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New Exhibition – Silver & Gold

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Syd Entel Galleries & Susan Benjamin Glass presents a group show of innovative artists creating art,glass and jewelry featuring the beauty and glamour of gold and silver.

Gold and silver leaf techniques have been used for centuries in art and design.
The reflective quality and textured crackled detail of gold and silver leaf add elegance and glamour.

The Collection includes the art of Lun Tse, Nakisa Seika, Alexys Henry, Glass Artist Randi Solin and jewelry artists, So Young Park and Sarah Richardson.

Meet Lun Tse

     Born in Hong Kong, China in 1964, Lun Tse grew up in a bustling family. One of ten siblings, including a twin brother, Tse’s parents named their son “Lun” which translates to “dragon” in English, thus destining their son for greatness. Tse’s work — which melds bold, rich color, thoughtful brushstrokes and delicate imagery brings to mind this traditional Chinese symbol, a creature both possessing elegance and commanding power.

In 1967, Tse’s family relocated to the lively borough of Chinatown in San Francisco. They then moved to Salinas, California, a decision that prompted Tse to explore his artistic talents. In Salinas, his twin began writing, which sparked Tse’s own innate desire to create. He began drawing intricate illustrations to accompany his brother’s unique stories.

In high school, Tse focused primarily on his art classes and received a scholarship post-graduation. Immediately thereafter, he relocated to Tampa, where he began experimenting with a variety of mediums and subjects. With the help of instructional art books, Tse polished his craft and used his expanding knowledge to pursue freelance projects on the side. He considered each venture an opportunity to expand his prowess as both an artist and a professional in his field. Ever persevering, Tse won numerous festival awards during this period, and even had his work featured at a number of posh Boca Raton galleries. Tse was quickly hired as an Art Director for a Tampa art company. The experience gave him a greater appreciation for the painstaking process behind fine art construction, and the delicate details that make individual pieces special.

Throughout Tse’s years as an artist, he has discovered the unique technique of sponge painting. This technique provides a different and unique dimension of painting he could not achieve with a traditional brush. He is a master of sponge painting and has published several instructional books on this subject.

Other books he has published include: Painting Murals Fast & Easy, Painter’s Quick Reference – Trees & Foliage, Painter’s Quick Reference – Landscapes, and Sponge Painting all by North Light Publications.

Tse’s work has been displayed at many nationally and internationally acclaimed trade fairs and fine galleries. His pieces, often large-scale landscapes or floral motifs, possess a dreamlike quality that is mesmerizing, but precise. Tse’s breathtaking style is marked by hazily blended vibrant colors and wispy brushstrokes. Each piece he creates has its own special story that often recalls Tse’s diverse upbringing, spanning two very different continents and cultures.

“I find great satisfaction in creating artworks that are done well,” Lun says. “To have them well received by any audience brings a total sense of accomplishment. When a collector takes my artwork for their own to enrich their homes — this gives me a sense of contribution.”


Tse currently lives and works creating fine art in Atlanta, GA.

Exclusive Event Coming Up! Alex Sepkus Jewelry Trunk Show

Meet Candace Edelman G.G.
COO & Stone Buyer for Alex Sepkus

Come enjoy this rare opportunity to explore a diverse sampling of Alex’s masterfully crafted gold and platinum jewelry,
gathered in one place.

Saturday March 7th 11-5 PM
Sunday March 8th 12- 2PM

The event is open to the public.
R.S.V.P – Linda at 727-725-1808 or [email protected]

the cat behind the hat


Click Here to RSVP for “cat behind the hat” Opening Reception

 

About this Event

For over 60 years, Dr. Seuss’s illustrations have brought a visual realization to his fantastic and imaginary worlds. His artistic talent went far beyond the printed page and yet, to this day, his Secret Art Collection is virtually unknown to the general public. Throughout his lifetime, Theodor Seuss Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) created paintings and sculpture, which he secreted away at the Dr. Seuss Estate.

Syd Entel Galleries will share a compelling selection of artworks from The Art of Dr. Seuss Collection at the 247 Main Street, September 14-September 29. Visitors may explore and acquire works from Dr. Seuss’s best-known children’s books, as well as The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss, a mind-expanding collection based on decades of artwork, which Dr. Seuss created at night for his own personal pleasure. Perhaps the wackiest and most wonderful elements of the collection are Dr. Seuss’s three-dimensional “Unorthodox Taxidermy” sculptures with names such as Carbonic Walrus, Two-Horned Drouberhannis, and Goo-Goo-Eyed Tasmanian Wolghast, to name a few.

