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Common Grave: A Painting Project – continued
Part II: The Composition and the Process As I mentioned in my previous post, a ‘cult of devotion’ developed around the skulls and bones found in the Fontanelle cemetery. It is very much a religious, or at least ‘cultic’ site. And why not? Why shouldn’t all these remains, representing the lives of real human beings,…
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Artworks 2018 is coming May 10!
I’m pleased to announce that once again I have been asked to participate in the Arts Gowanus benefit, ArtWorks. On May 10th, 75 works by local artists will be shown during an exciting evening at Shapeshifter Lab. The event will be a combination of art exhibition, chance to mingle with local artists, yummy food and…
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Something very last minute — My art during Gowanus Open Studios
Hello everyone! I had not planned to show any work during this year’s Gowanus Open Studios (happening this weekend, October 20-22), but a last minute opportunity presented itself. Abby Subak, Director of Arts Gowanus, reached out to artists who formerly had studios in Gowanus, and asked us to participate as “Gowanus Emeritus Artists” in the…
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Art Works 2016 – a Benefit for Arts Gowanus
I’m pleased to announce that I will be contributing to this year’s Art Works — a benefit for Arts Gowanus! The mission of Arts Gowanus is to promote, support and advocate for local artists and a sustainable arts community in the Gowanus neighborhood. The Art Works event is Thursday, June 2, 2016, 7 to 10pm at…
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Gowanus Open Studios: A personal retrospective
Gowanus Open Studios is mere days away (you’re coming, right? – Saturday, Oct. 16 and Sunday, Oct. 17, 12-6pm — details here)! Looking back, I’m amazed to see that this year’s tour will be the NINTH that I have participated in. Yes, that’s a “9”! So, in celebration of this big number 9, I thought…
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Image of the day
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Hello world! (and welcome to the Eye of the Artist)
Welcome to my new blog, “Eye of the Artist | John Azelvandre Art Notes“. This blog succeeds and essentially replaces my old blogger blog “Hominy Grits,” which had served me so well for over 11 years. There were certain limitations with that blog and the best solution for me is a new start for a…