I now have some statistics from the India Art Fair that I can share with you. While individual sales figures have not been made public, Chemold Presscott Road and Chatterjee & Lal located in Mumbai were among the first galleries to make a sale at the fair. The work by the internationally acclaimed Rashid Rana, who is known for his installations of stainless steel combined with UV prints on aluminium, was sold.
It has been further stated that there were “strong sales of Indian and international contemporary art” and unlike other years, “photography, video and installation art works sold well”. The prices of individual art works are said to range from Rs 55,000 to over Rs 60 lakh. Despite the strong representation of buyers from all over the world — the USA, China, South Africa, Israel, Greece, France, Italy, Australia and West Asia — it is also learnt that the majority of buyers were Indian collectors. Corporate houses were also seen as keen buyers. Twenty six world famous museums such as the Tate, Guggenheim, New Museum, Pompidou Centre, San Jose Museum of Art, MoMA and the Singapore Art Museum visited the fair — a sure sign of how successful this art fair has been.
We can now move on to another important art happening that also adds to India’s staure in global art. Coming up on February 15 and 16, 2012, is the first–ever online auction of international art by Indian art auctioneers, Saffronart. The works were previewed at the Saffronart Gallery in Delhi last week and then moved to the Saffronart Gallery in Mumbai. The works that are included in the list being put up for sale includes some of the biggest names from the international art world, such as Van Gogh, Picasso, Dali, Leger, Dufy, Miro and acclaimed sculptor Henry Moore, whose preliminary drawings leading to the final sculpture, gives a rare glimpse into the artist’s style and approach to his work. Also included are works by another famous sculptor, Lynn Chadwick.
The press note clears all doubts when it states “With a total of 73 lots, the sale includes a wide variety of paintings, works on paper and sculptures of exceptional provenance and quality by leading Western artists”. Among the impressionist works we have Van Gogh’s oil L’Allee aux deux promeneurs (Lane with two figures), was painted in the Dutch village Neunen, in 1885. This work has been estimated at $1 million. Camille Pissarro’s Lisière du bois (Edge of the Wood), painted with sweeping strokes with the help of a palette knife may be considered an important work by one of the “grand masters of impressionism”
The modern section includes several works by Pablo Picasso, including a 1953 vibrant oil painting titled Le Transformateur, estimated between $400,000 and $450,000. Picasso is represented with the widest range of artworks, including paintings drawings and ceramics.
There is an impressive watercolour by Marc Chagall titled, L’Echelle au ciel (Ladder to the Sky), estimated at US$ 280,000-350,000. There are also works by the immensely popular artists such as Henri Matisse, Andy Warhol, and Roy Lichtenstein.
2012年2月12日星期日
2012年1月4日星期三
Photographer can spend a day to capture the moment
This area artist captures unique moments of life and preserves them for the future within a frame.
Originally from Michigan, photographer Diane Bush moved to Arizona four years ago. Taking photography classes as a child, she learned the craft at first from her 4-H club.
She is artist of the month for the Casa Grande Valley Fine Art Association.
As she got older, she took more classes but her interests turned to oil painting in the 1970s. Eventually she began selling her paintings from a home studio. Painting is one of her passions.
“I absolutely love it,” Bush said. “I lose everything else that’s going on in the world when I paint.”
In the late ’80s, her love for photography was renewed and she took up that craft again, putting painting on hold. In 1999, Bush began to get serious about her work as a photographer and has done it professionally since then.
And, like her painting: “I also lose myself in photography,” she said. “I can be out most of the day trying to capture the one perfect angle that will embody the spirit of what I’m trying to capture. I like to say that I capture one moment in time that will never be the same again. There will never be a photo exactly like another. Every single moment is always completely unique.”
In addition to her painting and photography, Bush is also an avid writer who enjoys creating poetry. She said her photos and words are the two things that will last forever, that she can leave behind.
Her subjects vary based on her moods. Her work consists of everything from portraits and landscapes to textures.
This artist’s work is spontaneous and genuine.
“You just never know what moment will inspire you when you’re out. Sometimes my husband and I will be driving and I’ll make him stop the car so I can get out and take a picture of something that struck me,” Bush said.
Her work has been published and featured in several galleries and art shows. Also, her work has won several awards.
