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Past Art Walk June 09, 2007

Artist: Nick Baxter Medium: Painting Venue: Off The Map Tattoo Event Time: 5-9 pm Address: 112 Cottage St Event: 'Surfacing' Recent works by Nick Baxter June 9 – July 8, 2007 Opening Reception June 9, 5-9 pm The fine art gallery space at Off The Map Tattoo Studio in Easthampton, Massachusetts, will present an exhibition of paintings and photographs by Nick Baxter entitled ‘Surfacing.’ The exhibition, which is Nick’s first ever solo showing, will open on June 9 and continue through July 8, 2007, and will feature 20 all new, thematically interwoven works.  The opening reception from 5 – 9 pm on June 9 will coincide with the ongoing Art Walk Easthampton event, which takes place on the second Saturday of every month. A multi-faceted fine artist and well-known tattooer working in southern Connecticut for several years now, this is Nick Baxter’s first opportunity to bring his artistic vision to the masses in the scope and form of a one-man show.  This exhibition will feature ten interlocking and interrelated photorealistic oil paintings of fleshy, grotesque, layered macro-scapes.  These will be juxtaposed with ten large-scale photographs of similar subject matter, with the goal of blurring the distinctions between the two mediums in order to further enhance the somewhat surreal, conceptualized content of the works.  This approach will help immerse the viewer even more into Nick’s ongoing artistic theme of wavering logical and emotional certainties, warped realities and disorienting paradoxes, which he uses as a means of portraying the phenomena of violence, alienation, fear, and the denial of death in our crumbling and chaotic (post)modern society. This dark outlook is not all that Nick aims to offer, however, as the works in this show will include symbols of emerging beauty and ragged hope to help illustrate the positive intentions of the theme ‘Surfacing.’  To further this positive message and help provide answers to the often shocking and grim questions that his artwork aims to evoke, Nick will be giving away a myriad of completely free literature in the form of pamphlets, ‘zines, and even books.  This material will deal with the social and political themes underlying Nick’s artwork from a primarily anarchist perspective, but all are invited to come view the artwork and read about some possible solutions to the problems facing our lives and our world. This event includes a light reception. Purchase Contact: Nick Baxter

Artist: Edward Mooers Medium: Painting - Mixed Mediums Venue: Valley Art Supplies Address: 76 Cottage St Event: Unfortunately we will be closed for the artwalk, but we will have some art displayed in the store window for viewing. Purchase Contact: Edward or Juliette info@valleyartsupplies.com 413 527 0763

Artist: Marisa Zuniga Medium: Painting - Mixed Mediums Venue: Awen Tree Address: 102 Cottage St Event: I was sleeping, and being comforted by a cool breeze, when suddenly a gray dove from a thicket sang and sobbed with longing, and reminded me of my own passion. I had been away from my own soul so long, So late-sleeping, but that dove’s crying Woke me and made me cry. Jelaludin Rumi (Persian Poet of the 13th century) Many argue over wine as to what good art is. Many talk of loves lost and things anew. Some worry about what will sell or show, glitter or profit. As Everyday life carries on, and children grow; we carry within us what it is to be human. Passion and intensity lights the fire of life, while sensuality and serenity cools it. These works come from within because it is my only source. They give volume to things I cannot say and color to an emotional landscape…. But most guys like it because it looks cool. “I’m 26 years old” Marisa Zuniga This event includes a light reception. Purchase Contact: AwenTree AwenTree@yahoo.com

Artist: Joy Gosselin and a selection of artists from Riverside Industries Medium: Painting Venue: Elusie Gallery Address: 43 Main St. Event: Joy Gosselin is a 20 year-old painter who lives in Chicopee. Being an artist has always been one of her dreams, and she is thrilled to share her work, which is recognizable by its vibrant colors and familiar objects, with as many people as possible. In 2005 Joy began a fine arts business, which is aptly named Joy to the World, in order to bring her love of art to a broader audience. Over the years, she has been honored to receive various awards and accolades for her artwork, including Best in Fine Arts at the West Springfield Arts and Crafts Show in 2005. Joy loves painting and looks forward to continuing to bring a little Joy to the World. Joy will share the gallery space with 4 artists from Riverside Industries Art Program. June 9 - July 7, 2007 Art Walk evening includes a light reception. Purchase Contact: Jean-Pierre Pasche info@eastmontgallery.net

Artist: Virginia Harlow, Molly Rupp, Larry Ditman, Janice Sorensen Medium: Painting - Mixed Mediums Venue: Apollo Grill Address: 116 Pleasant St, Eastworks Bldg, Suite 121 Event: Flux: This group show is about movement; the passage of life, time and space through the wheels of becoming. We invite you to look closely at the work, not for meaning, but rather to allow each piece to serve as a meditation tool or a conduit for your own thoughts. It is our hope that, to the viewer, these pieces will become personal, wordless narratives. Pictured here is "Puzzle Canyon" by Virginia Harlow. This is a group exhibit of The Consortium’s 2007 Career Initiatives Artists. The Consortium, a center for responsible innovation, creates conditions to enhance the lives and make possible the dreams of people living with disabilities and/or living with the impact of abuse. Purchase Contact: Danielle Niedzwiecki dniedzwiecki@wmtcinfo.org 413-536-2401 ext. 3011

