Wookjae Mang New Works

Mindy Solomon Gallery has been representing all of the artists featured in the gallery in cities coast to coast. The art fair presentation has allowed us the opportunity to offer unique and diverse programming that introduces collectors to new and emerging artists from around the world. (Above, Gaze-Big Horn Sheep, Size : 6.7”x7.1”x9.8”).

Recently, at the Texas Contemporary Art Fair, we featured sculptural work by the de la Torre brothers, Sunkoo Yuh, Wookjae Mang and paintings by Sean Noyce. Proudly, all of the artists and their great works were well received—and greater still, Wookjae Mang’s pieces completely sold out. Fortunately, we have new work by Wookjae Mang to exhibit. (Above, Framed Big Horn Sheep Black, Rhino White, Rhino Grey,  9.8”x9.4”x16”).

South Korean artist, Wookjae Mang, creates detailed sculptural works that are based on profound life experiences while traveling in North America. Wookjae recently completed new work for the gallery, that is now available. Take a close look, stop in the gallery or give us a call for more information. New Wookjae Mang works are now available. (Above, Gaze—Rhino and Gaze—Wild Cow, 5.9”x5.9”x8.3”).

Josh DeWeese November 12—December 24

The Mindy Solomon Gallery is proud to announce the solo exhibition of ceramics artist, Josh DeWeese, “Expressions in Form,” November 12 through December 24, 2011.

Josh DeWeese creates beautifully enriched, wood fired surfaces that intimate secret meaning beneath the multi layered glaze coating. “I have developed a passion for painting with ceramic materials. I enjoy the phenomenon of the melt and the element of gravity that enters the image through running glaze. The loss of control is important, blurring the lines made with the hand, and introducing a sense of alchemy. The viscosity and movement of the glaze becomes an important element in the final image. I am interested in translating what I see in front of me, whatever it may be.”

“Expressions in Form, the Recent Works of Josh DeWeese” is on exhibit November 12 through December 24 featuring an artist talk and reception on Saturday, November 12 from 6—8PM. Talk will begin promptly at 6PM, see you soon.

SOFA Chicago “Bling It On”

Mindy Solomon Gallery will be exhibiting at this year’s 18^th SOFA Chicago November 4—6 located at the historic Navy Pier. Proudly, we will be presenting a compelling sculpture program featuring artisans Gareth Mason and David Hicks (pictured above).

There’s a lot of buzz around this art fair, as Mark Lyman, founding director of SOFA describes, “My original vision for the SOFA fairs was to keep pressing to heighten the visibility of art on the cutting edge of the field.” (Gareth Mason, pictured above).

Maverick British artist Gareth Mason is a master sculptor exploring the marvels of porcelain with an alchemistic flare. His dynamic surfaces communicate a type of wizardry not frequently found in more traditional vessel forms. His arresting, swirling vortex of color and expression speaks to the works of great abstract expressionists. His erosive multiply fired structures evoke more questions than answers, and pottery enthusiasts as well as lovers of all contemporary art forms will be beguiled by the mystery of his fire.

Fine artist David Hicks recent collection of works deem him the “King of Bling.” Hick’s features an unparalleled exploration into the wonderland of luster and metallic glazing. His wall sculptures are composed with dozens of hand built objects carefully arranged to create wall pieces unlike anything ever expressed in ceramic material. Using considerable construction skills, he creates a system of wall mounts and cables that appear to float effortlessly from the wall. Hick’s duality between hard and soft provides the viewer with a highly textual, multi-dimensional experience. (Interview here).

If you would like to learn more about SOFA Chicago, please check in here. For more information about Gareth Mason and David Hicks please contact the gallery. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Texas Contemporary Booth 811

We are reporting live from Texas, as the convention hall is a buzz. I thought to share a few of the pieces featuring the work of the de la Torre Brothers, Sunkoo Yuh, Wookjae Mang and Sean Noyce. Give the gallery a call or stop on by.

Texas Contemporary Booth 811

We are located at Booth 811 at theTexas Contemporary Art Fair, October 20—23 and featuring the contemporary work of the de la Torre Brothers, Sunkoo Yuh, Wookjae Mang and Sean Noyce. The art fair is really going great and we have a great program featuring a diverse array of sculptural work, paintings, and glass pieces. Contact the gallery for more information and we look forward to seeing you soon. The Texas Contemporary Art Fair is located at the George R. Brown Convention Center, stop in and say, “Hello!”

