HBHQ (Heavy Bubble Headquarters) is at 1241 Carpenter Street. We have some of the most amazing neighbors. One of them is Michelle Angela Ortiz, she is a South Philadelphia native and part of our wonderful community at 1241. We first met her at the opening of El Viaje, created with Nora Hiriart Litz. As a visual artist she seeks to capture lost legacies, personal stories and silenced voices in her work.
Toshiko Takaezu, one of the most influential and world-renowned ceramic artists, died last week at the age of 88. Takaezu taught for 25 years at Princeton University, where she was a mentor who shaped the lives of generations of artists. She was known for her round forms, which often incorporated an element of sound.
- from American Craft Magazine, Elizabeth Ryan
Toshiko Takaezu died last week; she made magnificent work all her life. It was a long and artful life. We thank her.
FEBRUARY 26 - APRIL 9, 2011
The joy in the color fields added to these smooth and sometimes almost imperceptively asymmetrical pieces ask you to revisit their form. What would these pieces of wood be without their accentuated and artificial divisions created by their saturated color fields? We don't even want to hazard a guess.
Words can't express how we feel about what has happened in Japan never mind what is to come. To raise relief funds for the the devastating 8.9 earthquake and subsequent massive tsunami that struck Japan March 11, 2011. 100% of the proceeds go to the Japanese earthquake and tsunami relief.
Compassion please.
Thanks W+K Studio
You can donate here: http://wkstudio.bigcartel.com/pages/japan-relief
One of the silver paintings.
A view of the installation of the first room.
If you haven't seen John Zinsser at Larry Becker in Old City you still have a chance. The exhibition has been extended an additional week and the gallery will be open for March First Friday.
On our walking tour yesterday, before all the shows change over, we stopped by LG Tripp. The show features two versions of aggressive by Plamen Veltchev and Alison Stigora. Veltchev's feature sharp machine made objects while Stigora's are made of ominous yet less threatening wood.
The huge installation in the back room will surprise you. Go and experience this show before it closes. We'd love to know what you think.
You won't come out of this show without an opinion.
January 21 – February 26, 2011
We stopped by Muse Gallery yesterday and found a surprising array of paper mache. A wonderful experience. We're so sorry that we didn't pay attention sooner so we might have seen the puppet films.
If you get a chance stop by to see the show. It's worth the trip. We took a few snaps to share with you.
from Muse:
San Francisco's Museum of the African Diaspora features works of art spun from two highly improvisational forms of African American culture... jazz and quilting.
Philadelphia Artist Betty Leacraft is participating in this exhibition. She's currently getting her work together for her bubble.
Snowed in? What a perfect time to TRY a bubble. Get those digital images of your artwork together and see how easy it is to get your work up on line and looking good. A perfect project to do while you listen to the shovels on sidewalks. Grab a cup of tea, coffee, or cocoa and get started.
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