ERNEST RUBENSTEIN GALLERY -> HOPE LIVES: Artists of the Lower East Side group show

"Five Stars""★★★★★"

Review of HOPE LIVES: Artists of the Lower East Side, group show:

This was a wonderful and engaging show exhibiting twelve artists who have lived in the Lower East Side for many years. When you first walk in you are greeted by a group of wonderfully organic wood sculptures cleverly crafted from old tree Branches and twigs that were then woven into a meaningful narrative. After this lovely greeting you are taken though a great and diverse set of work ranging from architectural photos to Vampire anatomy drawings to woven quilts to abstract gold leaf pieces. Despite the enormous variety in the show everything came together both visually and emotionally. Overall you leave the show with a very satisfied creative stomach after witnessing such solid and grounded work. I could really tell this show was not about making political statements, about bringing to light a controversial subject or about exposing some injustice. This show was about artists who are fulfilling the creative void that exists in the world and about doing the kind of art that is fulfilling instead of selling out. I highly recommend this art show!

Artists: Kuki Gomez. Deborah Holcombe, William Holton, Katherine Jackson, Tim Lomas, Jill London, Tim Milk, Paul Nowell, chev d'orange, John Pavlou, Suchitra Van and April Vollmer.

Press release of HOPE LIVES: Artists of the Lower East Side, group show:

EXHIBIT:HOPE LIVES: Artists of the Lower East Side
Curated by chev d'orange
Exhibition dates: November 5 to December 17, 2009
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 5, 6-8pm

Artists in the exhibit: Kuki Gomez. Deborah Holcombe, William Holton, Katherine Jackson, Tim Lomas, Jill London, Tim Milk, Paul Nowell, chev d'orange, John Pavlou, Suchitra Van and April Vollmer. Curated by chev d'orange

Hope Lives at The Ernest Rubenstein Gallery features artwork by artists who are long time residents of the Lower East Side. These artists have weathered the economic and social changes of the neighborhood. They have chosen to stay in this culturally and historically rich neighborhood while others have moved on to more popular “art neighborhoods” like Soho and Williamsburg. In conjunction with the exhibit, there will be special events including gallery talks and a special visit to the artists’ studios. The exhibition and opening reception are free and open to the public. This exhibit is made possible, in part, with funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. The Website

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