Ceramic Arts & Perception w/Bonnie Marie Smith

Bonnie Marie Smith will be featured in the next issue of Ceramics Art and Perception. Proudly, Bonnie Marie Smith has created two dynamic installations and one free standing sculptural piece showcased in our latest group show, “Contradictions.” (Review here).

Kingston, New York resident and sculptor, Bonnie Marie Smith is inspired by themes of childhood, nature and mythology. Bonnie writes, “I work intuitively to reveal something of the inner world of each figure.” Bonnie’s pieces are comprised of multiple sculptures made of fired earthenware or porcelain clay with glazes, stains, paints and found objects.

You can see Bonnie Marie Smith in person by stopping in the gallery and take a closer look at “Contradictions” on exhibit through November 5, 2011.

Gallery Closed 10/19—10/21

Thank you for visiting the gallery and enjoying “Contradictions” through November 5. This weekend, October 20—23, we are traveling to the Texas Contemporary Art Fair, and as a result the gallery will be closed 10/19—10/21. We are looking forward to heading to Texas to present the contemporary work of the de la Torre Brothers, Sunkoo Yuh, Wookjae Mang and Sean Noyce at Booth 811. Read more here..

Contradictions reviewed on Art Taco

The word for art is “community” exclaims Luis, art critic for Art Taco. Recently, Luis posted a in depth review of our recent group show, “Contradictions,” now on exhibit through November 5, 2011. Read the review here and please stop by the gallery to learn more. (Russell Biles featured above).

Texas Contemporary Art Fair Booth 811

The Mindy Solomon Gallery is traveling to the George R. Brown Convention Center for the Texas Contemporary Art Fair, October 20—23 and featuring the contemporary work of the de la Torre Brothers, Sunkoo Yuh, Wookjae Mang and Sean Noyce. We will be located at Booth 811 featuring sculptural works and paintings.

Einar and Jamex de la Torre
Brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre were born in Guadalajara, Mexico. Jamex 1960, Einar 1963. They moved suddenly with the family to Southern California in 1972, going from attending an all-boys Catholic school to public Schools in the beach town of Dana Point. Presently living and working on both sides of the border with studios in Ensenada, Mexico and San Diego. Jamex started flame-working glass in 1977, attended California State University at Long Beach and received a BFA in Sculpture in 1983. Einar started working in glass in 1980 while also attending California State University at Long Beach.

In the 80’s they ran a flame-worked glass figure business while also developing their assemblage style of work. In the early 90’s they began working collaboratively as studio artists; later in the decade they began work in installation art with participations in Biennales such as inSITE and Mercosul (Brazil).

In 2000 they began their work in public art; they now have six major projects completed. They have exhibited their work internationally, participating in exhibits in France, Japan, Canada, Germany, Venezuela, Brazil as well as in the US and Mexico. Their irreverent use of hot glass and mixed media work combines a respect for Mexican culture with a satirical perspective focused on the dogmatic practices dictated by religion and political corruption.

Sunkoo Yuh
Sunkoo Yuh was born in Seoul, Korea in 1960. Before embarking on the study of art, Yuh was conscripted as a sharp shooter in the South Korean Army. Despite a childhood desire to be a professional baseball player he followed the path of art and studied ceramics at the prestigious Hongik University, receiving a BFA in 1988.

From 1988-1995 Yuh attended graduate school at California State, Long Beach. In 1995 Yuh attended Alfred University where he received his MFA in Ceramics. Yuh began developing his signature work in 1997, combining traditional Korean folk painting, Korean Choseon Dynasty pottery, and a contemporary narrative platform that he entitled “My Mundane Life”. Sunkoo Yuh is currently Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, Athens. He has exhibited widely and has received many awards and honors.

In 2005-03 he was the recipient of the Joan Mitchell Foundation grant, the Grand Prize at the 2nd World Ceramic Biennale International Competition, Icheon, Korea, The Elizabeth R. Raphael Founder’s Prize and the Virginia A. Groot Foundation. His work is in the collections of The Renwick Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., Icheon World Ceramic Center, Korea, the Oakland Museum of Art, CA, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA., and the Houston Museum of Art.

Wookjae Maeng
Wookjae Maeng is part of the new vibrant art movement coming out of Korea today. He honors traditional materials and practices while making sculptural work that communicates his thoughts and feelings about contemporary social concerns. His work speaks to the theme of the complex, ambiguous and uncomfortable relationship between man and the environment.

