‌ On Collecting in 2016‌ As this new year unfolds I am witnessing a cultural climate change. Those who are most evolved in their life journey seem to be striving to live more in tune to their core; there is a new fearlessness, a movement toward modern and bold, and an appreciation for good energy. Art mirrors the soul and therefore living with art that is collected from a place of passion provides a platform to reinforce the truths of our lives. Artists, visual or musical, give life to what we feel. They stir in us what we otherwise fail to acknowledge. I have often seen collectors have a visceral reaction to the art they collect. It is interesting to me that artists, who are unwittingly expressive individuals, answer a calling to create, often lacking the intent to cause such reactions. Raw creativity and innovation are powerful, however, and thus illicit emotion. This is why a song on the radio can change our mood, a poem can capture the heart, and good art can rock our world. We are buzzing with excitement to reveal our recent finds‌.Our curatorial process is one that seeks to present talent that answers our quest for works that enlighten with timeless quality and emotive content. Come visit in person or online as we open crates every day filled with treasures that inspire. Susie Pryor
Save theses dates: March 24: Cocktails with artists Peter Burega, Charlotte Terrell and Anke Schofield May 5 : new work by brandon blane mcmillan and introducing new gallery artists
prepare to be inspired...
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Spotlight:
FRANCE JODOIN “For me, inspiration comes
from curiosity; it drives basically every brush stroke I make.”
-France Jodoin, artist
France Jodoin grew up in a countryside village in Quebec, Canada about an hour from Montreal. She now lives and works near Montreal with her artist husband, Kevin Sonmor (featured later in this catalog). The artistic duo work out of separtate studio spaces, creating unbelievable beauty and intrigue in their imaginary land and water scapes. Jodoin’s work has been featured in many publications, Designer Showhouses, and is included in prominent collections across the US and Canada.
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Introducing
Robert Kingston Painter, Los Angeles, CA
[Robert] Kingston lives in Los Angeles County, in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains — a long way from Hollywood. That locale and the desert hues hint that his paintings are, in a way, landscapes. But they’re also construction projects, beginning with a single gesture. The artist adds, yet also subtracts, erasing small marks and burying whole regions under shades of white (including, sometimes, latex house paint). The archaeologist of his own work, Kingston builds, buries, unearths and builds some more. All that real estate, it turns out, is carefully considered and fully claimed.
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Excerpt from article written by Mark Jenkins Washington Post June 21, 2013
Out at Night On Boats, 60x48, Acrylic on canvas Left: Going to SanFrancisco, 48x60, Acrylic on canvas
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Keep Your Eyes Above The Waves I, 60x60, Oil on panel
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MARCH 24 PETER BUREGA CHARLOTTE TERRELL ANKE SCHOFIELD
reception with the artists
Thursday, March 24 6-8pm RSVP tiffany@pryorfineart.com
Peter Burega Artist, Santa Fe, New Mexico
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ANKE SCHOFIELD
Painter & Photographer, Atlanta, GA
Pure Delight, 60x60, Mixed media on panel Left: Bear Stack, 60x48, Mixed media on panel
CHARLOTTE TERRELL Painter, Nashville, TN
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Air & Water (From The Wisdom Series), 36x48, Acrylic & charcoal on canvas Left: Rose, Thicket, Spring (From The Wisdom Series) 90x70, Acrylic & charcoal on canvas
Anna Jaap painter, Nashville, TN
“I am inspired by the rhythms and forms that repeat throughout the natural world. We are not separate from the trees, the land, the rivers and seas. In the beautiful structure of our being, we are connected.� -Anna Jaap
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Introducing
Robert Rector painter, Baton Rouge, LA and Winter Park, CO
“The newest paintings are about letting impulses and instincts become the guiding force. I try to create a visual statement that hasn’t been seen before, even though subconsciously it comes from many past experiences, emotions, dreams, and visual references from the natural world. The finished piece is as much a record of the experience of creation as well as a finished work of art. I have a real passion for the medium, paint, and how it can be manipulated in relation to color, line, space, form and all the basic elements that define art... “ -Robert Rector
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Be bold...
Artists Jon Davenport, Madeline Denaro, Rhenda Saporito, and michael hoffman know the powerful impact that color has on mood, emotion, and energy. Adding a painting with a bold color statement to any space enhances the atmosphere. Collect with passion and you will never be disappointed...
Listed clockwise from top: Audrey In Pink, 36x24, mixed media on panel by Jon Davenport, Ever and Again, 96x63, mixed media on canvas by Madeline Denaro, Marilyn On Purple, 36x24, mixed media on panel by Jon Davenport, Working Out From Within, 46x65, mixed media on canvas by Rhenda Saporito; shown left: Pyranees Summer, 72x24, mixed media on panel by Michael Hoffman
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Natural Elements
Over the next few pages, we are proud to introduce several exciting new artists to Pryor Fine Art. KEVIN KEARNS, LISA BRESLOW, JOSEPH ADOLPHE, and JESSICA PISANO prove that art mirrors nature, and their paintings show the abounding beauty and power of the natural world.
