By Newlin Tillotson Providence, RI - For the Elibekian family, artistic talent is a trait that is passed from one generation to the next. Vagharshag Elibekian, his son Robert and grandson Areg share an aptitude for painting and theater, fortes that have allowed them to capture cultural traditions, fantasy and beauty in their work. “Elibekians: Three Generations of Artists,” an exhibit that opened June 6 at Gallery Z in Providence, showcases paintings by each of the artists. Though the paintings are the work of three family members, the artists have their own distinct style, letting the work of each Elibekian stand on its own. Born in 1910 in Tbilisi, Georgia, Vagharshag worked as a director for Tbilisi’s Armenian Theatre and practiced painting. His work represents the traditions of Armenian culture and captures family values through portraits. “Armenian Family,” does just this … [Read more...] about Elibekians: Three Generations of Artists at Providence’s Gallery Z
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Cornered: Jodi Colella
Jodi Colella couldn’t be busier. The reception for the Somerville-based artist’s current “Morphology” exhibition, which she shares with Kay Hartung, takes place this Saturday, June 8 from 5-7 p.m. at Fountain Street Fine Art in Framingham (there’s a subsequent artist talk on June 14 at 7:30 p.m.). She’s this summer’s artist-in-residence at Fruitlands Museum, where her solo show, “The Nobility of Things,” opens later this month. She’s also got work in DanforthArt’s “Community of Artists” exhibition, teaching and trying to figure out what to do with that huge ball of yarn which keeps growing in her home. Artscope caught up with Colella after she participated in the Seventh International Encaustics Conference in Provincetown. IS THIS THE BUSIEST YOU’VE BEEN IN YOUR CAREER? Oh yeah. I’ve had periods where I’ve been involved in multiple group shows and activities before, but currently … [Read more...] about Cornered: Jodi Colella
What’s cooking at CREATE2013 Boston
By Meredith Cutler BOSTON, MA - "Look out, there's bones in that!" warned sous chef Jade Taylor of Supper Y'all, as she plated a tantalizing hunk of BBQ pig tail on a bed of ramps and flower petals, a tasting menu item inspired by the American Traditional work of tattoo artist Edwin Marquez. This was no ordinary art opening, nor typical tasting for the foodie community of Boston. This was CREATE2013 — the 2nd annual pairing up of Boston's rising star chefs with local artists to find common ground between their culinary and visual worlds, and promote their creativity to both vibrant communities. The event is the brainchild of Chef Louis DiBiccari (of Tavern Road and "Chef Louie Night"), who hopes to leverage the caché of Boston's lively restaurant scene to shed light on the work of local artists. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Fort Point Artists Community, an area of … [Read more...] about What’s cooking at CREATE2013 Boston
CORNERED: EAST BOSTON ARTISTS GROUP OPEN STUDIOS
BOSTON, MA - East Boston Open Studios takes places this Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19. artscope managing editor Brian Goslow cornered June Krinsky-Rudder co-founder of the East Boston Artists Group Open Studios to discuss event preparations, what makes the open studio experience special and what they offer to the arts community. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN OVERSEEING YOUR OPEN STUDIOS WEEKEND? This is my third year doing it primarily myself, but I oversaw it with one other person in 2005, and as a founding member of East Boston Artists Group, I have been one of the organizers since our first Open Studios in 2001. Elsa Campbell and Jesse Kahn handled much of the overall organizing in the early years. I didn’t organize in 2008 or 2009, when it was completely run by Todd Antonellis, who co-organized with me in 2005, and Liz Nofziger.) We skipped 2006 due to construction, and 2010 … [Read more...] about CORNERED: EAST BOSTON ARTISTS GROUP OPEN STUDIOS
Cornered: Julie Barry of Cambridge Open Studios
Cambridge Open Studios takes place Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12 (North/West) and May 18 and 19 (East/Central). Artscope managing editor Brian Goslow cornered Julie Barry, Director of Community Arts for the Cambridge Arts Council, who oversees Cambridge Open Studios, to discuss event preparations, what makes the open studio experience special and what they offer to the arts community. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN OVERSEEING YOUR OPEN STUDIOS WEEKEND? The Cambridge Arts Council took over the organization of Cambridge Open Studios in 2009. This is our fifth citywide Open Studios even. I have been working on the event since its inception as I started at the Arts Council in the summer of 2008. WHAT – OR WHOM – BROUGHT YOU ABOARD? The Cambridge Arts Council had been in dialogue with the local open studios volunteers’ organizations NoCa and CAOS for some time around the possibility … [Read more...] about Cornered: Julie Barry of Cambridge Open Studios
Cornered: Rachel Mello, Somerville Open Studios
Somerville, MA - The Boston area will see a series of Open Studios Weekends in the month of May. Artscope managing editor Brian Goslow cornered Rachel Mello, Coordinator, Somerville Open Studios (May 4-5); to discuss event preparations, what makes the open studio experience special and what they offer to the arts community. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN OVERSEEING YOUR OPEN STUDIOS WEEKEND? I am only serving as coordinator for one year, starting in May after SOS 2012, and finishing my term this May. Before that I served on the Board of Directors for two years. WHAT – OR WHOM – BROUGHT YOU ABOARD? Just wanting to be a part of SOS. I came to some volunteer meetings in 2007, after wanting to help for several years. Then I just kept getting more involved. WHAT DOES THE JOB ENTAIL? The SOS Coordinator oversees the event, manages budgeting and planning, keeps the various departments … [Read more...] about Cornered: Rachel Mello, Somerville Open Studios