Congratulations S.E. Harris

Gallery Fifty Six congratulates painter S.E. Harris for the recent sales from her exhibition that just closed.


Sold!

Sold!

Sold!

You can still see the work of S.E. Harris at Gallery Fifty Six and at Market Central,

during the month of April.

Opening this Friday

Artist's Statement

Claudia Tullos-Leonard

“If you see the world as beautiful, thrilling and mysterious, as I think I do, then you feel quite alive.” — David Hockney

I am enthralled by nature.  I am fascinated by the variety of shapes and colors and the fact that nature is constantly changing.  What attracts me initially is usually a beautiful flower or butterfly, but then I find myself pulled into the surrounding space by a decaying leaf, a spent seed pod or a new bud.  These contrasts captivate me. 

My recent work depicts water lilies, lotus and other plants that thrive in the lakes, ponds and marshes of the South.  A variety of factors including specific features, shapes, color variations or contrasts in lights and darks can influence my decision to paint a particular image.  However, once engaged in the painting process, I pay as much attention to the deepest space or what is under the surface of the water as I do to a brilliantly lit leaf or a translucent bloom.  The initial attraction gives way to the process of looking intently and painting the colors, shapes, light, patterns, complexities and abstractions that I find. 

Painting for me is about the pleasure of looking at things; and, being in nature literally feeds my soul.  With my paintings, I am attempting to share my experiences in nature with the viewer.  I hope the viewer feels pulled into the space to explore as I have. 

An Exhibition You Would Not Want To Miss

FROM FARM ROAD TO 30-A

paintings by
Claudia Tullos-Leonard

Opening Reception
Friday, April 4, 2014
5 - 8 PM

2256 Central Ave.
Memphis, TN

38104



Our New Web Site

New and Updated
www.galleryfiftysix.com

check it out!

Coming Friday! Mississippi Folk Artist S.E. Harris

Please Join Us
for the artist's reception
Friday, March 7, 2014
5 'til 8 PM

Join Us Friday March 7th from 5 to 8 PM

You are invited

to join us on Friday, March 7, 2014

from 5 'til 8 PM

at Gallery Fifty Six

2256 Central Ave., Memphis, TN

Presenting

folk artist

S.E. Harris



New Show

3RD ANNUAL WINTER INVITATIONAL
Feb. 7 - 28, 2014

13 local and regional artists

Click Here To See The Slide Show

New Talent Opens With 12 Terrific Artists

 

 

NEW TALENT:  2014

including

 

Sarah Best

Freeman Brown III

Michelle Fair

Nina Balashova Graham

Caitlin Leggett

Allison Lemon
Lawrence Matthews
S.E. Harris

Gregory Allen Smith

Shea Snow

Corey White

Hanna Wroblewski

 

Jan. 3 - 25, 2014



News From Argentina

 

Mariana De Marchi, our artist from Argentina, recently participated in a project against gender violence.  Please click the link below to see the YouTube video.  It's in Spanish, but you can easily figure out what's going on.  Mariana is the attractive young artist with long, brown hair with a purple tank-top on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucxUV4MAvmI

 



Due to the weather this past Friday, Dec. 6th, we had to postpone the artist's reception for Janice Weed Beaver.  We will have Janet's reception this coming Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 from 5 until 8 PM.  We hope that you will be able to join us.

Places In The Americas
December 6 - December 28, 2013

Opening Reception December 13, 2013  5 'til 8 PM

Affordable Art at Gallery Fifty Six

MARK YOU CALENDAR for our 1-day 'Art Under $500.00' event!  The gallery will be open from 10 AM until 4 PM for you to browse through the large selection of paintings, photographs, original prints, ceramics, and sculpture ALL UNDER $500.00!  Some of the artists participating are Jan Hankins, Mike Coulson, S.E. Harris, John Sosh, Chuck Johnson, Bryan Blankenship, Anna Roach, Jane Croy, Wesley Ortiz, Rollin Kocsis, Michael Whitaker, Claudia Tullos-Leonard, Mariana De Marchi, and many more.  This is an opportunity for you to purchase the early and current works of art from Memphis artists at resonable, affordable prices.  Remember, this is a ONE DAY EVENT!

Art Under $500.00

ART UNDER $500.00
Saturday, November 30th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, and collage all under $500.00  Artists will present work from their private collections....pieces that have never been seen.  This is an opportunity for you to purchase for your collection the early works of artists, or pieces that are not part of what the artist is currently doing. 
Come and browse through the art stacked up against the walls of the gallery.  First come, first serve.  Take it when you buy it.  

Join Us For An Artists' Reception

Join Us For An Artists' Reception
Friday, Nov. 1, 2013
5 'til 8 PM



Larry Edwards

Gallery Fifty Six would like to express our condolences to

the family of Larry Edwards.

Please join us for a memorial service at the
Dixon Gallery and Gardens on

Sunday, October. 13, 2013 from 2 - 4 PM.

Larry Edwards was a wonderful artist and he

will truly be missed by the Memphis and Mid-South community.

Opening Oct. 4, 2013



Bryan Blankenship - Jumble
Opening Reception - Friday, October 4, 2013
5 'til 8 PM

CHRONICLES OF CUBA
The art of Eduin Fraga and Abel Ernesto

now through Oct. 26

click to see the slide show

Niles Wallace - Coming in September

Niles Wallace
Rug Burns
Artist's Reception:  Friday, Sept. 13, 2013

Note that the artist's reception will be the SECOND Friday of the month for this show only.

Come and See the Exhibition

Come visit the gallery and see the fantastic paintngs by Terry Kenney.  There are
many local scenes, as well as scenes from New Orleans and Florida.

Watch the Slide Show

Click the link below to see a slide show of Terry Kenney's exhibition:

http://photopeach.com/album/q6hqkp

Artist Reception Tonight: Aug. 2, 2013

Everyone is invited to the reception for artist Terry Kenney.  Come and view her paintings of Memphis landmarks, trains, and Memphis neighborhoods.  There are also some paintings of New Orleans and Florida.  The reception is tonight from 5 until 8 PM.  Parking is available across the street at Lee Pruitt Interior Design, in front of the gallery, and on the side streets.  You may also park at Market Central, which is 1/2 block from the gallery.  We hope to see you!

copyright Terry Kenney

copyright Terry Kenney

copyright Terry Kenney