The Artist-Gallery Relationship

A very helpful article was posted in the Brooklyn Rail today on the artist-gallery relationship and how to protect oneself. If you are an artist, I highly recommend reading this and getting comfortable with the concept of protecting yourself- from a business standpoint.

I know how easy it is to not want to worry about this kind of thing when relationships happen organically and everything is going well. But trust me, you will be happy to have something in writing when the unexpected comes up- especially if your relationship with your gallery hovers on the friendlier side- having an agreement in writing will hopefully alleviate some of the anxiety that can come with having to put your business cap on.

Ultimately, it's about clarity, communication and expectation....with something in writing for everyone to reference back to when you or they forget.

Read the full article here:

http://brooklynrail.org/2013/10/art/protecting-artists-and-galleries-in-the-wake-of-hurricane-sandy-a-checklist-for-artist-gallery-contracts

Worthwhisland Prints

Here they are! The limited edition series I've been working on with Worthwhisland. Click on the images to find out more information about the prints.

WOVEN RANGE I, AN HOANG WOVEN RANGE II, AN HOANG WOVEN RANGE III, AN HOANG  WORTHWHISLAND is excited to announce its first collaboration with An Hoang. Woven Range I, II and III are the first installment of six, ten-color black and white silkscreens exclusive to Worthwhisland. This limited edition series takes its inspiration from mountainous landscapes as the imagery weaves in an out of abstraction.  An Hoang is a Brooklyn-based artist. She has exhibited at galleries including Susan Inglett Gallery, Halsey McKay Gallery, The Islip Art Museum and Livingstone Gallery in the Netherlands. The artist will have work in an upcoming show with Ballast Projects.

Luther Davis Worthwhisland print

Master printer Luther Davis inspecting the upcoming prints produced by Worthwhisland. Get excited!

Worthwhisland - New print series

I'm excited to finally be able tell you I've been working with Worthwhisland on a new print series. Can't wait to show you. Stay tuned for the release!

In honor of Seamus Heaney

Posting this excerpt today in honor of Seamus Heaney.

For the full poem 'North' go here: 

North 

by Seamus Heaney

I returned to a long strand,

the hammered curve of a bay,   

and found only the secular

powers of the Atlantic thundering.

works on paper

Here are some works on paper I've got going on in the studio. Most of the pieces on the table are paintings on paper (except for the 3 in the upper right). I've been making posts on instagram, so if you're interested you can find some studiocrumbs there too!  

Pioneer Works and Swingles in Red Hook

Pioneer Works is an incredible new art space in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Currently on view are beautiful drawings and works on paper by Ernesto Caivano. Don't miss the show. It's up through July 30, 2013. 

Pioneer Works

Ernesto Caivano

And then go get one of these!

swingle

http://stevesauthentic.com/wpnew/#

Advice from Patti Smith

Patti Smith - words of wisdom. Thought this would be a nice way to start the week.

Orly Genger at Madison Square Park

Nothing like coming across public art to brighten up my daily route in the city.  I love the art program at Madison Square Park. It's always engaging work that allows me to pause for a few minutes and enjoy. Currently on view is an installation by Orly Genger. It'll be up through September 8, 2013. Take a minute to walk through the park if you're in New York - then you can stop and get a burger and milk shake at Shake Shack.

 

drawing

I've been working on this new series of drawings in the studio. I find the process of making them to be meditative- allowing me to just make the pieces without having to think too much. I am realizing that this is the secret to the creative process- not thinking. So one of the tricks I've set up for myself is to have these drawings I can work on - as an ongoing project- and a place to land in the studio when I don't have a full day or am in between paintings and want to be able to make something complete.

Untitled II, 2013
graphite on paper
9 x 6 inches