Stratus 1, 8x8, Ink, oil, resin on wood panel by Kevin Kearns
Introducing
Kevin Kearns painter, hudson valley, New York
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Introducing
Brian Blackham painter. Sculptor Salt lake City, uT
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Introducing
jessica pisano painter, middletown, RI
As an artist, I have always been inspired by nature; it is my
muse. Specifically trees and the ocean are my primary subjects to paint. Recently, however, I have also been drawn to birds, which has led to an interesting comparison and contrast of all these subject matters. In many ways, birds symbolize the opposite traits of trees and the ocean. While trees and the ocean are majestic and represent strength, stability and growth (they are grounded in nature), birds are light, delicate and epitomize freedom (and are mobile in nature). Together, they create balance: the bird is the weightlessness to the earth’s weight, the yin to the yang. Likewise, I feel that the addition of the bird series is bringing balance to my body of work, and I am excited and reinvigorated by the process. -Jessica Pisano
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Reflection On Times Past, 36x36, Oil on panel
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All of my paintings, whatever the subject matter, have at their core the same content. I’m always trying to capture in paint energy, enthusiasm and power. These characteristics embody the essence of those people who I have come to admire and try to emulate. Not necessarily painters, but individuals who have had to overcome great obstacles in their lives. -Joseph Adolphe *read more about Adolphe’s work and life experiences on his artist’s page at www.pryorfineart.com shown above: Frontier Elegy No. 1, 55x50, Oil on canvas shown right: Glass Elegy No.6, 56x46, Oil on canvas
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Introducing
joseph adolphe painter, New haven, ct
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Introducing
christopher rico painter, Clinton, south carolina
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Wake, 24x30, Oil on canvas
The Shrieking Of Nothing Is Killing, 60x48, Oil on canvas
As an artist, I’m concerned with providing a physical space that is experiential in nature; that is to say, the work is intended to be a space of experience (potentially even shared) for the viewer and myself. I am not concerned with meaning, but am deeply concerned with meaningfulness, and that distinction is important in approaching my work. -Christopher Rico
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Flowers, 22x22, Monotype
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Introducing
Lisa Breslow painter, New York, New York
Reverie, 30x30, Monotype
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Call of the Wild
Dating back to the cave paintings of Lascaux, artists have long felt
compelled to use animal imagery as subject matter and to document the intimate connection between man and beast. Our furry friends are ‘man’s best friend,’ and the power of healing from horseback riding is used in a variety of treatments. In today’s society, animals play an important role in daily life. They are companions, friends, and healers. Images of animals in art evoke feelings of strength, power, and a gentle spirit--sometimes simultaneously. None do this better than ANKE SCHOFIELD, KEVIN SONMOR, BRIAN HIBBARD, BRANDON BLANE McMILLAN, and ASHLEY SURBER. Enjoy viewing the following pages filled with skillfully executed imagery of our animal friends.
Painting shown left: Threes, 52x80, Mixed media on panel with resin by Anke Schofield Sculpture: Structure II, 18x18, Stoneware with mason stains on stainless base by Sheila Ganch
KEVIN SONMOR Painter, Quebec, Canada
“The conventions of representation that I use are ones that have been passed on to me from many historical and contemporary sources. Often a single painting will contain spatial conventions from unrelated periods, renaissance perspective, cubism, tromp l’oeil, and abstract expressionism. It more or less all comes from the study of art history and art theory. My landscape imagery has more to do with Courbet or Van Gogh than the observation of the natural world. In every way I’m the quintessential studio painter. My interest in equestrian painting comes from Gericault, my still lives from Caravaggio and the flemish still live painters. All of my imagery is meant to be mediated, touched by human hands. The fruits and flowers are picked and arranged, the horses are decorated, trained or harnessed. the draperies are staged.” - kevin sonmor
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introducing
ashley surber painter, suwanee, ga
Above: The Performer, 24x24, Oil & charcoal on panel by Ashley Surber Below: The Riddle, 17x17, Oil & charcoal on panel by Ashley Surber Right page: Don’t Look At Me, 32.5x36.5, Mixed media on panel with resin by Brandon Blane McMillan
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brandon blane mcmillan painter, photographer, cordelia, GA I grew up in the small South Georgia town of Nashville. I come from a long line of farmers on both my Mother and Father’s sides of the family. My Father and Grandfather grew tobacco, bell peppers, peanuts, and soybeans when I was younger. Now, my Dad and I grow cotton and squash. We also have a small family restaurant that keeps us pretty busy. There are many things that inspire me; gardening, music, farming, my wife, and my daughters. I stay inspired by spending time in my garden and spending time with my wife and daughters. Listening to music everyday while I paint. Also, the extensive work process that goes along with creating my paintings demands me to stay inspired and focused. -Brandon Blane McMillan
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Having A Ball #28, 36x36, Mixed media on panel
brian hibbard painter, Due West, south carolina
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introducing
Joe Fidia painter, Ste Anne de Bellevue QC. Canada
Renewal 4, 60x30, Acrylic on canvas
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Introducing Karen Silve Painter, Portland, Oregon
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Lush Chaos, 42x68, Acrylic on canvas
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Pryor Fine Art is our “go to� gallery for beautifully curated art & sculpture that I know our clients will love. Tiffany and Ann are always gracious and incredibly knowledgable about the artists that they represent and which pieces might work best for the space in question.
