“Reality Versus Imagination”
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April 28 – June 26, 2022
7077 E. Main Street, Suite 6, Scottsdale AZ 85251
RoyseContemporary.com 602-810- 3449
This dynamic group exhibition examines the ideas of reality verses imagination while reflecting upon the artists perspective and creative process. This dynamic exhibition showcases seven noteworthy male Arizona based artists including: James Angel, Cam DeCaussin, Gennaro Garcia, Peter Brian Klein, James Anthony Peters, Joe Ray, Daniel Shepherd.
Typically, one would define “Reality” as the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.” While "Imagination" emphasizes the artist's ability to produce images and ideas without any immediate input of the senses. Some of the artists focus on the Reality, while others blend it with Imagination.
Owner/Curator, Nicole Royse has selected artists who both typify and transcend these categories. They have created powerful work that offers a mastery of medium, and unique perspective. The artists are working in an array of mediums including collage, drawing, painting, photography, and mixed media. Resulting in a dynamic dialogue between the artworks. This exhibition offers an eclectic selection of work that is both captivating and authentic.
“Reality Versus Imagination” aims to create a dialog and connection with these artists while highlighting their use of imagery, diverse styles, and strong voice. Although each artist’s work may appear aesthetically different Royse has created an exciting dialog for the artists through the power of their imagery, their originality and the overall vitality that the works possesses.
“Biosphere” Mixed Media on Wood Panel, 48”x48”, Unframed, 2022, $3000 By James Angel
“San Fernando” Mixed Media on Wood Panel, 40”x40”, Unframed, 2021, $2150 By James Angel
“Hot Springs” Mixed Media on Canvas, 18”x24”, Unframed, 2021, $900 By James Angel
James Angel was born in Kansas City Missouri in 1968. He was raised and resides in the Phoenix-Metro area. He is an internationally published studio artist based in Scottsdale Arizona, specializing in the creation of Original Fine Art, Sculpture and Limited Edition Prints for Home Decor, Interior Design, Commercial and Contemporary spaces. My current work explores the concept of future, the abstract ever-elusive notion just beyond our control. This work informs my desire to contribute to the visual language that helps shape what the future will look like." Recognized as a major contributor to an emerging downtown arts scene he is one of the founders of the local Chaos Theory annual event. James has studied under and worked with several well-known artists and publishers and has exhibited in many galleries and museums.
“Irradiant” Cement & Mixed Media on Wood Panel, 37”x28”, Framed, 2022, $1500 By James Anthony Peters
“Habitat” Cement & Mixed Media on Wood Panel, 17”x17”, Framed, 2022, $500 By James Anthony Peters
“Untitled” Cement & Mixed Media on Wood Panel, 17”x17”, Framed, 2022, $500 By James Anthony Peters
James Anthony Peters is a Scottsdale based artist who creates a wide variety of mixed media works. As he sets to create each piece, his work mirrors the personal explorations of life, conflict and happiness. Sources of inspiration in his work are as diverse as the materials he uses to create. From land topography to industrial or man-made constructions all produce ideas that are infinite. Peters enjoys incorporating elements of surprise within his works asking the viewer to move beyond their assumptions about “What art is” and address their own emotional responses towards the work.
“Atardecer” Monosilk Print, 25”x30”, Framed, 2022, $1500 By Gennaro Garcia
“Arbol E Vida” Monosilk Print, 22”x28”, Unframed, 2022, $800 By Gennaro Garcia
Gennaro Garcia is a seasoned artist, advocate, and chef who has brilliantly melded together all of his passions. Creating vivid multimedia work that is engaging and beautiful, showcasing the artist’s distinctive style and love of his countries. He has masterfully fused the vibrant color palette of his childhood in Mexico with his impeccable world-class skill, utilizing a combination of techniques, blending old and new world. “Art is addictive and therapeutic, it is the best way to communicate the way I feel, think, love”, declares Garcia.
“Untitled” Vintage Collage on Wood Panel, 10”x10”, Unframed, 2022, $500 By Daniel Shepherd aka Too Fang Skinny
“Untitled” Vintage Collage on Wood Panel, 6”x6”, Unframed, 2022, $150 By Daniel Shepherd aka Too Fang Skinny
“Untitled” Vintage Collage on Wood Panel, 6”x6”, Unframed, 2022, $150 By Daniel Shepherd aka Too Fang Skinny
“Untitled” Vintage Collage on Wood Panel, 8”x10”, Unframed, 2022, $400 By Daniel Shepherd aka Too Fang Skinny
Patrons exploring the latest works by artist Daniel Shepherd. Wonderful dialogue about the works and they were intrigued by his minimal abstract works and fascinated with his process of creating the vintage collages.
