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SRQ DAILY May 1, 2015

Friday Weekend Edition

Friday Weekend Edition

"The idea is to bring out all the great pieces that no one gets to see and give a chance to every artist."

- Sheila Moore, Allyn Gallup Contemporary
 

[Gallery]  Gallup Gallery Kicks Off Two-Part Abstract Exploration
Philip Lederer, Phil.Lederer@srqme.com

Tomorrow marks the beginning of a two-part exploration of abstract art with the opening of “The Lightness of Being: Absracts: Part 1” at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art Gallery. Featuring work from over 15 artists, the exhibit celebrates the diversity of the abstract movement through equal parts sculpture and two-dimensional art.

“The idea is to bring out all the great pieces that no one gets to see and give a chance to every artist,” said Sheila Moore, owner of Allyn Gallup Contemporary. Single-artist shows make it difficult to display every piece by the many artists working with the gallery, says Moore, and a large collection of the unseen has amassed in the back. “We have a lot of abstract artists,” she said. “This is what it’s about.”

Entering the exhibit is “to be nourished”, according to Moore, by the varying expressions, styles and subjects, whether it be Tremain Smith’s “Creation” series – a pair of mixed-media on panel creations joining geometric symbols and Spanish-language newsprint – or Anne Raymond’s colorful “Afternoon’s Edge,” looming mysterious and vibrant like a cosmic hot spring.

Of special note are the contributions from the late Syd Solomon, ranging from a (relatively) grounded watercolor landscape abstraction to “Georgia Cuts,” a furious and almost forboding composition made from pitch-black India inks, and culminating in a giant triptych dominating one entire wall of the gallery. Entitled “Far Horizons” and painted in 1959 with oil on canvas over wood-framed Masonite, it’s a grand and dark piece full of hidden figures, faces and forms threatening to coalesce but refusing easy satisfaction. “You can very much see his art of camouflage,” said Moore, referencing Solomon’s time designing camouflage for the Allies during World War II.

Not constrained to two dimensions, sculpture art makes up a vast portion of the show. Jorge Blanco brings his trademark playfulness to bear with some small-scale work, such as a charming model of his familiar grinning half-moon figure encased in a shiny metal canoe, or a pair of the figures joined in ecstatic dance under a gleaming metal arch. Sarasotans will also recognize the geometric work of John Henry, on display in his trademark primary colors. The New York-based artist and Rome Prize finalist, John Van Alstine, brings his mixed-media sculptures as well, including “Sisyphean Circle XLVII,” created from bronze, steel and a lichen-spotted slab of slate. “It’s extremely elegant,” said Moore.

“The Lightness of Being: Abstracts: Part 1” opens today, May 1, at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art Gallery with the First Friday Art Walk and runs until June 13. Part 2 arrives in six weeks. 

Pictured: "Far Horizons" by Syd Solomon. Photo by: Bill Speer.

[Daily Shop]  Leather Bound
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Refined yet rugged defines today’s modern man, or at least his accessories can have him looking the part. Blackbird Gallery in Downtown Sarasota carries small leather goods and accessories by Horn Leather meant to encase phones, tablets, laptops or even your favorite books and notepads for the more analog-minded. Horn Leather’s expertly handcrafted products were built to last, featuring reinforced corners and beautiful aging and patina embellishes in a clean and simple design.  

Blackbird Gallery, 1540 Main St., Sarasota, (941) 366-0941.

[From The Chef]  From Scratch To Sift
Jacob Ogles, jacob.ogles@srqme.com

Christine Nordstrom, long-time owner of Sift Bakehouse and a frequent face at local farmers markets, just opened up a storefront in downtown Sarasota on McAnsh Square. Specializing in small batches made from scratch, Nordstrom shared this recipe to craft in your own kitchen.

Peach Blueberry Oat Crunch Coffeecake

Cake Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 8 oz. softened cream cheese; 4 oz. melted butter; 2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 3/4 cup fresh blueberries; 1 fresh peach chopped

Crumb Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup flour; 4 oz. soft butter

Run crumb ingredients together and set aside.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a small mixer beat butter and cream cheese until creamy. About 1-2 minutes. Sdd sugar. Beat until combined. Add vanilla until combined. Add dry ingredients. Add fruits and mix until combined. Scoop into an 8" round cake pan that has been buttered and floured. Spread out and sprinkle with crumb. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until done. Allow to cool. 

[Opening]  YMCA Opens Berlin Branch

The Sarasota YMCA officially marked the grand re-opening of the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Branch on South Euclid Avenue, with a celebration and ribbon-cutting on Thursday.During the celebration, community members will be able to tour the newly renovated gym and meet with staff and trainers. Other special activities include information booths on group classes and community programs, free health screenings provided by Sarasota Urgent Care, along with refreshments and music. 

Sarasota YMCA

[Opening]  New Gas to Energy Plant Open in Nokomis

Sarasota County’s new Landfill Gas to Energy Facility is now operating on the grounds of the Central County Solid Waste Disposal Complex in Nokomis. The facility is a joint project between Sarasota County and a private company, Landfill Energy Systems Florida. Instead of just burning methane, a greenhouse gas produced by the county's Phase 1 Landfill, that gas is now converted into electricity that enters the power grid. A 15-year agreement between the two parties gives the county the opportunity to have a state-of-the-art facility with no capital outlay and a steady revenue stream based on a percentage of the power purchase revenues collected by the company. 

Sarasota County

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