SEPT/OCT OPENINGS: "FRACTURED IMMINENCE" / "THE GRIMM SHOW" The B-Side/VFA

"Fractured Imminence"
Artwork by Mark Allen

Opening Reception - September 07, 2013 6-10pm

18"x 24"  acrylic on paper

Mark Allen’s Artist Statement:

As an artist it is very important for me to connect the world with a image that is familiar, but will keep you thinking of endless possibilities. To stay, contemplate, and wonder about the world that we share. I have studied long and far getting most of my rounding at Pratt at Munson-Williams. Where I learned a great amount and became an ambassador to the art world. We have necessities that I try to focus in on. The everyday life that surrounds us. For example a lot of my work contains flowers, fruit, and vegetation. These simple things that we really don't think about besides their appeal have much more to offer. The thought process for most is in the smell, taste, or color. However the nutrients, and or extract that we obtain from these plants are a lot more important. The growth from photosynthesis even gives so much more. Such a simple ripple of oxygen vegetation harnesses, taking carbon dioxide and producing the oxygen that we breathe. A great percentage of oxygen is  omitted in the air by green growth. Letting us exist as a society. I have been undergoing the idea of chaos vs. order in similar realms. Where decay is not an over looked factor, but just as important as growth. I try to bring that in perspective with my line work. The line is the most simple mark one can make on a paper. The decomposition of natural organism, and returning matter in the land is so natural its simple in our minds. But is very complex. A mark on a paper can instill humbleness just as watching a day lily grow. Most over look that and take nothing that doesn't fit in the schedule. I hope it notions to take a step back from our chaotic lives and just appreciate how far we have come. Thanks to the small stuff. 

16" x 20"  Mixed medium on paper

Exhibition will be on display September 07 - November 02
Special opening Night Perks!

Gelato Gypsy will have her cart outside opening night only!
http://gelatogypsy.com

Also Samantha Noeson will have her massage chair inside opening night only! 
www.samanthanoeson.massagetherapy.com

And finally Mini Cupcakes by Beans to Brew opening night only!

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OCTOBER OPENING:

"The Grimm Show"

B-Side - Van Over Fine Arts

"The Six Swans"  Artist: Tammy Mae Moon
16" x 20"- Acrylic on board

Opening Reception October 5th, 2013  6-10pm 

Featuring work by

Julie Morgan

Dan Bryce 

Dean Haglund

 Chad Grohman 

Tammy Mae Moon

Randy Rigutto

Mark Allen

Brett Nelson

Dean Vigyikan

Richard VanOver

OK PANTS
Erika Thurkin
Deborah Petronio

"Expressions in Realism" Images

Some images of our July show "Expressions in Realism" Painting and Sculpture by Dean Vigyikan.

Some beautiful work especially if you like wildlife work!!!

"Desert Outcropping" 12" x 16" - Oil

"Reflections" 11" x 14" - Mixed medium

Gallery Shot  Dean's work

Stop in, the show is up until August 31st, worth seeing in person! 

JULY OPENING

"Watcher of the Skies" 18" x 24" Acrylic

Please Join us for our next opening:

"Expressions in Realism" 

Paintings and Sculptures by Dean Vigyikan 

Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 6-10pm. 

Dean Vigyikan was born in Cleveland, OH and grew up in Western New York, studying art through private instruction and receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with honors from Rochester Institute of Technology.  Since then he has built a career in the visual arts ranging from traditional painting to digital illustration and design.

More recently, Dean has discovered his innate penchant for sculpture and has added this art form to his long-standing tradition as a painter.  His artwork has been collected by patrons across the United States and can be found on the covers of Books, music CD’s, T-shirts, magazines, advertisements and more.

Encouraged from an early age by his parents and family, Dean began nurturing and developing his talents during childhood.  Inspired by many of the giants of art history, he has been especially influenced by the painting techniques of William Adolphe Bouguereau, John Singer Sargent, and John William Waterhouse.  His sculptural influences include Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Antonio Canova, and Auguste Rodin.  Stylistically, Dean is a contemporary realist, drawing heavily upon natural subject matter and expressing his vision with vigor and spontaneity.

Among the qualities of Dean’s paintings, noticed by those who have seen his work in person, is the dynamic and tactile brushwork with which he renders his compositions, as well as the richness and harmony of the colors he employs.  Many express particular delight in his sculptures for their level of detail and sense of grandeur.  One of the most frequent observations made regarding the artist’s repertoire concerns his expansive range of subject matter, all of which he handles with confidence and facility.

