David Skinner: Solo Exhibition

During the month of September Elder Gallery in Charlotte’s Historic SouthEnd Arts District will present California artist, David Skinner, in his first solo exhibition on the east coast.

The Naturalist's World

Our August exhibition is dedicated to our world and the beauty it freely offers. Many of our gallery artists have painted and photographed their views of the earth's elements.

Sculpture and Paintings

During the month of July Elder Gallery in Charlotte’s Historic SouthEnd arts district will overflow with exciting paintings and sculpture from a variety of artists. On July 11, 2008, the gallery will present ifs first exhibition of sculpture and will surround it with small paintings from three artists.

New Artists 2008

During the month of June, Elder Gallery will present four new painters who have joined the gallery’s registry of artists. David Benson, Gage Opdenbrouw, Sheri Skeahan and Angelita Surmon will participate in the exhibition which opens on Friday, June 6, 2008.

Philip Mullen

Elder Gallery’s 2008 exhibition includes paintings completed over the past thirteen years which were greatly influenced by his travels to different countries. During a trip to China the artist became fascinated by the beauty of koi ponds and the graceful movement of the fish. He challenged himself to capture the color, movement, and ever-changing complexities of the fish and has since created a series of paintings on canvas. One such painting is an imposing triptych entitled “Seasons of Koi” which is the centerpiece of the exhibition.

Carl Plansky

New York art critic, Brice Brown, says of Carl Plansky’s work “The crusty, juicy mounds of pigment, the ballet of facile mark-making, the curious luminosity of light and the vividness of color are all deeply essential components of the work, and indeed few artists can pull off such satisfyingly frenetic tornadoes of materiality like Plansky.”

Painters of Russia

During the month of March Elder Gallery in Charlotte’s Historic SouthEnd Arts District will present its fifth exhibition of Russian paintings. The exhibition will feature the work of sixteen artists which reflects life in their native country. The result is a magnificent collection of paintings incorporating the traditional painting style of the Russian impressionists as well as some of a contemporary style.

Javier Lopez Barbosa Solo Exhibition

As a child in Monterrey, Mexico, Javier López Barbosa grew up in a culture that appreciated color and celebrated it vibrantly in fashion, cuisine, entertainment, architecture, music, and certainly in fine art. López Barbosa has mined that rich background for inspiration and refined it into paintings that offer unique and fully arresting experiences in contemporary abstract art.

The Art of Doug Williams

The paintings in Elder Gallery’s January exhibition are from the artist’s personal collection and were discovered in his Nashville studio after his death in 2001. Doug Williams was from a prominent Nashville family who encouraged his artistic interests.

Painters of New York and California

New York has long been the hub for exceptional American art. Some critics now believe that California is offering a serious challenge for that position. During the month of December Elder Gallery presents the work by emerging, mid-career and established artists being produced in each area.

Full Spectrum

During the month of November Elder Gallery will feature one painting from approximately thirty-five artists who are represented by the gallery. This will be one of the most diverse exhibitions we have presented. Each participating artist was originally chosen for representation by our gallery due to their unique painting style and technique.

San Francisco Artist, Daniel Bayless

Daniel Bayless’ paintings in his second exhibition in Charlotte reflect his positive perspective of the world and its beauty. His paintings are filled with color, light and texture and capture the brilliance of sunlight on the landscapes of California, New York and Italy.

I am Woman

On September 7th Elder Gallery will present an exhibition of paintings and ceramics by nine accomplished women artists from the United States and Russia. The exhibition will include the work of Terri Amig, Mary Erickson, Yana Golubyatnikova, Claire Miller Hopkins, Jill Jones, Jean McWhorter, Laura Spong, Katherine Wolf- Webb, and Marlies Williams.

A World of Abstraction

The world is filled with abstract qualities which are overlooked by most people. During the month of August Elder Gallery in Charlotte will present an exhibition which explores the nature of abstract paintings as created by noted abstract painters from different regions of the nation.

A Trio of Diversity
Paintings by Leandro Manzo, Leon A. Makielski & Ernest Walker

The works of Los Angeles artist, Leandro Manzo, will be paired with selected paintings from the collections of Leon A. Makielski and Ernest Walker.

