Kingdom — We Are All Animals
Inspired by the myriad of creatures inhabiting our planet and fueled by the enduring
connections we've forged with our cherished companions, both wild and domestic.
Embark on a heartwarming journey at Oscar Molina Gallery on Saturday, December
16th from 5-7PM. Jordan Lippner, the Board Chairman of Southampton Animal Shelter
Foundation, co-hosts a special evening celebrating the bond between art and
compassion.
Against the backdrop of the enchanting “KINGDOM-WE ARE ALL ANIMALS” exhibition,
our chairman invites you to a unique blend of creativity and advocacy. This event
promises not only a feast for the eyes with the diverse array of artistic expressions
inspired by animals but also an opportunity to support pets in need. Join us for a
memorable night where the love for art converges with a passion for animal welfare,
creating a space where empathy and creativity beautifully intersect.
The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation has provided us with a wishlist of items
they are in need of. A donation box will be available at the gallery, any contributions
would be sincerely valued.
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“KINGDOM-WE ARE ALL ANIMALS” Exhibiting Artists: Kelynn Alder, Enrique Cabrera,
Lucy Cookson, Eugenio Cuttica, Paton Miller, J. Oscar Molina and Ginés Serrán-Pagán.
This show is on view through February 18, 2024
“Love Has No Boundaries”
A collaboration of art, image and the spoken word features the work of multi-media artists J. Oscar Molina and Patti Grabel Mayrock. A portion of the proceeds from sales at this exhibition will be donated to Southampton Stonybrook Hospital in support of the important work they do and invaluable services they provide to our community.
"Oscar Molina Solo"
The works in this exhibition are inspired by and emanate from Molina's vivid memories of his treacherous journey through the desert at the age of 16 -- he was escaping the violence of then war-torn El Salvardor, hoping to find safe haven and a better life in the United States. Never before seen "Children of the World" sculptures in bronze are paired with paintings from the companion series "Raindrops" in which cleansing rain washes down upon the travelers, illuminating their dreams, strength and beauty. In the rear gallery, the exhibition continues with abstract paintings from Molina's "Children of the World" series, opening a window into Molina's dreamlike memories as part of a multitude of humanity moving in procession through the unknown into the unknown.
“Children of the World San Miguel De Allende” at Amatte Hotel
The Opening Reception for Oscar’s “Children of the World San Miguel de Allende” at the elegant Amatte Hotel in San Miguel de Allende will be held on June 7, at 7PM. Oscar created this moving composition in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico using local materials and a local foundry and seeing these evocative sculptures in Mexico stirs up that much more emotion and meaning.
“Children of the World” at LongHouse Reserve
Visit, encounter and explore the powerful figures of Oscar’s “Children of the World” sculptures this season as they mysteriously travel every two weeks to a different location in the LongHouse gardens. And on Friday, June 9 at 4:30, enjoy a very special half-hour ceremony led by Walter Sanchez as he connects you to the inspiration behind this emotionally moving installation (free with your LongHouse admission). LongHouse Reserve, 133 Hands Creek Road, East Hampton NY 11937. For more information email info@longhouse.org call 631.329.3568.
Artist Talk with Demarcus McGaughey
A creative director, graphic designer, and mixed-media artist, Demarcus McGaughey has had a 20-year career in which he has worked to develop print design, corporate identity, and interactive media with a range of clients and collaborators, from Beyoncé to beverage giant Dr. Pepper. Combining painting, photography, and graphic design with paper and fabric collage in his artwork, McGaughey has aimed to tell stories that capture, “the beauty, strength, and vibrancy of people of color.”
Artist Talk with UncuttArt
The enigmatic UncuttArt has specialized in creating independent public art, custom apparel, and art that raises frequencies. His artistic projects and collaborations have included developing a line of artistically inspired sneakers sold in over 300 retail outlets and collaborating with Wycleff Jean, Madonna, Jamie Foxx, Sean Paul, and Nelly, among others, with features on ABC, MTV, BET and in multiple magazines. In 2018 UncuttArt collaborated with the Andy Warhol estate and museum to design the album cover for Third Eye Blind. In 2019 he became a cast member for the second season of the hit Netflix series, She’s Gotta Have It, directed by Spike Lee.
MANIFEST
The opening of a two-person exhibition titled Manifest, conceived by Esperanza León and Mago and featuring mixed-media works by Demarcus McGaughey and paintings by UncuttArt. McGaughey and UncuttArt have succeeded as artists and creative collaborators at a global level. They endeavor to make art that creates connection with and understanding of themselves and others; art that is intended to cultivate the awareness, appreciation, and actualization that help humans persist in an ever-changing world.
Closing Reception with Paton Miller
Held over by popular demand, this exhibition of Paton Miller’s most playful work will now be on view through Sunday, January 22nd.
CLOSING RECEPTION WITH PATON on SATURDAY JANUARY 21, 5-7PM.
We look forward to seeing you at the gallery!
