Perspectives/Perspectivas at ARTE Gallery in New Haven

I have always had a difficult time with labels. I have always struggled with being able to define myself, my art, what I do. I have always cringed at the idea of describing myself to others without them getting to know ME first. I have always felt that to know someone is to be able to see them without labels and associations and classifications. THAT is when the magic happens. That is when you get to know the sweetness of character that seeps through a tough exterior. That is when you get to understand the thoughts of a brilliant mind hidden behind the silliness of a crooked smile. That is when you get to know the complexities of womanhood and the responsibilities of being a man. That is when CLARITY happens. When PERSPECTIVES shift. When LOVE takes over unafraid and unconditional. That is when HUMANITY transcends.

I am overjoyed at the prospect of the show Perspectives/Perspectivas opening today in New Haven. ARTE Gallery is a non-profit organization that uses the arts (dance, music, visual and even culinary) to give a home to all those labels, to provide clarity to young minds, to help them visualize potential and guide them towards better futures by allowing them to learn about and see themselves. Located in a little colonial building on the Quinnipiac River in New Haven, the gallery is warm and well loved. The doors are open and the space is used for many different events for all ages.

Here is the press release and description of the event:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

REQUEST FOR ADVANCE PUBLICITY – EDITORIAL AND PHOTOGRAPHIC COVERAGE

Contact: Corina Alvarezdelugo

corinadotdash@comcast.net

Curator/Fine Artists


RE: ARTE, INC - FINE ARTIST: Corina S. Alvarezdelugo will be curating a special exhibition at the ARTE INC Gallery in New Haven, CT:

Sculptor and mixed media painter Corina S. Alvarezdelugo is the curator for PERSPECTIVES/PERSPECTIVAS an exhibition by Connecticut artists of Latin origin at the Arte Inc Gallery, 19 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT. Corina S. Alvarezdelugo, and her daughter, MariaCorina Alvarezdelugo, both from Branford, along with artists Millie Donovan from Pawcatuck, Fernando Garcia from Hartford, Noe Jimenez from New Haven, Sikiu Perez from Bozrah, and Margarita Rodriguez-Lansberg from Guilford, will be exhibiting their recent works in painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media and sculpture. Opening reception: Thursday, April 28th, 2011 from 5:30-8 pm. Live music by El Duo Flamenco de los hermanos Ramos, refreshments. Free event. 


After the opening reception, Arte Gallery will be open to the public Saturdays - Sundays, Noon – 4:00PM, from April 23rd through May 21st.

About artist/curator: Award winning painter and sculptor, Corina S. Alvarezdelugo is specially recognized for her round sculptures, but her two dimensional, as well as tridimensional works have been shown in many art galleries and museums around the country, particularly in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Scottsdale-Arizona, Massachussett, at DUMBO in Brooklyn and in Manhattan, New York City. Corina has also shown her paintings in South America and the Caribbean. Her works have been published in several newspapers and art magazines, and can be found in private collections around the world.

To learn more about Corina S. Alvarezdelugo go to www.corinadotdash.com

Note to Editor: ARTE INC is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to Promoting Latino Art, Culture & Talent. Arte establishes partnerships with community agencies and groups to improve quality of life of residents. Arte also assists artists, organizes programs, events, shows and exhibits. Arte develops and runs effective youth programming to engage children and mold better citizens, and most importantly it provides education.

To learn more about Arte Inc and their future events, go to www.arte-inc.com

About the artists in the exhibition:

Branford- MariaCorina Alvarezdelugo is currently a senior at Parsons Institute of Design in New York City, where she is pursuing a career in Design and Management. MariaCorina participated in the juried Biennial exhibition titled Cultural Passages: Identity Made Visible, at the Creative Arts Workshop in New Haven, CT, in 2007 and in Connections/Conexiones exhibition at Arte, INC in 2009, amongst other exhibits.

Pawcatuck- Mixed media painter, Millie Donovan likes to create texture in her works by combining typography, photography, and found objects with traditional media, such as acrylic and watercolor paints. To learn more about Millie Donovan go to: http://milliedonovan.blogspot.com

Hartford- The paintings of Fernando Garcia tend to be colorful and often realistically rendered, influenced by the vibrancy of street art and urban culture. Reflecting a mix between aesthetic experimentation and deeper explorations on personal events that engage the viewer.

New Haven- Noe Jimenez is a Dominican-American painter. His work has been featured in online publications such as the Dirty Pond and Artist Advocacy. He has exhibited at the Madison Arts Cinema in the two-person show Plompous and has been a regular exhibitor at the New Haven City-Wide shows for the last 3 years. Noé has studied at the Altos de Chavon School of Art in La Romana, Dominican Republic; the University of Urbino in Italy and El Colegio de España, in Salamanca, Spain. This summer he will be joining students from Italy and the United States in a performance piece at the 2011 Venice Biennale.

Bozrah- Sculptor and painter, Sikiu Perez gets inspiration from the Ancient Mesoamerican and Pre-ColumbianArt. Her themes are usually the female figure and a wide variety of birds, symbolizing graceful fertility and power. Sikiu has shown her works in art galleries around the USA and in her native Venezuela. Her works can be found in public and private collections in both countries. To learn more about Sikiu Perez go to http://www.sikiuperez.com/

Guilford- Award winning mixed media and watercolor artist, Margarita Rodríguez-Lansberg’s work, has been exhibited in galleries in the USA and Venezuela. Her paintings are included in private collections in both countries.

Catch the Fever! Spring Event at Above Elite...

It is that time of year when we are all awaiting the new growth that spring promises. The little purple headed crocuses, the tiny yellow buds of the forsythia, the smell of rain and mud, the robin perched on the willow tree. Our gardens are stretching, awakening, filled with scurrying little animals, the earthworms squirming in the rain puddles freed from the deep sleep of a winter entombment.

At Above Elite Studios, spring fills our palettes with creamy chartruese paints, raspberry swatches, pinks and purples and yellows all inspired by the early growth of the Narcissus, the Magnolia, the budding Cherry. Our work includes feathers and flowers and things from our walks on the beaches and in the woods. Our brushes and chisels attempt to interpret the bright pinks and oranges of early morning sunrises and "birds in hands".

Spring has Sprung at Above Elite Studios and will welcome you with a colorful display of heartfelt images and joyous interpretations of the season in oils, acrylics, mixed-media, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry and in the garden.

We are opening our doors on:

Friday, April 29th from 5:30–9p.m.

Saturday, April 30th from 10–4p.m.

Stop by and help us welcome the new season!

The show will feature work by resident Artists Laura Gaffke, Millie Donovan & Charles Estabrooks. Guest artists include Serena Bates, Jaclyn Altieri Murphy, Sarah Martin & Carol Watson. Live entertainment on Friday by Mary T. Sullivan & Judas Brooks and potted plant designs by Thyme to Garden of Groton.