James Kennedy Radio Interview by Daniel Durning

James Kennedy has been gaining the attention of key fine art critics as a result of growing collector interest and consistent release of dynamic contemporary work. You can hear James interviewed by Daniel Durning, by clicking the Play symbol at the top of this link.

Scope 2012 Report : Hosted by Daniel Durning

Originally aired on Monday, April 2nd, 2012

What do painted linear structures, mirror drawings, light tunnels and the new breed of mobile and social applications for the art world have in common? They are all discussed in detail with host Daniel Durning on this program of Art and Technology live from Scope 2012 edition in New York City.

James Kennedy an Irish born artist talks about his paintings and his fascination with color proximities and the long process in creating the Spatial series exhibited at Mindy Solomon Gallery.

artnet SCOPE Feature Booth A11

SCOPE is a network of art fairs favoring narrative works and the galleries presenting this expressive niche. Dense creative surfaces hang on white walls temporarily set up for the weekend while looking to connect with new collectors and the art fairing public entering into the vast marketplace of art collecting.

The Mindy Solomon Gallery works beyond the norms of the marketplace system while presenting the importance of vitality and passion. Visit Booth A11 at SCOPE and you will discover an impassioned display of ground-breaking, high-quality, thought-provoking artists dedicated to a personal manifesto of vision expressed over a lifetime.

The artistic vision of Booth A11 stood out, and artnet featured our SCOPE NY booth A11 in their daily magazine today. Read the artnet article and see our booth here, featuring new works by the de la Torre Brothers, Generic Art Solutions, Marc Burckhardt, Bonnie Marie Smith, Kurt Weiser, Sunkoo Yuh and James Kennedy.

SCOPE NY Art Fair Booth

We are at SCOPE New York this week and presenting the dynamic works of the de la Torre Brothers, Generic Art Solutions, Marc Burckhardt, Bonnie Marie Smith, Kurt Weiser, Sunkoo Yuh and James Kennedy.

The Mindy Solomon Gallery works hard to present thought-provoking, high-quality contemporary art works by emerging talent representing the best in sculptural forms, photography, painting and mixed media. (Learn more about G.A.S., James Kennedy, Kurt Weiser, Marc Burckhardt, the de la Torre Brothers).

Booth No. A11 will be on exhibit at SCOPE NY through Sunday, March 11. If you should need entry passes, please contact me or the gallery.

Back home, Meditative Journeys, presenting Korean painter Sungyee Kim and sculptor Kang Hyo Lee is open and on exhibit through March 31. See opening photos here.

Generic Art Solutions at SCOPE NY

The Mindy Solomon Gallery has teamed up with the Jonathan Ferrara Gallery to present the photographic works of Generic Arts Solutions (G.A.S.) at SCOPE NY, Booth A11, March 7—11.

Generic Art Solutions is a dynamic ”art team” consisting of artists Matt Vis and Tony Campbell, who make concept driven artwork, often with humor and/or mischief at its core. Matt Vis holds an MFA from the University of New Orleans and Tony Campbell has an MA from The Royal College of Art. Their works blend art history and humor to comment on present-day concerns such as immigration, capital punishment and man-made disasters. Their goal is not to merely replicate past masterpieces, but to beckon dialogue between the past and the present.

In the words of the artists: “It has been said that the only constant is change, and it is change that either excites us or creates fear. That which we cannot control ruthlessly illustrates our position of involvement in this perpetual revolution weather we like it or not. This show is a call to action. It represents our belief that faintheartedness is to be despised.” – Generic Arts Solutions (G.A.S.), 2011

SCOPE NY—Booth A11—Contemporary Works of Art

The Mindy Solomon Gallery will be presenting contemporary works of art at SCOPE NY March 7—March 11. Our gallery booth, No. A11, will feature high-quality works by the de la Torre Brothers, Generic Art Solutions, Marc Burckhardt, Bonnie Marie Smith, Kurt Weiser, Sunkoo Yuh and James Kennedy.

James Kennedy at SCOPE NY

James Kennedy is busy readying his paintings for a SCOPE NY next week, March 7—11 and will be featured at Booth A11.

