Come out for our next show opening featuring two fantastic photographers!
Tamra Jutting: http://www.juttingarts.net/
& Tiffany Babinsack: http://www.whatwillyouremember.net/
Friday, June 10, 2011
Upcoming Show Opening, June 25th, 5pm!
Come out for our next show opening featuring two fantastic photographers!
Tamra Jutting: http://www.juttingarts.net/
& Tiffany Babinsack: http://www.whatwillyouremember.net/
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Curator's Statement: Through the Looking Glass
The title "Through the Looking Glass Project" was chosen for this art show for multiple reasons. When you have a new way to look at the world through a device in the palm of your hand it's almost like looking into a magic mirror. One that can answer any question, view any object, or listen to any sound. We also use the digital world within the realm of the internet, which is like exploring everything and anything through a looking glass. The way art was displayed for this show brought a form of digital communication from one side of the looking glass into the physical world, via the QR code.
QR is the abbreviation for "Quick Response" as the creator intended the code to allow its contents to be decoded at high speed. A "QR" code is a specific matrix bar code (or two-dimensional code), readable by dedicated QR bar code readers and camera phones. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The information encoded or linked to the QR can be text, a URL, a photo, a video, or other limitless data.
Common in Japan, where it was created by Toyota subsidiary Denso-Wave in 1994. The QR had no practical use for the consumer until recent times with the number of smart devices increasing in the palms of peoples hands. The QR code is one of the most popular types of two-dimensional bar codes.
We have a total of 58 pieces of art involved in the show, featuring 48 artists from all over the world, from Scotland, to Tarentum, to L.A., etc... We sent out a call for artists on our website, Facebook, Artform blog, twitter, and we also sent out invites to some of our favorite artists from all over the world, with all types of different styles, and medium variety.
The art itself has a wide range of variety of mediums, from oil on canvas, acrylic on wood, sculpture, ceramics, digital painting, and photography. The multitude of styles range from portrait, to surrealism, cartoon, still life, traditional and non-traditional ways to paint.
The point of having the art show based around Quick Response technology was to convey the practical use of it in our everyday lives. The use of this art show to demonstrate the possibilities of QR codes that hasn't been done in any fashion like this before. We had not only the art displayed through QR technology, we had an educational lecture to inform everyone on the history, practical uses, and then had a question and answer session after. It was to educate the people on how it can benefit their business's, art, social lives, schooling, teaching, publications, and show how the world can easily be connected in matter of seconds. The show uses the QR code to direct you to the art itself, artist bio, photo of the artist, a youtube video involving the artist, a link the their website or Facebook.
We had a mobile version of the show at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Friday may 6th on a limo bus provided by "Transport Logic" owned by Gene Stull. First we had lectured four classes of art students, and then had them come outside the building and try the technology themselves on the inside of the limo bus. Now we were just asked to come back in June to give an informative seminar to all of the teachers and faculty of the "Art Institute of Pittsburgh" so they will be able to integrate it into their curriculum, and inter-communication throughout the school. Seth Liebowitz a former student at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh was honored to go back and teach the teachers.
We are hoping that the audience takes this idea home with them and uses it in everyday life such as coupons, directions, contact info sharing, advertising their business, integrating it into their teaching curriculum, and spreading it to others.
QR is the abbreviation for "Quick Response" as the creator intended the code to allow its contents to be decoded at high speed. A "QR" code is a specific matrix bar code (or two-dimensional code), readable by dedicated QR bar code readers and camera phones. The code consists of black modules arranged in a square pattern on a white background. The information encoded or linked to the QR can be text, a URL, a photo, a video, or other limitless data.
Common in Japan, where it was created by Toyota subsidiary Denso-Wave in 1994. The QR had no practical use for the consumer until recent times with the number of smart devices increasing in the palms of peoples hands. The QR code is one of the most popular types of two-dimensional bar codes.
We have a total of 58 pieces of art involved in the show, featuring 48 artists from all over the world, from Scotland, to Tarentum, to L.A., etc... We sent out a call for artists on our website, Facebook, Artform blog, twitter, and we also sent out invites to some of our favorite artists from all over the world, with all types of different styles, and medium variety.
The art itself has a wide range of variety of mediums, from oil on canvas, acrylic on wood, sculpture, ceramics, digital painting, and photography. The multitude of styles range from portrait, to surrealism, cartoon, still life, traditional and non-traditional ways to paint.
The point of having the art show based around Quick Response technology was to convey the practical use of it in our everyday lives. The use of this art show to demonstrate the possibilities of QR codes that hasn't been done in any fashion like this before. We had not only the art displayed through QR technology, we had an educational lecture to inform everyone on the history, practical uses, and then had a question and answer session after. It was to educate the people on how it can benefit their business's, art, social lives, schooling, teaching, publications, and show how the world can easily be connected in matter of seconds. The show uses the QR code to direct you to the art itself, artist bio, photo of the artist, a youtube video involving the artist, a link the their website or Facebook.
We had a mobile version of the show at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Friday may 6th on a limo bus provided by "Transport Logic" owned by Gene Stull. First we had lectured four classes of art students, and then had them come outside the building and try the technology themselves on the inside of the limo bus. Now we were just asked to come back in June to give an informative seminar to all of the teachers and faculty of the "Art Institute of Pittsburgh" so they will be able to integrate it into their curriculum, and inter-communication throughout the school. Seth Liebowitz a former student at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh was honored to go back and teach the teachers.
We are hoping that the audience takes this idea home with them and uses it in everyday life such as coupons, directions, contact info sharing, advertising their business, integrating it into their teaching curriculum, and spreading it to others.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The Looking Glass Project.
If you missed the opening you can see photos and tags to the work here:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1835349557850.2098775.1063771734&l=cf284d03db
keep in mind you need a smart phone with a Qr scanner to link up to the work.
