Saturday, December 17, 2005

STILL HAVEN'T FOUND THAT PERFECT ART GIFT? MAY WE MAKE SOME RECOMMENDATIONS

Tsehai Johnson's notorious implements: These little babies caused quite a stir this year, as none other than the beloved governor of Colorado condemned them as a poor source of funding for the arts......all we can say is that miss Johnson shall have the last laugh, as her artistic legacy will last much longer than this politician's career. Get a piece of history, give the give that gives back, give one of 12 implements on hooks. Free gift wrap with purchase!................Lenka Konopasek's Rodeo Paintings: Western art is all the rage, always has been, always will be, and far more likely to get funding in the state of Colorado, but how many people can proudly sport a painting depicting the real excitement of the rodeo trade? Lenka Konopasek's Rodeo Series comes in many shapes and sizes, but these riders catching-air are guaranteed to bring a smile for many years to come. We'll even throw in a scripted tongue lashing for those who don't understand their brilliance..............Book Tiles by artistic genius Gabriel Liston: Gabriel Liston is a man of many words and images, and he loves to spread them in the form of tiles....not your typical tiles mind you, but the far more seductive ones made of children's books covered to look like something even grandma would be proud of, that is until she sees how devious the imagery can be on these little gems! THE perfect stocking stuffer, and likely to be collectors items after this Portland vagabond gives up his wiley ways and becomes the most renowned artist on either side of the rockies. For an extra $20, we'll send your address to Gabriel, and you just might receive a bevy of postcards all year long, at least if he decides he likes you. There's only one way to find out!............That's not even the half of it.....we've got new works by gallery favorites Karen McClanahan, William Betts, and Jenny Morgan, all scaled for the giving set. Frank Martinez will unveil some new paper pieces guaranteed to stimulate all of your senses, and just about every other + gallery artist has a veritable treasure trove of works waiting to be discovered. So start your holiday shopping right by joining Ivar and Gilbert on Friday, December 2nd as we present a special evening that could quite possibly make your remaining days in December a breeze. Not only will you get the first look at our wonderful new exhibitions by local favorites Andy Miller and Lauri Lynnxe Murphy, but you can also taste Ivar's homemade eggnog and pick up many fantastic, well priced new works by + gallery artists for your loved ones and trucker friends. The evening will kick off at 6pm, and we'll go until everything is sold, or until all of the eggnog is gone!