Night Before New Year’s Eve reception with Paton
Paton just installed a number of wondrous and whimsical works so come see Part Two of his “Around the World in 40 Paintings”!
Part 2 Paton Miller: Around The World in 40 Paintings
Paton just installed a number of wondrous and whimsical works so come see Part 2 of his “Around the World in 40 Paintings”! And remember to SAVE THE DATE for our Night Before New Year’s Eve reception with Paton on Friday, December 30 from 5-7PM. Oscar Molina Gallery, 28c Jobs Lane, Southampton NY, (631) 905-7673.
Artist's Talk: Paton Miller: Around the World in 40 Paintings
Indeed this talk will be fascinating— get a glimpse into the mind of Paton Miller, who has led a vibrant, peripatetic life—much of which has been lived by the water—, he has remained profoundly tied to his family history and the place he considers to be home. World travel, self-knowledge, identity, and sense of place combine and motivate a unique style that involves exploration of materials and process through figure and landscape, painting and drawing, as well as abstraction and fragmentation that inhibits pure representation and straightforward narrative interpretation.
Paton Miller: Around the World in 40 Paintings
OPENING RECEPTION SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 5-7PM
While Miller has led a vibrant, peripatetic life—much of which has been lived by the water—, he has remained profoundly tied to his family history and the place he considers to be home. World travel, self-knowledge, identity, and sense of place combine and motivate a unique style that involves exploration of materials and process through figure and landscape, painting and drawing, as well as abstraction and fragmentation that inhibits pure representation and straightforward narrative interpretation.
Among the paintings selected is a mural-like piece called The Day’s Catch (2022), worked in oil and epoxy on canvas and panel (66 x 96 inches). Like another piece, the oil on panel entitled Giants (2022, 58 x 84 inches), it features a consistent motif in Miller’s work, that of “man on the water”. The Day’s Catch also depicts a variety of drawn and painted objects, including a hammer, nails, and a frame structure, which could allude to the artist’s experience as a builder/contractor. These elements might also suggest the early, childhood influence of classical animated cartoons, which he attributes as influential to his pursuit of art. Overall, Miller’s artwork transmits an aura of adventure, discovery, and enchantment.
Artist Talk: Processions — Enrique Cabrera/ Oscar Molina
Join us for a lively discussion with internationally acclaimed artist, Enrique Cabrera, and Salvadoran/American artist and gallerist, Oscar Molina. Find out what Cabrera’s skulls and Molina’s abstracted figures have in common as these two fascinating artists share their journeys through life and art.
Processions: Enrique Cabrera & J. Oscar Molina
Enrique Cabrera is a multidisciplinary contemporary artist originally from Veracruz, Mexico. He is a sculptor and professional photographic restorer dedicated to promoting the Mexican culture further than its frontiers. He has ventured into the visual arts, sculpture restoration, music, and photography; in his 20-year career, he has been recognized and awarded nationally and internationally, thanks to his talent.
Visible Language by Charneco / Vignoli
A magnificent clash of true artists-
From early in her career, Darlene Charneco developed her own ritual process and tactile language. The artist often creates what she refers to as “tactile pages”: three-dimensional, mixed media works that serve, “to orient, sense, and express within a world that is rapidly being reconfigured by the evolution of communication networks”. The show will include a hammered nail piece from 2004, the 60 x 60-inch Emerging Architecture, alongside selections from two ongoing series of works titled Prayers and Perceptions. All the artworks demonstrate the consistent thread in Charneco’s work that relates to language, systems of communication, all structures that are historic and ever evolving.
Alex Vignoli’s Livros (Books) and the related series Too Many Stories transmit the fundamental way in which humanity has told stories since antiquity. Vignoli aims to tell “visual stories” in limited-edition prints that feature books and periodicals as their subject matter. Exploring the sculptural qualities of these objects, the artist creates three-dimensional compositions which he captures photographically. He rolls and folds the books to, “make more graphic images from these pages...[allowing] their stories to unfold while reading (looking).” The ongoing Livros series is limited purely to the physical manipulation of the books, while in Too Many Stories, begun in 2016, Vignoli adds digital manipulation to further the interpretation of how we see and hear stories; how we acquire knowledge, and how, “knowledge moved the world to the digital era”.
Kevin Berlin: Tomato Pop-up
Kevin Berlin is an international artist best known for painting, sculpture, and performance. Berlin currently lives in Southampton, New York and Florence, Italy. Berlin, a Yale University Alumnus, studies at the Slade School of Fine Art and has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Shanghai Daily, The Miami Herald, USA Today, MTV, Tokyo Television, BBC Radio and over 40 television stations. Berlin's works are found in collections including Kim Basinger, Luciano Pavarotti, Bill and Hillary Clinton, President George W. Bush, Quincy Jones, Buzz Aldrin, Henry Buhl, Barton G., HRH Princesse Antonella de Orleans-Bourbon, and National YoungArts Foundation. Berlin’s recent exhibitions include solo shows in New York, Miami, Shanghai, London and The Hamptons Fine Art Fair 2022.