We are proud to present a rotating exhibit of professional artists’ work in our new upstairs gallery on Governors Island. Gallery is open Fridays- 11-5, Saturdays and Sundays from 11-6
AUGUST: STICK WITH ME - Mixed Media work by Brooklyn and NYC artists: Margaret Braun, Hannah Buck, Jared DeFranscesco, Charlotte Farrell, James Gallagher, Shannon Johnson, Beth Reisman, Leslie Siegel,and Hiroko Takeda.
SEPTEMBER: TWO SOLO SHOWS: Aug. 30-Sept. 13
Paula Barragan : Siesta Time
Paula Barragan was born and resides in Quito, Ecuador. A graduate of Pratt University, her illustrations have won numerous prizes including first prize winner of the National Biennial for Posters. She is an accomplished artist and illustrator and also designs carpets, logos, posters, and book illustrations. Her work is featured in the Museum of Central Bank in Ecuador and numerous private collections.
Meghan Keane is a painter who has studied in Ecuador, France, at Parsons and Brooklyn College. “Pas de Deux” features intimate, soulful paintings of couples — the works that laid the foundation for just-launched Pas de Deux Project. Keane’s paintings have been reproduced in The New York Times, have been shown in solo exhibitions in Europe, Asia, and South America. Her drawings can be found in Kentler International Drawing Space Flatfiles.
JULY: Juan Carlos Pinto: Metro Card mosaic artists extraordinaire. His works focuses on the use of discarded Metro Cards to create striking portraits of revolutionary and iconic figures from John Lennon to Che Guevara. The idea of using these cards was sparked by his protest of the NYC subway fare hike, and his desire to re-use non-biodegradable materials in a powerful and provocative way. Stop by Friday- Sunday and meet and watch Carlos work!
JUNE: Caroline Hill and includes an eclectic mix of paintings, drawings and collage. Hailing from New Orleans, she currently lives and works in Brooklyn. You can still purchase her work at the ARTery gift shop or visit: www.chillplease.com or facebook.com/chillpleaseart