Despite her success with a camera, she has recently turned her attention back to oil painting. Joined by a new friend, Barb Bradley, the pair decided to paint together and sell their work. Bradley is a newcomer to the art world, but Bush is happy to lend her expertise.
Knowing her way around a canvas, Bush uses her photos to paint from.
“I like being able to see the exact picture I want and paint it. If I’m painting outside, the elements are too unpredictable and when I’m using a photo, I already have the exact image I’m looking for,” Bush said.
She also plans to make jewelry in the future. Having many of the materials, she has already done some necklaces and earrings but wants to take a bracelet-making course.
Although there are many media that capture her attention, her first love will always be photography, she said.
“It’s something that makes my life happy,” Bush said. “It cheers me up. And when people say my work is beautiful and tell me how much they appreciate it, it just makes my day. If someone said I couldn’t take another picture, I’d be devastated because it is just such a big part of my life. I love it with all my heart.”
Originally from Michigan, photographer Diane Bush moved to Arizona four years ago. Taking photography classes as a child, she learned the craft at first from her 4-H club.
She is artist of the month for the Casa Grande Valley Fine Art Association.
As she got older, she took more classes but her interests turned to oil painting in the 1970s. Eventually she began selling her paintings from a home studio. Painting is one of her passions.
“I absolutely love it,” Bush said. “I lose everything else that’s going on in the world when I paint.”
In the late ’80s, her love for photography was renewed and she took up that craft again, putting painting on hold. In 1999, Bush began to get serious about her work as a photographer and has done it professionally since then.
And, like her painting: “I also lose myself in photography,” she said. “I can be out most of the day trying to capture the one perfect angle that will embody the spirit of what I’m trying to capture. I like to say that I capture one moment in time that will never be the same again. There will never be a photo exactly like another. Every single moment is always completely unique.”
In addition to her painting and photography, Bush is also an avid writer who enjoys creating poetry. She said her photos and words are the two things that will last forever, that she can leave behind.
Her subjects vary based on her moods. Her work consists of everything from portraits and landscapes to textures.
This artist’s work is spontaneous and genuine.
“You just never know what moment will inspire you when you’re out. Sometimes my husband and I will be driving and I’ll make him stop the car so I can get out and take a picture of something that struck me,” Bush said.
Her work has been published and featured in several galleries and art shows. Also, her work has won several awards.
Despite her success with a camera, she has recently turned her attention back to oil painting. Joined by a new friend, Barb Bradley, the pair decided to paint together and sell their work. Bradley is a newcomer to the art world, but Bush is happy to lend her expertise.
Knowing her way around a canvas, Bush uses her photos to paint from.
“I like being able to see the exact picture I want and paint it. If I’m painting outside, the elements are too unpredictable and when I’m using a photo, I already have the exact image I’m looking for,” Bush said.
She also plans to make jewelry in the future. Having many of the materials, she has already done some necklaces and earrings but wants to take a bracelet-making course.
Although there are many media that capture her attention, her first love will always be photography, she said.
“It’s something that makes my life happy,” Bush said. “It cheers me up. And when people say my work is beautiful and tell me how much they appreciate it, it just makes my day. If someone said I couldn’t take another picture, I’d be devastated because it is just such a big part of my life. I love it with all my heart.”
2011年12月15日星期四
Oil painter Juliana Gamble feeds the flame of mystery
Oil painter Juliana Gamble learned from her boyfriend, a Harvard educated neuroscientist, that the human brain does not need all of the information in order to formulate a whole. In other words, provide it with some of the dots and it will connect the rest.
At an artist reception for her exhibit Color and Light, held at the Somerville Community Access Television studio on Saturday December 10, this sentiment was thoroughly echoed through each vibrant, yet simplistic work hanging from the wall.
All of the paintings are smaller than a square foot, a conscious effort of finishing in one session which she believes promotes focus. Her paintings of seemingly ordinary images, a wooded valley, a grapefruit, flower pot, or apple, were drawn out to illustrate a few key highlights and lowlights, allowing the beholder to connect the rest of the dots on his or her own. “You can tell this is a grapefruit, even though there are four tones pushed together,” Juliana explained.
