Opening Reception: April 1, 2011, 6pm-9pm
Proximity Gallery
2434 East Dauphin Street (in Fishtown)
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Contact: 267-825-2949
E-mail: janel@proximityart.com
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Friday, April 1, 2011
TONIGHT: TOOTH, TUSK & TALON @ Proximity ( A solo show by Anthony Pedro)
Autumn Society Elder & long time collaborator, Anthony Pedro, will be debuting his first solo show at PROXIMITY gallery starting tonight, Friday, April 1st. This is one show you do not want to miss if you're in Philly. Please see more details below.
WWW.ANTHONYPEDRO.NET
Opening Reception: April 1, 2011, 6pm-9pm
Proximity Gallery
2434 East Dauphin Street (in Fishtown)
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Contact: 267-825-2949
E-mail: janel@proximityart.com
Opening Reception: April 1, 2011, 6pm-9pm
Proximity Gallery
2434 East Dauphin Street (in Fishtown)
Philadelphia, PA 19125
Contact: 267-825-2949
E-mail: janel@proximityart.com
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Autumn Society's Hallowed Halloween Exhibit 2010
Hallowed Halloween @ Proximity Art
October 1st thru 31st, 2010 Reception: October 1st, 6 – 9 pm
Once a year the summer sun passes on to make wave for the birth of the next season. From its passing the month of October welcomes many changes with the birth of the season of Autumn. Most know the presence of Autumn thanks to its calm breeze that soothes the sun scorned terrains of a past summer’s day and the prismatic changes that plant life decorates itself with. Others especially in the northern ends of the world know it marks the last harvest of the year.
Among these welcomed changes, Autumn also brings a yearly remembrance of all things dead or passed on to the next world. This is celebrated thanks to the traditions passed on from past generations, religions and cultures. From the celebration of the European, “All Saints Day,” to the Spanish, “Dia de Los Muertos” and to the contemporary worldly masquerade known as “Halloween” thanks to the Celtic festival of Samhain. The world continues to remember, celebrate, and to reflect on the spirits of past and present during the month of October.
The month of October in all its transformation from beauty and magic can sometimes be lost in the metropolitan corridors and urban jungles of a city like Philadelphia. However thanks to the ghostly whispers and cult like chants, the Autumn spirits from the streets of Philadelphia have cast their spells for a special celebration for October’s holiday of Halloween. The celebration is being welcomed and housed at the Proximity Art Gallery, which is Philadelphia’s premiere upcoming gallery for fresh new talent in the visual arts. Proximity will present “Hallowed Halloween,” an exhibition featuring 34 artists representing illustrative imagery and story telling in pictures. The event also celebrates the first collaborative collection of works presented by The Autumn Society and The Philadelphia Cartoonist Society who both call the city of Brotherly Love home.
The “Hallowed Halloween” art exhibition will feature multi-media based artwork exposing all the disguises that make the multicultural holiday known as Halloween so creepy, imaginative, and fun. This will include exposing its skeleton of folklore and diverse rituals. Thanks to The Proximity Gallery and the gathered artists this dissection and celebration will ignite the Autumn bonfires as we the living and dead celebrate Halloween, in all its magic and lore.
October 1st thru 31st, 2010 Reception: October 1st, 6 – 9 pm
A special thank-you to David Diperstein for the amazing video and to Matt Cavanaugh for the following words on the show.
"Hallowed Halloween Press Release (written by Matt Cavanaugh © 2010)
Once a year the summer sun passes on to make wave for the birth of the next season. From its passing the month of October welcomes many changes with the birth of the season of Autumn. Most know the presence of Autumn thanks to its calm breeze that soothes the sun scorned terrains of a past summer’s day and the prismatic changes that plant life decorates itself with. Others especially in the northern ends of the world know it marks the last harvest of the year.
Among these welcomed changes, Autumn also brings a yearly remembrance of all things dead or passed on to the next world. This is celebrated thanks to the traditions passed on from past generations, religions and cultures. From the celebration of the European, “All Saints Day,” to the Spanish, “Dia de Los Muertos” and to the contemporary worldly masquerade known as “Halloween” thanks to the Celtic festival of Samhain. The world continues to remember, celebrate, and to reflect on the spirits of past and present during the month of October.