-Michel Smith Boyd
above: Tutu 2, 12x10, Oil on linen mounted on panel by Lisa Noonis on left: Ballerina Tying Shoes, 16x20, Oil on canvas by Lisa Noonis
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“The staff at Pryor Fine Art truly sets us apart. Ann, Christina, Grant and Paul have all been a part of the Pryor team for years. The level of comraderie between us is only exceeded by the courtesy and professionalism of each one of these individuals. Together, we make up an exceptional team, and one I am very proud of! Susie is such an amazing woman and leader. Her knowledge of the artistic process, combined with how to build a successful business have been very inspiring to me for the past six years.� - Tiffany Hayes, Gallery Director
pictured above (clockwise): Kate Long Stevenson, Catherine Woskow, Felice Sharp, Alina Maksimenko, France Jodoin, Elena Zolotnitsky, Isabelle Tremblay pictured right: Seated Figure, 20x26, Acrylic on canvas by Jamie Chase
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The Human Factor
PERHAPS NOTHING HAS INTRIGUED ARTISTS MORE OVER THE CENTURIES THAN THE HUMAN FIGURE. STILL OR MOVING, LINE OR PAINT, WE NEVER CEASE TO FIND BEAUTY IN OUR OWN FORM.
Lex Heilijgers was born
in 1949 in Driebergen, Netherlands. After a successful career as a painter, Lex has now turned his attention to sculpture. Though his paintings are often heavily influenced by sun-drenched towns and villages of the Mediterranean, the latest sculpture work is based on silhouettes of nomadic people and wooden figures and ancestor statues of African tribes like the Dogon. The graceful and proud pose of the figure is combined with an abstract way of modeling, allowing the viewer to fill in the remaining details of the figure within their imagination.
She, 21.3�, Stone with bronze coating by Lex Heilijgers
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lex heilijgers sculptor and painter, driebergen, The Netherlands
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Introducing Jacob Dhein Painter, Vallejo, California Nude in Blue #VI, 24x24, oil on panel
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Back Study, 38.5x22/framed size 48x32, Acrylic on museum board by Catherine Woskow shown left: Shouting At the Sun by Krista Harris, sculpture, Muir II by Nancy Legge
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introducing
Michelle Y Williams sculptor and painter, Houston, TX
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introducing
Alina Maksimenko painter, Kiev, Ukraine
Dusty Griffith Painter & Musician Atlanta, GA
Seeing The Unseen
For artist Dusty Griffith, there is a purpose and goal in every painting that he creates. The goal is to have the viewer become aware that through a three dimensional world we have access to a world that can’t be seen. This other world is the spiritual world, where there is a creator who loves and wants to know us more intimately. There is more than just surface in his work reflecting this idea. Often there is a depth beyond the visible surface that can lead the viewer into the piece itself, mirroring the dimensional world we live in.
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Malek, 72x60, Encaustic on panel
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Mark Perlman Painter, Sebastopol, California “Over the years I have been continually fascinated and in search of combining luminosity with the layered surface of buried or forgotten images. In an attempt to record my present and past thoughts and memories, I place as many images, markings and words as possible into the process of each painting. I am continually editing myself in hopes of reaching a balance of noise and solitude. The images and textured surfaces represent the energy and activity level I experience throughout the day, while the light and open space of the painting signifies the more reflective moments.�
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Untitled SQ-LIL15 oil on canvas by Katharina Chapuis
Now that my time is split between the gallery and being at home with my two girls, I feel as though my time in the gallery is even more cherished. It is fascinating to come in with a fresh perspective and be blown away by a new artists’ work on the walls. Over the last ten years I have bonded with numerous special clients and collectors. It is comforting to know that they are in wonderful hands with Tiffany and Ann. -CHRISTINA MCCLELLAND
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