Real and Imagined
Paintings by Aaron Morgan Brown & David Skinner

In keeping with its tradition of introducing new artists to the southeast, Elder Gallery in Charlotte presents the work of two up-and-coming painters. During the month of June “Real and Imagined” features paintings by Aaron Morgan Brown and David Skinner.

Paintings of Color and Life

Elder Gallery in Charlotte’s Historic SouthEnd Arts District presents the work of Santa Fe artist, Tom Perkinson. Paintings of Color and Life is Perkinson’s third one-man exhibition at the gallery. The artist will be present during the opening event on Friday, May 4, 2007, to discuss his latest work.

Nothing Could Be Finer

Many exceptional artists call North and South Carolina home. During the month of April Elder Gallery will feature paintings and sculpture by nine Carolina artists who exemplify excellence through their work. Most have achieved a high level of recognition on a national level and are included in numerous public and private art collections.

Carl Plansky

As a youth, Carl Plansky greatly admired the New York School of painting. When he moved to New York as a young artist 37 years ago he was able to meet, befriend, and learn from many of his heroes including Willem de Kooning and his wife Elaine, Grace Hartigan, Joan Mitchell and Phillip Guston.

Franklin Sinanan

Franklin Sinanan’s work has been described as “visual language” since it incorporates recognizable icons with scribbles of words to convey powerful messages. Not since the 1960s have we seen such frank-- almost brutally honest-- messages.  Sinanan possesses the unique talent to arouse strong emotion from those who see his work. 

Carl Blair, Solo Exhibition

Elder Gallery presents its second solo exhibition for nationally recognized artist Carl Blair. The exhibition of approximately thirty paintings celebrate the immense talent of one of the Southeast’s most highly recognized and influential painters.

Young Russian Masters

During the month of December Elder Gallery presents its fourth exhibition of Russian paintings. Eight contemporary artists have been selected to present paintings which reflect life in their native country. The result is a magnificent collection which incorporates the traditional painting style of the Russian impressionists as well as some with a very contemporary feel.

Leon A. Makielski (1885 – 1974), The Artist’s Collection

The paintings were held in the artist’s personal collection until his death in 1974 and later were transferred to family members. The Artist’s Collection will include a number of paintings completed between 1909 and 1913 when Makielski was studying in Paris at Academie Julian and the Grande Chaumiere. In addition, American portraits and landscapes from 1915 through 1950 will be included.

Paintings by Jung Han Kim

SouthWest Art magazine recently named Jung Han Kim as one of their Top 21 Artists under the age of 31. His paintings have been described as “combining the classical Baroque technique of realistic painting with a contemporary impressionistic sensibility.”

New Works by Claire Miller Hopkins & Jill Jones

Claire Miller Hopkins and Jill Jones, both from South Carolina, will be featured artists at Elder Gallery’s August exhibition. This is the first major exhibition in North Carolina for both artists whose work has become widely collected across the Southeast.

Not for the Faint of Heart

There are times when you have to take a leap of faith.  Our time has come.  Elder Gallery presents its first solo exhibition of paintings by Franklin Sinanan whose work depicts current events in our world.  Not since the 1960s have we seen such frank, almost brutally honest, messages from one artist.  Sinanan possesses a unique talent that arouses strong emotion from those who view his work. 

The Artful Figure

From man’s earliest cave drawings and throughout history, the human figure has been the subject of much of the art that has been created. Elder Gallery’s exhibition features the work of numerous artists who included the human figure in their paintings and drawings.

Landscape: Earth & Its Elements

Elder Gallery presents its fourth annual Landscape show beginning April 7, 2006. This year’s exhibition will feature paintings by seventeen American artists from around the nation.

Phillip Mullen

Mullen’s work has been included in the Whitney Museum’s Biennial of Contemporary Art; the Smithsonian’s Contemporary American Drawing V; and the San Francisco Museum of Art’s National Drawing Exhibition.

Katherine Wolf Webb

Katherine Webb was born in Charlotte and was educated at Hollins College in Roanoke, Virginia and The Sorbonne, Paris, France. She currently resides in Washington, D.C. and Edenton, North Carolina where she operates her art studio.

