“Circular” Opens May 26th, 2018 at bG Gallery

Bg Gallery hosts an opening reception for a group show entitled “Circular” on Saturday, May 26^th. Presented by Gestalt Projects, the exhibit is curated by Airom, who manages to find new and inventive themes for exhibitions on a consistent basis.

Ray Ford with his work 

Artist Ray Ford will be exhibiting his original wood sculptures. At age 90, he said he still creates seven days a week. “I can’t stop, it’s a calling.” Ford will be exhibiting ten of his round wood sculptures as part of the “Circular” show. “I do a lot of work on the lathe so those pieces are circular, at least in one dimension.” Ford said one of his favorite things to do is create circular works on the lathe and then enhance them with intricate designs. “The most fun is to make the leaves after it is turned,” said the artist. These exquisite one-of-a-kind sculptures are what Ford is known for. In addition to being a talented wood carver, he has done quite a bit of drawing and painting in his lifetime, but wood carving remains his main focus. He has exhibited at Santa Monica Art Studios, Blue 7 Gallery, FAB Gallery, The Hängar and Ivan Gallery. Find out more about Ray Ford and his sculptures on his website at http://hrayford.com/

Artist Jill Stoll has one work in the group show. The title of the work is An Unhealthy Obsession with Geography (Canyon Valley).

 Jill Stoll An Unhealthy Obsession with Geography (Canyon Valley)

"Who said that art has to be square or rectangular? OM is asking the audience to reconsider their assumptions about art and what to expect from a gallery, one that is forward thinking and risk-taking,” said Stoll. http://jillstoll.com

Pamela Mower-Conner has participated in over five group shows at bG Gallery. The circular theme works well for Mower-Conner.




Pamela Mower-Conner, Vintage Circus, mixed media sphere, 8" diameter, 2016

“It is a perfect fit for my work on globes.” The artist has been painting on spheres since 2000. See http://www.pamelamower-conner.com/ for more info about the artist.

Maria Bouquet will be exhibiting a round LED light geometric sculpture. “The Light Art series is inspired on geometrical patterns found in nature. It is a series of dynamic and three-dimensional body of works that play with the view of the observer.” 

Maria Bouquet, Frequencies, Multicolor Led Light, thread & PVC 50cm diameter. Remote control RGB 15 Colors, 5 light sequences & graduations of color. 

Visit Bouquet’s website for additional info http://www.mariabouquet.com/

J. Renee Tanner will have one piece featured. She works in series of installations comprised of multiple pieces and parts that are adaptable and portable and responsive to a variety of temporary environments. These vintage compass cards were salvaged from an industrial environment now a contemporary studio space. The magnets facilitate archival protection and allow endless composition, exploration, and possibilities for taking these relics into the future. Find out more about the art of J. Renee Tanner on her website - http://www.jreneetanner.com/

 

J. Renee Tanner Magnetism, 2017, 20in. diam., Installation of vintage compass cards and gears attached to steel plate with magnets

Additional artists taking part in the exhibitions are: Steph Fonteyn, Mijal Zachs, Jordann Wine, Nick Douillard, Frank Venadas, Jessalin Beutler, Kerstin Lanette, John Grunwell, Nadine Prada, Nadine  Prada, Stanislav Belovski, Nela V Steric, Nela V Steric, Elise Mahan, Bibi Davidson, Nancy Larrew, Daggi Wallace, Gianfranco  Cioffi, J. Renee Tanner, Ingrid April, Perry Johnson, Ryan Leitner, Andreea Bianca Velcsov, Phyllis Gorsen, Alessandra Pierelli, Megan  R Curran, Rhiannon Valenti, Marcy Sperry, Mike Goldberg, Shizuko Greenblatt, Yumiko Nakatsubo, Isabela Muci, Spika, Sylvia  Schorn, Jenn Ashton, Tracy Cirves, Heather Beardsley, Rebecca Fox, Theresa Schlossberg, S.P Harper, Cherie Harte, Janelle W.  Anderson, Brian Huber, Heather Lowe, Imogene Drummond, Eva Asquith Wilson, Blair Martin Cahill, Helen Werner Cox, Ronit Kristal, Antigone Koutalieri, Paula Craioveanu, Donny Nie, Carragh Amos, Karin Swildens, and more.

“Circular” opens on Saturday, May 26^th, 2018 from 6-8pm and will run through June 10^th, 2018. bG Gallery is located at 3009 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica CA. http://bgartgalleries.com/