Thomas Frank Photography at University Commons, Ann Arbor

[ March 11, 2010 4:00 am to May 28, 2010 4:00 am. ] Through May 28, 2010

Thomas Frank continues his exploration of non-referential photography with a current solo exhibit at University Commons in Ann Arbor. Twenty six new works are included, many in square formats and multiple squares. He has been making images filtered through a glass block since 2000. The newest work heightens color [...]

Shooting Yoga Dan

I recently had the pleasure of photographing and getting to know Daniel Aaron Gottlieb, aka “Yoga Dan.” Full of inner and outer beauty, he revels in sharing his grace as a skilled yoga teacher and “yogi extraordinaire.” Daniel attended art school, and was ready for a career in professional basketball when his life turned toward [...]

Castagnacci: Notes From A Quarry… at River Gallery Fine Art

[ January 23, 2010 7:00 pm to March 20, 2010 7:00 pm. ] Paintings, collage and works on paper
Opening reception: Saturday, January 23, 5-8pm
Artist Talk: Sunday February, 21, 2pm
January 23 – March 20, 2010

The art of Vincent Castagnacci discloses, over thirty years’ development, its own unmistakable rhetoric, like that of a familiar composer. A few lines, a few measures, and familiar textures are set in motion. [...]

34 Secrets Revealed At Rivers Edge Gallery

[ January 15, 2010 6:00 pm to March 12, 2010 6:00 pm. ] 34 Secrets Plus 34 Artists Equals 68 Pieces of Art Work
Opens January 15, 2010 from 6-10 PM
Special Public Reception January 19th
Meet The Artists January 20th
Through March 12th

Robert Stewart self portrait fine art photography
(man and skull)
Secrets will be revealed at a new art exhibition curated by Particia Izzo and Robert Stewart at River’s [...]

Scott Hocking: Recent Photographs and Photo/Installation Projects

[ January 16, 2010 6:00 pm to February 27, 2010 6:00 pm. ] January 16th – February 27th, 2010
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 16th 6-8 pm
at the Susanne Hilberry Gallery
A  Preeminent Detroit Sculptor/ Photographer at the Susanne Hilberry Gallery
Garden of the Gods
“Hocking’s approach has always been a varied one, but consistently emanating from a deep commitment to making use of existing derelict materials and finding beauty in decay. He’s [...]

Bethany Shorb’s “Crash” at 323East

Friday Jan, 15th 2010 from 6pm -11pm
Special Musical Performance by Justin Carver from “Something Cold” and Deth Lab

Hood ornament: From Shorb’s Car Crash series
For the opening of Bethany Shorb’s “Crash” An automotive themed art show. Inspired by the J.G. Ballard novel Crash and the Normal song “Warm Leatherette” Bethany designed a line of automotive ties [...]

“Resonating Journeys”: at Sweetwaters Café

[ January 9, 2010 2:00 am to March 1, 2010 2:00 am. ] Artwork of Chrissy Deiger, Sandra Difazio and Gabrielle Pescador
Opening Reception: January 9, 2010.
January 4 – March 1, 2010.
Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Women’s Artist Association

Gabrielle Pescador
Resonating Journeys reflects on the mystery and nurturing power that comes from our communion with nature, both as meditative observers and as co-creators. The exhibit features [...]

Negative Space

It’s interesting to me how Design terms can reflect life as metaphor. For example:  The term Positive/Negative space, also known as Figure/Ground in the picture plane of a drawing or painting, employs the ratio of space between figure and background to create various compositional elements.
“By understanding and manipulating the interaction of positive and negative areas, [...]

Eclectic Avenue: Art & Music at The FUTURE 2 CASPER GALLERY

Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 8:00pm – 12:00am
Future 2 Casper Gallery presents a monthly variety show by local independent artists featuring painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and more at the new FUTURE 2 CASPER GALLERY in Royal Oak. Hear live music performances ranging from spoken word to folk to jazz to punk rock. Admission is [...]

Art And Science: A Powerful Exhibit That Expands Visual Boundaries

At Cranbrook Institute of Science Through January 3, 2010
Four Taxidermied Heads
T’is the season to forge new territories, expand your horizons, leave the everyday behind and I know just the place to do it: The Cranbrook Institute of Science (http://science.cranbrook.edu). You can become reacquainted with a favorite place while attending an exciting new [...]