Virtual Exhibition • Look and See • Abstract Art by Philip Rader
VIRTUAL ART EXHIBITION OPENING & ONLINE SALES LAUNCH
This Friday, May 8, 2020 is our 2nd Virtual Art Opening & Online Sales Event as part of our shared reality of social distancing. Gallery owner and artist Jeff Madeen will share the collection virtually via a Facebook Live tour with explanation. He will introduce the colorful and expressive abstract works of artist Philip Rader.
Artist Statement
My desire for new discoveries, growth, uniqueness and wanting to convey energy in my work is why I select the experimental painting process. I believe art is analogous to life, with decisions, and adaptations leading the way toward a completion. Clyfford Still equated vertical lines with life and horizontal lines with death. I equate death with static non-change and life with change, movement and energy.
Art is also therapeutic for me-I think that analyzing the elements that unconsciously appear in a painting allows for a better understanding of the self, I begin with nothing preconceived that will become present in the piece. I simply start spontaneously applying paint until a composition is suggested. Then I bring the piece to completion through addition and subtraction of elements.
With this show at Blo Back Gallery, I invite the viewers to take a closer look to see how the placement and movement of color creates the different elements and forms that make a unified composition. You will find that the more you look, the more you will see. I am hopeful that the more you see, the more you will understand and this will guide you to an increased appreciation for pure abstract art.
Your feedback is appreciated and all questions are welcome. Thank you for your support of the arts.
Be sure to follow the opening on Friday, May 8 via our Facebook Page.
Virtual Exhibition • Fantasy Surrealism by Artist Eric Rankin
VIRTUAL ART EXHIBITION OPENING & ONLINE SALES LAUNCH
This Friday, May 8, 2020 is our 2nd Virtual Art Opening & Online Sales Event as part of our shared reality of social distancing. Gallery owner and artist Jeff Madeen will share the collection virtually via a Facebook Live tour with explanation. He will introduce the colorful and expressive abstract works of artist Philip Rader and Eric Rankin.
A Collection: The Poster Art of Mathias Valdez
Join us for the Opening Reception of 'A Collection: The Poster Art of Mathias Valdez' on First Friday, September 7, 2018 from 6-9pm. 'Mo' from Last Leaf on Union Avenue will share many of his celebrated posters from his collection during the month of September. Mo will be showcasing some creative new works which will be available for purchase at Blo Back Gallery.
Closing Reception: Surrendering Shadows with Matte Refic
Join us for the Closing Reception of artist Matte Refic's show Surrendering Shadows. Festivities start at 6pm in the Art Grove. Thank you for supporting local arts in Pueblo.
Surrendering Shadows: Paintings Out of Darkness by Matte Refic
Join us on First Friday, August 3, 2018 for the Opening Reception of artist Matte Refic's new exhibition titled "Surrendering Shadows: Paintings Out of Darkness." Festivities commence at 5:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm.
If you are familiar with Lucky the Horse, the Bear at Central Plaza on the ARTery, and the mural on the facade of the Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center you have seen the large scale work of artist Matte Refic. Now experience firsthand new works by one of Pueblo's most prolific artists at the Blo Back Gallery in the heart of the Art Grove.
Join Us for the Opening Reception of the Freedom Series
Join us for the opening of the Freedom Series featuring paintings by Bud Madeen from 1967 to 1990. The opening reception is on Friday, July 6, 2018 with festivities starting at 5:30 pm at the Blo Back Gallery located in the Art Grove at 131 Spring Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 USA.
The Shoe Factory Group Show | Opening Reception First Friday June 1, 2018
Join us for the Shoe Factory Group Show opening on Friday, June 1, 2018 at the Blo Back Gallery. Festivities start at 5 pm at the Blo Back Gallery located in the Art Grove at 131 Spring Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 USA.
ARTISTS
Anne Scott • Barrett Skul • Bonnie Waugh • Mathew Taylor • Sally Lincoln
Mike Strescino • Jeffry Moore • Kellie Cason O'Connor • Danielle Harwell • Kim Furrh
Ryan Seward • Ina Bernard • Rebecca Vigil
Artists' Programs at the Shoe Factory are designed to support artists, the creative process, and the development of new ideas and new work. These programs provide opportunities for research, experimentation, professional development, and peer-to-peer exchange and ultimately aim to foster creative breakthroughs and new modes of working and thinking. After one to three years of residency at the Shoe Factory artists are encouraged to establish their own independent creative enterprise in the heart of Downtown Pueblo and continue to connect with the community.
The Shoe Factory is a member-supported art atelier where arts, education and community converge. The founders of The Shoe Factory are artists, entrepreneurs and philanthropists. They have first-hand experience of the challenges that emerging and mid-career artists face as they develop their portfolios and build their careers. Their goal is to assist emerging artists as they take their professions to the next level and export the creative process to a broader community.
Artist in Residency • K-12 Arts Education • Urban Laboratory • DBA: Doing Business as an Artist
Join Us for the Closing Reception with Artist Sam Ingo
Join us in celebrating artist Sam Ingo at Blo Back Gallery this Friday, May 25, 2018. Festivities begin at 6 pm.
Save the Date • Live Performance by The Way Free Five • May 13
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday May 13, 2018
Noon - 4 pm Gallery Viewing | Works by Sam Ingo
4:00 - 6:00 pm | Live Performance by The Way Free Five
Plastic Flowers Never Die, They Just Fade Away
Please join us at Blo Back for Plastic Flowers Never Die, They Just Fade Away.