Artist: Jim Ingram Medium: Photography - Color Venue: Mt.Tom's Homemade Ice Cream Address: 34 Cottage St Event: This show will include images and words from my just released book entitled, ‘Hand-me-downs – 51 Tips on Life for my Little Brother’. The book includes thoughts on life, love, and happiness, along with images from travels and adventures during my two years spent as a deep thinking vagabond just before I started Mt. Tom's. I hope you can stop by. Thanks. Purchase Contact: Jim jim@mttoms.com

Artist: Sarah George Medium: Sculpture Venue: Create Art Studio Address: 116 Pleasant St, Eastworks Bldg, Suite 246 Event: This collection of Sarah's work is an exploration of the anatomy through emotion. Other pieces on exhibit include paintings and sculpture of mixed media. Purchase Contact: Sarah George 413-458-8383

Artist: Brandee Simone Medium: Music Performance - Folk Venue: Awen Tree Event Time: 5 and 7pm Address: 102 Cottage St Event: Lively accoustic music. Brandee Simone just released her first demo and is working on recording a full-length album to be released in the fall. Event includes a light reception. Purchase Contact: AwenTree AwenTree@yahoo.com

Artist: THE OFF-BEAT DRUMMERS Medium: Music Performance Venue: Elusie Gallery Event Time: 5:30 to 6:30 pm Address: 43 Main St. Event: The OFF-BEAT DRUMMERS will perform on the steps of Easthampton's historic Town Hall (43 Main St.) from 5:30 to 6:30. This event includes a light reception. Purchase Contact: info@eastmontgallery.net

Artist: Jennifer Holmes Medium: Animation Venue: Pioneer Arts Center of Easthampton Address: 41 Union St Event: PACE's cafe will display photography by artist Jennifer Holmes. Purchase Contact: orim_27@yahoo.com

Artist: Michael MacTavish Medium: Painting - Oil Venue: Nashawannuck Gallery Address: 40 Cottage St Event: Michael McTavish has been a Valley painter for the last 20 years maintaining studios in Easthampton, MA and Tuscon, AZ. Michael's paintings are lively landscapes and studies in color using oil as a medium. Subjects include 'The Southwest,' 'Northampton,' 'Tuscany' and 'New England.' Michael is an active member of the Oil Painters of America. Meet the artist and see his new work on Saturday, June 9, 2007, from 5 pm to 8 pm, at The Nashawannuck Gallery. This event includes a light reception. Purchase Contact: (413) 529-9393

Artist: Jack Braudis Medium: Painting - Oil Venue: Nashawannuck Gallery Address: 40 Cottage St Event: Local Artist, Jack Braudis, segues from his well known impressionistic landscapes and realistic still lifes to experiment with geometrical fusion of abstraction and representation with his series of concentric circle paintings. Come and gaze at Braudis's work and meet the Artist at The Nashawannuck Gallery on June 9, 2007. This event includes a light reception. Purchase Contact: (413) 529-9393

Artist: Amanda Petrovato Medium: Photography Venue: Time Machine Records and Books Address: 20 Union St Event: Breathing Spaces: Expressionist Photographs by Amanda Petrovato Having worked in various media over the years, I am excited presently about the simplicity and quickness of digital photography because there is so much room for experimentation without the worry of any waste of consumables such as film, paper and chemicals. Easthampton's old mill buildings, mountain and water features seem to exhale a certain stoic gravity which I can almost taste on certain wet, dim spring afternoons. These photographs represent the preservation of my emotional response to the energies of these quietly dramatic spaces. Purchase Contact: Amanda Petrovato sambadelicmail@yahoo.com

Artist: Luke Cavagnac Medium: Painting Venue: Invisible Fountain Address: 116 Pleasant St, Eastworks Bldg, Suite 206 Event: Purchase Contact: luke@invisiblefountain.com luke@invisiblefountain.com

Artist: Carol Ostberg Medium: Painting Venue: Carol Ostberg Studio Address: 116 Pleasant St, Eastworks Bldg, Suite 234 Event: New life for old furniture and unique character given to new items. I paint mostly on wood. Color and pattern blanket large and small pieces. These are whimsical works that I hope surprise people and make them smile. Purchase Contact: Carol Ostberg (413) 585-0107

Artist: Jacquie Gouveia Medium: Painting - Mixed Mediums Venue: KW Home Address: 82.5 Cottage St Event: Event includes a light reception. Contemporary painter, Jacquie Gouveia, charges her paintings with lustrous colors and boundless energy. Drawing inspiration from both nature and music, her paintings capture your attention and invite you in to explore, enjoy and experience. Artist's website: http://www.jgouveia.com Purchase Contact: Keith Woodruff keith@kwhome.net

