Press Release for "The Language of Art"

Exhibition: "The Language of Art"
Featuring watermedia by Barbara Kellogg, varied works by Nives Marzocchi and works by artists in Stone Canoe, a journal of arts and ideas from Upstate New York.

SYRACUSE, New York -- February 16, 2007 -- Delavan Art Gallery presents the exhibit "The Language of Art" featuring watermedia by Barbara Kellogg, varied works by Nives Marzocchi and works by artists in Stone Canoe, a journal of arts and ideas from Upstate New York. The exhibit opens on Thursday, March 1 and continues through Saturday, March 31, 2007.

Barbara Kellogg creates semi-abstract paintings using Lana Watercolor paper, Sekishu rice paper and Holbein Acryla Gouache paint. Line and texture are both important elements in her art and are often inspired by simple gestures in nature such as the turn of a leaf or twist of a branch. Kellogg has been an active artist for over three decades and has developed an extensive resume of exhibitions, awards, publications and teaching experience. Her education includes a B.F.A. in Painting from Syracuse University and three decades of classes with artists Nicholas Reale, Edward Betts and Glenn Bradshaw. Kellogg resides in Fayetteville, NY and is a member of the National Watercolor Society, the CNY Watercolor Society and the Cazenovia Watercolor Society.

Barbara Kellogg, Milkweed Song, acrylic and ink on rice paper, 19” x 25”

Nives Marzocchi is showing works in a variety of mediums including bronze, ceramic, metal, textiles and wood. Her work is inspired by her upbringing in Italy as well as her travels throughout Europe and the United States. Marzocchi started focusing on her art work later in life and has been actively taking classes and exhibiting since 1997. Among her professors were Roger Mack and Mary Giehl and places she has shown include the Onondaga County Community College, Lowe and Edgewood art galleries as well as many of the local libraries.

Nives Marzocchi, Untitled, ceramic

Delavan Art Gallery is pleased to host an art exhibition for the first annual publication of Stone Canoe, a journal of arts and ideas from Upstate New York, published by University College of Syracuse University. On display at Delavan Art Gallery will be works by the majority of the visual artists included in the inaugural issue. Stone Canoe is committed to showcasing the work of artists and writers from, or somehow connected to, the Upstate New York region. The contributors to Stone Canoe No. 1—71 in all—represent remarkable diversity in every respect—age, level of experience, cultural background, choice of subject matter, and point of view. The following artists will have work in the exhibition: Mark Bender, Douglas Biklen, Larry Bissonnette, Stephen Carlson, John Bul Dau, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Bob Gates, Mary Giehl, Lew Graham, Christopher Gray, Wendy Harris, Gail Hoffman, Tom Huff, Hugh Jones, Bryan McGrath, Wendy Moleski, Novado Cappuccilli, Mario J. Perez, Elena Peteva, Joseph Scheer, Luvon Sheppard, Ann Skiŏld, John Thompson, John von Bergen, Carrie Mae Weems, Diana Whiting, Errol Willett and Marion Wilson. For more information about Stone Canoe, visit the journal's website, www.stonecanoejournal.org or come see the exhibition, "The Language of Art."

Tom Huff, Stone Canoe, Italian Crystal Alabaster

Beginning on Thursday, March 8, and continuing through Saturday, March 31, Delavan Art Gallery will also be displaying a selection of Gold Key winners from the Time Warner Cable Scholastic Art Awards. There will be a special reception for Scholastics artists, which is open to the public, on Saturday, March 10, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Delavan Art Gallery is a 3,800 square foot showcase and sales venue for fine art created by area artists. Located in a convenient, downtown location at 501 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, the gallery is free and open to the public. Off-street parking is available and the gallery is handicapped accessible. Delavan Art Gallery opens “The Language of Art” from 5 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, and is open through March 31 on Thursday and Friday afternoons from 12-6 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and at other times by appointment. For more information visit www.DelavanArtGallery.com.


Information of Note:

Dates: March 1 – March 31, 2007
Location: Delavan Art Gallery, 501 W. Fayette Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
Hours: Thursdays and Fridays 12-6 p.m., Saturdays 10-4 p.m., and also by appointment (NOTE: These hours are new since September 2006.)

Opening Reception: Thursday, March 1, 5-8 PM
A special reception for selected Gold Key Winners from the Scholastic Art Awards on Saturday, March 10, 1-4 PM, open to the public

Artists in Attendance: Saturdays from noon – 3 p.m.
March 3: Nives Marzocchi
March 10: Scholastics artists
March 17: Barbara Kellogg
March 24: Artists from Stone Canoe
March 31: Artists from Stone Canoe