In doing so, she has created a deceptively complex collection of images, which only become more detailed upon further inspection. Her interest is embedded in color and light. “One of the things I try to work on when painting is to find the true dark spots and true highlights. I want to make sure the contrast is there in a way that is pleasing to the eye.”
She focuses on the bigger notes of the painting, the framework of the story, believing that it is more exciting to say more by saying less. “It becomes dry and unexciting to paint every single stroke and stitch. It’s like reading a book as opposed to watching a movie, there’s a level of imagination to it; it allows your brain to determine what’s out there.”
She credits painting with training her eye to the natural beauty of everyday life. Whilst many artists become disinterested the more vested they are in what they are doing, she finds inspiration in her life. She explained that her grapefruit series was inspired by preparing a grapefruit salad. In a modern society where information seeps through every pore, an old soul can be refreshed by the fact that some still put faith in the saying “less is more.”
“It’s not as if I couldn’t paint all the details if I really wanted to, but part of me doesn’t really want to. I’m just not as interested in all of the details.”
At an artist reception for her exhibit Color and Light, held at the Somerville Community Access Television studio on Saturday December 10, this sentiment was thoroughly echoed through each vibrant, yet simplistic work hanging from the wall.
All of the paintings are smaller than a square foot, a conscious effort of finishing in one session which she believes promotes focus. Her paintings of seemingly ordinary images, a wooded valley, a grapefruit, flower pot, or apple, were drawn out to illustrate a few key highlights and lowlights, allowing the beholder to connect the rest of the dots on his or her own. “You can tell this is a grapefruit, even though there are four tones pushed together,” Juliana explained.
In doing so, she has created a deceptively complex collection of images, which only become more detailed upon further inspection. Her interest is embedded in color and light. “One of the things I try to work on when painting is to find the true dark spots and true highlights. I want to make sure the contrast is there in a way that is pleasing to the eye.”
She focuses on the bigger notes of the painting, the framework of the story, believing that it is more exciting to say more by saying less. “It becomes dry and unexciting to paint every single stroke and stitch. It’s like reading a book as opposed to watching a movie, there’s a level of imagination to it; it allows your brain to determine what’s out there.”
She credits painting with training her eye to the natural beauty of everyday life. Whilst many artists become disinterested the more vested they are in what they are doing, she finds inspiration in her life. She explained that her grapefruit series was inspired by preparing a grapefruit salad. In a modern society where information seeps through every pore, an old soul can be refreshed by the fact that some still put faith in the saying “less is more.”
“It’s not as if I couldn’t paint all the details if I really wanted to, but part of me doesn’t really want to. I’m just not as interested in all of the details.”
2011年11月13日星期日
Aberdeen artist Sandra Jackowski left administrative career behind
After some 30 years of working in the administrative/management industry and leaving seven years ago as human resources administrator of a large, prestigous law firm, I decided to pursue a career within the art world of oil painting.
My husband, Tom, was extremely supportive and helpful in making my decision a reality. In learning how my paintings were selling, he encouraged me to proceed further and was very instrumental in foreseeing my dream and goals.
I have always enjoyed painting or drawing, selling my artwork either to staff where I worked or for those requesting a painting. I had designed and drawn my own Christmas cards many years ago for a few friends and, after all this time, they have still kept each card as a momento. People seem to appreciate homemade items which they can cherish.
I originally began by attending craft and artistic events. With such an overwhelming response in buying my smaller oil paintings, which were more affordable, I was encouraged to move forward to painting on larger canvases.
With paintings in hand, I approached up-cale stores throughout New Jersey. Many, after looking at them, were extremely interested in having them placed in their shops. After seeing my first oil painting of sunflowers and birds on display in a storefront window in Red Bank, I knew I had made the right decision. Since then, I have had many of my artwork shown at shops in Chester, Metuchen, Point Pleasant, Summit, Chatham, Frenchtown, Fair Haven, Westfield, Brielle and Lambertville. I then expanded my horizons to Pennsylvania, having my art in Chadds Ford, Lahaska and Lancaster.
Since I gravitate to country folk-art, I also paint florals and landscapes. The simplicity and vintage of rustic, primitive-type art apparently appeals to many. With encouragement and assertiveness, I met with the owner of an art gallery in Rumson and was given the opportunity of becoming the featured artist three years ago. I also participate in the Bayonet Farm’s Plein Air Art Show in Holmdel each September.
