The Downriver Council for the Arts’ (DCA) presents our Antidote Exhibit, in-person and on-line! Hover over the image to read the description. Click to the left or right to scroll through the entire show. If you are interested in purchasing a piece, please contact the DCA at 734-720-0671 or dc4arts@downriverarts.org
Thank you to all the artists who submitted into this exhibit!
Paradise
Artist: John Albert Murphy
Paradise | Slip cast Porcelain | $2500 | 9"w x 9"d x 5"h
John Albert Murphy has earned both BFA (Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan 1975) and MFA (Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 1985) degrees with a major in ceramics. John recently retired from teaching part time over the last 35 years. He has been an adjunct professor of ceramics at Wayne State University, Schoolcraft College, Henry Ford College and Wayne County Community College for the past 35 years. John has also served as Director of Ceramic Arts at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. Slip cast porcelain vessel forms are my current choice of development. I make original forms out of clay and cast plaster molds of the forms to slip cast in. I am purposely casting thin wall forms to accentuate the translucent qualities of porcelain. I use masking tape to stencil the pattern desired and then use colored slips, applying them with a toothbrush, referencing “Abstract Expressionism”, namely “Pointillism”, to create a more intense pallet for the painting I wish to create.
Chaos
Artist: John Albert Murphy
Chaos | Slip cast Porcelain | $1800 | 10"w x 10"d x 6"h
John Albert Murphy has earned both BFA (Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan 1975) and MFA (Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 1985) degrees with a major in ceramics. John recently retired from teaching part time over the last 35 years. He has been an adjunct professor of ceramics at Wayne State University, Schoolcraft College, Henry Ford College and Wayne County Community College for the past 35 years. John has also served as Director of Ceramic Arts at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. Slip cast porcelain vessel forms are my current choice of development. I make original forms out of clay and cast plaster molds of the forms to slip cast in. I am purposely casting thin wall forms to accentuate the translucent qualities of porcelain. I use masking tape to stencil the pattern desired and then use colored slips, applying them with a toothbrush, referencing “Abstract Expressionism”, namely “Pointillism”, to create a more intense pallet for the painting I wish to create.
Solace
Artist: John Albert Murphy
Solace | Slip cast porcelain with a autoclaved aerated concrete base | $300 | 4 3/4"w x 4 3/4"d x 4 1/2"h
John Albert Murphy has earned both BFA (Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan 1975) and MFA (Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 1985) degrees with a major in ceramics. John recently retired from teaching part time over the last 35 years. He has been an adjunct professor of ceramics at Wayne State University, Schoolcraft College, Henry Ford College and Wayne County Community College for the past 35 years. John has also served as Director of Ceramic Arts at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. Slip cast porcelain vessel forms are my current choice of development. I make original forms out of clay and cast plaster molds of the forms to slip cast in. I am purposely casting thin wall forms to accentuate the translucent qualities of porcelain. I use masking tape to stencil the pattern desired and then use colored slips, applying them with a toothbrush, referencing “Abstract Expressionism”, namely “Pointillism”, to create a more intense pallet for the painting I wish to create.
Covid Blurred Time
Artist: Vasu Tolia
Covid Blurred Time | Mixed media on canvas | $400 | 11”x14”
website: www.vasutolia.com | vasutolia.com Facebook
Instagram @vasutolia | Twitter @Toliavasu
Bio: 11 Awards in 2020 so far with 2 best of shows in 2020, 10 Awards in 2019 with one first prize in 2019, Awards in 2018-2916, Featured on 2 Blogs, one YouTube interview and approached for lifestyle application of my art by a Canadian Gallery., Participant in 14 juried group shows until Nov 2020, Participant in 12 juried group shows in 2019, Participant in 8 juried group shows in 2018, Participant in 14 juried group shows in 2017, Participant in 6 juried group shows in 2016, Participant in 1 group shows in 2015
Solo Exhibitions:
‘A Woman’s Journey’ from July 12th to Aug 25th, 2017 at the Scarab Club, Detroit.
September 26th 2015 at Padzieski Art Gallery - Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, Dearborn, MI, for Foundation Of Michigan Association of Physicians of Indian Origin fundraising event.
