Julie Phillips (Press Release)

 

 

 

Julie Forch-Phillips is a local artist, born in Kearney Nebraska, mother of four, and married to Dr. Eric Phillips. She holds a B.A. from UNL and is currently enrolled in the M.A. Studio Art-Venice Program at NYU. Julie grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is the daughter of Paul Forch and Marcia Liska. During the last fifteen years, Julie has worked as a volunteer art teacher for both District 66 and Friedel Jewish Academy.

Fifteen paintings under the title Sogni D’oro (“Golden Dreams”), inspired by her 2007 studies in Venice, will be displayed at Anderson O’Brien from June 14^th, 2008 through June 27^th. The official opening reception will take place on Saturday June 14^th, from 7-9 pm, and is open to the public. Wine and dessert will be served; visitors will have a chance to meet the artist.

 

“My paintings are painted tapestries of pattern, color, and rhythm.

I use different mediums such as enamels, oil stick, acrylic, vintage fabric, lace and wallpaper collage, airbrush, spray paint and stencils to create my paintings. I use Baroque, Rococo and Art Nouveau imagery inter-“woven” with contemporary graphic elements and the patterns found in vintage lace.  Do we want ” brand new” or something antique and hand made that shows some signs of wear from living a life, a treasure with a soul? I believe there is a yearning for a fresh view of the sentimental in our own lives and I strive to offer this feeling in my work.”

                                                                                    -Julie Phillips

 

For additional information, please contact:

Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Gallery

8724 Pacific Street Countryside Village       

Omaha, NE  68114                                                                           

Phone: (402) 390-0717        

Ophir Palmon (Press Release)

Re: Ophir Palmon Press Release
Annette van de Kamp-Wright
05/2008

 

Ophir Palmon is a fine arts photographer and the owner of Omaha’s Artistic Visions Studio, which he founded in 1993. Ophir’s projects focus on individuals as well as families in every phase of life. His work ranges from portraiture to fine arts to commercial photography.

 

Ophir Palmon was born in Ramat Gan, Israel; he moved to Omaha in 1987.

His latest project titled “Body Lines” will be on display at the Jewish Community Center’s gallery, from May 30 until July 30, 2008. The official opening reception will be held Sunday June 8^th, from 2 to 4 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

The JCC gallery is open Mon-Thu 8A-10P, Fri 8A-5P, and Sun 9A-5P, and is located at 333 S. 132nd St., Omaha, NE 68154. Admission to the show is free.

 

“My photographs depict life and the human experience in all its forms.  Light is my brush; I use it to capture mood and atmosphere.  The essence of geometric shape has always intrigued me, and I often search for new meaning and new perceptions within the visually common.  My take on the combination of graphic patterns and the human body lead to the success of the first Body Lines project in 1999-2000. I recently found myself at the same creative intersection, and decided to take a fresh look at this concept.  This time around, I frequently used more than one body in my images, and I used color in addition to black & white.  Using multiple bodies in the same shot has allowed me to explore additional dimensions, while continuing to work in abstract.  As always, I am excited to learn the various perceptions others will have of my art.”

 

                                                                                                                                    -Ophir Palmon

 

 

 

 

 

For more information, please contact:

Ophir Palmon
Artistic Visions
6658 South 85th Avenue
Omaha NE 68127
402-597-6842
http://avpol.com
Ophir@avpol.com