"The Critiqued" opening reception and 1 year anniversary party!

The Critiqued

An invitational exhibit of artists who have participated in The Critique, as quasi monthly series produced by Otis Street Arts Project

On Saturday April 2, Otis Street Arts Project, a studio center and gallery in the Gateway Arts District of Mount Rainier, MD,  will be celebrating their one year anniversary with a special exhibit and afterparty. 

The evening will begin with a reception for the opening of The Critiqued, an exhibittion of 13 artists who have participated in The Critique, a quasi-monthly series produced by Otis Street Arts Project. The Critique is a formal critical discussion of invited artists led by a DC area arts professional. Guest critics have included F. Lennox Campello, Adah Rose Bitterbaum, Michael O’Sullivan and Dr. Claudia Rousseau. For this exhibit, the Artists will each be showing one piece each that reflects the conversations pertaining to their works. This special exhibit illustrates the growing arts community and inclusiveness of the Gateway Arts District and Otis Street Arts Project’s community building. 

The night will continue with a dance party featuring DJ New spinning an ecletic mix from Go-Go to 

New Orleans Brass Bands to House grooves. 

Otis Street Arts Project has had an exciting year of events, exhibtions and art making. Founded in Spring of 2015, they have opened their doors to tour groups, student groups, bands, DJ’s, art critics, gallarists, artists, art collectors, and the general public. Their resident artists have exhibited in international exhibits, national art fairs in Chicago, Miami, and New York, and widely in DC area galleries and art centers. For their one year anniversary, they are once again throwing open their doors to the public for a fantastic evening of Visual Art, Performance Art, and Music.

Please come and celebrate with Otis Street Arts Project and the talented Artists in this exciting invitational exhibit.

Exhibiting Artists:

Zofie Lang

Christian Tribastone

Ceci Cole McInturff

Amy Hughes Braden

Jose Fernandez

Alexandra Silverthorne

Fallon Chase

Amber Robles-Gordon

Joan Belmar

Katie Pumphrey

Steven Durow

Jacqui Crocetta

Stephanie Booth

Opening Reception : Saturday April 2 5:00-10:00

Reception 5:00-7:00

Performance 7:00

Music 8:00 onward.

Exhibit runs through April 30

Hours: 

Saturdays Noon-5:00

By Appointment M-F

Otis Street Arts Project

3706/ 3708 Otis Street

Mount Rainier, MD 20712
202.550.4634

otisstreetartsproject@gmail.com

http://otisstreetarts.wix.com/otisstreetarts

'Complex Simplicity' Artist Jay Hendrick, Joseph Shetler

Opening Reception: Saturday February 20, 5:00-7:00 
Show runs through March 19, 2015.
Curated By David Mordini

When viewing Joseph Shetler’s drawings and Jay Hendrick’s paintings, complex simplicity comes to mind; two opposing concepts intertwined into a unifying force. It is accomplished through tedious labor and dedication to their respective mediums.

Joseph Shetler draws inspiration and general philosophy from his Mennonite background. He was raised to reject all things that create chaos through keeping life simple and minimal. He carries this simplicity through his work and life. One gets lost in meditation through the peace and tranquility of his work. Simplicity cannot exist without complexity. Joseph’s work is created through thousands of lines that might otherwise create disorder, yet through meticulous labor they are organized into a spiritual simplicity.

While Joseph strives to reject chaos, Jay Hendrick seems to embrace it. He sees the world as chaotic and diverse and through paint he mashes layers into unified paintings. He questions the meaning of value through the use of multiples, and putting paintings through microscopy, digitization, and erasure. He uses grids as a stabilizing force and color as a representation of cultures. It is easy to be mesmerized by his mazes and ability to mesh colors, patterns, and ideas into a unified cohesive body of work.

While very different, both artist are masters of their medium. They manage to weave this chaotic universe into simplicity.

Co-Exist A 3-Person exhibit curated by Molly Ruppert.

CO-EXIST
Three artists examine their relationship with the materials of the world of art.

Opening Reception:Saturday October 10th 
5:00-8:00 
Show runs through November 21st.
Otis Street Arts Project
3706/ 3708 Otis Street

Otis Street Arts Project is know for creating a warm, open, creative vibe at excting arts events in Mount Rainier, Maryland, a major hotspot for the arts in the DMV. The exhibition, Co-Exist curated by the incomparable DC arts maven, curator, impressario, life coach, and recipient of the WPA Alice Denny Award, Molly Ruppert furthers that reputation. With her deep connection to the DC Arts Community, Ruppert finds and brings together 3 unique artists bringing an enriching touch to their chosen media.

Glenn Richardson- Carves sculptures from fallen trees

Eric Celarier- Creates sculptures with found, made, and natural materials.

Albert Schweitzer - Recreates society with paint on canvas

Co-Exist looks at the way three artists examine their world using different materials to create works to express their inner vision

Albert Schweitzer’s paintings use color and image to show human emotions of fear, jealousy, hope, and joy. He exults in the world’s humanity and “the flux between life and death”.

Eric Celarier makes beautiful, elegant sculptures out of our trash. His use of spent electronics mixed with elements of nature and other garbage uncovers “hidden aesthetics”

Glenn Richardson sculpts with a chainsaw. His work begins with the wood which is from fallen tress or trees discarded by society to make room for progress. His work shows a depth of feeling about social issues such as gun violence though he is interested in the weird and playful as well.

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Andrew Christenberry:: Artist's Talk and Demo

Artist's Talk and Demonstration by Wood Artist and Artisan Andrew Christenberry  in Support of his Exhibition
CONVERGENCE

So what makes Andrew Christenberry tick? What does he mean by convergence? How does he make those black marks? Come celebrate the closing of his show ‘Convergence’ and find out. Two hours packed full of demonstrations, discussions and celebration with the artist. 
Meet and greet will begin at 3 PM, talk and wood burning demonstration will begin at 4pm.