Membership: Scarab Club, Anton Art Center, Detroit Artist Market, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center(BBAC), Birmingham Women Painters Society (BWSP), Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors (DSWPS), Dearborn Society of Artists, Downriver Council for Arts, J Mane online Gallery
Education:
Classes/workshops at Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center periodically from 2012 until now
Self taught from youtube videos and self experimentation
MBBS from Kolkata University, India
Tenured Professor of Pediatrics at Wayne State University until Dec 2005
Published over 150 research articles, book chapters etc during medical career until 2014
Artist Statement: I instinctively create art that is soothing to the mind, as healing concepts are ingrained in me from being a physician. The human figure, particularly woman is the vehicle which preoccupies and fascinates me. I also attempt to understand the mystery of solitary and social aspects of people. Curiosity to explore current events drives me to portray the complicated and complex reactions of the people in this world. My paintings lately have been more symbolic of the pandemic and of violence rampant in the country. My flowers drip with blue venous and red arterial blood as I paint them after these heinous acts and heart bleeds.
I want to be a spokesperson to bring forth the voice, passion and dignity of women from all walks of life through my paintings. Having been a careerist who has dealt with discrimination, this passion helps me to send the message on different aspects women's life to our community, country and the world. I also want to raise awareness for improving our interaction with the environment to make our planet more livable. I do all this through my paintings and poems.
Gotcha Covid-19
Artist: Vasu Tolia
Gotcha Covid-19 | Mixed media on paper | $750 | 22”x28”
website: www.vasutolia.com | vasutolia.com Facebook
Instagram @vasutolia | Twitter @Toliavasu
Bio: 11 Awards in 2020 so far with 2 best of shows in 2020, 10 Awards in 2019 with one first prize in 2019, Awards in 2018-2916, Featured on 2 Blogs, one YouTube interview and approached for lifestyle application of my art by a Canadian Gallery., Participant in 14 juried group shows until Nov 2020, Participant in 12 juried group shows in 2019, Participant in 8 juried group shows in 2018, Participant in 14 juried group shows in 2017, Participant in 6 juried group shows in 2016, Participant in 1 group shows in 2015
Solo Exhibitions:
‘A Woman’s Journey’ from July 12th to Aug 25th, 2017 at the Scarab Club, Detroit.
September 26th 2015 at Padzieski Art Gallery - Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, Dearborn, MI, for Foundation Of Michigan Association of Physicians of Indian Origin fundraising event.
Membership: Scarab Club, Anton Art Center, Detroit Artist Market, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center(BBAC), Birmingham Women Painters Society (BWSP), Detroit Society of Women Painters and Sculptors (DSWPS), Dearborn Society of Artists, Downriver Council for Arts, J Mane online Gallery
Education:
Classes/workshops at Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center periodically from 2012 until now
Self taught from youtube videos and self experimentation
MBBS from Kolkata University, India
Tenured Professor of Pediatrics at Wayne State University until Dec 2005
Published over 150 research articles, book chapters etc during medical career until 2014
Artist Statement: I instinctively create art that is soothing to the mind, as healing concepts are ingrained in me from being a physician. The human figure, particularly woman is the vehicle which preoccupies and fascinates me. I also attempt to understand the mystery of solitary and social aspects of people. Curiosity to explore current events drives me to portray the complicated and complex reactions of the people in this world. My paintings lately have been more symbolic of the pandemic and of violence rampant in the country. My flowers drip with blue venous and red arterial blood as I paint them after these heinous acts and heart bleeds.
I want to be a spokesperson to bring forth the voice, passion and dignity of women from all walks of life through my paintings. Having been a careerist who has dealt with discrimination, this passion helps me to send the message on different aspects women's life to our community, country and the world. I also want to raise awareness for improving our interaction with the environment to make our planet more livable. I do all this through my paintings and poems.