The natural world has long been the subject of artistic expression. Maeng acknowledges that there are many living species on the planet earth and that humans reside on the top of the ecological pyramid, and rule over other creatures. He is concerned that this position of power is harmful to the future of our world. His beautifully articulated sculptures convey sensitivity for the animal world, while utilizing a sometimes mutated and disturbing amalgamation of human and animal components.

Sean Noyce
Sean Noyce received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting with a drawing emphasis from the University of Utah. He has had a number of awards and accolades in his young career. Drawing from his youth and early adulthood in Utah, Noyce directly and indirectly criticizes the stringent and inflexible practices of the Mormon Church.

Noyce states: “Paintings from my “Cloud Watching” series are subject to the conditions of the moment, evolving between creating closure and leaving the image open, much like forming shapes in a fleeting cloud. The end result is a chaotic amalgam of characters that share a unique coexistence with each other.”

2013 Gallery Schedule

Mindy Solomon Gallery Exhibition + Fair SCHEDULE

April 6-May 11, 2013
Solo Exhibition: Sylvia Hommert

May 25-June 29, 2013
Material Inspiration
Gareth Mason 

June 10-16, 2013
Scope Basel 2013

June 30- July 13, 2013
Gallery Closed for Holiday

July 20- September 14, 2013
The Paintings of Erin Parish 

September 21- October 26, 2013
Generic Art Solutions Solo Show

November 2nd- December 7, 2013
Southern Fried
John Byrd, Jeremy Chandler, Jeremiah Jenkins

December 14- January 25, 2013
FOCUS KOREA
Artists to be announced

February 1- March 15, 2014
Solo Exhibition: Christopher Winter

March 22- May 3, 2014
Wood Fire Show
Josh DeWeese, David Peters and friends

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ARCHIVE

January 7-February 18, 2012
Rock-Paper-Scissors featuring fine artists from balzerARTprojects, Basel, Switzerland

January 20—23, 2012
ArtPalmBeach featuring James Kennedy, Josh DeWeese, David Hicks, Sylvia Hommert

February 16—20, 2012
Art Wynwood International Art Fair featuring Gareth Mason, David Hicks and James Kennedy

February 25-March 31, 2012
Meditative Journeys: Sungyee Kim and Kang Hyo Lee

March 7—11, 2012
SCOPE NY Booth A-11 de la Torre Brothers, Generic Art Solutions, Marc Burckhardt, Bonnie Marie Smith, Kurt Weiser, Sunkoo Yuh and James Kennedy

April 14-May 19, 2012
Explicit Content: Bart Johnson, Becky Flanders, Anne Drew Potter, Christina West, Scot Sothern, Bonnie Marie Smith, Léopold L. Foulem and Barbara DeGenevieve

April 20-23, 2012
SOFA New York: Korean Artists featuring: Lee Kang Hyo, Ree soo Jong, Lee Inchin, Sungyee Kim

May 17- 20, 2012
artMRKT San Francisco

May 26-July 7, 2012
Detailed Information
John Byrd, Kate MacDowell, Marc Burckhardt, Wookjae Maeng, Christopher Torrez and Carrie Anne Baade

June 12- 17, 2012
SCOPE Art Basel, Switzerland

July 19- 22, 2012
artMRKT Hamptons 

July 26- 30, 2012
art southampton 

July 14- Sept. 8, 2012
Organic Inhabitants
David Hicks and Patricia Sannit

September 7- 9, 2012
Shanghai Contemporary

September 15- November 3, 2012
Constructions and Compositions:
The Work of James Kennedy

September 28- 30, 2012
Art Platform Los Angeles

October 4- 12, 2012
(e)merge art fair

October 18- 21, 2012
Texas Contemporary Art Fair

November 2- 4, 2012
SOFA Chicago

November 10- December 15, 2012
The Work of Bart Johnson

December 4- 9, 2012
Art Miami

December 22, 2012- February 2, 2013
Home for the Holidays
The de la Torre brothers

January 24-27, 2013
The Metro Show NYC

January 12- February 23, 2013
Subversive Narratives: Exposing the Raw Side
balzerARTprojects

February 14-18, 2013
Art Wynwood

March 7-10, 2013
VOLTA NY

February 9- March 30, 2013
Post Coital
Rebekah Bogard, Georgine Ingold, Muir Vidler, Scot Sothern, Christina West, and Becky Flanders and Marta Soul courtesy of Kopeikin Gallery

April 10-14, 2013
Zona Maco Contemporary Art Fair