I have since participated in many more art shows, including the prestigious Christian Brothers Academy’s Art Show in February, representing numerous high-profile artists. A few months ago, I won “honorable mention” for my painting at the Middletown Art Center’s Art Show. In May, I was art demonstrator for an event called “Ask The Experts” at a store in Chester called Better With Tyme, featuring presentations by experienced professionals on various home and decorating topics. Helping interested people to perhaps become artists themselves or to pursue their own dreams is rewarding and challenging. I have met so many wonderful and creative people during the past few years, and I’m hoping to meet many more in the future. Meeting such a variety of artisans offering an array of different mediums, as well as learning their aspirations, is inspirational in itself.
My husband has been a crucial part of my new career from the beginning, helping me display and set-up at shows, taking photographs and having input in numerous endeavors. To be afforded the opportunity of fulfilling a goal is certainly beneficial and exceptional.
My husband, Tom, was extremely supportive and helpful in making my decision a reality. In learning how my paintings were selling, he encouraged me to proceed further and was very instrumental in foreseeing my dream and goals.
I have always enjoyed painting or drawing, selling my artwork either to staff where I worked or for those requesting a painting. I had designed and drawn my own Christmas cards many years ago for a few friends and, after all this time, they have still kept each card as a momento. People seem to appreciate homemade items which they can cherish.
I originally began by attending craft and artistic events. With such an overwhelming response in buying my smaller oil paintings, which were more affordable, I was encouraged to move forward to painting on larger canvases.
With paintings in hand, I approached up-cale stores throughout New Jersey. Many, after looking at them, were extremely interested in having them placed in their shops. After seeing my first oil painting of sunflowers and birds on display in a storefront window in Red Bank, I knew I had made the right decision. Since then, I have had many of my artwork shown at shops in Chester, Metuchen, Point Pleasant, Summit, Chatham, Frenchtown, Fair Haven, Westfield, Brielle and Lambertville. I then expanded my horizons to Pennsylvania, having my art in Chadds Ford, Lahaska and Lancaster.
Since I gravitate to country folk-art, I also paint florals and landscapes. The simplicity and vintage of rustic, primitive-type art apparently appeals to many. With encouragement and assertiveness, I met with the owner of an art gallery in Rumson and was given the opportunity of becoming the featured artist three years ago. I also participate in the Bayonet Farm’s Plein Air Art Show in Holmdel each September.
I have since participated in many more art shows, including the prestigious Christian Brothers Academy’s Art Show in February, representing numerous high-profile artists. A few months ago, I won “honorable mention” for my painting at the Middletown Art Center’s Art Show. In May, I was art demonstrator for an event called “Ask The Experts” at a store in Chester called Better With Tyme, featuring presentations by experienced professionals on various home and decorating topics. Helping interested people to perhaps become artists themselves or to pursue their own dreams is rewarding and challenging. I have met so many wonderful and creative people during the past few years, and I’m hoping to meet many more in the future. Meeting such a variety of artisans offering an array of different mediums, as well as learning their aspirations, is inspirational in itself.
My husband has been a crucial part of my new career from the beginning, helping me display and set-up at shows, taking photographs and having input in numerous endeavors. To be afforded the opportunity of fulfilling a goal is certainly beneficial and exceptional.
2011年8月28日星期日
Cheap returns for clueless Olley art thief
Art tends to skyrocket in value after the artist passes away - or so the cliche goes. It was perhaps with this in mind that a thief walked into the Bowral and District Hospital five days after Margaret Olley's death and took one of her pictures from a wall.
The crime was meticulously planned. The thief walked into the waiting room at the children's ward with a cheap replacement print swathed in white fabric. With the new print disguising the theft, it took hospital staff five days to miss Olley's work.
It might have been the perfect get-rich-quick scheme - but for one crucial detail. While Olley's paintings and signed prints sell for thousands of dollars, the hospital's unsigned reproduction of the oil painting Parrot Tulip is worth next to nothing. Identical prints are on sale at the Mittagong Visitor Information Centre for $50.
Olley painted it to raise money for the McGrath Foundation during the annual Southern Highlands Tulip Time Festival. It sold at auction for $50,000 to the broadcaster Alan Jones, who donated it back to the charity.