An award winning artist, Dean’s works have appeared in juried competitions on the local, state and national levels, as well as a number of solo exhibitions.  He has also proven a popular lecturer and demonstrator of art technique to other artists, and has served as judge for fine art competitions.  As an artist, Dean favors allowing his work to do the talking, without excessive peripheral explanation.  The power of representational art, he feels, is that it encourages the artist to meld his personal sensibilities with the mastery of the Divine Creator, resulting in a uniquely beautiful collaborative expression

Meet our new neighbors  from Griffis Hill Gardens and welcome them to the area They are located up at Griffis Sculpture Park.  They have fun workshops for kids and adults. Cabins to rent and more check out the link below!


http://griffishillgardens.wix.com/griffishillgardens

MAY 4th - VFA x SPRING ART CRAWL!

Van Over Fine Arts is proud to present:

"TRANSITION" paintings by Chad Grohman 

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 04, 2013 6 -10pm 

            (*Live Acoustic music opening night only)

*Opening reception held in conjunction with the Annual Springville Spring Art Crawl.

"Far Behind Glenn Falls" - 11"x14" - Medium: Gouache

For the past 15 years, Chad has worked primarily as an illustrator, but also as a painter, a designer, and a Lecturer of Illustration at Rochester Institute of Technology.

He holds a BFA in Illustration from Rochester Institute of Technology, 1994, and an MFA in Illustration from University of Hartford, 2010. As a painter, my primary medium is gouache on hot press watercolor board. As a freelance illustrator, I also work in gouache, as well as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. As an industry professional, my work is centered in the Advertising and Editorial genres.
www.chadgrohman.com

For more on the Spring Art Crawl visit

http://springvillearts.org/sca/events/call-for-work-art-crawl/

RAFFLE! RAFFLE!

"Through My Eyes" Photographer Richard VanOver is offering a chance to win one framed and matted print your choice from the 'Through My Eyes" exhibition.  Soon we will  be adding new 11"x14" prints to the "Through My Eyes" exhibition.

We will be drawing the winner on April 27th. Please visit VFA gallery during our regular gallery hours, at 49 E Main Street Springville, NY 14141 to purchase your tickets. 

You do not need to be present the day of the Raffle drawing.

See you soon!

ARTIST CALLS! HEY ARTISTS!!

VFA x Grimm's Fairy Tale Themed Group Show

Artist Submissions are now being accepted for "Grimm Tales" (Grimm's Fairy Tale Theme Group Show), held at Van Over Fine Arts. Artwork must be based on or influenced by the Grimm's Fairy Tales. Artwork will be on displayed for one month at Van Over Fine Arts-B-Side gallery. (space is limited) The "Grimm Tales" show will Open the same night as the Annual Springville Fall Art Crawl (DTBA) a variety of downtown storefronts and all of Main Street becomes a walking artists’ reception for one night. 
Deadline is September 07 2013. Any Medium, Any size, Please send images along with a list which gives the price, title, date, size and medium, a bio and/or artist statement and contact info. to Richard Van Over, Curator at Van Over Fine Arts.   
Email: richard@vanoverfinearts.com 
Again space is limited! If excepted into the show you will be contacted by email with delivery dates/time and details.

Watch for more info at:
http://vanoverfinearts.com  http://vanoverfinearts.blogpot.com
 

GREAT START TO 2013!!!

Our first show opened with a bang! We had a great turn out for "Through My Eyes" opening reception. I was great to see new faces and old friends! Thank you all for coming out!
"Through My Eyes" Photographs by Richard  VanOver is up through April 27th.

Richard will be at the gallery discussing and answering questions about his photographs, on Saturday during the duration of the show which is up through April 27th. We will be adding some new prints taken from 1956-58 soon to this great show.
All photos are available for sale in limited editions prints of 15 and Artist Proofs are 1/1. If you enjoy rare documentary photos then this is a show to see.

Hope everyone that stopped by liked our new look with the B-Side gallery (available to rent for group or solo art shows.) More info will be available soon for application details and rental packages.

Here are some pics from opening night before I got to busy to document.

Photographer Richard Van Over

Shot of the Main Gallery "Through My Eyes" images from 1956-58

Main Gallery looking through to B-Side.

Opening reception main gallery "Through My Eyes"

Our good friend Gerald enjoying conversation.

Opening night getting busy!

New faces at the gallery

My Mom talking with Joe Newton in from Georgia.

Robin Frey talking with Gerald about her photos showing in the B-Side Gallery. 

Robin Frey's new work - B-Side Gallery