New York’s Patti Grabel is a well-known artist who creates her magic in her Water Mill, NY studio. One of her pieces was included in a 2017 benefit event supporting Michael Bolton Charities. Her work Musical Spoons (2017) is in the private collection of Sound Point Capital located in the Seagram building at 375 Park Avenue, New York, NY. Musical Spoons was also selected for the Museum of Arts and Design’s 60th anniversary Diamond Jubilee MAD Ball as part of their silent auction. Grabel’s accolades don’t stop there, her latest collection of timeless pieces, Causing a Stir, are now on display at Chase Edwards Contemporary. This is her second exhibition at the studio.
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Tatiana Pagés, a Chilean-Dominican New York-based activist designer, debuted her sustainable artwear collection to fashion and art professionals. The LAIO Art Exhibit is part of a movement that aims to increase environmental awareness and promote social change through design. What makes this collection even more lovely, is the fact that sixty percent of each item sold will be donated to AID FOR AIDS, a charity that strives to help communities at risk of HIV and the global population at large.
Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series at Rush Philanthropics Arts Foundation
Bombay Sapphire took over the RUSH Arts Gallery in Chelsea. More than, 400 guests were welcomed to enjoy specialty cocktails, art, and a good time. Guests, which included actors Romany Malco and Khalil Kain received branded giveaways for posting their experience on their social media accounts using the Artisan Series hashtag (#ArtisanSeries). Twenty visual artists were showcased at the Artisan Series. The exhibit was considered some of the best artwork to be shown at the gallery to date.
Over the holiday season, XOJOHN had the pleasure of being introduced to the works of the gifted painter Mark DeMaio. Mr. DeMaio is currently showing an exciting, eye-catching collection that combines recognizably famous cartoon characters with religious iconography to deliver a pop art tableau that will shock and amaze the viewer. The images mix childhood memories with the Biblical stories, the iconic Nativity Scene is re-cast with Olive Oyl as the Virgin Mary is a particularly affecting tableau. This controversial subject, in conjunction with the artist’s signature use of bold, vibrant colors, texture and unpredictable techniques reflect the insight and daring statements that Mr. DeMaio has to share with his audiences.
Amanda