March 2009 Issue

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Into the World of Outdoor Sculpture
By Jane Hart, ABN Contributing Writer

“Experts agree that buying and collecting art is not just about the two-dimensional anymore. Sculpture, especially in the outdoor realm, can bring a collection full circle and add to the sophistication of gallery and client collections alike.

From the adornment of a private home to the enhancement of a corporate setting, outdoor sculptures cause the eye to linger just a little longer. This lingering can be good for business and emotional health. During times of national hardship, people tend to be particularly interested in something solid—something with lasting value. For these very reasons, and despite current economic woes, experts say the interest in outdoor sculpture has significantly increased over the past decade, and the trend is continuing.” …

… “I spent 10 years focusing on public art commissions and sculptures and did so because people love outdoor art,” Brunker says. “The art has such an uplifting effect in communities. I opened the gallery to create a place where people could come to look for possibilities for outdoor art.” …

Gallery13 – Irish Fine Art
8302A Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood
CA 90069
323.951.0303
http://www.gallery13.net/

Denis Brown has created an exciting new series of works for our current show. Nine panels depicting the image of a Dandelion Seed Head are overlaid with layers of Calligraphy, in Denis’s own unique style.

“The idea of making a wish whilst blowing a dandelion seed or ‘wishie’ is embedded in folklore. The wish is released with a breath and allowed to float away as one or more seeds on the air. I collected hundreds of wishes and transcribed them onto glass, layering wish over wish to keep most of them secret. The wishes are implicit, even if illegible and are real expressions of people with a wide international demographic at this point in time. My hope has been that by encouraging people to make and release their wish to me, it may thus become more tangible for them. I am still collecting wishes for more works as I create my series of 1,000 Wishes” 
                                                                                 – Denis Brown, March 2009

Come in to see these innovative pieces for yourself…

Feel free to contact us with any questions: 323-951-0303  

www.Gallery13.net

If you’d like to participate, please send your wish to: admin@Gallery13.net

Shown Above (Clockwise From Right): ‘Wishie 9 – I hope My Best Friend Feels
Loved Everytime He Thinks of Me’ (Detail); ‘Wishie 9′; ‘Wishie 3 – Forebearance & Kindness Among All Humankind’; ‘Wishie 3′ (Detail); ‘Wishie 2 – That People May Come To Realize What Is Really Worth Wishing For’ – By Denis Brown

 8302A Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069

OPENING
March 7, 2009
6:00 – 9:00 PM

Gallery 13′s Spring Exhibit will feature work by new and renowned artists from Ireland. They capture images of the beauty and abundance of nature ‘in detail’ and in their own unique ways.

Denis Brown – etched glass and paper works
Mary Rohan – oil on canvas
Linda Brunker – bronzes and works on paper
Kirsty Lorenz – Limited edition prints
Owen Rohu – oil on canvas

 Contact us for an invitation: Info@Gallery13.net

Shown above: ‘I Wish’ by Denis Brown, ‘Ocean Meets Land’ by Linda Brunker, ‘Wheel of Life’ by Kirsty Lorenz, ‘Blackberry Leaf’ by Mary Rohan, and ‘Wild Bramble’ by Kirsty Lorenz

Gallery13 – Irish Fine Art
8302A Melrose Ave.
West Hollywood
CA 90069
323.951.0303
http://www.gallery13.net/

‘Butterfly Wishing Bowl’ by Linda Brunker
12″ x 3.25″, bronze, $1,250
*2 more copies available*

View our current exhibition

Celebrate With Art

Enjoy mulled wine, festive treats and a 10 % – 20 % discount on all artworks! If you’re looking for gift for a special person or yourself this day to buy!

www.gallery13.net                   Prices start at $150

Denis Brown

Gallery 13 is proud to introduce ‘Calligraphic art’ by Denis Brown.
Brown’s work stems from ancient Celtic traditions of manuscript writing. He creates innovative ‘wordscapes’ on glass. Each work is a three dimensional mass of writing engraved on multiple layers of glass. Text becomes ‘texture’ and each piece has a deep and elemental quality almost like a ‘visual mantra’.

Gallery 13 will have 6 works by Denis Brown on view until January 10th, 2009. Come in to see these innovative pieces for yourself or contact us with any questions. (323) 951 0303.

L.A. Irish Film Festival

Gallery 13 – Irish Fine Art
was pleased to be part of the 1st LA Irish Film Festival.

It happened October 2nd – 5th at the beautiful Clarity Theatre, 100 North Cresent Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Linda Brunker’s sculpture and Gregory Toal’s paintings on canvas adorned the beautiful circular glass atrium reception area which was also the venue for the opening and closing night events. Both received a terrific response from Film festival attendees and the public who passed through the building.

The festival showcased the richness of Irish culture through cinema and celebrated Ireland’s recent artistic revolution.  A diverse program which included feature films, documentaries and short films were shown in this four day non-competitive festival. It opened with the west coast premiere of ‘Eden’ directed by Declan Recks and closed with two rare Irish silent films accompanied by a live orchestral score composed and conducted by Eimer Noone with hauntingly beautiful vocals by Naomi Coleman.  Directors, producers and cast were invited to present their films in person and participate in discussions with the audience in a relaxed, creative atmosphere.  If you did’nt make it along watch out for next year’s festival.  It promises to be a ‘not to be missed’ event!

For more information go to; WWW.LAIRISHFILM.COM

June 21^st – August 20th

Thanks to all who attended the opening event of ‘Spirit of Nature’.  An exhibition of sculpture and paintings inspired by nature and landscape by 4 Irish artists which opened with a celebration of the summer solstice on June 21st.  It was one of the hottest days in LA this year but I think you’ll all agree it was worth braving the heat as a great time was had by all!

Works by Paul Christopher Flynn, Gregory Toal, Gerard Cox and Linda Brunker were shown.

Musical interludes by Kerry Records Irish musicians and poetry readings by actor Thomas McGreevy celebrated the summer solstice – Irish style! www.kerryrecords.com

Tasty pastries, lemonade and teas were  generously provided by Urth Caffe for the afternoon events. For the evening delicous food & wine was elegantly served by our friends at  Fanciful Foods on Melrose Ave.

The wonderful Ann Bushnell dropped in and treated us to a powerful rendition of ‘Summertime’ Thank you Ann!

Thanks also to those who purchased art on the day and to all who supported Gallery 13 for this event.

Spirit of Nature Exhibit

Spirit Of Nature

Spirit Of Nature Exhibit