted display cabinet that is now filled with the work of Niles Wallace, Bryan Blankenship, Carol De Forest, and Forest Henry.  Both functional and non-functional items are included in this fine collection of three-dimensional art.
  Drop by the gallery soon to view these pieces by Memphis artists.
Bryan Blankenship

Bryan Blankenship


Niles Wallace

Niles Wallace

Friday, February 17, 2012

Emery Franklin on Television


Emery Franklin, represented by Gallery Fifty Six,  currently has an exhibition of his work at the Benjamin Hooks Public Library.  An interview with  Emory Franklin will be aired during the month of February on Comcast Channel 18. The interview will be broadcast on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM. If you miss it, you can check your Comcast TV guide for additional show times on Channel 18.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Congratulations, Michael Whitaker

Gallery Fifty Six photographer Michael Whitaker has recently had a collection of his photographs accepted to the international photography web site www.socialdocumentary.net.  The images were taken from his recently published book "Very Close and Personal - Faces of the 2010 Neshoba County Fair". (available from Blurb Publishing Inc.)  If you would like to view the images, please click the link below.


If you would like to see more of Michael Whitaker's work, please visit his web site


The gallery has a collection of photographs by Michael Whitaker available for purchase.










Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Opening March 2, 2012

EXPERIMENTS IN COLOR
New Work by

David Douglas

copyright David Douglas
(after Soutine)

Opening March 2, 2012. 
 Artists' reception 5 to 8 PM.




New Work In The Gallery

NEW WORK
BY
BRYAN BLANKENSHIP

copyright Bryan Blankenship
Available For Purchase Now

Monday, February 13, 2012

Sunday, February 12, 2012