TGIOFF: October 2011
Thank Great Cesar’s Ghost and the Great Pumpkin — it’s once again Omaha First Friday, where several galleries in the Old Market and throughout Omaha open their doors simultaneously to art patrons from across the metro. Welcome newcomers Bancroft Street Market and the W. Dale Clark Library as they both host works by local artists. OFF highlights include “MSSNGR” at The New BLK, featuring design work on canvas by Steve Gordon (aka RDQLUS Creative). “MSSNGR” also promises to be an interactive experience for all those who attend, so keep your smartphones on the ready. Also, don’t miss ceramic works by North Carolinian Eric Knoche at Anderson O’Brien and the collaborative group exhibition going up at Peerless Gallery at Midtown Crossing. And, for the second month in a row, it’s all capped off with a WRAP party at the House of Loom, where Steve Gordon/RDQULUS mans the turntables alongside other resident DJs.
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OMAHA FIRST FRIDAY, OCTBER 7th, 2011:
“MSSNGR”
1213 Jones Street
OFF reception: Friday, October 7th from 7-11 p.m.
About the exhibit (courtesy of the New BLK)
‘MSSNGR’ is as much a showcase of thought as it is design. Over the past 6 years, Omaha Native Steve Gordon’s personal and professional life have run a parallel that resulted in one entity; RDQLUS. The show will include original large and small format design work on canvas, multimedia pieces and selections from his influential “Dropshots” series of photography shot lovingly—and completely—on his iPhone.
Gordon runs an independent creative operation by the name of ‘RDQLUS Creative’, doing work as an identity & brand designer/creative director, author, strategic thinker and most recently fashion designer with the custom imprint, RGC (RDQLUS Goods & Cloth). He has crafted a personal brand by channeling his constant consumption of sub-cultures into succinct narratives in the form iconography, typography and a consistent pictorial commentary delivered through an innovative combination of professional design, social interaction and good old-fashioned hustle.
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“Between Bones and Words” by Eric Knoche
1108 Jackson Street
OFF reception: Friday, October 7th from 6-9 p.m.
About the exhibit (courtesy of Anderson O’Brien)
Eric Knoche, a ceramic artist from Ashville, NC brings his unique combination of ceramic skills to Omaha once again for an exhibition at AOB. The current work ranges from small vessels to human size outdoor works, from manipulative sculptures to large installations. The work is influenced by a variety of subjects both obtuse and emotional, including male and female figures, machine parts, houses, clouds, landscapes, algebra equations, micro-facial movements, the difference between fact and truth, alphabets and foreign languages, neutron stars, running water, and songbirds. Knoche brings all these inspirations together to create a cohesive and inspirational exhibition.
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“Breathing Room” (group exhibition)
3157 Farnam Street #7108 (Midtown Crossing)
OFF reception: Friday, October 7th from 6-9 p.m.
About the exhibit (courtesy of Peerless Gallery)
A collection of collaborations and individual works by Bethany Kalk, Caleb Coppock, Daphne Eck, Cora Rasp and Cale Oglesby.
This contemplative multi-media exhibition features video, paintings, drawings, assemblages and specimens. Source materials have been gathered from spaces where the artists find their deepest, easiest breath.
Show runs October 7 – October 29, 2011. The video installation will show in the windows next door to Peerless, beginning at nightfall and showing Friday and Saturday nights.
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“Multivariate: The Kent Bellows Studio Mentor Exhibition”
1801 Vinton Street
OFF reception: Friday, October 7th from 6-9 p.m.
About the exhibit (courtesy of Hardware Gallery)
Multivariate highlights the unique artistic qualities of each extraordinary mentor at The Kent Bellows Studio. This exhibition features work ranging from interactive multimedia sculpture to traditional oil paintings and much in between.
Featured artists include: Peter Cales, Sarah Fettin, Laurie Sewell, Amy Nelson, Dan Richters, Matthew Jones, Jeremy Caniglia, Alex Myers, Gerard Pefung, Steve Walsh, Thomas Sibbitt, and Weston Thomson. Each mentor retains individuality in their work, but elements of influence from both young artists and mentor colleagues often emerge.
Multivariate involves the audience in multiple variables of expression and insight from Omaha Metro areas finest professional artists.
Special thanks goes to the following supporters: Cathy Solarana Design, Lucky Bucket, minorwhite, inc., Nebraska Arts Council, Redstone Communications, SecretPenguin, and Therman Statom.
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“Love” by Jill Rizzo
4916 Underwood Ave.
OFF reception: Friday, October 7th from 6-9 p.m.
About the exhibit
Jill Rizzo’s dreamlike works will be on display at the Dundee Gallery for the month of October. Her pieces features animals with human elements, faces or emotions — rich with symbolism representing journeys of one kind or another.
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“Perceptions”
405 S. 10th Street
OFF reception: Friday, October 7th from 6-9 p.m.
About the exhibit
Featuring works by painters Jerry Jacoby and Glenda Musilek, photographer Dale Shenefelt and sculptor Pete Wroblewski.
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WORKS BY FRANK COSTANZO
1034 Howard Street
OFF reception: Friday, October 7th from 6-9 p.m.
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“Harvest of Color” by Pam Cates
417 S. 11th Street
OFF reception: Friday, October 7th from 6-9 p.m.
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OPEN HOUSE
1114 Jones Street
OFF reception: Friday, October 7th from 6-9 p.m.
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“Nine on 10th”
2702 S. 10th Street
OFF reception: Friday, October 7th from 1-9 p.m.
About the exhibit
Featuring works by several Nebraska artists.
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NEW WORK BY DOYLE HOWITT, KENNETH HEIMBUCH, TOM SITZMAN and J.K. THORSEN
215 S. 15th Street
OFF reception: Friday, October 7th at 5:30 p.m.
“Scary Stories”
6115 Maple Street (Benson)
OFF reception: Friday, October 7th form 6-9 p.m.
About the exhibit
A juried, Halloween-themed show. Spoken word by Jack Hubbell and friends at the reception.