Applications used to scan QR CODES
iphone app ----- QR reader free
Android app ---- QR Droid Free
Blackberry app--- Scan Life free
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1835349557850.2098775.1063771734&l=cf284d03db
keep in mind you need a smart phone with a Qr scanner to link up to the work.
Applications used to scan QR CODES
iphone app ----- QR reader free
Android app ---- QR Droid Free
Blackberry app--- Scan Life free
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
3rd Clue for the Looking Glass Show
This technology is simple as black & white. It can open your eyes and allow knowledge to take flight.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Indelible Impressions: PA Tattoo Artists Take on the Fine Arts World
By: Natalie Grace Sweet, 3/31/2011
Pennsylvania is a state rich in the arts. From our prestigious Fine Arts programs at Carnegie Mellon University, Temple's Tyler School of Art and Penn State's School of Visual Arts to our world renowned collections at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, State College's Palmer Museum of Art and the Barnes Foundation, we take the fine arts seriously. But it's the works yet to grace the walls of these institutions that are really making waves in Pennsylvania communities.
Just don't let the tattooed fingers scare you. Across Pennsylvania, tattoo artists are breaking into the fine arts scene and refusing to go unnoticed. In an already arduous field, many PA tattoo artists with a knack for fine art have found it especially difficult to be taken seriously by the art community at large.
Read rest of Article Here. keystone edge
Pennsylvania is a state rich in the arts. From our prestigious Fine Arts programs at Carnegie Mellon University, Temple's Tyler School of Art and Penn State's School of Visual Arts to our world renowned collections at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, State College's Palmer Museum of Art and the Barnes Foundation, we take the fine arts seriously. But it's the works yet to grace the walls of these institutions that are really making waves in Pennsylvania communities.
Just don't let the tattooed fingers scare you. Across Pennsylvania, tattoo artists are breaking into the fine arts scene and refusing to go unnoticed. In an already arduous field, many PA tattoo artists with a knack for fine art have found it especially difficult to be taken seriously by the art community at large.
Read rest of Article Here. keystone edge
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
First 2 clues to the next show:
- What is so distant, and very omniscient, can be brought to sight in the speed of light?
- The question why can be answered through a new eye... one that is in front of your face that will be seen with an event that's about to take place.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
Prepairing for the Looking glass
The next show is going to be big. And we want to show off our talented artists the best we can.
So we need our artists to send in a bio with their next show entry.
If you have never written a bio before or need to update your old one, here are a few tips to make sure you are seen in the best light possible.
Written by Gallery Director, Sam Thorp
When a viewer /buyer asks about the artist (you), what should the gallery tell them?
THAT is the point of an artists bio.
It provides the human connection to potential buyers. A window into your world.
The biography sets out where the artist is from, the educational background, exhibitions, affiliations, awards, and so on. It can include why you make art and what it's about; but most of that should be left for the artist's statement. A bio should be short and concise, with enough information to make you interesting. It's not an autobiography of your WHOLE life; but what is relevant to the art you make.
Start by answering these questions:
Who are you?
What is your work about? Or what would you tell someone who had never seen your work?
What is distinct about your style and/or approach?
What drives you? Why did you start making art?
Why did you choose this art form? Why these materials?
How did you learn to do this? Mention any schools or degrees.
Have you won any awards? Any career highlights?
Where is your studio?
Take those answers and assemble them as such:
1st paragraph: Intro sentence and some identity branding
2nd paragraph: the immediate purpose of the bio. What is going on right now. Your current activities.
3rd paragraph: Your past experience, career path and how you got to here.
Ending: Wrap it up. Use a quote if you like.
Use proper grammar and spelling. Keep it organized. Have it proofread by a smart person.
Avoid cliches and hyperbole. Try to sound like … you are just being yourself.
If your still stuck look up the bios of other professional artists for examples.
Keep copies for future use.
Traditionally a bio is written a third person voice, but if you are going to record your own bio on video stick to first person.
So we need our artists to send in a bio with their next show entry.
If you have never written a bio before or need to update your old one, here are a few tips to make sure you are seen in the best light possible.
Written by Gallery Director, Sam Thorp
When a viewer /buyer asks about the artist (you), what should the gallery tell them?
THAT is the point of an artists bio.
It provides the human connection to potential buyers. A window into your world.
The biography sets out where the artist is from, the educational background, exhibitions, affiliations, awards, and so on. It can include why you make art and what it's about; but most of that should be left for the artist's statement. A bio should be short and concise, with enough information to make you interesting. It's not an autobiography of your WHOLE life; but what is relevant to the art you make.
Start by answering these questions:
Who are you?
What is your work about? Or what would you tell someone who had never seen your work?
What is distinct about your style and/or approach?
What drives you? Why did you start making art?
Why did you choose this art form? Why these materials?
How did you learn to do this? Mention any schools or degrees.
Have you won any awards? Any career highlights?
Where is your studio?
Take those answers and assemble them as such:
1st paragraph: Intro sentence and some identity branding
2nd paragraph: the immediate purpose of the bio. What is going on right now. Your current activities.
3rd paragraph: Your past experience, career path and how you got to here.
Ending: Wrap it up. Use a quote if you like.
Use proper grammar and spelling. Keep it organized. Have it proofread by a smart person.
Avoid cliches and hyperbole. Try to sound like … you are just being yourself.
If your still stuck look up the bios of other professional artists for examples.
Keep copies for future use.
Traditionally a bio is written a third person voice, but if you are going to record your own bio on video stick to first person.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
If You See Kay
Here's a few photos from the latest show. The show continues to March 18th.
Stop in an see it if you haven't already.
Stop in an see it if you haven't already.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
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