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The Perfect Pair — Michael Kessler Installation

The Perfect Pair — Michael Kessler Installation

July 26th, 2015

Newly installed artwork by Michael Kessler, in Nevada. A gorgeous duet in the desert.

The Writing on the Wall

The Writing on the Wall

July 23rd, 2015

“Wall drawings could be considered the oldest form of art: the Lascaux Cave paintings in France were created 17,300 years ago.

An Epidemic of Gallery Selfies?

An Epidemic of Gallery Selfies?

July 18th, 2015

“It’s the biggest selfie-generating show I’ve ever seen,” said docent Alexa West

Bridgette Meinhold at Summit Series, Powder Mountain

Bridgette Meinhold at Summit Series, Powder Mountain

July 13th, 2015

This weekend, we brought a new show of work to the Summit Series at Powder Mountain, and installed a collection of encaustic paintings by Bridgette Meinhold in an on-mountain, open air “Mirror” gallery.

National Building Museum Opens “Beach” Installation Made with One Million Plastic Balls

National Building Museum Opens “Beach” Installation Made with One Million Plastic Balls

July 13th, 2015

“We see the commission as an exciting opportunity to create an architectural installation that reimagines the qualities and possibilities of material, encourages exploration and interaction with one’s surroundings, and offers an unexpected and memorable landscape for visitors to relax and socialize within,” Alex Mustonen, Snarkitecture co-founder, added.

Inside the Studio with Pamela Murphy

Inside the Studio with Pamela Murphy

July 6th, 2015

Her oils on canvas are often painted and scraped down several times, to get a weathered sensibility about them; they feel like an unearthed attic gem, a piece lovingly passed down from generation to generation but with modern materials.

Fresh Art: Sarah Winkler at Gallery MAR

Fresh Art: Sarah Winkler at Gallery MAR

July 5th, 2015

SARAH WINKLER is an emerging British-American (love that accent!) contemporary landscape painter. Her studio is located in Colorado, and she just delivered a group of five fresh paintings for Gallery MAR’s summer season.

Jylian Gustlin, New Works

Jylian Gustlin, New Works

June 30th, 2015

We are delighted to bring a new group of work by Bay-area painter Jylian Gustlin. Although we have only represented Ms. Gustlin for two years, her collector base here in Park City is clamoring for new paintings.

Building Your Dream Home

Building Your Dream Home

June 29th, 2015

One of my favorite children’s books is The Big Orange Splot, by Daniel Pinkwater. The main character, Mr. Plumbean, lives on a “neat street” where all the houses look the same.

What’s it Like to Bid by Phone?

What’s it Like to Bid by Phone?

June 19th, 2015

Brian Boucher, from ArtNews, posted a story last week which highlights the exciting world of auction bidding by phone.