The month of October in all its transformation from beauty and magic can sometimes be lost in the metropolitan corridors and urban jungles of a city like Philadelphia. However thanks to the ghostly whispers and cult like chants, the Autumn spirits from the streets of Philadelphia have cast their spells for a special celebration for October’s holiday of Halloween. The celebration is being welcomed and housed at the Proximity Art Gallery, which is Philadelphia’s premiere upcoming gallery for fresh new talent in the visual arts. Proximity will present “Hallowed Halloween,” an exhibition featuring 34 artists representing illustrative imagery and story telling in pictures. The event also celebrates the first collaborative collection of works presented by The Autumn Society and The Philadelphia Cartoonist Society who both call the city of Brotherly Love home.
The “Hallowed Halloween” art exhibition will feature multi-media based artwork exposing all the disguises that make the multicultural holiday known as Halloween so creepy, imaginative, and fun. This will include exposing its skeleton of folklore and diverse rituals. Thanks to The Proximity Gallery and the gathered artists this dissection and celebration will ignite the Autumn bonfires as we the living and dead celebrate Halloween, in all its magic and lore.
Come join the spirits and us this October1st-31st at the Proximity Gallery of Philadelphia."
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Samhain- pron: /ˈsɑːwɪn/, /ˈsaʊ.ɪn/, or /ˈsaʊn/)
Hello,
Here"s my contribution for the Hallowed Halloween show-"Whisper"
Cant wait to get to Proximity and see all the art work in person-so many amazing images!
Thanks to Sam Heimer and Janel for putting together this show!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
HALLOWED HALLOWEEN!
As mentioned in a prior post, the official announcement for 'Hallowed Halloween' is coming soon, but in the mean-time, a detail from one of three pieces. Three in the event that the big one doesn't get finished... this being from the least impressive of the three. Just a little more info on the show: THIS IS THE FIRST Autumn Society / Philadelphia Cartoonist Society COLLABORATIVE SHOW! More soon, I promise!
Friday, May 7, 2010
TODAY: Jeff Kilpatrick's "Dirtballs in Love"
For Immediate Release
Jeffro Kilpatrick
"Dirtballs in Love"
Opening Reception May 7th between 6pm-9pm
May 7th-May 31st
Proximity presents "Dirtballs in Love" all new romance-themed cartoon art by Jeff Kilpatrick. All of the work in the show is inspired in some way by Jeff's gal, Joannie Newton and the neighborhood that brought them together. Most of the pieces are done in colored inks.
Proximity Gallery
2434 East Dauphin St.
Philadelphia PA 19125
267.825.2949
Hours: Fri. and Sat. 1pm-4pm
Always by appointment
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Alex Eckman-Lawn Show at Proximity Gallery 2010
Many of you know of Alex Eckman-Lawn. Whether you've seen his work posted up here on the blog, his work involved in the Autumn Society shows, or you know him personally, Alex's work is pretty damn awesome. Last night, March 5th, 2010, was Alex's solo show at Proximity Gallery. I managed to get myself down there in time to catch the end of the show and was lucky enough to take some photos while chatting with a bunch of friends who made it as well. Even though the show was from 6-9pm, people remained there easily past 10. I'd say the show was a success and a pretty great time. There were many photos taken and I wanted to post a handful of them for those of you who couldn't make it!
Anyway, congrats on the show, Alex!
Alex Eckman-Lawn with Janel, the owner and coordinator for Proximity Gallery.
It wouldn't be an Alex Eckman-Lawn show without grapefruit hands.
These were the highlight of the show for me, these little prints that looked like tiny paintings. So good.
Case full of original sketches on library cards.
Alex and Eamon
Hannah and myself, taken off guard by Matt Cavanaugh.
Left to right: Alex Eckman-Lawn, Anthony Pedro.
Left to right: Matt Cavanaugh, Eamon Dougherty, Andrew Stiles.
Friday, March 5, 2010
REBUILT: TODAY @ PROXIMITY
My first solo show is today, Friday, March 5th at Proximity Gallery, the gallery that brought you the super successful Autumn Society: Day of the Dead show from October. I'm really excited and hope you guys can make it! Here's the card and one of the new pieces from the show.
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