Food for Thought

Posted on June 5, 2010 by megcoon




(#1, Random Food photo#2, Britt Miller, #3 Meg Coonelly, #4 Jennifer Weckelsblatt)

Coming late summer the TBDArtists are being welcomed back to the James Oliver Gallery (most likely August). While those details are being finalized let’s talk theme.

As most of you know I am really interested in focusing on a food theme. “MELT” if you will. I don’t expect only glorified paintings of apples, muffins, and coffee cups. It is merely a thin guideline to go with.

Case in point: I paint food. I paint food a lot. It is a basic subject matter for any still life. I gravitated towards it because for me it helped me explore certain relationships in my own life (I.E. Meg Coonelly’s “Pairs of Pairs”). I have always used food to express many aspects of everyday life and what I encounter, much like Wayne Thiebaud painted many, many cakes, carnival prizes and candies out of childhood nostalgia. Or as Elizabeth Murray pointed out that Cezanne’s fruit was also charged with sexual frustration (and by the looks Madame Cezanne gave in every portrait…) can you blame him?
I look forward to seeing what will come out with this theme, if you have any questions or are looking for guidelines, please ask.
Any medium will do!

tbdartists@gmail.com

There are more shows on the way as well. In November/December we’ve been asked to show at the Eris Temple Artspace. More to come about that show as well.

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FourBlocks.

Posted on June 3, 2010 by megcoon

PYT you’ve lost someone. I am trully sorry.
I’ve never had food there nor have I met her; but I know the thought process. The thought of safety being upheld. It had to be safe. It was only four blocks. What can go wrong?
Now that safety is torn down. I hope to GOD they find this person. To make me feel safe again not only in Mayfair but in the persuit of home. Because let’s face it wherever home is, that is where our heart is.
Donation can be made at: pytphilly@gmail.com

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First Friday! Britt Miller!

Posted on June 2, 2010 by megcoon

BookSpace will be featuring the brilliantly colorful work of Britt Miller and Fishtown’s Art by Nathan for the month of June. Music and adult beverages will be served or feel free to BYOB!

Time:
Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 7pm-12am

Location:
BookSpace (Philly Book Co)
1113 Frankford Ave. Philadelphia, PA

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Together We Can Do More

Posted on May 19, 2010 by megcoon

Hopeworks is looking for individuals who are interested in submitting art work to adorn the walls of the C.R.I.B. Original pieces of art would be greatly appreciated. If anyone is interested in helping this great cause, please let me know. It’s more than a chance to be seen, it’s a chance to help with change.

I know I have a garage full of paintings/drawings/ and prints. I might not love them all, but that doesn’t mean someone else won’t find something inspiring in it.

Please contact me if you are interested in donating! tbdartists@gmail.com

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Thank You!

Posted on May 16, 2010 by megcoon

A big thanks to everyone who was involved, came out, and enjoyed the recent show at the James Oliver Gallery.

Please stay tuned for upcoming show news, as well as information regarding the upcoming show on the TBDArtists filmed by Jess Graziani.

For those interested: this summer we are planning a small scale show involving small works. So get painting, drawing, printing and create! As more info comes out on this show, I will let you know!

For any info, or if you, or someone you know is interested in the TBD please contact Meg Coonelly: tbdartists@gmail.com

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Opening This Friday

Posted on May 5, 2010 by megcoon

With only days until our new show at the James Oliver Gallery there has been a great write up by Mikey Il regarding the TBD Artists:

This time around our “melting pot” offers even more. Some old favorites return and more new artists are expressing themselves in ways that are sure to inspire anyone whether you enjoy the traditional, the popular, the conventional, or the unconventional. There is something for every art-lover.

See you there!

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FEATURING WORKS BY:

Posted on May 3, 2010 by megcoon

FEATURING!

  • Meg Coonelly
  • Maria Maneos
  • Anna Breininger
  • Jenn Wecks
  • Dominic Doyle
  • Stephen Herko
  • Tim Batten
  • Lisa Serpiello
  • Melanie Springer
  • Lee Barksdale
  • Annemarie Szambelak
  • Renee Ward
  • Britt Miller
  • Mikey Il

All Philadelphia based artists looking to make Philly a lil’ more beautiful.

We open this Friday, May 7th at 5pm. Come out and support Philadelphia, the arts and James Oliver and his gallery!

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The Calm Before

Posted on April 28, 2010 by megcoon

It is just over a week until we unveil the new TBD show, and I have not reached the “stressed” moment yet. Hooray! While I am sure that will change in the coming days, I take this calm with arms wide open.

The process of installation is much like that of painting itself. It is the organization of creating an environment that entices the viewer to continue. To follow a pace and complete a journey you have mapped out for the viewer’s amusement. Everyone takes that journey through a gallery differently. Some never start at the first piece upon entering a the doors. Some ignore the piece directly to the right, while others are blind to the fourth sculpture above “that one painting.” So maybe that’s the true challenge: keeping the viewer’s attention even when they start in the middle. Grabbing their attention enough that if they were to view the ending first, they will want to go back through and start from the beginning.

While you may want to know what to expect from the show I can say the following: The works involved in the show so far seem to convey sense of “comfort.”

This Friday I will be releasing the names of the artists involved in the TBD: Artist exhibit.

Thank you for all of your support, and per usual any question please direct them to: tbdartists@gmail.com

Meg

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#2: Stay Seated

Posted on April 19, 2010 by megcoon


Hey Everyone,
Preparations are going well for our upcoming show and I should have a list of all the artists participating in the exhibit at the James Oliver Gallery up shortly.

Be sure to come out and join us May 7, 2010 for the opening of the show!
www.jamesolivergallery.com

A special thanks to Dennis Beerley for once again putting together the flyers for the show. There were many variations done on this theme, and I will post them all for your viewing pleasure soon!

You may ask yourself: what does “Stay Seated” mean? Is it the theme for the exhibit? While there was no concrete theme for this show, “Stay Seated” is an idea I have played around with. The TBD itself is a phrase of always being on your toes. There is no set destination from one show to the next. Personally, I wasn’t even sure May was going to happen. None the less, I am glad it is.

Stay Seated has many levels to it as well. In a way it’s a relief that you can sit down having found a place for the work, and having been given another chance to be seen. For you to stay seated, sit back, relax and learn something new about an artist, or finding a different way to look at a painting, sculpture, ect.

In a way, this May, I am asking you to enter with an open mind to artists whose work are all different and try to find ways in which they are all brought together. Whether through similar palettes, use of line, use of furniture, or subject matter. I like the idea that so far these shows are a “melting pot” of art. It allows individuality of each piece to shine.

But that in no way means I object to themes, I’m sure in the future there will be many themes to play with.

Thanks!

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MAY! TBD! YOU! ME!

Posted on April 8, 2010 by megcoon

Great News! It seems we may have found our home for May! After many weeks of attempting to contact several people/places/cardboard boxes under bridges, it’s is almost official that the TBD Artists will be featured for a short time at the James Oliver Gallery in Old City, Philadelphia. While it would be a short run, it will be up for the first full week of May (First Friday in Old City!).

The James Oliver Gallery is located:
723 Chestnut St. 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106

Why we’re drawn once again to the 4th floor of a building, I’m not entirely sure! But I can promise another great show!

Please stay tuned for further details and in the meantime check out the official James Oliver Gallery website!

Thanks!
Meg

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