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Kelsey Beckett, Amy Minchew, Craww, & Little Big IV, by Haven Gallery on Dec 6, 2018 23:02:35 GMT 1,
KELSEY BECKETT "Contrast"
December 15th, 2018 โ January 19th, 2019
Opening Reception with the Artist: December 15th, 2018
"Contrast is an attempt to take on or explore the archetypes, stereotypes, or negative associations typically imposed upon women. While most of these themes exist on personal levels, connected deeply within each subject, some are positive ideations, while others are harmful and acutely destructive. Certain judgements are placed on women, and they can heavily contrast with ones own sense of self, sometimes in destructive ways. Color and symbolism are used throughout to aid in telling each subjects story, and the viewers own state of mind is essential in breathing life into the work. " - Kelsey Beckett
ABOUT KELSEY BECKETT
Kelsey Beckett is a 28 year old oil painter living and working in Michigan. She has shown throughout numerous galleries in the country, mostly in California and New York. Her work focuses on portraiture and the female figure, and attempts to depict intimate subject matter through color, composition, and symbolism.
For more information, please email info@havenartgallery.com
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Amy Minchew, "Requiet"
December 15th, 2018 โ January 19th, 2019
Opening Reception: December 15th, 2018
"'Requite' is an exploration of the tumultuous relationship we as human beings have with nature, and the capacity to recover quickly on both parts. I find myself horrified by what we have done to this lavish world we have been fortunate enough to live on, but I am equally as horrified by what nature does in defense of herself. It is this ongoing cycle of destruction, defense, and recovery which captivates me, but also terrifies me. I think it is quite clear who is going to come out the victor in all of this and the subjects of my paintings are surrendering to the inevitable. I am compelled to see the beauty in natures attempts to annihilate a harmful and disruptive presence, and as grim as it might seem, there is a sense of justice in it all." - Amy Minchew
About Amy Minchew
Amy was born just outside of Atlanta, Georgia in 1986, the second of five children. Her early homeschool experience with its flexibility and versatility allowed her the freedom to explore her creativity under no confines or limitations, and her imagination was fueled by 80's fantasy films, J.R.R. Tolkien's writing, and classical music. Her work revolves around the female figure with added elements and influential symbols of her past and present represented by flora, art nouveau ornaments and frames, and mandalas interwoven throughout, demonstrating juxtaposition and balance. Amy's paintings and drawings have been exhibited worldwide.
For more information, please email info@havenartgallery.com
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Craww, Swords
December 15th, 2018 โ January 19th, 2019
Opening Reception with the Artist: December 15th, 2018
"Swords" is a collection of new oil paintings and drawings exploring ideas of facing conflict and change, and finding strength through the adoption of signs and rituals.
Uniforms feature heavily throughout the work, their formality hinting at an inner strength while at the same time complementing the elegance of the figures. Ornate decorations, flourishes and details reinforce the bond with the natural surroundings and help anchor the subjects in the stage where their narratives take place.
Swords are an extension of that expression. Ceremonial in nature, they symbolise rituals of power and protection, as well as projecting the strength and courage that is at the heart of Craww's muses.
ABOUT CRAWW
Artist and habitual doodler Craww lives and works just outside of Sheffield, on the edge of the Peak District.
His work plays with the beauty to be found in contradictions and ambiguity - life and death, beauty and decay, strength, fragility, the interplay between conflicting and complementing forces of nature.
It's an ongoing exploration of a natural world, where his muses are surrounded by flowing lines and natural forms, and where he works to uncover their ambiguous connections and hidden narratives.
Each piece is a story, or an aspect of an unfolding story that writes itself as he works on it. What has happened? Who are these people? What is their story? He aims to create work that is open to interpretation, asks questions and invites involvement rather than providing answers.
For more information, please email info@havenartgallery.com
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Little Big IV
Small Works Show
Saturday, December 15th, 6-8pm
A collection of small works measuring 8 ร 8 inches and smaller, just in time for the holidays!