Christenberry, born and raised in Washington, DC, attended the Corcoran School of Art and received his MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in Furniture Design. 

His combinations of sculpture and furniture pieces offer a glimpse into his creativity, craftsmanship, and versatility. His combinations of wood, paint, metal, concrete, glass, fabric, plastics, and drawing provide a refreshing and rare take on well built items meant to last. 

Christenberry is represented locally by REYES : DAVIS Gallery

Here's a taste of his words in the Artist's words

Where to begin?

The double edged sword of the artist/craftsman. Mercifully, the world is chock full of so many amazing materials that it leaves little time to ponder that predicament. Distilled down to the core... I love to make things. It then quickly gets more complicated.

With furniture objects, there are established parameters. A table should have a level surface, a chair should be sat upon (comfort is a bonus), a desk... ample work space with drawers and cubbies for all the accouterments.

With art objects, there are no rules. Paint it, draw it, construct it. Maybe even destroy it. Build it back again over and over. All of the above.

This is typically the space I occupy. Constantly oscillating between these two worlds in my own mashed up tug of war. Occasionally the two converge.

You may be left asking "Whats the work about"? Recurring themes include natural and man-made disasters, the rise and fall of civilizations, man kinds indomitable will in the face of calamity, death, decay, rebirth, growth, and the constant march of time.

It's a lot to chew on... so I should get back to work. 

-Andrew Christenberry, 2015

Saturday
September 12, 2015
3:00-4:00 For a Meet and Greet
4:00-5:00 For the Talk and Demonstration

Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/989249841097655/

Otis Street Arts Project

3706 Otis Street

Mount Rainier, MD 20712

Convergence:: An exhibition by Andrew Christenberry at OSAP

Andrew Christenberry

CONVERGENCE

July 18- September 7th

Otis Street Arts Project

3706 Otis Street 

Mount Rainier, MD 20712

202.550.4634

otisstreetartsproject@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/otisstreetarts

Curvature of the Earth

Otis Street Arts Project is proud to announce CONVERGENCE, an exhibition of wood sculpture and mixed media furniture by Andrew Christenberry.

Christenberry, born and raised in Washington, DC, attended the Corcoran School of Art and received his MFA from the Rhode Island School of Design in Furniture Design. 

His combinations of sculpture and furniture pieces offer a glimpse into his creativity, craftsmanship, and versatility. His combinations of wood, paint, metal, concrete, glass, fabric, plastics, and drawing provide a refreshing and rare take on well built items meant to last. 

Christenberry is represented locally by REYES : DAVIS Gallery

In the Artist's words

Where to begin?

The double edged sword of the artist/craftsman. Mercifully, the world is chock full of so many amazing materials that it leaves little time to ponder that predicament. Distilled down to the core... I love to make things. It then quickly gets more complicated.

With furniture objects, there are established parameters. A table should have a level surface, a chair should be sat upon (comfort is a bonus), a desk... ample work space with drawers and cubbies for all the accouterments.

With art objects, there are no rules. Paint it, draw it, construct it. Maybe even destroy it. Build it back again over and over. All of the above.

This is typically the space I occupy. Constantly oscillating between these two worlds in my own mashed up tug of war. Occasionally the two converge.

You may be left asking "Whats the work about"? Recurring themes include natural and man-made disasters, the rise and fall of civilizations, man kinds indomitable will in the face of calamity, death, decay, rebirth, growth, and the constant march of time.

It's a lot to chew on... so I should get back to work. 

-Andrew Christenberry, 2015

Please join us at a reception for the exhibition on Saturday July 18th from 5-7 PM.

Facebook Event:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1656352467913669/

Otis Street Arts Project

3706 Otis Street

Mount Rainier, MD 20712

Exhibition Series: Cory Oberndorfer and Jeff Huntington

In starting the Otis Street Arts Project, we knew that a component of our endeavor would be bringing in artists to show their work. We wanted to have a gallery. We are very pleased to have two fantastic artists to share with you for our Inaugural Exhibit.  

Cory Oberndorfer

Bio 

A lover of popular culture and Americana, Cory Oberndorfer’s work fixates on the simple pleasures in life. Oberndorfer received his MFA from American University in Washington, D.C. and BFA from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. His work has been exhibited at Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, CA, Redux Contemporary Art Center and Jericho Arts in Charleston, SC, Flashpoint Gallery, G Fine Art, and the Katzen Arts Center in Washington, D.C.

Jeff Huntington

Bio

Jeff Huntington received an MFA in 1997 from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BFA in 1995 from the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, DC. His work has been included in more than eighty exhibitions nationally and internationally over the past 25 years. His paintings are in private and public collections throughout the world, including The Rockford Art Museum in Rockford, Illinois and in U.S. embassies in the Philippines and Panama. Reviews of his work have been featured in numerous publications, including The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The New York Times, Juxtapos, The New Art Examiner, as well as a features on CNBC and NPR. Some awards received include The Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Fellowship (Canada), The Jacob Kainen Award for Excellence in Figurative Painting, a Maryland State Arts Council grant and The Ethel Lorraine Bernstein Memorial Award for Excellence in Painting. Huntington is currently an adjunct faculty member at the Corcoran in Washington, DC. His paintings are represented by Porter Contemporary in New York City, Reyes+Davis in Washington, DC, Gallery 1301 in Baltimore, MD, and The Annapolis Collection Gallery in Annapolis, MD.

www.jeffhuntington.com

The exhibit will be up for the next few weeks.  
The works are available for purchase
For inquiries and viewing appointments please contact

Sean Hennessey
202.550.4634
or Email

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