UPCOMING EXHIBIT

UPCOMING ZOLA EXHIBIT

Join us December 6 - February 7 for a chance to see these breathtaking

Landscape images in large format.

RECEPTION

December 10, 5-7 pm

Last Week!

The last week to get in and view the new work by local artist Annie Swincinski. Traditionally a print maker, Annie has decided to step out of her box and create a body of large format canvas paintings that were done in true metallic pigments. These paintings then underwent and oxidation process to reveal breathtaking hues of patina and rust. December 5 is the last day so come on out.

New Zola Artist

Join Us at Zola New World Bistro for the latest collection of paintings by Sarah Anne Graham. They will be on display at the gallery from August 9 - October 11 2009. The artist reception will be held on August 27 from 5-6 o'clock

This is Sarah's first Zola Exhibit and I am just delighted to hang her work. Its a truly refreshing style and subject matter not previously seen in State College PA. Im going to attempt to describe them in my own words as having a realistic surrealism to them. She seems to tell a story with out completion leaving space for the viewer to interpret and contemplate.

That is all for now but stay tuned for more information about Sara and perhaps a small preview of the show.

Artist Reception

Shelly's Exhibit was very well received at her reception on July 1st.

Fantastic Food! Great Service! Fine Brew! Many friends! Lots & Lots of FUN.

Here are a few pics in case you missed it.

Here is a peek!

Her dynamic angles turn everyday subjects into fine art.

a personal favorite

a hint of the abstract

Beautifully done and reminiscent of Georgia O'Keeffe

Shelly Myers

The current Exhibit at the gallery is photographer and State College local Shelly Myers.

On display you'll find a variety of prints from her digital Photography collection that explore the natural and architectural elements that surround her at home and during her travels.

Using nice mix of Black and white as well as color photographs, Shelly seems to reserve the black and white for architectural photos and utilize the color to capture the amazing spectrum we find in our natural surroundings. I can't honestly say this is done on purpose but it certainly suits the subject matter well.

Her exhibit will run from June 15 - August 9.

JOIN US

JOIN US

Thursday April 23,  

From 5-7 

Artist Reception with complimentary hors d' ouevres.

and Zola Happy Hour!

Documentary

Here is a fantastic documentary video about Joe and his process.

Lets Talk Texture

detail image from "Santa Fe Gift" acrylic on fiberglass screen

The most stunning of details in Joe's Paintings are the extreme textures that are created with this experimental process. I won't be showing any works in their entirety on the blog quite yet. Instead just a few detail images of multiple pieces. Images that showcase texture. I hope to eventually focus on the pieces one at time in future posts.

detail NO. 1 is from "Turning Point" acrylic on aluminum

detail NO.2 is from "50's Scheme" acrylic on aluminum

detail NO.3 is from a large format piece entitled "The Elements" acrylic on fiberglass screen

The Process

The canvas is replaced with aluminum panel and the painting occurs underwater, over a period of time. Contemporary elements of time, temperature, and chance combine with sedimentation and evaporation processes to create works that give the artist a variety of new roles to pursue in the creative act. Many works are created outdoors, allowing temperature to play a role in the process. Pieces created during the winter months introduce actual frost patterns as compositional elements. Artistic control and aesthetic choices are co-opted by the process, varying the artist’s tasks as catalyst, facilitator, editor and at times, spectator.

This give and take makes for an exciting method of discovery where the visual product has many possibilities, but none can be assured or guaranteed. When nature imposes its will on the materials at hand, new twists develop, creating additional avenues to explore.

What happens once a panel is submerged is often entirely different from the assumed result.

“Some of my favorite pieces are those that paint themselves. The less they are interfered with and manipulated, the purer and often more beautiful they are. As a work begins it’s life underwater, the stage is set to allow nature’s quiet energies to become visible, giving form to processes that are as old as time.”

Another approach to art making on display here at Zola emphasizes a more traditional hands on approach, but the canvas is replaced this time with fiberglass screen.

For more information contact the artist at (814) 933-2126

The Artist

Joe Beddall, a local artist residing in State College, is a graduate of Kutztown University with a BS in Art Education. Further studies in printmaking and pottery were undertaken in the Washington DC area at Northern Virginia Community College and Hinckley Pottery Studio.

“The challenge to create truly innovative art today has led to the exploration of various elements and processes available to artists. One approach to art making I have explored has focused on the creative process itself, giving that process an additional function as content of the work. By harnessing various energies and elements of nature I have developed techniques that, at first glance, appear to represent conventional abstract paintings. But closer scrutiny reveals a visual product having little in common with traditional brush on canvas paintings. I call this process Waterworks. ”

You Are Invited.