6:00-whenever
Refreshments will be served
Please join us for HIGH 5 - the Closing Celebration of Playland
Please join us at Blo Back for HIGH 5 - the Closing Celebration of Playland.
7 - 9 pm @ 131 Spring Street. Refreshments will be served.
Technicolor Grey Zone Plus Bob Marsh as The Visitor
Join us on Friday, March 30, 2018 in the Art Grove for an exciting one night only performance art event. 'Thollem's Technicolor Grey Zone' is a multimedia experience pairing Thollem's live musical scoring to films. This year he's focusing on the films and video art of Martha Colburn (U.S./Holland), Tuia Cherici (Italy/France) and ACVilla (U.S.). Thollem has worked with each of these three filmmakers on various projects throughout North America and Europe including Maxxi Museum in Rome, Philadelphia Museum of Art, New Museum, SF MOMA, Crowley Theater, San Diego Institute of Art, Crystal Bridges, Toledo Museum of Art, Trinosophes, Pioneer Works, Northwest Film Forum, Sundance, Rotterdam Film Festival and more.
This is an unforgettable show, bringing together the work of these 3 unique filmmakers with Thollem's Prophet and a microphone: jumping from an electric diving board into reality and imagination, landing squarely in the midst of the time of our lives at the center of a world on the edge.
For additional details visit the website: http://thollem.com/technicolor-grey-zone.html
Bob Marsh is a well seasoned improviser whose work has involved shaping sounds words images ideas. Originally from Detroit, Marsh arrived in the Bay Area in 2000 after ten years in Chicago where he played with most of the avant improvisers in that rich and varied scene. Since his arrival on the west coast, multi-instrumentalist and composer Marsh has been busy with several projects. He currently leads or directs String Theory, a string ensemble focusing on textures and microtonics; the Che Guevarra Memorial Marching (and Stationary) Accordion Band, structured and free improv for six to fifteen accordions; Robot Martians, electronics and processed voice; the Out of the Blue Chamber Ensemble, a mixture of reeds and strings; Opera Viva, voiced physical theater; the Quintessentials, a quintet specializing in interpreting graphic compositions based on alterations to the Michelin Road Guide to France; and the Illuminated Orchestra, structured improves for large ensemble. Additionally Marsh is a member of Romus/Diaz-Infante's Abstractions, Jim Ryan's Left Coast Improv Group, Moe! Staiano's Moe!chestra and Tom Bickley's Cornelius Cardew Choir. Bob Marsh tours frequently with his long term partner saxophonist Jack Wright. Bob has recently been presenting a solo work involving violin, voice and tap shoes. Marsh's educational background includes a BFA in sculpture and an MA in humanistic clinical psychology. He has studied classical piano, classical guitar and vibraphone and has taught himself various other instruments. He currently is active with cello, accordion, violin, voice, vibraphone and electronics.
Marsh plays well with others such as Jim Baker, John Berndt, Tom Bickley, Jeb Bishop, Kyle Bruckmann, Gust Burns, Gene Coleman, George Cremaschi, Matt Davingon, Ernesto Diaz-Infante, Dina Emerson, Bryan Eubanks, R. Albert Falesch, John Finkbeiner, Tara Flandreau, Stephen Flinn, Jonathon Fretheim, Carol Genetti, Greg Goodman, Morgan Guberman, Greg Hamilton, Chris Heenan, Ron Heglin, Jeff Hobbs, Matt Ingalls, Kurt Johnson, Aurora Josephson, Andrew Lafkas, Adam Lane, Eric Leonardson, Jacob Lindsay, Fred Longberg-Holm, Toshi Makihara, Tatsuya Nakatani, Tom Nunn, Suki Oâ€TKane, Garth Powell, Bhob Rainey, Hal Rammell, Rent Romus, Scott Rosenberg, Jim Ryan, Joe Sabella, Jonathon Segel, John Shiurba, Blaise Siwula, David Slusser, Damon Smith, Adam Sonderberg, Karen Stackpole, Grant Strombeck, Tom Swafford, Ken Vandermark, Matt Weston, Sue Wolf, Theresa Wong, Michael Zelner, Michael Zerang.
For more information about Bob Marsh visit his website at:http://www.bobmarsh.net/
Donations are greatly appreciated to help support our thriving creative economy.
'Playland' featuring paintings, collages and a family portrait installation by artist Doug Mielnicki
The creative genius behind Denver's 'Big, Bad, Boy' solo exhibition at the Plus Gallery from 2004 - 2007, Doug Mielnicki, will be featuring a retrospective of his acrylic paintings along with new collage work on archival papers. Doug will also share a family portrait installation created for this show at the Blo Back Gallery. Originally from Pennsylvania, Doug made his way to Pueblo via Colorado Springs, Santa Fe and Denver.
365 Closing Gala at the Blo Back Gallery
Join us on Monday evening, February 26 for the closing party of Kevin Malella's photography exhibition '365'. Refreshments will be served.
Each image from the 365 show is available for purchase at $100 each. A portion of the sales proceeds will go directly to the SoCo Spay & Neuter Clinic. Thanks for supporting the arts and our animal friends.
The Blo Back Gallery