Organisations that helped with the fund-raising received unsigned reproductions of Olley's work. One of the 100 prints went to Berrima District Credit Union's charity foundation for children. The credit union spent $400 on framing and donated it to the hospital. The vice president of the credit union foundation, Ross Stone, said the theft was disappointing, though - given the work's value - hardly alarming. ''I don't know what they think they'll do with it,'' Mr Stone said.
The police have identified a suspect. Moss Vale policeman Senior Constable Martyn Rigby said it was ''reasonable'' to speculate the thief hoped to cash in on Olley's death.
''It's a brazen act,'' he said.
The crime was meticulously planned. The thief walked into the waiting room at the children's ward with a cheap replacement print swathed in white fabric. With the new print disguising the theft, it took hospital staff five days to miss Olley's work.
It might have been the perfect get-rich-quick scheme - but for one crucial detail. While Olley's paintings and signed prints sell for thousands of dollars, the hospital's unsigned reproduction of the oil painting Parrot Tulip is worth next to nothing. Identical prints are on sale at the Mittagong Visitor Information Centre for $50.
Olley painted it to raise money for the McGrath Foundation during the annual Southern Highlands Tulip Time Festival. It sold at auction for $50,000 to the broadcaster Alan Jones, who donated it back to the charity.
Organisations that helped with the fund-raising received unsigned reproductions of Olley's work. One of the 100 prints went to Berrima District Credit Union's charity foundation for children. The credit union spent $400 on framing and donated it to the hospital. The vice president of the credit union foundation, Ross Stone, said the theft was disappointing, though - given the work's value - hardly alarming. ''I don't know what they think they'll do with it,'' Mr Stone said.
The police have identified a suspect. Moss Vale policeman Senior Constable Martyn Rigby said it was ''reasonable'' to speculate the thief hoped to cash in on Olley's death.
''It's a brazen act,'' he said.
2011年7月25日星期一
Recognized as a Top Rated Internet Retailer for Customer Service
"At overstockArt.com we view customer service as a distinct part of our company culture, and we're honored to be recognized for our efforts with the STELLAService seal," said David Sasson, CEO of overstockArt.com. "This recognition illustrates our intense focus on customer satisfaction."
As a part of overstockArt.com's customer service efforts, the company prides itself on consistently providing its customers with high end products for a competitive price, a robust selection of art, free shipping both ways, and excellent customer relations.
"Shoppers traditionally haven't considered the web to be an optimal place to purchase artwork," said John Ernsberger, co-founder of STELLAService. "But with stores like overstockArt.com, shoppers can now expect a fantastic shopping experience."
STELLAService rates thousands of retailers each year across a broad array of criteria including usability and online tools, shipping and returns, and customer support. Top-rated stores are awarded the STELLAService seal. To maintain its independence and objectivity, STELLAService does not inform retailers of the timing of its evaluations and pays for all products it purchases. Retailers cannot pay to be rated nor can they influence the ratings in any way.
"We are honored to join the ranks of online retailers, including Zappos.com, Diapers.com, Zales, and other leaders who have been singled out for outstanding customer service by STELLAService," stated Sasson. "We are thrilled to be able to display the STELLAService seal on our site as a testament to our high quality customer care."
As a part of overstockArt.com's customer service efforts, the company prides itself on consistently providing its customers with high end products for a competitive price, a robust selection of art, free shipping both ways, and excellent customer relations.
"Shoppers traditionally haven't considered the web to be an optimal place to purchase artwork," said John Ernsberger, co-founder of STELLAService. "But with stores like overstockArt.com, shoppers can now expect a fantastic shopping experience."
STELLAService rates thousands of retailers each year across a broad array of criteria including usability and online tools, shipping and returns, and customer support. Top-rated stores are awarded the STELLAService seal. To maintain its independence and objectivity, STELLAService does not inform retailers of the timing of its evaluations and pays for all products it purchases. Retailers cannot pay to be rated nor can they influence the ratings in any way.
"We are honored to join the ranks of online retailers, including Zappos.com, Diapers.com, Zales, and other leaders who have been singled out for outstanding customer service by STELLAService," stated Sasson. "We are thrilled to be able to display the STELLAService seal on our site as a testament to our high quality customer care."
