michael willett | part time studios

michael willett's paintings are catchy. kitschy and catchy, too. i really liked the small installation around these "geometric and minimalist" paintings. what i really liked was the way he packaged the paintings like record albums: same size, same shape, same feel and slid into a plastic sleeve... just like an old album.

and since we just got a new turntable...

i would defiantly stop by this creative haven for a look / see before the show's over on November 28th.

soundoffka vol. 2

vwvoffka.

no, i can't pronounce it, nor do i know what it means.

but it's an interesting little place on frankford ave right across from highwire gallery so i go in on a monthly basis. so far, what i've seen has been interesting but nothing to write home (or blog about).

although, a few months back - july, to be exact, they did a show called "OLFACTICS" and it was amazing. it was a totally sensory delight for me, although some painters that i went with thought it trite.

anyway, their latest show, soundoffka vol. 2, was a complete bore for me. and i really like some of the artists included, like bonnie macallister. but i was underwhelmed. i guess i really just don't like sound and video installations.

the one redeeming piece is the one in the window by cory pace + sarah webber. unfortunately i completely over looked it until i was ready to leave.

looking forward to see what they come up with next month.