Krimes seems to humanize art theory by putting it through a process of deep reading, personal reflection, and even letting the words suggest alternative readings. His current body of work, on view at the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery at Drexel University, is the result of this approach, his intuitive pathfinding, and chance.
Read MoreWard’s “Shelter” is, I thought, the most provocative piece in the show. I’ve included an image with a separate detail shot of the piece. The architecture is so strange.
Read MoreThe PMA has introduced their first-ever Artist Membership. Between Feb. 24-28, artists can become members for $25. The application process includes documentation of artist status but the bar is set reasonably — Artists must show “documentation (via smartphone or printed piece) of how they share their work with the public. A website, Instagram or Facebook account, Etsy page, or a postcard of a past or upcoming exhibition will work just fine.”
Read MoreHe wants students to enjoy how paint is applied to canvas, not worry about color theory. But in his own way, he is teaching color theory through feelings and sight.
Read MoreSavery has paired Nicole Dyer with Dave Eassa, another young artist working out of Baltimore. Eassa feels more the commentator to Dyer, the actor.
Read MoreIt seems to me that Matt Mullican doesn’t present ultimate solutions to these questions, but he ostensibly reveals a structural nexus behind the visual world driven by an archive of signs and symbols.
Read MoreTake a guided walking tour of Philadelphia’s wonderful alternative galleries on the First Saturday of March! Artblog tour leaders will take you through the Chinatown North building that houses 9 alternative galleries on 4 floors, with a stop for food and beverage.
Read MoreLOVE Park, officially known as John F. Kennedy Plaza (see footnote), will be undergoing its major renovation this year. The Art Commission has already approved this design, with the caveat that they include two water fountains.
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