Vern (Vbast) White Features his Sculpted Works for "Gifted" Exhibit

“Trilobite”
13” x 11.5” x 11”
Welded Steel

Vern (Vblast) White is new to our gallery and usually works in 2-D. However, we were interested in highlighting his unique and beautiful 3-D work for this particular "Gifted" exhibit. His pieces are wonderful one-of-a-kind gifts that you're not going to find anywhere else. He also has two metal sculpted "Ring Bearers" in the gallery that are a perfect functional & aesthetic piece for any bedroom.


“Against a Background of Malice”
13” x 11.5” x 11”
Welded Steel, Found Object & Bone


About the Artist
Vblast was born in 1960 in Oakland, CA. A self taught artist, he began drawing and painting at an early age. The artist started screen-printing at the age of 16 in his garage to make extra money and the experience led him into the field of commercial art. For over 25 years, Vblast honed his skills in the arena of independent graphic illustration. In 2001 the artist decided to leave the world of commercial art and devote himself entirely to his own work. The abstract art of Vblast has been exhibited in a variety of northwest galleries and venues as well as being part of numerous private collections across North America.



“Benediction of the Benevolent Bovine”
11.5” x 7” x 8”
Welded Steel


Artist's Statement
I have been painting for as long as I have been alive, and as long as I have been painting I have always been as fascinated by the process, as much as the end product. I have devoted myself to painting highly textured non-objective abstract works that I find a joy and a challenge to create. Each piece is its own epiphany and a stepping stone in this path I have taken. It is my desire to draw the viewer into the work emotionally as well as physically, to entice them to return to the image again and again.

Please come out and visit the gallery, we're having an encore artist opening on Friday, December 9th from 6-9pm and will have the work up through Friday, December 23. Stop in and support your local artists this holiday season!


Bherd Studios Gallery
@The Greenwood Collective
8537 Greenwood Ave N | Suite 1
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 234-8348
www.bherdstudios.com

Gallery Hours: Wed - Fri from 12 - 6pm and by request.

New work from Phresha En Route for "Gifted" Exhibit

"Upside Down"
11" x 14"
Ink & Marker

Phresha is new to our gallery and has already managed to become a fan favorite. She is sending us some new works for our Encore Opening including the original "Upside Down" featured above, "Lost in Daydreams" (not pictured) and (4) 8" x 10" hardboard sublimation prints.

Phresha says on her FB page "I like to draw sumptuous vixens romping around with mustached kittens and ice cream cones..." A great description of what you see her focusing on in her work. We were drawn to her art instantly and enjoy the way she integrates ink and watercolor into her original pieces. She also makes her art accessible to all budgets by offering an array of various prints on watercolor paper and hardboard sublimations.



"Wise Creatures"
8" x 10"
Hardboard Sublimation Print


About the Artist:
Phresha was born in Romania in 1981 with a crayon in her hand. After a childhood of drawing on all the walls around, she relocated to Canada in her youth, spent some time in Toronto and now recently lives in Vancouver BC. College educated in graphic design and advertising and deeply influenced by graffiti aesthetics, Phresha's style can be described as vibrant, multi-layered, organic flows with sultry female forms, seductive, playful and sometimes scandalous. Phresha has worked with clients such as MTV, Vans Shoes, Curvy, DPi Magazine, Semi-Permanent and Smut. Her art has been featured in numerous galleries in North America, as well as featured in a documentary "Creative Violation - The rebel art of the Street Stencil" in 2007. Currently Phresha is focusing on gallery shows, commission work and sampling all the delicious sushi down the coast.




"Hope"
11" x 14"
Ink & Watercolor



"presumptuously sumptuous"
(Prints available)



"Birthday Girl"
8" x 10"
Hardboard Sublimation Print


Please stop by for the Encore Opening on Friday, December 9 from 6-10pm. The exhibit will be up through Friday, December 23.


Bherd Studios Gallery
@The Greenwood Collective
8537 Greenwood Ave N | Suite 1
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 234-8348
www.bherdstudios.com
Gallery Hours: Wed - Fri from 12pm - 6pm and by request.

Introducing Claudio Duran as Part of "Gifted" Exhibit

"Pompous Elephant"
8" x 10"
Acrylic on Panel

We ran across Duran's work when we were over at the Artist & Craftsman picking up supplies. The bright color pallete, the mix of folk art with contemporary, and sharp lines really caught our eyes. He also had a great collection of small works that we thought would be perfect to bring to the gallery for our "Gifted" exhibition. Duran is one of three new artists that we have brought in for this particular show. And we hope that you enjoy his work as much as we do...