Quarantined Contemplation
Artist: James Markley
Quarantined Contemplation | Digital Drawing | $100 | 12” x 12”
I am an EMU graduate with an MFA in drawing and sculpture. I am Design Sculptor at GM design center, prior to that I worked as a designer and sculptor at Pewabic Pottery in Detroit. My work is figuratively based and expressed in clay, paper and digital mediums. My online sketchbook can be found here: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/kafkasutra
Sarah
Artist: James Markley
Sarah | Digital Drawing | $100 | 12” x 12”
I am an EMU graduate with an MFA in drawing and sculpture. I am Design Sculptor at GM design center, prior to that I worked as a designer and sculptor at Pewabic Pottery in Detroit. My work is figuratively based and expressed in clay, paper and digital mediums. My online sketchbook can be found here: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/kafkasutra
Bugs
Artist: James Markley
Bugs | Digital Drawing | $100 | 12” x 12”
I am an EMU graduate with an MFA in drawing and sculpture. I am Design Sculptor at GM design center, prior to that I worked as a designer and sculptor at Pewabic Pottery in Detroit. My work is figuratively based and expressed in clay, paper and digital mediums. My online sketchbook can be found here: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/kafkasutra
At Times They Tremble
Artist: Emily Bianchette
At Times They Tremble | Plaster, paper, resin, beads, and natural materials on wood | $1200 | 2’ x 4’
Emily is a current artist in residence at The Forge in Detroit. Emily considers herself a mixed media artist, and enjoys exploring different mediums and alternative materials in her pieces. She is a student at Wayne State University pursuing a career as an art therapist. As someone passionate about mental health, Emily aims to help others find solace in the meditative and therapeutic process of creating. See what Emily is up to on Instagram at @ebianchette
Reflections On Fortitude
Artist: Marie Karambis
Reflections On Fortitude | Photography | $300 | 20"W x 16"H
Artist Marie Karambis Features the Lotus flower in this work for several reasons, among them, its association and symbolism. Amidst murky, challenging conditions, there is enlightenment, strength and rebirth.
Undeserved
Artist: Erin Davis
Undeserved | Chalk Pastel, Charcoal, Gesso, Indian Ink | $175 | 18” x 24”
This piece explores a physical and emotional response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the sinking deterioration of our brightest selves after being forced into lonely isolation. For some of us, the pandemic served to only take away from us, leaving us feeling like all is undeserved.
Instagram and Facebook: @artfully.erin / #artfullyerin Website: artfullyerin.com
Eric
Artist: Carrie Markley
Eric | Oil on Linen | $300 | 16” x 20”
Carrie is a Michigan based clay sculptor and painter.
Shell Study
Artist: Carrie Markley
Shell Study | Oil on Linen | $300 | 16” x 20”
Carrie is a Michigan based clay sculptor and painter.
Trees
Artist: Carrie Markley
Trees | Oil on Linen | $300 | 16” x 20”
Carrie is a Michigan based clay sculptor and painter.
Standing Book: Deep Brown
Artist: Jerome Patryjak
Standing Book: Deep Brown | Gold, Silver, Black Ink on Banana Paper with Book Board | $900 | 25.125" w x 20.375" h open, 8.5" w x 20.375" h closed
https://jpatryjak.wordpress.com/2020/08/24/standing-books/
Standing Book: Pink-Peach-Gold
Artist: Jerome Patryjak
Standing Book: Pink-Peach-Gold | Silver Gold Ink on Marbled Momi Pink-Peach-Gold Paper with Book Board | $900 | 29" w x 20.5" h open, 7.25" w x 20.5" h closed
https://jpatryjak.wordpress.com/2020/08/24/standing-books/
Standing Book: Ravens
Artist: Jerome Patryjak
Standing Book: Ravens | Inside Inks on True Blue Lamali Paper, Outside Inks on Gold Paper, with Book Board | $900 | 28.75" w x 20.5" h open, 15.25" w x 20.5" h closed
https://jpatryjak.wordpress.com/2020/08/24/standing-books/
Buttercup the Doxie
Artist: Dara Thomson
Buttercup the Doxie | Digital Illustration | NFS | 16” x 20”
My illustrations developed from my passion for exploring design through the art of visual storytelling, and my love of nurturing connections and community. www.honeycombartdesign.com
Tea Party Friends
Artist: Dara Thomson
Tea Party Friends | Digital Illustration | NFS | 16” x 20”
My illustrations developed from my passion for exploring design through the art of visual storytelling, and my love of nurturing connections and community. www.honeycombartdesign.com
Roxy
Artist: Dara Thomson
Roxy | Digital Illustration | NFS | 16” x 20”
My illustrations developed from my passion for exploring design through the art of visual storytelling, and my love of nurturing connections and community. www.honeycombartdesign.com
Treasure the Moments of Each Day
Artist: Joan Hemsworth
Treasure the Moments of Each Day | Acrylics | $45 | 10x10
Joan is a member of Heritage Decorative Artists, a chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters. She attends decorative painting seminars several times a year and is newsletter editor for that organization. Joan is also a member of the Grosse Ile Alliance for the Arts.
Winter Evening
Artist: Joan Hemsworth
Winter Evening | Acrylics | $30 | 10-1/2 x 10 (heart shape)
Joan is a member of Heritage Decorative Artists, a chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters. She attends decorative painting seminars several times a year and is newsletter editor for that organization. Joan is also a member of the Grosse Ile Alliance for the Arts.
