AKG Newsworthy NOLA #12, 2021

AKG Newsworthy NOLA

2021 #12

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Last night the Olympic Games opened in Tokyo. The world comes together to recognize and applaud the determination, dedication, self-discipline, effort and sacrifice of athletes from all over the world. These unique individuals are a source of inspiration

to the rest of us.

In an often divided world, sport is a unique and important connection that brings people together, both across and within societies. Throughout history, people who otherwise have little in common have come together in neighborhood parks and in packed stadiums, as fans and as players, and put those differences aside.

Sport teaches the leadership, teamwork, fair play,

self-reliance and improvement.

Nelson Mandela said in 2000: “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where there was only despair.”

As the ceremony drew to a close, singers invited a global TV audience to imagine, in John Lennon’s words, a better world.

"Imagine all the people, Livin' life in peace..... You may say I'm a dreamer, But I'm not the only one, I hope someday you'll join us, And the world will be as one..."

Enjoy the games...

Angela

STILL FEATURING

MARK & ELENA ERICKSON

MARKELLA PROJECT

July 9 - August 7, 2021

Mark & Elena Erickson in their Oakland studio

Through the Treeline II

acrylic on canvas

52"x44"

The Highlands

acrylic on canvas

52"x44"

Oakland studio tour with Elena Erickson

ARTIST IN THE GALLERY

ANDY BAIRD

We enjoyed having Andy in the gallery last week. He met with old and new collector's while live painting and discussing his method and inspirations.

"Each time I visit the painting, I drip paint either to lose the image or strengthen it. I build layers of color until I see in the painting that perfect quality that I'm looking for. The process is intriguing to me, especially when each painting takes on a life of its own, and the end result surprises and fascinates me. It's especially fun to share this experience. I like it that people find it interesting to study each painting, to think about its creation and to trace the lines of paint. This is artwork that actively involves the viewer, and when a viewer is invited to participate and enjoy, the art is more complete. The fascinating diversity of faces and the endless way to portray them captivates and connects us all."

-Andy Baird

live painting

PREVIEW

CHARLIE THYSELL

RETROSPECTIVE

September - November 2021

Liberty & the Republic Play Hide and Seek '94, 65"x36" a/c

Charles Thysell and Angela King had a long and great relationship in the art world. He began showing with her in 1990 and together they had many exhibitions, built many collections and shared his wonderful art with the world. Sadly, Charlie left this plane of consciousness in April 2020 after a long struggle with cancer. Just before Charlie died, Angela went to Minneapolis to visit him and together they chose a body of work not seen before by his collectors.