"Slow Frolic"
4" x 6"
Acrylic on Panel

Artist Bio:
Claudio Duran was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, and raised in Texas before moving to Seattle in 2000. Duran is inspired by organic shapes, unexpected color combinations, machinery, nature and wildlife, anime, rust and decay, surrealism, fantasy, and junkyards. His artwork can be seen in the upcoming feature film "Fat Kid Rules the World", and in December, he will be taking part in the annual "30 Day Art Challenge" at the Tashiro Kaplan building in Pioneer Square.




"Nice Day for a Nap"
4" x 6"
Acrylic on Panel



"I Will Grow Old With You"
4" x 6"
Acrylic on Panel


Bherd Studios Gallery
@The Greenwood Collective
8537 Greenwood Ave N | Suite 1
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 234-8348
Gallery Hours: Wed - Fri from noon - 6pm & by appointment

Michelle Anderst Melds Flora with Human Anatomy for "Gifted" Exhibition

"Venous Rose"
8" x 10" oval
Oil on Canvas


Along with 7 other talented artists, we have the pleasure of having Michelle Andersts' work in our gallery for the "Gifted" exhibit that runs through December 23rd, 2011. Anderst grew up fascinated with anatomy which she largely attributes to her dad's work as a ultrasound sonographer. She used to visit him at the hospital and pour over his anatomy books. She continued her passion for anatomy and has since then combined her artistic skills and scientific interest and earned her Certificate in Natural Science Illustration from the University of Washington in 2010. Anderst has exhibited in our gallery in past years and continues to be a favorite of ours. She moved back to Medford, Oregon (where she grew up) but we still think of her as a Seattlite and she will be coming up for the Encore Artist Opening on Friday, December 9th from 6-10pm.



"Aortic Petals"
8" x 10" oval
Oil on Canvas


With this series of work, Anderst melds flora with venous and bone anatomy to create an other-worldly feel. This unusual pairing when studied, becomes more familiar to the viewer, as you start to realize that Anderst is purposely coupling similarities between humans and nature. The venous attributes of human anatomy with venous structure of floral anatomy. Her paintings become a strange and beautiful statement on the interconnectedness of life on this planet.



"Garcinia Stomata"
8" x 10" oval
Oil on Canvas


In the piece below, "Commelina Transistor", she takes it one step further and conjoins cellular anatomy and compares it to a mechanical computer board. This is an elegant illustration of cellular and technological communication.


"Commelina Transistor"
8" x 10" oval
Oil on Canvas


To get the full effect of Andersts' detailed handiwork, please come by the gallery Wed - Fri from 12pm - 6pm. Or better yet, come meet the artist on Friday, December 9th.

Bherd Studios Gallery
8537 Greenwood Ave N | Suite 1
Seattle, WA 98103
www.bherdstudios.com

"Askew: pushing the boundaries of realism" Art Opening on Fri, Sept 9 from 6-10pm

"Anemone" by Larkin


About the Exhibit:
Realism is making a comeback. After a few years of lying low, representational art is back with a vengeance—artists are creating figurative work with passion and finesse, but now they’re adding their own unique twists. In a fitting gesture for these tumultuous times, the artists that were chosen for “Askew” create intense, layered imagery that challenges our perceptions of “normal” and makes us think twice about what’s real and what’s not. The work is sometimes dramatic and sometimes subtle, but it’s always well crafted and wonderful. “Askew” is curated by Seattle artists, Chris Sheridan & Kate Protage and features the contemporary works of: Yvette Endrijautzki, Carl Faulkner, Zanetka Gawronski, Larkin, Matthew Lewis, Aaron Jasinski, Spyder Peterka, AJ Power, Jim Stoccardo, James Walker, and Andrea Wicklund.


Artist Opening: Fri, September 9 from 6-10pm
Showing through Fri, October 7
Gallery Hours: Wed - Fri from 12-6pm and by appointment



"Dalaney Tongue" by Carl Faulkner

Bherd Studios Gallery

8537 Greenwood Ave N | Suite 1

Seattle, WA 98103

206-234-8348

www.bherdstudios.com

CoCA & Bherd Gallery Team Up to Feature PNW Urban Contemporary Artists

"(Un)Sanctioned" is currently on exhibit at CoCA’s most recent exhibition space in the Seattle Design Center, 5701 6th Ave S Seattle, WA 98108. The exhibition will be on view through September 14, 2011 and the Seattle Design Center is open Monday through Friday from 9am - 5pm. Check out the (Un)Sanctioned book here and buy the book here.




