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You Can Bet the Farm on Ron Russon
November 6th, 2021
Looking at the abstract expressionist wildlife paintings of Ron Russon, one may not expect the modest, humble man behind the canvas. His art needs no background information to be appreciated, but an understanding of his life and story only enhances the wonder behind the sophistication and beauty of his work. A conversation with Ron Russon […]
Reflecting on Two Years of Gallery MAR Carmel
October 28th, 2021
Two years ago, two long held dreams were realized through the opening of Gallery MAR Carmel. Gallery MAR Park City Maren Mullin and then-Meyer Gallery manager Thomas Cushman had both separately dreamed of opening up an art gallery in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. These dreams lived on quietly in their minds until one spring day when Thomas […]
Jewelry That Speaks – At Present
October 25th, 2021
Collector Feature: Maren Mullin on At Present. Meet Maren Mullin, Gallery MAR owner, wife, mom–and serious jewelry aficionado. We love that she celebrates major moments by gifting herself a piece of jewelry: whether she chooses a ring from a local Park City designer after closing a big deal at work or earrings to commemorate personal growth, […]
Art From the Heart: Staff Picks
October 14th, 2021
Art is subjective, and that’s what makes it so beautifully unique. Someone’s impression of a particular piece is like a snowflake: no two interpretations will ever be exactly the same. This is because we bring with us our own individualized memories, loves, challenges, triumphs, grievances, and values to each painting. An artwork that looks simply […]
Notes from The Rape of Europa by Lynn Nicholas, Part 2
October 10th, 2021
“Period of Adjustment: The Nazi Collectors Organize, Austria Provides, Europe Hides” In her continued series on The Rape of Europa, Eileen Treasure shares her notes and insights. To art professionals outside Germany, the advent of Nazism and the bizarre goings-on of its art establishment were regarded as a passing phenomenon requiring minor adjustments. In Lynn […]
Color the Map: Regional Color Collections for Your Home
October 6th, 2021
Different regions of the country have different colors that make them unique. From the icy blues of the alpine mountains to the warm, vibrant colors of the beaches, each region has its own color palette. Just as each landscape contains different colors, so do the interiors of each landscapes’ homes. Think of the navy blue […]
Hunt Slonem: Altered States
October 4th, 2021
“In my Childhood I was enchanted by the White Rabbit, who leads Alice down the rabbit hole into Wonderland and an altered state. That’s always been important to me: the idea of altered states. When I am painting, I sometimes feel as though I am somewhere else, observing reality from an outside perspective.” – Hunt […]
Professor Matt Flint
September 26th, 2021
To say that this has been a difficult time for teachers is certainly an understatement. Our hearts are with all of the teachers and their students navigating the challenges that this global pandemic has presented, from establishing virtual learning techniques to implementing safe classroom practices. We have been so inspired to witness the efforts of […]
Horacio Rodriguez’s Radicalized Relics
September 15th, 2021
Ceramic artist Horacio Rodriguez is known for confronting hot button political and cultural topics and transforming them into powerful, sometimes playfully ironic, works of art. The last time we spoke with Horacio Rodriguez, it was January of 2020. Quite a lot of change has occurred worldwide — politically, culturally, and otherwise — since that date. […]
Havoc Hendricks: Meet Me at the Mall
September 11th, 2021
I love a good road trip, and driving to see an artist’s new studio is a top-priority. So when Havoc Hendricks invited me to see his new studio space, I did not hesitate. When he told me the address and where I was headed? The mall? Feelings of joy ensued. Who doesn’t love a good […]