West Michigan's Arts & Entertainment Guide
Glitter Milk Hosts Witch-Themed Samhain Exhibit
Written by Nicole Rico | Wednesday, 30 September 2015 13:34 |Showcasing emerging contemporary artists from Grand Rapids and beyond, as well as the work of experienced professionals, Glitter Milk Gallery combines low and highbrow art. The gallery is filled with styles ranging from illustration and pop surrealism, to sculpture and graphic design. On Oct. 24 Glitter Milk debuts its Samhain exhibit, a witch-themed display of work.
Actors’ Theatre Concentrates on ‘Impacting Works'
Written by Shelby Pendowski | Wednesday, 30 September 2015 13:20 |Since its genesis in 1980, the Actors’ Theatre in Grand Rapids has not only spotlighted local talent, it’s also used its productions to highlight timely, crucial topics. Past Actors’ Theatre productions include: The Stories of Gay Christians, Angels in America, Corpus Christi and Intimate Apparel — each show is selected in hopes of raising dialogues in the community.
Bunny Terwee & Margaret Farrell Talk Inspiration & ArtPrize
Written by Mayra Monroy | Thursday, 03 September 2015 08:28 |West Michigan-based artists Bunny Terwee and Margaret Farrell are both set for this year’s ArtPrize. Terwee’s “ALL ABOUT THE LINES” and Farrell’s “Jeison” will be featured at One Trick Pony (136 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids) during the competition.
Joseph DeCommer Turns Anguish into Artwork
Written by Nicole Rico | Thursday, 03 September 2015 08:23 |In a Midtown studio apartment adorned with paintings on every inch of its walls, Joseph DeCommer, 35, figuratively lives and breathes art. He sleeps in the same room he creates, merging pop culture and realism with critically-endangered species and apocalyptic scenarios. He’s been at it for five years and has been steadily exhibiting his work throughout Michigan and beyond — even as far out as New York City.
Jerry Vile Unveils ‘Tomb of the Unarmed Suspect’
Written by Brian J Bowe | Thursday, 03 September 2015 08:18 |The new book Re-Entry: The Orbit Magazine Anthology begins with a quote from magazine founder and publisher Jerry Vile: “I really, really enjoy making people upset. I think that is my art.” By that benchmark, Vile’s entry in this year’s edition of ArtPrize may well be his masterpiece.
Jason Quigno’s Mission to Preserve His Anishinaabe Heritage
Written by Sarah Winterbottom | Wednesday, 02 September 2015 12:38 |Jason Quigno, who specializes in large and small scale stone sculptures, prefers a lasting approach to art. “Part of my mission as an Anishinaabe artist is to tell the stories of my people through stone – to keep them alive, so several thousands of years from now the stories of the Anishinaabe people will still be here in stone,” said Quigno, a Grand Rapids-based artist.
Ryan Brady Draws Illustrations, Paints Fine Art
Written by Nicole Rico | Wednesday, 02 September 2015 11:44 |Ryan Brady is an artistic chameleon, capable of creating both comic book-style illustrations and fine-art oil paintings. Born and raised in Portage, Brady moved to Grand Rapids to get his Bachelor’s Degree in Illustration from Kendall College of Art and Design. Since then he’s displayed work at venues across West Michigan, including at Glitter Milk Gallery, Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts, UICA and the Meanwhile Bar, among others. With an upcoming show in November at Have Company (136 S. Division Ave, Grand Rapids), Brady, 28, chatted with Revue about what it takes to be a diverse artist and why the unknown inspires him.
The Peculiar Stimuli of Anthony Shechtman
Written by Nicole Rico | Wednesday, 02 September 2015 11:41 |Artist Anthony Shechtman was born and raised in Grand Rapids and currently spends much of his time at home creating mysterious and beautiful narrative images. A milestone for the painter was when he received his BFA in Illustration from Kendall College of Art and Design — another was his debut exhibition in 2006 at the Division Avenue Arts Cooperative. Since then he’s kept busy with fine arts, illustrations and a series of exhibitions. Here’s what he had to say.
The Story of Graffiti Artist Bonus Saves
Written by Dwayne Hoover | Wednesday, 02 September 2015 11:31 |Almost a decade ago, Patrick Hershberger packed up and left West Michigan for the Windy City — this was the genesis of his tag name: Bonus Saves. “I moved from Kalamazoo to Chicago back in 2006 and discovered street art and graffiti,” Hershberger said. “I have a photography background, so I did what came naturally and photographed everything. I had stopped making art other than photography, but seeing all these new art forms on the streets pulled me back in.”
Sarah Jean Anderson’s Road to Full-Time Artistry
Written by Rich Tupica | Wednesday, 02 September 2015 11:30 |Sarah Jean Anderson, 31, has been at it for a decade — but nailing what “it” is can be a tad difficult. Beyond her life as a Grand Rapids-based painter, she hosts drag shows, comedy events and other artistically festive shindigs. “When I’m not working on art I’m writing comedy or hosting a comedy show,” Anderson said. “I have a character named Rita I’ve been doing since I was 16. I’ve seen recently on YouTube one of my videos was translated into Italian.
