Carmichael Gallery Presents
Every Now And Then
Featuring New Works by Thaїs Beltrame, Jonathan Edelhuber, Josh Heilaman, Chad Mount aka tribalbot, and Mehgan Trice
Group Exhibition
May 24 - June 15, 2008
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 24, 8 PM - Midnight
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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art is pleased to announce Every Now And Then, a group exhibition featuring national and international artists, including Thaїs Beltrame, Jonathan Edelhuber, Josh Heilaman, Chad Mount aka tribalbot, and Mehgan Trice. In new works by these five artists, color and medium function as clues to the vast spectrum of human emotion. Exhibited works include acrylics and oils on canvas and wood, pen and ink on paper, and mixed media pieces. Thaїs Beltrame and Josh Heilaman will be in attendance at the opening reception on Saturday, May 24, from 8 PM - Midnight.
Stimulated by her past and what she observes daily around her, the focus of Thaїs Beltrame'swork for this exhibition is solitude. Using only black and blue ink on white paper, with the occasional employment of the “wild” nib, Beltrame’s calm, efficient brushstrokes make her subtle images come alive with an extraordinary power. In contrast, Jonathan Edelhuber blasts pungent shades of red against more earthy pigments. A delectably potent collision of the natural world and manmade intrusion, the artist’s acrylics on wood and canvas expose his stance on the delusional, self-destructive behavior of human beings, and the moral destitution of the nation. Symbolism is a key stylistic feature in achieving what Edelhuber describes as “controlled chaos”.
Josh Heilaman insists that what appears on the paper, wood, canvas, or other medium he is working with is most often dictated by the piece itself, which in turn intensifies the momentum of his process. With a color spectrum inspired by the concept of the simultaneous existence and subsequent interactions of every shade of the rainbow, this latest body of work explores the iridescent nature of the universe. Against complementary brilliant, psychedelic wonderlands roam the hairy, black creatures of Chad Mount aka tribalbot’s imagination, spindly-limbed and wide-eyed with curiosity. In a fusion of the figurative and the abstract, Mount travels into an alternate reality dominated by anxiety and passion, paying acute attention to shapes, color, and microscopic details.
Inspired by music, dreams, and her fascination with the folklore of different cultures, Mehgan Trice explores a variety of themes and images in her series of oil on masonite panels. With a rich palette that oscillates between tranquil and dramatic, Trice divines the versatility of color in her representations of innocence, seduction, and power. Each painting delves into the story of her characters and the magical, mysterious land they live in.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Thaїs Beltrame
Born and raised in São Paulo, Brasil, Thaїs Beltrame tried unsuccessfully to rebel against her artistic calling before giving in and enrolling in art classes at City College of San Francisco. She has exhibited her work in the United States, United Kingdom, and Brazil. Working on illustrations for several children’s books as well as preparing one of her own, Beltrame currently lives in São Paulo.
Jonathan Edelhuber
23-year-old Jonathan Edelhuber grew up in small-town Arkansas. As a child, he discovered his passion for drawing and constantly searched for new ways to create art. At Harding University, where he earned a BFA in design, he studied oil painting, drawing, and design before falling in love with acrylics and illustration. Edelhuber currently lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee.
Josh Heilaman
Josh Heilaman is a mixed media artist from Oklahoma with a continually evolving body of work. Beginning with art shows in Oklahoma City, Heilaman’s work is quickly gaining recognition and has been featured in exhibitions and publications throughout North America.
Chad Mount aka tribalbot
Chad Mount aka tribalbot is an Oklahoma-based artist who embraces opportunities to apply his distinctive vision through a medley of outlets, including illustration, painting, and design. His work has been featured in numerous publications, as well as in exhibitions throughout North America, Asia and Europe.
Mehgan Trice
Young Ohio artist Mehgan Trice spent her childhood drawing and writing, bringing her tales to life by making them into movies. Progressing from markers and watercolors to acrylics and oil, she has recently been taking art classes through the Academy of Arts University in San Francisco. Aside from her fine art, Trice is also at work on a short-stop motion animation film.
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ABOUT CARMICHAEL GALLERY
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art exhibits international, emerging artists with backgrounds in street art, illustration, outsider art, and design. With an emphasis on creating an environment for contemporary artists to experiment and exhibit new directions of their work, Carmichael Gallery provides many of their artists their first U.S. group and solo exhibitions, quickly establishing artist growth and recognition in a global art marketplace and introducing eclectic cultural styles to collectors and audiences. After moving to Los Angeles in September 2006, husband and wife duo Seth and Elisa Carmichael began to curate shows in various locations around the city, frequently converting raw retail spaces, high-end luxury lofts, and other non-traditional spaces into alternative galleries. In August 2007, the co-curators secured a permanent space on La Brea Avenue in West Hollywood, CA, founding Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art. The Carmichaels bring the raw, spontaneous aesthetic of a project space to their gallery, allowing for artist collaboration and community.
Carmichael Gallery is located at 1257 N. La Brea Avenue, on the SW corner of La Brea and Fountain, West Hollywood, CA 90038. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, please visit our website www.carmichaelgallery.com, email art@carmichaelgallery.com, or call 323.969.0600.