Emerging Artists 2006

We begin the year with an exhibition that features eight artists who are creating exceptional work. Participating artists include the following:

Brett Amory, Liliane Eberle Bouquet Matthew Frederick, Jung Han Kim, Leandro Manzo, John Palmer, Daniel Tousignant, & Ralph Tuturro

The Best of Americana

It is rare these days to be able to take yourself back to a time when life was much simpler. During the month of December Elder Gallery presents paintings from the collection of Ernest Walker (1892 – 1991), who painted scenes in and around New York City, New England, Paris and Great Britain.

Juan Logan

Logan’s work has been featured in over 250 solo and group exhibitions across the country including the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the North Carolina Museum of Art, the Cleveland Center for Contemporary Art, the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, the Carnegie Institute and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Daniel Bayless

From his studio in San Francisco Bayless captures the drama of light, those fleeting moments when the delicate hand of nature caresses a flower garden, or gently twirls a body of water, creating a sparkling sea.

Painters of Russia & the Soviet Union 1950–2005

The twentieth century paintings of Russia and the Soviet Union present a dramatic view of the daily activities of the Russian people. Elder Gallery’s exhibition features oil paintings by twenty-four critically acclaimed artists whose work includes seascapes, landscapes, sensitive portraits of children and adults, genre paintings and still life subjects.

Karen Roberson Powell & Leandro Manzo

Elder Gallery presents an exhibition of bronze sculptures and colorful paintings which create an exciting and dramatic view of life from two artists’ perspectives.

Introductions: Our New Artists

Exciting work by four painters who have recently joined Elder Gallery will be featured in an exhibition entitled Introduction, Our Four New Artists. Featured artists include Carl Plansky of New York, Michael Strang from London, Ralph Turturro from New York, and Thomas Van Stein from Santa Barbara.

Javier Lopez Barbosa

March 4, 2005 is the opening of an exhibition of oil paintings by Santa Fe artist, Javier Lopez Barbosa. Elder Gallery presents his first one-man show in the Southeast at its gallery in Historic SouthEnd District in Charlotte.

Coast to Coast, The American Landscape

Elder Gallery will showcase a variety of paintings which represent the home landscape of seventeen painters from several regions of the United States.

Ringling Comes to Town

Elder Gallery in Charlotte’s Historic South End District presents an exhibition of paintings by faculty members and alumni of Ringling School of Art and Design. Faculty member, Fiore Custode, selected approximately fifty paintings from twenty-five alumni artists from North Carolina, South Carolina, Kansas, Virginia, and Florida.

Santa Fe Artist Featured

Perkinson's impressionist paintings are created from his imagination and are painted intuitively. He is not painting so much a specific location, but rather evoking the feeling of a convincing scene. He paints a hillside and visualizes children running down a hillside and then paints them. The artist strives to make a landscape stand on its own before introducing the figures, somewhat like building a stage and then bringing on the actors.

June
2004

"Philip Mullen"

Philip Mullen will be featured in his first solo exhibition in Charlotte at Elder Gallery. He was born in 1942 and received his B.A. from the University of Minnesota. Mullen earned his M.A. in Studio Art from the University of North Dakota and Ph.D. in Comparative Arts from Ohio University. He lives in Columbia and is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Art at the University of South Carolina.

March
2004

"The Russians are Coming"

Elder Art Gallery is proud to present a select group of Russian paintings by twenty artists from Charlotte’s Sister City, Voronezh, Russia. Artists such as Vasily Komalov and Tatiana Konovalova have earned the title of Honored People’s Artist in their native country and are now gaining recognition in the west.

"Woman, Water, Rome, Italy" featuring Carole Robb

Elder Art Gallery in Charlotte's Historic South End District presents a new series of paintings by internationally recognized artist, Carole Robb.

"On Familiar Ground" by Jill Jones

South Carolina artist Jill Jones takes a contemporary look at landscapes in her series "On Familiar Ground." Although her pastel and mixed media pieces are dramatic in their use of light and shadow, the subject matter is simple: "everyday" scenes from her native South Carolina and favorite destinations of Santa Fe, NM and Emerald Isle, NC.

“Sibling Rivalry” Patrick & Sean Glover

Brothers Patrick and Sean Glover are typical siblings who agree and disagree on many issues. However, when it comes to art they have very distinct and different tastes and styles.