Additionally, Ted’s cat was never far from his artist thoughts. He drew himself as The Cat Behind the Hat, his cat was the protagonist in several of his Secret Art paintings and, as a fun aside, many of his early advertisements and cartoons had a “cat bystander” witnessing all the action. They hinted at his adventures across the world, his reclusive sensibility despite his fame, and his penchant for the childlike fantasy and humor, which infused nearly every facet of his life.

Despite the unprecedented demand during his lifetime, no limited edition artworks were ever conceived, authorized, or created until this historic project began in 1997, six years after Geisel’s death. That year, this exclusive project put into motion a series of artworks and exhibitions, which firmly established him as one of the most iconic artistic talents of the 20th century.

Each of these Estate-Authorized limited editions has been adapted and reproduced from Theodor Seuss Geisel’s original drawings, paintings, or sculptures. Additionally, each work bears a posthumously printed or engraved Dr. Seuss signature, identifying the work as an authorized limited edition commissioned by the Dr. Seuss Estate.

In her preface to the popular coffee table book on this collection, The Cat Behind the Hat, Audrey Geisel (Ted Geisel’s widow) writes, “I’m gratified to carry out Ted’s wishes and have these works revealed to the world.” Join us for a fascinating glimpse into the unique artistic vision of Theodor Seuss Geisel!

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Art Makes a House a Home 2

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Join us for Art Makes a House a Home 2 at Syd Entel Galleries

August 17th through September 7th.

Choosing the right art can set a mood and spirit for your home. The gallery will be transformed into room vignettes featuring Syd Entel Galleries’ fine art and glass inventory, accented with unique and innovative designs from local ASID designer Barbara Krai and owner of Frickin’ Fab Furniture & Decor, Emily Frick.

Buy what you love and be inspired everyday.

“OPEN HOUSE” TRUNK SHOW

Hundreds of unique works of original art available to transform any room. 

Appointments & in home consultations available.

Tuesday – Friday 9:30AM-5:00PM & Saturday 10:00AM-3:00PM

 

 

Join us for our lecture series START WITH ART.

Friday, August 23rd at 1pm.

Fine art as a focal piece in a room can transform any space into something transcending.

Join Susan Benjamin, Barbara Krai (ASID Interior Designer), and Emily Frick (Frickin’ Fab Furniture & Decor) as they discuss the importance of design and how to select art for any space. 

Susan Benjamin – owner/curator

 

Barbara Krai – ASID Interior Designer

Emily Frick – frickin’ fab furniture & decor

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Join us for our lecture series START WITH ART.

Friday, August 23rd at 1pm.

Fine art as a focal piece in a room can transform any space into something transcending.

Join Susan Benjamin, Barbara Krai (ASID Interior Designer), and Emily Frick (Frickin’ Fab Furniture & Decor) as they discuss the importance of design and how to select art for any space. 

HOT GLASS. COOL ART.

 

 

Cool off with the hottest national and international artist at syd entel galleries this summer. A group show featuring the best in hand blown glass by new arrivals like Scott Hartley, timeless craftsmanship from the Borowski family, and more. The infinite possibilities of hot glass pair to the creativity of the mixed media artist featured in Hot Glass, Cool Art. Artists like Craig Allen and Terri Hallman use unique creative processes to produce mixed media pieces that leave you always finding something new hidden with in the layers of detail.

 

HOT GLASS. COOL ART.

JUNE 14, 2019 – JULY 27, 2019

 

 

 

 

FEATURED ARTISTS

 

LISA SCHUSTER

Lisa Schuster’s oil on metal technique is modern and edgy. Her use of color and shape capture emotion and depth. Lisa’s paintings evoke a presence in any space.

Lisa is a repeat winner at Art Designers Consultant’s annual Art Comes Alive international competition, winning multiple awards for Floral Artist of the Year. She has been featured in national and local publications including the Winter 2015/16 edition of Art Business News, the Fall 2016 edition of Polly Magazine and multiple articles in Venue Magazine, Cincinnati. Lisa’s work is found in numerous private, public and corporate collections across the United States and abroad.  She currently lives and paints in Daytona Beach, Florida and Cincinnati.

Studio Borowski

 

Glass Studio Borowski was founded in 1990 by renowned glass artist Stanislaw Borowski whos works have been internationally exhibited for 25 years in major glass museums.

In 1993 Stanislaw’s sons Pawel and Wiktor Borowski took the helm of the glass studio. In addition to Stanislaw’s own one-of-a-kind objects, they now design a collection of studio glass that has become very popular with art and glass collectors.

Pawel and Wiktor Borowski’s work is very contemporary and their collection is known for its unusual shapes and bold colors. Their works are bold, fresh, creative and avant-garde. Their objects are shown by international art galleries and by the finest European design studios.

 

 

HOT GLASS. COOL ART.

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