Opening Reception with many of the exhibiting artists, Saturday, December 15th, 6-8pm
Artists include:
Syd Bee, Camilla dโErrico, Teagan White, Erika Sanada, Meadow & Fawn, Edith Waddell, Sheri DeBow, Sean Mahan, Naoto Hattori, Billy Norrby, Stephanie Law, Aica, Janet Cook, Jamie Lee Parker, Helice Wen, Daria Theodora, Zoe Williams, Brendon Flynn, June Stratton, Stephanie Buscema, Anjipan, Danielle Trudeau, Jesus Aguado, Kane Kokaris, Allen Douglas, Victoria Steel, Candie Bolton, Nadezda, Stan Manoukian, Nom Kinnear King, Zakuro Aoyama, Miso, Vince Natale, Deidre Sullivan Beeman, Nick Fierro, Yuriko, Shirou, Richard Hescox, Vanessa Lemen, Phoenix Chan, Joseph Weinreb
For more information, please email info@havenartgallery.com
KELSEY BECKETT "Contrast"
December 15th, 2018 โ January 19th, 2019
Opening Reception with the Artist: December 15th, 2018
"Contrast is an attempt to take on or explore the archetypes, stereotypes, or negative associations typically imposed upon women. While most of these themes exist on personal levels, connected deeply within each subject, some are positive ideations, while others are harmful and acutely destructive. Certain judgements are placed on women, and they can heavily contrast with ones own sense of self, sometimes in destructive ways. Color and symbolism are used throughout to aid in telling each subjects story, and the viewers own state of mind is essential in breathing life into the work. " - Kelsey Beckett ABOUT KELSEY BECKETT Kelsey Beckett is a 28 year old oil painter living and working in Michigan. She has shown throughout numerous galleries in the country, mostly in California and New York. Her work focuses on portraiture and the female figure, and attempts to depict intimate subject matter through color, composition, and symbolism. For more information, please email info@havenartgallery.com - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amy Minchew, "Requiet"
December 15th, 2018 โ January 19th, 2019
Opening Reception: December 15th, 2018
"'Requite' is an exploration of the tumultuous relationship we as human beings have with nature, and the capacity to recover quickly on both parts. I find myself horrified by what we have done to this lavish world we have been fortunate enough to live on, but I am equally as horrified by what nature does in defense of herself. It is this ongoing cycle of destruction, defense, and recovery which captivates me, but also terrifies me. I think it is quite clear who is going to come out the victor in all of this and the subjects of my paintings are surrendering to the inevitable. I am compelled to see the beauty in natures attempts to annihilate a harmful and disruptive presence, and as grim as it might seem, there is a sense of justice in it all." - Amy Minchew About Amy Minchew Amy was born just outside of Atlanta, Georgia in 1986, the second of five children. Her early homeschool experience with its flexibility and versatility allowed her the freedom to explore her creativity under no confines or limitations, and her imagination was fueled by 80's fantasy films, J.R.R. Tolkien's writing, and classical music. Her work revolves around the female figure with added elements and influential symbols of her past and present represented by flora, art nouveau ornaments and frames, and mandalas interwoven throughout, demonstrating juxtaposition and balance. Amy's paintings and drawings have been exhibited worldwide. For more information, please email info@havenartgallery.com - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Craww, Swords
December 15th, 2018 โ January 19th, 2019
Opening Reception with the Artist: December 15th, 2018
"Swords" is a collection of new oil paintings and drawings exploring ideas of facing conflict and change, and finding strength through the adoption of signs and rituals. Uniforms feature heavily throughout the work, their formality hinting at an inner strength while at the same time complementing the elegance of the figures. Ornate decorations, flourishes and details reinforce the bond with the natural surroundings and help anchor the subjects in the stage where their narratives take place. Swords are an extension of that expression. Ceremonial in nature, they symbolise rituals of power and protection, as well as projecting the strength and courage that is at the heart of Craww's muses. ABOUT CRAWW Artist and habitual doodler Craww lives and works just outside of Sheffield, on the edge of the Peak District. His work plays with the beauty to be found in contradictions and ambiguity - life and death, beauty and decay, strength, fragility, the interplay between conflicting and complementing forces of nature. It's an ongoing exploration of a natural world, where his muses are surrounded by flowing lines and natural forms, and where he works to uncover their ambiguous connections and hidden narratives. Each piece is a story, or an aspect of an unfolding story that writes itself as he works on it. What has happened? Who are these people? What is their story? He aims to create work that is open to interpretation, asks questions and invites involvement rather than providing answers. For more information, please email info@havenartgallery.com - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Little Big IV
Small Works Show
Saturday, December 15th, 6-8pm
A collection of small works measuring 8 ร 8 inches and smaller, just in time for the holidays! Opening Reception with many of the exhibiting artists, Saturday, December 15th, 6-8pm Artists include: Syd Bee, Camilla dโErrico, Teagan White, Erika Sanada, Meadow & Fawn, Edith Waddell, Sheri DeBow, Sean Mahan, Naoto Hattori, Billy Norrby, Stephanie Law, Aica, Janet Cook, Jamie Lee Parker, Helice Wen, Daria Theodora, Zoe Williams, Brendon Flynn, June Stratton, Stephanie Buscema, Anjipan, Danielle Trudeau, Jesus Aguado, Kane Kokaris, Allen Douglas, Victoria Steel, Candie Bolton, Nadezda, Stan Manoukian, Nom Kinnear King, Zakuro Aoyama, Miso, Vince Natale, Deidre Sullivan Beeman, Nick Fierro, Yuriko, Shirou, Richard Hescox, Vanessa Lemen, Phoenix Chan, Joseph Weinreb For more information, please email info@havenartgallery.com
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