The Exquisite Corpse exhibition was a hit! We had 50 – 75 artists, musicians, actors with a healthy dose of art supporters. Live music, live wall drawings and breathing Corpse livened up the gallery.
Oh how they sang and ate!
Artists from Top to Bottom: Damon Dorsey, A.S. Ashley, Nancy Torii, Nick Belardes
Artists from Top to Bottom: Julia Heatherwick, Nick Belardes, Elizabeth Hinkle, A.S. Ashley
Don’t fret if you missed this one we have another exciting exhibit coming your way.
Mark your calendars for the September exhibition. Los Angeles artist and musician, Michael Biagiotti, brings his urban, punk rock attitude influenced oil paintings to The Empty Space Gallery September 16 – October 1. Michael’s work is influenced by the energy flow of the city. "Although Los Angeles has its share of problems, there is a chaotic beauty that exists here because of the crazy mix of culture, religion and race. It is this type of beauty which I portray in my work."
Meet Michael at the artist opening on Saturday, September 17 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
I get a lot of questions about how artists can get into The Empty Space Gallery.
Here are some tips:
Go to the art openings! This isn’t a trick to get you in the doors. If you are interested in approaching a gallery about showing your work it is important to know what type of shows they put on. Your sweet painting of unicorns frolicking in a buttercup and poppy field might not work in a gallery that puts on an Exquisite Corpse show or gives a solo show to Mike Biagiotti.
Have a solid, consistent body of work. Your work should be recent and look cohesive. If a stranger were to walk in the gallery it should look like the same artist did the work. Find your voice and artistic confidence.
Use high quality materials and framing. You should never paint a masterpiece on newsprint. Always expect every piece to be your next masterpiece. If you get invited to participate in a show, always have your work ready for hanging and free of damage.
Prepare an artist statement. It is important to be able to talk about your work. Writing an artist statement allows you to begin to articulate you visual vision. Gallery Directors want to be able to talk to you about your work and talk to their clientele about your work. Don’t write fluff. Be real, genuine and thoughtful.
Be professional and courteous. Be prepared and on-time. There will always be another artist, but if your work is great and you are reliable…it may give you an edge. Being an artist isn’t an excuse for being unprofessional.
Watch for more gallery tips!
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