Swiss Style: Fashion and Jewlery Design

Opening reception Friday, September 16, 6:00-8:3 PM featuring wine from Geneva.

Come to the Alex Gallery, from September 16 to October 14, to experience contemporary fashion and jewelry designs from 10 top graduates of the Geneva University of Art and Design/ Haute école d’Art et de Design Genève. This institution, one of Switzerland’s most prestigious design centers, continues the Swiss search for quality which has earned the country a solid reputation for perfectly functioning and fresh design.


The collection reflects diverse design talent, with items ranging from gowns to casual wear, footwear and jewelry. These inventions play with unique materials, illustrating techniques that mix know-how and new technologies. Many of the pieces were created for big name designers including the Martin Grant fashion house in Paris and the Brazilian shoe brand, Melissa. Outfits worn by the Swiss Pavilion guides of the World Expo Shanghai will also be on display. A projection will show the latest runway show of the Geneva University School of Art and Design, as well as varied student design creations.

Coming Soon... David Goslin at Gallery A!

Gallery A is proud to announce that David Goslin will be showing new work in the gallery during the month of May.

Known for his bright compositions, Goslin is unmistakably influenced by the Washington Color School. His vibrant pieces are distinguished for their technical qualities-- every line is straight, and every color has been carefully chosen. However, more recent work has lent itself to a bit of experimentation. Stacks of horizontal ovals now recall the color field paintings of Mark Rothko. Goslin does this in his own familiar vocabulary, as his colors respect their boundaries and their edges do not blend with one another. As a result, we are able to look at each hue as individual and full of character; together on the canvas they create something more organic than works past.

Goslin does not abandon his signature style, however, as sharp edged lines can still be found in various works both horizontal and vertical. His work continues to pop, and his colors couldn't be more eye-pleasing. David Goslin: New Color Paintings is a wonderful display by an artist who continues to expand and evolve his repertoire.

-Balkis Awan

Gallery A

2106 R Street NW

(202) 667-2599

www.alexgalleries.com

Judith Judy at Gallery A

Judith Judy's Mystical Forests, on display in Gallery A now until the end of April, shows new works from the artist, as well as some older favorites. Judy stays true to her signature style-- picturesque landscapes amid the haziness of memory. Her large as well as her small works will be sure to captivate you, and as you move through the gallery your spirits will be lifted. Scenes which seem at first to be ethereal are given an edge when dripping techniques are used, and some are so vivid you cannot help but transport yourself to the exact setting. We invite you to visit Judith Judy's Mystical Forest, and experience the work so many have come to love.

-Balkis Awan

Gallery A

2106 R Street, NW

(202) 667-2599

Four Artists at Gallery A

This month at Gallery A, the focus is not on one, but on four artists. With a wide array of styles

ranging from abstract to near surreal, the show promises to deliver.

Rosana Azar's surreal works have an eco-conscious undertone, utilizing themes and organic shapes such as eggs and blooming flowers.

Her geometric shapes flow into one another, creating a harmony that is natural and fluid. Her color palette is usually warm-- red, orange, and yellow dominate most of her canvases. On display are works both large and small, as well as a diptych piece.

Alex Lord, in an original way utilizes an intricate process which ends with several layers of car paint in order to give his works an edgy and contemporary iridescence. He uses models for his intricate casts in a process of giving finished shape to his plexiglass medium. His works predictably are most appreciated in Northern Italy and New Orleans Latin Quarter. His works made a splash in bureaucratic stiff Washington. Don't miss the show!

Artist Marian Bingham (Bing), brings the complex theme of the horse into her art work. You will find that line plays a large role in her pieces, though not always straight they add dynamism, depth, and perspective to her galloping subjects.

Judith Judy's room at Gallery A displays delicate, nostalgic abstract landscapes. Delicate oils on board, nostalgic of nineteenth century American landscape. The viewer is mesmerized and compelled to stand still as he's captivated by the depth of Judy's images. Her landscapes have retained their signature mystical quality. However, she is utilizing some new mediums, such as gesso board. The gauziness of her images strips them of specificity, and perhaps you will find that when you look at them, you are viewing a landscape that is familiar; exercising your memory and imagination at the same time. Judith Judy's solo show with astounding new work will be presented in April.

We invite you to come view the work of these four Gallery A artists, on display now until the beginning of March!

-Balkis Awan

Gallery A

2106 R Street, NW

(202) 667-2599

Bing at Gallery A

Marian Bingham (a.k.a. Bing) has had a love of horses ever since she was child, growing up on her father’s farm. Now, she has taken the spirit of the horse, and translated it into visual representation. Throughout history, she explains, we have had horses beside us. Civilized man has relied on the animal for centuries. She claims that this is slowly dissolving—most of us only hear about horses when speaking of the “horsepower” in our vehicles. When viewing her work at Gallery A, it is obvious that Bing wishes to draw a connection between viewers and her dreamy creatures. We are sent on a journey that reminds us that the elegance and wild nature of the horse is something that can be discovered within all of us.

Her process is free and spontaneous, like the spirit which emanates from her work. Knowledge in artistic techniques has not caused her to limit herself, but rather, utilize a wide range of methods; such as collage, etching, printing, stenciling, and color rolling. Each work is as unique as it is uplifting.

This variety in technique and composition allows her delicate landscapes to be complimented by the strength of the horse, creating a dichotomy which mirrors everyday life. Through compelling movement and dynamism, she allows the majestic animals to speak for her, and her message is clear: these animals are still with us.

Come see Equine Perspectives at Gallery A through December 31st!

-Balkis Awan

Gallery A

2106 R Street, NW

(202) 667-2599

Alex Lord at Gallery A

Creating art with a background in auto detailing is not something most "fine artists" can say. Enter Alex Lord, a mixed media artist based out of Minneapolis. His show at Gallery A is surely one of the first of its kind. His works are attention grabbing and provacative. He challenges American cultural normativity by utilizing the common pairing of the female body and the car. His juxtaposition of the two, however, is what makes his work all the more daring. His pseudo-reliefs display torsos that are escaping from the confines of his canvases. Through an intricate process involving body casts made from plaster bandages, canvas, fiberglass resin, and layers upon layers of auto paint, Lord pays homage to the female form. In addition to his torso works are also abstract pieces evoking luxurious texture and teeming with fluidity. Don't miss Alex Lord at Gallery A, open now until November 30th!

-Balkis Awan

Gallery A
2106 R Street, NW
(202) 667-2599

Mystical Landscapes at Gallery A

Green Tree in the Distance, oil on wood panel, 24"x42", 2008

During the month of October, Gallery A is featuring the work of Virginia artist Judith Judy. As you descend into the lower gallery space, you're enveloped in a sea of greens and yellows. This mystical world forces our imagination to look beyond the mist and haze, to contemplate what lies on the other side.

This exhibit is on view through October 31.

Hours are 11am-5pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

http://www.alexgalleries.com/