Mr. Rooster
Artist: Joan Hemsworth
Mr. Rooster | Acrylics | $35 | 12x12
Joan is a member of Heritage Decorative Artists, a chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters. She attends decorative painting seminars several times a year and is newsletter editor for that organization. Joan is also a member of the Grosse Ile Alliance for the Arts.
Wasp nest in resin on wine bottle stopper
Artist: Loel Gnadt
Wasp nest in resin on wine bottle stopper | Resin | $59 | 3.7"h x 1.7 Diameter
Woodturning / wood working artist, DCA emerging artist 2008, have placed in other art shows since. See more of Loel’s work in the DCA gift shop and other artist markets.
Woods of the world Bowl
Artist: Loel Gnadt
Woods of the world Bowl | wood, walnut rim and bottom, with various woods of the world | $159 | 4"h x 8.5 dia.
Woodturning / wood working artist, DCA emerging artist 2008, have placed in other art shows since. See more of Loel’s work in the DCA gift shop and other artist markets.
Flower
Artist: Loel Gnadt
Flower | Wood and color-ply | $35 | 11.5h x 2.8 dia.
Woodturning / wood working artist, DCA emerging artist 2008, have placed in other art shows since. See more of Loel’s work in the DCA gift shop and other artist markets.
Alas-NYE-NYC
Artist: Richard Adams
Alas-NYE-NYC | Oil Canvas | $300 | 24” x 25”
Alas-NYE-NYC is my first topical painting. The subject matter is one of the last times we could gather in large crowds to celebrate the end of a year, which some deemed, a difficult year. Few at this celebration would predict what the future would bring.
Plein Air Bench
Artist: Richard Adams
Plein Air Bench | Oil Canvas | $60 | 8” x 10”
The subject of Plein Air Bench, is a 40 year- old bench with gourds grown this summer. The painting was executed from my driveway during the pandemic quarantine.
Innocence
Artist: Adrienne Trupiano
Innocence | Mixed Media Acrylic Ink on Canvas and Paper | $275 | 30” x 40”
www.adriennetrupiano.weebly.com
Adrienne Trupiano is a Detroit based artist, animator, and writer. She's earned a degree, in Computer Art; Motion Graphics, from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Adrienne has been an adjunct of Animation and Advertising Design at College for Creative Studies, and an adjunct of History of Graphic Design and Animation at Henry Ford College. Throughout her career she's worked in the Detroit advertising and production industry as well as in broadcast design.
While she does love the work she's done for various clients, her passion and peace is found in painting and writing.
“My fascination with finding peace in art and writing is what saved me; it’s what saves me every day.” Adrienne writes, “By painting and writing poetry, I’ve been able to pull out the voices in my head. I made them real, into something I could touch and see, by putting them into a painting or by writing them in a poem.”
Adrienne maintains an active performance schedule with poetry readings and speaking engagements based on healing and overcoming mental illness through art and writing.
Mary Magdalene
Artist: Adrienne Trupiano
Mary Magdalene | Acrylic and pastel on wood | $75 | 20” x 30”
www.adriennetrupiano.weebly.com
Adrienne Trupiano is a Detroit based artist, animator, and writer. She's earned a degree, in Computer Art; Motion Graphics, from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Adrienne has been an adjunct of Animation and Advertising Design at College for Creative Studies, and an adjunct of History of Graphic Design and Animation at Henry Ford College. Throughout her career she's worked in the Detroit advertising and production industry as well as in broadcast design.
While she does love the work she's done for various clients, her passion and peace is found in painting and writing.
“My fascination with finding peace in art and writing is what saved me; it’s what saves me every day.” Adrienne writes, “By painting and writing poetry, I’ve been able to pull out the voices in my head. I made them real, into something I could touch and see, by putting them into a painting or by writing them in a poem.”
Adrienne maintains an active performance schedule with poetry readings and speaking engagements based on healing and overcoming mental illness through art and writing.
Artist: Laura Taylor
Maybe I Should Move Out West | Acrylic | $100 | 9x12
I have been a lifelong lover of art and painting. In 2017 I published a cookbook. Both the cover art and book were to remember and honor family and departed loved ones. In 2018 I left Arizona and moved to Michigan where my husband is originally from. We now reside in Grosse Ile Michigan on a canal of the Detroit River. I continue to paint regularly and look for ways to learn and develop skills as an artist. I also enjoy running with my husband, Gil, and competing in occasional races. www.artfullcooking.com