Artist: Michelle Bellici Medium: Painting - Mixed Mediums Venue: Paradise One Address: 64 Cottage St Event: Bellici started drawing at soon as she could hold a pencil. As a child she spent hours studying her grandfather’s work and absorbing the anatomy of the human body. In high school she expanded her creativity to include graphic design. She was hired by local companies to create company logos. Bellici studied art at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst under the guidance and tutelage of American painter, Richard Yarde. She has also studied the at the Lorenzo de Medici School of Art in Florence, Italy where her 45-piece series, Vero Inizio, & Radical Feminist Nudes was born. She has exhibited her work from New York to Italy. Bellici was diagnosed with RSD, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. She now has full-blown RSD in her entire body but continues to create. “It is my path that I live with the pain of rsd, and it is my responsibility to raise an awareness of invisible illness’ through my talents as an artist”. Bellici makes her home in Northampton, Massachusetts. In October of 2004 she married her partner, Kathy LeMay, one of the greatest women speakers our time. See her website at: http://www.michellebellici.com Purchase Contact: Michelle Bellici bellici@belliciarte.com

Artist: Marjorie Tauer Medium: Pastels Venue: Pirate's Den Restaurant Address: 58 Cottage St Event: Marjorie will be displaying 5 of her pieces inside the pirates den and more outside if the weather is good. Come take a scroll through the courtyard and enjoy her work, then join us for dinner. Purchase Contact: Majorie Tauer

Artist: Rick Beaupre Medium: Drawing Venue: Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters Address: 47 Union St Event: I won't do the third person statement this time. Most people know that the artist is the one that usually writes these things anyway. I went to art school in Connecticut. Paier College of Art, in Hamden. Nice place. Locally, I've done work for the Advocate and have work in a number of private collections and was recently shown by a gallery in Easthampton that no longer exists and have shown in other local galleries as well as galleries in Ct. I also like writing run on sentences. Lets see, what else.... I like toast. Probably more than most people. I hope you like my work. I sure do. Thanks for reading this. It makes my ego grow. Love, Rick PS Made you look! Purchase Contact: rick3po@aim.com

Artist: Amy 'Bannerqueen' Johnquest Medium: Painting Venue: Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters Address: 47 Union St Event: My work is influenced by the historical advertising in traveling circuses and sideshows. Using modern pop cultural references and imaginary scenarios, I play with text and imagery in a painterly way, finding double entendres and curiosities in the language of signage. These paintings are a balancing act of heartfelt sincerity and tongue in cheekiness. Purchase Contact: ajohnquest@gmail.com

Artist: Coren Rau Medium: Sculpture - Bronze Venue: Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters Address: 47 Union St Event: Beautiful, handmade copper lamps. Purchase Contact: design1211@gmail.com

Artist: Silas Kopf Medium: Sculpture - Wood Venue: Silas Kopf Studio Address: 84 Union St Event: Silas Kopf makes one-of-a-kind furniture decorated with marquetry. Marquetry is an old technique in which different species of wood are pieced together to create pictures and patterns. Guests can see finished pieces as well as work in progress. Light refreshments will be served. Come explore the workshop creations of a nationally known artist. The title of piece in the attached photo is "Bad Hare Day." Purchase Contact:

Artist: Marcia Reed Medium: Painting - Oil Venue: Marcia Reed Studio Address: 1 Railroad St Event: It is important that my landscapes in oils and watercolors convey a sense of place. Nature is my influence but then it becomes something more. I don't want my work to capture the exactness of nature or my brush marks to be predictable. I have been told for years that I have an unnatural landscape palette. Color is important to me, but I also am intrigued by the absence of color as in my nocturnal moonscapes. I want to embrace a mood for the piece, and challenge the viewer to look deeper. In the process of painting on location or in my studio I strive for the balance of when to intervene and when to leave well enough alone. Purchase Contact:

Artist: Gina Lucido Medium: Photography Venue: Brass Cat Address: 65 Cottage St Event: I am grateful to be able to capture the beauty of nature. I call the photo shown 'Choose your own Path' it was taken in France where they used to plant trees for horses to easily ride through. Purchase Contact:

Artist: Kate Bodendorf Gallivan Medium: Painting - Acrylic Venue: ReMax Hill and Valley Address: 78 Cottage St Event: With a focus on color and mood, Kate's oil and acrylic work varies in subject from landscape to portraiture. Shown this time is a selection of new work of abstracts. Kate is a native of Western Massachusetts, is a graduate of the Williston Northampton School, received an Associate of Fine Arts Degree from Pratt Institute, and has also studied at Maine College of Art and The University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She resides in Holyoke. Purchase Contact: Kate Bodendorf Gallivan Contact Kate at 413-454-2618

Artist: Wooden Dinosaur Medium: Music Performance - Folk Venue: Pirate's Den Restaurant Event Time: 6PM and 6:45 PM Address: 58 Cottage St Event: Back from Boston, join Wooden Dinosaur for early American folk, blues style music with East Asian and African influences. Purchase Contact: 413 530 3308

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