If you are curious and fascinated by whimsy or just need to
address the bit of winter blues and add some swing into your life, be sure to
shop at the LabSpace Holiday group show in Hillsdale NY. It opened this weekend
and the event was so packed you could hardly move. Squeezing between bodies, I
was able to delicately circumnavigate the small two-room gallery, twice. The 200+
works are all under 12 x 12 inches and between 100 and 800
dollars and they pack a wild punch.
The variety is astounding and guaranteed to be a pleasure. There are
drawings, paintings and sculptures. It’s a show full of creative freedom and
syncopation that reflects the curatorial style of Julie Torres and EllenLetcher.
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| Several people deep to get to the wall |
I was thrilled to have my Starry Night Traffic Jam hanging
low by the knees. It was in good company. This gallery space has brought
together the art community of players into the hamlet in southeastern Columbia
county. The hot gallery is known for presenting quirky and colorful works by
new artists with jaunty mixes of more established studios. The openings are
intellectually rich and youthful. I spoke with a young man, clad in Carhart,
flannel and steeled-toe work boots. Asking if he was an artist, he said no,
just curious. When I asked him to point out his favorite, he pointed to two
works and used the words, “delectable” and “spiritual” in regards to technique
and affect.
It was not lost on me that this was the closing of Art
Basil, the favorite art week in Miami where many of my friends were immersed in
the art world. Looking around the Lab, I laughed at the difference to what I
imagine is just 1400 miles south. I felt so happy to be here enjoying a show.
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| Michael showing off his work |
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| Foot fashion |
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