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01.24.2008
RAANDESK GALLERY RETURNS TO WASHINGTON, DC WITH "EMERGENCE"
2-Day Art Party Will Feature Paintings, Drawings, Photographs & Furniture
Virtual art resource Raandesk Gallery of Art returns to Washington, DC with "Emergence", a two-day art party and temporary exhibition of contemporary artworks on February 21 and 22, 2008. "Emergence" will feature a variety of painting, drawings, photography and art furniture by six emerging artists from the Raandesk collection in a suite at The Flats at Union Row on 14th Street, NW. Both art party evenings are free and open to the public and all artwork on view will be available for purchase.
WHEN: Thursday, February 21, 6:00-9:00PMFriday, February 22, 6:00 – 8:00PM
WHERE: The Flats at Union Row2125 14th Street, NW, Suite 417,Washington, DC (U St metro to 14th & V) "I'm glad to bring Raandesk back to Union Row, which offers a 'real-life' intersection of art and urban living, so guests can imagine how work might look in their own spaces", describes Raandesk Proprietor and art party host/curator Jessica L. Porter. "As before, we will showcase a variety of two-dimensional work, and for this installment of the Emergence series we've added handcrafted fine art furniture by Anna Unierzyski as new option for collectors." Other "Emergence" featured artists include: Washington, DC-based Jeff Huntington, whose oil paintings contain intensely vivid images of orchids and still life arrangements depicted with a hint of surrealism and oddity, removed from discernible context. Of note, a stylistic portrait of President George H. Bush will be on view.· Jennie Barrese, a graphic artist and photographer, creates colorful abstract digital images to magnify subtle forms and lines, creating perspectives with appeal to the design-oriented collector. · Photorealist oil painter Jason Bryant captures cinematic visions and snapshots of life through large-scale cropped portraits of celebrity faces, clothing and movie stills where subjects are depersonalized to spotlight dramatic moments in everyday life. · Matt Kern's work utilizes an old-school Polaroid camera to create collage assemblages with many layers of images, text, drawings and other elements embedded in wax, resulting in a richly textured surface that reveals more with each inspection. · Abstract artist Jeff Leonard uses the unpredictable nature of liquid resin to create beautiful and rich paintings on wood. Lush pools of color and light form in organic shapes on the surfaces, the most interesting forms are in the smallest detail. · Raandesk Gallery's newest artist, Anna Unierzyski handcrafts highly sculptural functional art / furniture pieces with unique geometric forms with a bit of color with natural wood finishes for an interesting, contemporary look. To preview representative work by participating artists and sign up to receive Raandesk event notices, visit raandeskgallery.com. The site will also be available for viewing at the "Emergence" events. New York City-based Raandesk Gallery has established a reputation for expanding the notion of art collecting through unique art partnerships and events like "Emergence." Raandesk-hosted exhibitions and events offer new collectors an opportunity to view and purchase contemporary artwork in workplaces, restaurants and lounges, in collectors' homes and in other commercial spaces for an unpretentious gallery experience in accessible settings. "Emergence" is the second such event in Washington, DC, the follow up to a similar successful event last fall. Contact Raandesk at 212.696.7432 for more information.