2011年6月1日星期三
SolarBridge Adds to Board and Executive Team
the leading developer of module-integrated microinverters for the solar industry, today announced that Bill Mulligan has been appointed to the company’s Board of Directors and Bill Paape will join SolarBridge as chief financial officer (CFO).
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Bill Mulligan and Bill Paape to SolarBridge”
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Bill Mulligan and Bill Paape to SolarBridge,” said Ron Van Dell, president and CEO, SolarBridge Technologies. “Both individuals bring vast experience to our team and offer valuable strategic counsel and management expertise. Their contributions will be invaluable as SolarBridge moves into an important growth phase.”
As an internationally known expert in the field of high efficiency silicon photovoltaic cells and solar systems, Mulligan joins SolarBridge’s Board of Directors. Mulligan has more than 20 years of experience in the photovoltaic field and recently retired from SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWRA, SPWRB), having served as vice president of research and development from 1998 to 2010. Under his leadership, the R&D department developed and commercialized the world’s highest efficiency silicon PV cell (22% average in production). Mulligan also worked at JX Crystals Inc., National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), AstroPower Inc. and Fairchild/National Semiconductor.
As CFO, Paape will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations and growth of SolarBridge and will lead future fundraising efforts. He has more than 25 years of comprehensive financial management experience, including mergers and acquisitions, treasury, controllership, strategic planning, fundraising, business development and financial analysis. Paape joins SolarBridge from LifeSize Communications Inc., a $130+ million videoconferencing technology company. He served as vice president of finance and CFO from the company’s inception through its $405 million acquisition by Logitech, Inc. in late 2009. Paape also held senior financial management positions at Polycom, Inc., ViaVideo Communications, Inc. and Fisher Scientific.
About SolarBridge Technologies
SolarBridge Technologies, a leader in integrated microinverter technologies for the solar industry, is accelerating the adoption of rooftop solar energy in residential and commercial applications. SolarBridge’s patented Pantheon microinverter mounts directly onto solar modules, greatly increasing system efficiency and reliability, while reducing the cost of solar installation and maintenance. The Pantheon microinverter is designed to match the lifetime of solar modules, enabling module manufacturers to provide a 25-year warranty on their AC modules.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Bill Mulligan and Bill Paape to SolarBridge”
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Bill Mulligan and Bill Paape to SolarBridge,” said Ron Van Dell, president and CEO, SolarBridge Technologies. “Both individuals bring vast experience to our team and offer valuable strategic counsel and management expertise. Their contributions will be invaluable as SolarBridge moves into an important growth phase.”
As an internationally known expert in the field of high efficiency silicon photovoltaic cells and solar systems, Mulligan joins SolarBridge’s Board of Directors. Mulligan has more than 20 years of experience in the photovoltaic field and recently retired from SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWRA, SPWRB), having served as vice president of research and development from 1998 to 2010. Under his leadership, the R&D department developed and commercialized the world’s highest efficiency silicon PV cell (22% average in production). Mulligan also worked at JX Crystals Inc., National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), AstroPower Inc. and Fairchild/National Semiconductor.
As CFO, Paape will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations and growth of SolarBridge and will lead future fundraising efforts. He has more than 25 years of comprehensive financial management experience, including mergers and acquisitions, treasury, controllership, strategic planning, fundraising, business development and financial analysis. Paape joins SolarBridge from LifeSize Communications Inc., a $130+ million videoconferencing technology company. He served as vice president of finance and CFO from the company’s inception through its $405 million acquisition by Logitech, Inc. in late 2009. Paape also held senior financial management positions at Polycom, Inc., ViaVideo Communications, Inc. and Fisher Scientific.
About SolarBridge Technologies
SolarBridge Technologies, a leader in integrated microinverter technologies for the solar industry, is accelerating the adoption of rooftop solar energy in residential and commercial applications. SolarBridge’s patented Pantheon microinverter mounts directly onto solar modules, greatly increasing system efficiency and reliability, while reducing the cost of solar installation and maintenance. The Pantheon microinverter is designed to match the lifetime of solar modules, enabling module manufacturers to provide a 25-year warranty on their AC modules.
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