Breaking through into uncharted territory with Nosego at Arch Enemy

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Breaking through into uncharted territory with Nosego at Arch Enemy

Published February 19, 2015 by CSchwartz

Philadelphia’s very own Nosego (Yis Goodwin) is back in town with “Invisible Village,” his first solo Philly show in nearly two years, currently on display at Arch Enemy Arts. In an exhibit that has been in the planning stages for most of a year, Nosego unveils a more recent body...

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Patrick Coughlin’s tools teach us more than how to use them at Napoleon

Published February 17, 2015 by CSchwartz

Despite being among humanity's greatest assets – ones that streamline our workloads and increase our creative potential – tools don't always get the respect they deserve. Often taken for granted as means to an end, the instruments we use to accomplish ordinary tasks have been utilized and perfected since prehistory....

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Drink, draw and be morbid with Sam Heimer at LMNL Gallery

Published February 12, 2015 by CSchwartz

Some artists might prefer to work from home, others in familiar studio spaces dedicated to their process. Sam Heimer, on the other hand, spends his time hopping around to Philadelphia area bars, of which he certainly has an abundant selection to choose from. At LMNL Gallery on Frankford Avenue, the...

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Power and poise in metal at Philadelphia Sculpture Gym

Published February 10, 2015 by CSchwartz

By far the most metal place in town this month is the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym, but not because of blast beats and chugging guitars. This Knight Arts grantee is showcasing its third process show of talented metal artists whose works are nearly as substantial as the imaginations behind them. Eroding,...

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All things are contemporary at Marginal Utility (and beyond)

Published February 5, 2015 by CSchwartz

Winnie-the-Pooh author A.A. Milne’s essay “Goldfish” provides the only sliver of context for Richard Harrod’s solo show “Bad for the Goldfish” at Marginal Utility. If aesthetically pleasant, easy to understand artwork is your preference, then perhaps this exhibit is not for you. On the other hand, if you’re willing to...

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Uncomplicated structures and their variations at Rebekah Templeton

Published February 3, 2015 by CSchwartz

Returning from a brief hiatus, Rebekah Templeton Contemporary Art has once again opened its Girard Avenue gallery space, introducing a fresh splash of color throughout the bulk of February with artist Timothy Gierschick’s “The Ins and Outs.” This pastel-heavy exhibit utilizes a vocabulary of simple shapes and line work to...

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University of the Arts alumni dissect photography across time and space

Published January 30, 2015 by CSchwartz

As part of an ongoing photographic and conceptual exchange, University of the Arts graduates Ahmed Salvador (BFA Photography, 1995) and Scott McMahon (BFA Photography, 1995) present some of their most recent work as part of “Response Time” at the Sol Mednick Gallery at the University of the Arts. The most...

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The unexpected allure of a prefab, mass produced world at Fjord

Published January 15, 2015 by CSchwartz

“They don’t make 'em like they used to…” is a phrase often uttered by tired idealists or anyone who waxes poetic about the benefits of real wood over particle board. It is worth noting that none of the people exhibiting work at Fjord this month really fit this description. Nick...

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Reducing, reusing and recycling at The Art Department with Amber Art

Published January 13, 2015 by CSchwartz

At The Art Department in Fishtown, the renovated deli storefront serves many functions – including acting as an exhibition space, a small boutique selling original handmade goods, and a learning destination that hosts art-making workshops and DIY tutorials. On Friday, January 9th, Amber Art & Design provided refuge from the...

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Victor Spinski retrospective at The Clay Studio

Published January 8, 2015 by CSchwartz

Victor Spinski was, by all accounts, a distinctive individual whose personality carried through to each of his many nuanced artworks. The Clay Studio, a Knight Arts grantee, is currently exhibiting a retrospective of the late ceramic artist’s career that originated at West Chester University’s Knauer Gallery before making its way...

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Humanity and beauty in decay with photography by Jeffrey Stockbridge

Published January 6, 2015 by CSchwartz

For some people, a dilapidated building is a safety hazard, a burden on real estate prices, or merely an eyesore. On the other hand, for people like Jeffrey Stockbridge, they are places that tell stories and offer an opportunity to peer into the past. At the Painted Bride Art Center,...