Vol. 15, No. 7 July 2011 - Carolina Arts

SCALASurrealist Painter“Prisoner of Conception”www.peterscala.comStudio:843-225-3313Charleston Artist Guild in Charleston,SC, Features Works by Ellen BassThe Charleston Artist Guild in Charleston,SC, will present the exhibit, Reflections,featuring works by Ellen Bass, onview at the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery,from July 1 - 31, 2011. A receptionwill be held on July 1, from 5-8pm.Bass is a local artist from the smalltown of Kingstree, SC. Her favoritemedium is oil. Painting with oil allows herto interpret the drama of light and dark.Fascinated by the subtle changes in light,in color, and in the texture of objects,Bass has a deep desire to paint a varietyof subjects and to make ordinary settingsromantic.Bass has taken numerous private andgroup lessons, from instructors includingWilliam McCollough, Carol McDaniel,Chevis Clark, Jackie Wukela, Andy Braitman,Bruce Chandler, Betsy McDonald,and Gloria Perkins. Her paintings havebeen on display at the Florence Museum,the Rice Museum in Georgetown, SC, andthe Williamsburgh Historical Society inPage 10 - Carolina Arts, July 2011Kingstree, the Charleston Art Gallery andPortrait Studio, and the Charleston ArtistGuild. A large selection of her paintings isin the collection of Oncology Specialistsof Charlotte, NC.Bass has also published a devotionalbook, In A Garden, in which she uses herpaintings to compliment the application ofScripture to the gardens of our lives. Afterthe death of her eighteen year old son,Bass turned to her painting as an outlet ofexpression to help her focus on positivethings. In addition to her own paintingshe teaches others in her community topaint and serves as chairman of the localArts Festival. Art has encouraged her toappreciate the beauty of our world. She’sthankful for every moment when she’sfree to grab her brushes and paint!For further information check ourSC Institutional Gallery listings, call theGuild at 843/722-2454 or at(www.charlestonartistguild.com).SCOOP Studios in Charleston,SC, Offers Works by John StangoSCOOP Studios in Charleston, SC, willpresent the exhibit, Americana, by PhiladelphiaPop Artist, John Stango, on viewfrom July 1 - 31, 2011. A reception will beheld on July 1, from 5-8pm.Stango juxtaposes iconic subjectmatter using a variety of techniques thatgives each piece of original art a distinctivenarrative. He has expanded upon hiscreativity since his academic training atTyler School of Art at Temple Universityby combining his passion for graphic artwith painting in an explosion of color andtextured brushstrokes that has made hiswork recognizable across the country.continued above on next column to the rightThe deadline each month to submit articles, photos and ads is the 24th of the monthprior to the next issue. This would be July 24th for the August 2011 issue and Aug. 24for the September 2011 issue. After that, it’s too late unless your exhibit runsinto the next month.But don’t wait for the last minute - send your info now.And where do you send that info?E-mail to (info@carolinaarts.com) or mail to:Carolina Arts, P.O, Drawer 427, Bonneau, SC 29431Table of ContentsWork by John Stango“Stango delivers art as it should be,Editorial Commentarycontinued from Page 4 / back to Page 4for entries, juried show results, individualaccomplishments, staff changes at institutions,notice about lectures, and all kindsof other things. We don’t offer info aboutworkshops and classes as there are just toomany to deal with.In many cases we are posting theseitems as soon as we get them, dependingon how time sensitive they are, exceptduring the time of the month when weare pulling our paper together. It’s hard tokeep up with art news then.Since our first posting on Aug. 22,2010, we have posted 382 items of news.And, when I’m finished with this issue -more will be added before the end of June.You just never know when the newsgush will come. Some days it’s one rightafter another and then it’s days in between.But, it’s always coming.a whimsical journey of sublime joy andhappiness,” reflects client Angelique Cuttingham,owner of rosita jones studio.Stango channels American Pop Artiststhat came before him, combining glamourwith wittiness and consumerism withrefined style, but his patriotic voice setshim apart.“Viewers can expect a feeling ofnostalgia mixed with elation from his art,”professes SCOOP studios Co-Owner, ColleenDeihl. “This is our second solo showwith John Stango thanks to a warm andhospitable reception last year from clientsand visitors. Viewers will see large paintingswith familiar icons including athletes,musicians, movie stars and comic bookheroes, sometimes on the same canvas,”explains Deihl. “Americana” refers toartifacts or a collection of artifacts, relatedto the history, geography, folklore andcultural heritage of the United States.For further information check our SCCommercial Gallery listings, call thegallery at 843/577-3292 or visit (www.scoopcontemporary.com).Those who are wanting to get this infoout have definitely discovered CarolinaArts News as a new outlet, but we stillhaven’t tapped the larger reader marketwhich follows Carolina Arts. On a goodday 200 folks may check into CarolinaArts News.I know everyone’s day is as full as itcan get, but for artists who are looking foropportunities - they should make checkingCarolina Arts News a regular habit.Especially in these tough economic times,artists, more than ever, need more opportunitiesto get their art in front of people.We’re posting news about these opportunitieson a regular basis.You can subscribe to Carolina ArtsNews, so you’ll get an e-mail every timewe post something new - making it easy tokeep up with what’s going on.