You are Invited!

Contemporary artist Joseph Beddall has some amazing works on exhibit for the next 2 months at the Zola Gallery & everyone is invited to meet Joseph on April 23, from 5 o'clock to 7 o'clock.

happy hour and complimentary hors d' oeuvres

Stay tuned as I post much more about Joseph's process, biography, and reception.

Call For ART

Call For Artwork

2009 Solo Show Exhibition Opportunities

The Gallery at Zola New world Bistro is seeking fine contemporary artists to participate in six to eight-week solo show exhibitions through 2009.

This award winning fine dining contemporary fusion restaurant has been exhibiting and selling art local to state college for over 5 years and is looking for fresh faces to showcase with its new artist promotional project under development. The Gallery Space is integrated with the dining area allowing for the guests to enjoy your art through dinner, discuss it, and even buy it.

Juried by photo jpeg, slide or CD/ROM submissions, selected artists will be offered a six to eight-week solo show in the Gallery space at Zola New World Bistro.


Exhibition Information

• Artwork submitted will be juried by the gallery curator there is no jury fee, only an exhibition fee of $150.00 if you are accepted and wish to exhibit. This fee is used for the cost of promotional materials as well as hanging, photographing, and blogging the events. This fee is due on the date the scheduled show will hang. And may be paid via cash credit or check.

• all two-dimensional artwork is acceptable, including photography, mosaic & textile

• Accepted artwork must be properly mounted, framed and ready to hang from a
track-type hanging system. Canvas works must have finished edges.

• Zola New World Bistro reserves the right to not exhibit any artwork that does not meet our display criteria. We ask that you refrain from the figurative unless abstract in style.

• Artwork can be for sale, but is not required.

• Terms for sale of artwork: artist receives 95%, Zola New World Bistro receives 5%

• Recommended number of works for display is 16-20 images, depending on size.

• Exhibiting artists will receive an artist reception date with free local promotion and complimentary hors d’ oeuvres

• Artists may choose participate in the Zola Gallery Art Blog, which documents the art, the artist, the process, the artist’s studio, the hanging and the reception.

The Zola Gallery curator will oversee the marketing of the exhibition through press releases sent to local media and promotional postcards distributed and mailed to the local art hotspots. The solo show will be featured on the Zola New World Bistro website and featured extensively on the Zola Gallery Blog. The gallery Curator will assist the artist with on-site signage, price lists, artist, statements and the installation of artwork on hanging day.





Zola Gallery SOLO SHOW SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:

Please submit........

1. a minimum of 5 images representative of work for exhibit: digital photo jpegs, 35 mm slides or CD/ROM with a List of artwork submitted for consideration.

Include artist’s name, address, telephone, and email address. Identify each submission with corresponding number to image. After each number list: title of work, medium, dimensions, date, and price (if for sale).

~If submitting digital photo jpegs: please e-mail the images to zolagallery@gmail.com and title the subject line “Zola call for art” title your attachments according to your list of art titles

~If slide submission: (2” x 2”) in paper or plastic mounts in a clear plastic slide page. Label each slide with artists name, title, medium, dimensions, and date of work. Indicate TOP and assign slide number to correspond with list of artwork.

~If CD/ROM: 300 dpi JPEG format files, file names keyed to list of artwork.


2. If available submit an artist statement.


Slides and CDs will be returned and Images of accepted work will be retained for documentation and marketing purposes. Zola New world bistro will not be responsible for lost or damaged slides or CDs


NOTE TO ARTISTS:
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If selected for a solo show, the images submitted for review do not necessarily have to be among the works exhibited.
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This is an ongoing jury with no deadlines, however slots will be filled on a first come first serve basis.


Send Email Proposals to
Z curator at the e-mail { zolagallery@gmail.com }

Send proposals via snail mail to:
Z Curator
400 Oakhurst lane
State College Pa 16801

Questions: mail them to { zolagallery@gmail.com }

Links and Websites You and view the new promotional blog getting underway at
www.zolagallery.blogspot.com
and check out zola at
www.zolabistro.com

In the begining

In the beginning there was empty space.
Then there was art. then there was art in the empty space.
and then finally ... a gallery was created





Welcome to Gallery Zola a
blog that documents artists | their statements | their
process | their studios | their show hanging | & their receptions
at The Zola Gallery in State College PA.




Come to Zola and celebrate, art, creativity & community.
Then read, comment, & connect with the artists.

The Zola Gallery is located
at 324 West College Avenue, State College PA.

A Fine Dining Contemporary Fusion Restaurant
with an award winning wine selection,
internationally known chefs, fantastic service,
and a fresh atmosphere.