“Untitled” Acrylic on Wood Panel, 24”x24”, Unframed, 2022, $800 By Daniel Shepherd aka Too Fang Skinny
“Black Colour Box” Acrylic on Wood Panel, 14”x14”, Unframed, 2022, $500 By Daniel Shepherd aka Too Fang Skinny
“Untitled” Acrylic & Vintage Collage on Wood Panel, 16”x16”, Unframed, 2021, $600 By Daniel Shepherd aka Too Fang Skinny
“Untitled” Acrylic & Vintage Collage on Wood Panel, 16”x16”, Unframed, 2021, $600 By Daniel Shepherd aka Too Fang Skinny
Daniel Shepherd is a self-taught Phoenix based artist who creates minimal abstract paintings and fascinating vintage collages. Creating minimalist abstract paintings that utilize Acrylic paint on repurposed hand distressed wood panels. Shepherd’s alter ego “Too Fang Skinny” creates “Vintage Collages” reconfiguring imagery in interesting and unusual ways while creating such elegance and beauty. His style is organic, combining a variety of images to create each work. His work is included in private collections around the world and he has exhibited extensively throughout Arizona and California.
"Fluyendo, I" Monoprint on Paper, 22” x 28”, Framed, 2022, $650 By Joe Ray
"El Cisco Kid" Monosilkscreen on Paper, 15” x 18”, Framed, 2022, $450 By Joe Ray
Joe Ray speaking with a collector during the Opening Reception about his latest works, his process and his inspiration behind his imagery.
“La Tempestad” Monosilkscreen on Paper, 22”x28”, Framed, 2022, $600 By Joe Ray
“Transcendentalisimo” Mixed Media on Paper, 18”x24”, Framed, 2022, $450 By Joe Ray
“Angel Cadio” Monosilkscreen on Paper, 22”x28”, Framed, 2022, SOLD By Joe Ray
Joe Ray is a visual artist as well as a creative director, illustrator, writer and storyteller living in Scottsdale. Ray’s work evokes color and passion, much of his subject matter includes Corazones (hearts), which are filled with love, lust, passion and emotion. Joe’s work also features voluptuous Sirenas, as well as Angels and the occasional masked Luchador. Much of his work reflects a bicultural perspective, which was shaped by the Arizona and Mexico region, as well as the people living in this area. A small black & white television set blurred reality and imagination, as well as language for the artist. These are the people and places that have inspired him, especially the Sirenas and the Angels.
“Help me to understand” Oil on Wood Panel, 17”x30”x2”, 2021, $2700 By Cam DeCaussin
“You Told Me It Was Fine” Oil on Wood Panel, 17”x30”x2”, 2021 $2700 By Cam DeCaussin
“Please Tell Me You Missed Me” Oil on Wood Panel, 36”x36”x2”, 2021, $4200 By Cam DeCaussin
Cam DeCaussin is a skilled oil painter with a keen eye for detail along with an incredible ability to capture the energy and mystery within his subjects. His work is inspired by empty, quiet living spaces and their ability to express themes of solace, sadness, separation and contemplation. The artist is drawn to the physiological response to flirt with voyeurism, each painting acts as a living television screen. DeCaussin has been greatly influenced by the work of painter Edward Hopper and photographer Gregory Crewdson, whose powerful work share similar themes.
Patrons fascinated by the line work of James Angels bold and graphic paintings juxtaposed with the unique printing process of Peter Brian Klein.
“Denver Art Museum” Photography on Aluminum Print Direct/UV, 30”x20”, Framed, 2021, $800 By Peter Brian Klein
“United Steel Workers Building, Pittsburg II” Photography on Aluminum Print Direct/UV, 30”x20”, Framed, 2021, $800 By Peter Brian Klein
“AZ Science Center” Photography on Aluminum Print Direct/UV, 30”x20”, Framed, 2021, $800 By Peter Brian Klein
“United Steel Workers Building, Pittsburg II” Photography on Aluminum Print Direct/UV, 30”x20”, Framed, 2021, $800 By Peter Brian Klein
Peter Brian Klein was born, raised and educated in Phoenix, Arizona. Klein’s initial education with Photography was with using film and printing in a darkroom. Attracted to the tangible process of using chemistry and experimentation to create art from a latent image. His aesthetic vision is primarily Black &White while his subject matter often varies as his perspective may shift from natural to architectural and even avant-grade imagery. “The allure of B&W photography is its nostalgic, timeless qualities, how it can set the mood and emphasize emotion,” states Klein.
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