Photo by Ray C. Freeman III

The mural above was painted on location at a public all ages event with dj at Sandbox Sports, 5955 Airport Way South, Seattle, WA 98108 on Saturday, August 6, 2011, 11am-5pm. The artists who participated included 179 (who came up with the wave design), Hera, Jesse Link, CASH, John Osgood, Zach Bohnenkamp, Carlos Aguilar, Ksera and Jesse Edwards.


About the Exhibition:
CoCA and Bherd Studios Gallery are collaborating to bring attention to Pacific Northwest urban contemporary artists creating sanctioned murals and/or ephemeral work in public urban environments.

(Un)Sanctioned will educate viewers about a commonly misunderstood and perceived "outsider" art community and begin a conversation about the controversial nature of street art. The show will also celebrate the diversity of the unique PNW street style aesthetic which tends towards a cooler color palette utilizing greens and blues; often incorporating natural elements indigenous to our area; and also giving nods to Native American line form drawing and Asian pop culture.

Artists include:179, Carlos Aguilar & KSera, Zachary Bohnenkamp, CASH, Duffy, Jesse Edwards, Hera, David Joel, Jesse Link, John Osgood, Parskid and Sneke.



Jesse Edwards Ceramic Hand Painted Spray Cans



Sneke wall installation to the left
Carlos Aguilar & Ksera mini buildings in the center



Entryway to (Un)Sanctioned

See more photos of the exhibit on our FB Page!


Exhibit funded in part by 4Culture group arts projects grant.

"Inc: where wall meets canvas" closes on Friday, August 26

We didn't want you to miss the final 2 weeks of the "Inc" exhibition, as it is one of the most unique shows we have had in our gallery. Seven artists literally transformed our gallery within 4 days preceding the opening by creating murals that integrated in with their hung artwork. The installations included not only canvas, but wood cut-outs and a larger-than-life plush worm and tree stumps!

For those of you too far away to visit, here is a photo re-cap of the amazing work that Carlos Aguilar & Ksera; Zach Bohnenkamp & Sensei 23 of Matamuros; Weirdo; and Solace & John Osgood created for the show. And don't forget to check out the great article for the SeattlePI.com that Xavier wrote about the show "Sometimes the Game Changes and You're Left in Awe..."



Carlos Aguilar and Ksera wall installation


"Perched with Yellow Paint"
by Carlos Aguilar
3' x 3' (Diptych)
Acrylic & Aerosol on Canvas
$500


Untitled
by Ksera
Acrylic & Aerosol on Canvas
$40


Untitled
by Ksera
Acrylic & Aerosol on Canvas
$80


Untitled
by Ksera
$80


Untitled
by Ksera
Acrylic & Aerosol on Canvas
$80




Sensei 23 & Zachary Bohnenkamp wall installation



"Wave Bird"
by Zach Bohnenkamp
12" x 24"
Acrylic & Aerosol on Canvas
$200


"Wonder Boy"
by Zach Bohnenkamp
10" x 20"
Acrylic & Aerosol on Canvas
$150


"Snake Pin-up"
by Zach Bohenkamp
14" x 11"
Mixed Media on Vellum
$100



"Red Tail Fan"
by Zach Bohenkamp
11" x 14"
Mixed Media on Vellum
$100


"Rose & Bee"
by Zach Bohenkamp
10" x 8"
Mixed Media on Vellum
$80


"Playin' Platapuspoker"
by Sensei 23
10" x 8"
$80


"Double-Fisted Dragon"
by Sensei 23
10" x 8"
$100


"Hangin' Tough"
by Sensei 23
10" x 8"
$80


"The Talk..."
by Sensei 23
10" x 8"
$100


"Hop 3"
by Sensei 23
10" x 8"
$100


"Hear, Speak, See Nuthin' "
by Sensei 23
10" x 8"
$100






Weirdo wall installation



"Androgenius Super Destroyer"
by Weirdo
30" x 60"
Aerosol on Wood Panel
$500





Solace & John Osgood wall installation



Worm Plushy
by Solace
$100


Tree Stump Plushy
by Solace
Large - $45
Small - $30


Flower Plushy
by Solace
Large - $35
Small - $20


"Blanco Flores"
by John Osgood
26" x 17"
Mixed Media on Wood Panel
$500


"Bird Whisperer"
by John Osgood
37" x 29"
Mixed Media on Wood
$300


"Landing Pad #2"
by John Osgood
24" x 17"
Mixed Media on Wood
$400



Bherd Studios Gallery & Showroom
@The Greenwood Collective
8537 Greenwood Ave N | Suite 1
Seattle, WA 98103
206-234-8348
gallery@bherdstudios.com
www.bherdstudio.com

Hours of Operation: Wed - Fri from 12pm - 6pm and every 2nd Friday from 6-10pm
Also available to show by appointment.