“Back Home in Carolina”
Gina Gilmour & Karen Roberson Powell

Gilmour, a Charlotte native, maintains studios in New York and Charlotte and has been shown in numerous galleries and museums throughout the United States. Powell has recently moved back to North Carolina from Dallas, Texas.

“Figures and Faces” by June Roberts

Mrs. Roberts was a fashion artist prior to traveling with USO Camp Shows. She returned to New York City and became an illustrator for children’s books.

“New Paintings” by Carl Blair
Elder Art Gallery presents its first one-man show for nationally recognized artist Carl Blair. “In My Time” is an exhibition of twenty-four recent works celebrating the intertwining of Blair’s love of life and the Appalachian landscape.

Santa Fe artist, Tom Perkinson
Elder Art Gallery presents “A Celebration of Life” by Tom Perkinson in his first one-man show in Charlotte in the main gallery.

“Abstractions of Our World”
Elder Art Gallery will host an exhibit of vibrant abstract paintings by five Southeastern artists: Eunhee Laird of Atlanta, Georgia; Katherine Wolf Webb of Edenton, North Carolina; Mark McDiarmid of Asheville, North Carolina; Patrick Glover formerly of NYC and now Charlotte; and Wayne Trapp of Vilas, North Carolina.

"A Journey of Creativity Retrospective:
Leon A. Makielski (1885–1974)"
Time is one of the best indicators of an artist’s talent. Rarely does one artist perfect the techniques required to produce masterful landscapes, still lifes and portraits that are as beautiful and meaningful today as they were almost a century ago.

April
2003

“The Art of Food”
Elder Art Gallery presents The Art of Food to celebrate the beauty of food in its many stages of development. Fifteen artists including a Spartanburg group, Southern Exposure, will present their interpretation of food as art.

“Four Shadow Plus One”
On January 10th Elder Art Gallery Gallery will provide a sneak preview of four artists who have recently joined the gallery’s roster. Leonel Matheu, Gina Gilmour, Karen Roberson Powell, Jill Jones and Tom Perkinson will be featured in upcoming exhibitions at Elder Art Gallery during 2003.

“The Artful Door”
The holiday door continues to be the symbol of hospitality and warmth and has long been the venue for expressing homeowners’ style in welcoming visitors into the home. Elder Art Gallery Gallery’s “The Artful Door” will showcase paintings, sculptures and mixed media work by approximately fifteen American artists. The exhibit will represent the artists’ interpretations of the holiday “Artful Door.”

Featured in the exhibition will be Patrick Glover, Jocelyn Audette, Diane Voyentzie, Katherine Wolf Webb, Amy Goldstein Rice, Gina Gilmour, Jill Jones, Eula La Croix, and other American artists.

Recent Paintings and Sculpture by
Wayne Trapp
Wayne Trapp is considered by many to be one of America’s most innovative and creative contemporary artists. His abstract paintings are rich in color and strong on emotion. The exhibition will feature oil paintings on canvas as well as sculptures that were created especially for his show at Elder Art Gallery.

Robert Frost's Friend : Leon Makielski
A large body of work done by Makielski. His is a story movies are made of: painting with the French Impressionists; cancelling his voyage back home on the Titanic but losing paintings on the ill-fated ship; having J.M Studebaker as a patron; being a close friend with Robert Frost.

Patrick Glover : "Thinking on Canvas"
Patrick's work, greatly influenced by his life in New York City, has a certain edginess to it and is unlike any being shown in our region.

Landscapes East to West: As the Crow Flies
Doug Atwill, Santa Fe, NM; Jocelyn Audette, Calistoga, CA; Patrick Glover, New York City, NY; Jill Jones,Spartanburg, SC; Paul Ladnier, Jacksonville, FL; Eula La Croix, Hendersonville, NC; Jon Nelson, Bluffton, SC; Diane Voyentzie, Brookfield, CT; Dennis Ziemienski, Glen Ellen, CA.

Men on Art
Carl Blair of Greenville, SC; Jim Creal of Spartanburg, SC; Paul Ladnier of Jacksonville, FL; and Wayne Trapp of Boone, NC