Aloft Opening Reception
On February 17th J. Cacciola Gallery hosted a reception to celebrate the opening of Aloft, an exhibition featuring new works by artists Caitlin Hurd, Christian Johnson, and Jane Hamill. In attendance of the packed opening reception included guests such as artist Eric Fischl, Kathy Murphy of Modern Painters, artist Alyssa Monks, and Mike Weiss of Mike Gallery.
Tick Tac and Tootsie, 2009
Jeffrey Stockbridge Wins Third in Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize
The Third Prize was awarded to Jeffrey Stockbridge for Tic Tac and Tootsie (twin sisters Carroll and Shelly McKean), 2009 from the series Nowhere but Here.
Jeffrey Stockbridge, born 1982 in Woodbine, Maryland, moved to Phila- delphia to study photography at Drexel University in 2002. Stockbridge's shortlisted photograph is of Tic Tac and Tootsie, 20-year-old twin sisters Carroll and Shelly McKean taken in Kensington, North Philadelphia. The twin sisters, who live on the street and suffer from insomnia, are both addicted to Xanex and have resorted to prostitution to supply their habit.
Stockbridge says, 'Enduring unthinkable pain on a daily basis, the sisters are both incredibly strong and weak at the same time. Caught in the grip of their addiction, they do whatever it takes to survive, except for getting clean'.
Diego with his Knives, pencil on paper and mylar, 31x22
Alex Kanevsky in The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post, online magazine is featuring a new work by Alex Kanevsky as a part of their 7 Rings series. In this series they have a writer writing a short piece in response to a work by an artist; another artist then responds with a work to the previous writer and so on. Alex's contribution is Day 4 of the series. Go to the link below and scroll down to see the new work by Alex:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rebecca-campbell-and-nicole-walker/7-days-7-artists-7-rings_b_666403.html
Ron Kingswood Landscapes at The St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Center
The St. Thomas-Eglin Public Art Center is pleased to present the works of Ron Kingswood, "Landscapes". Over the past decade, a search for a deeper response to the landscape has lead Ron away from pictoral worksm to a more metaphorical and emblematic objective. He finds discussion or pronouncement of these new canvasses hugely difficult, and perhaps even more so, unimportant. Also, to characterize these works in a contextual style is unessential, for the pursuit of the sublime is wordless.
Alex Kanevsky Reviewed in CityArts NYC
Alex Kanevsky's 6th solo show with the J. Cacciola Gallery opened on May 7. Go to the Press section to read a review by Mario Naves which appeared in CityArts NYC. The show has been extended and will now run through Saturday, June 13.
Works by Alex Kanevsky to be featured in upcoming feature film
The J. Cacciola Gallery is thrilled to announce that Alex Kanevsky's paintings will be featured in the new film, SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK written and directed by Charlie Kaufman. Mr. Kaufman is known for his Oscar nominated films "Being John Makovich," "Adaptation," and the award winning "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind". SYNECDOCHE, NEW YORK is set to be released in New York and Los Angeles on October 24th.
Brent McIntosh Opening
We are pleased to have presented the first U.S. solo show of Canadian painter Brent McIntosh. Following are a few photos from the opening reception. Brent's work can be seen on his artist's page.
Room 927, 43.5x52.5
Jeffrey Stockbridge
We are pleased to welcome photographer Jeffrey Stockbridge to the J. Cacciola Gallery. Based in Philadelphia, Jeffery has focused much of his recent work on abandoned buildings and houses. Shot as they are found, his work is printed without digital modification. Jeffrey has a unique ability to discover a haunting beauty in even the most decrepit sites. Educated at Drexel University Jeffrey Stockbridge's completed a B.S in Photography. His work is in the permanent collection of the Delaware Museum of Art and will be featured in an upcoming exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. He has received an Independence Foundation Fellowship and has received the Center for Emerging Visual Artist's Fellowship. Jeffrey's work will be included in an upcoming group exhibit at the J. Cacciola Gallery. .