Working with the dissections of space, James Kennedy constructs his compositions with a sense of constant movement. James applies a variety of techniques—color washes, etched lines scribed into the fabric of the surface—carefully analyzing spatial relationships. “When you look at my paintings closely it’s as much about the construct as it is about the content,” James shared. (above, CONSTRUCTIVE TENDENCIES, 51 X 51,” MIXED MEIDA ON INCISED MASONITE).

James is creating all new work for SCOPE NY and a VIP reception for James Kennedy in collaboration with the Surface Library on Friday, March 9 from 6—9PM is planned to reveal a large scaled, very involved new work. Please contact us or email to attend this wonderful event. Details and RSVP information will be provided. Read an interview featuring James Kennedy here. (above, FACE OFF, DIPTYCH, 2 FRAMED PANELS, 39 X 39,” Mixed Media on Incised Masonite).

SCOPE Art Show Booth A11

Mindy Solomon will be heading to New York next week to participate in SCOPE Art Show New York taking place on March 7—March 11. We will be located at booth A11 and presenting the work of de la Torre Brothers, Generic Art Solutions (featured above), Marc Burckhardt (featured directly below), Bonnie Marie Smith, Kurt Weiser, Sunkoo Yuh and James Kennedy.

We will be featuring a special, VIP reception for James Kennedy in collaboration with the Surface Library on Friday, March 9 from 6—9PM in New York. Please contact us or email to attend this wonderful event. Details and RSVP information will be provided.

SCOPE ART SHOW TO BUILD MONUMENTAL PAVILION ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE ARMOR Y SHOW

New York, NY — Following the tremendous success of its Miami edition, SCOP Art Show returns to New York City for the eleventh year, with an exciting, high-profile location across from The Armory Show.

The 30,000 square foot pavilion on 57th Street and 12th Ave will host SCOPE’s flagship fair, SCOPE New York, featuring over 50 international galleries and museum-quality programming that will highlight groundbreaking, emerging work in contemporary art and beyond. SCOPE New York’s First View will take place on March 7, 2012, with proceeds benefitting New York-based non-profit, chashama.

The SCOPE pavilion will also be home to the newly launched SCOPE Foundation Series, showcasing a variety of projects, events and performances across multiple creative genres, including art, design, film and fashion. Proceeds from this series will benefit The SCOPE Foundation, creating continued opportunities for emerging artists and galleries worldwide. (above, de la Torre Brothers, Quinceañera).

With over 45 art fairs spanning more than a decade, SCOPE has solidified its position as the premier showcase for international emerging contemporary art and multi-disciplinary creative programming. SCOPE’s extensive reach enables an unrivaled opportunity for networking with art patrons, creative professionals and a culturally relevant public audience.

Renowned for presenting the most innovative galleries, artists and curators, SCOPE Art Shows in Miami, Basel and New York have garnered extensive critical acclaim, with sales of over $200 million and attendance of over 425,000 visitors. (above, Bonnie Marie Smith).

Marc Burckhardt at SCOPE New York 3/7—3/11

Mindy Solomon Gallery is preparing for SCOPE NY March 7—11 and is working hard to introduce a new line up of artists and art work to be presented at the fair. Keeping this in mind we are proud to introduce fine artist Marc Burckhardt from Austin, Texas.

Marc Burckhardt lives and works in a 1910 farmhouse in the shadows of downtown. Born in Germany and raised in Texas, Burckhardt’s work juxtaposes old world styles and symbols with very current American themes. As a youth, Burckhardt traveled Europe each year with his family, a tradition he continues today. The paintings, architecture, and perspectives he encounters in Europe combined with his studies of art history inform his current work and convey modern ideas through thought-provoking scenarios. Through the study and use of old masters’ techniques such as glazing and layering varnishes, Marc achieves the texture and luminosity that distinguish his paintings. The aged surface denotes importance and gravity which is then juxtaposed with Burckhardt’s often quirky or mischievous subjects.

Please contact the gallery for additional information and acquisition details for the above pieces by Marc Burckhardt.