Sharing the Moments

The second artist we’d like you to meet is Everette Clay Harley. He moved to New York in 1994 with ambitions of breaking into show biz. During that time he was enrolled at Pace University, but skipped most classes, opting to attend any audition that he knew about. After 2 and a half years of business courses, and several failed classes, though his acting resume was fattening up, he begrudgingly returned to Washington, DC in 1997. After a line of odd jobs he was able to return to the stage by doing a small East Coast tour of 2 original plays. It was when he first found interest in visual arts. As described in his own words: One evening, as we relaxed at a bed and breakfast, I stepped outside to get a hit of fresh air. As I stood out, I beheld a breathtaking view of nature; one that is not common to a city boy. I stood without words for 30 minutes, not wanting to leave… because I wanted this breathtaking sight forever. Forever to share with all I know. It wa that moment that I new I needed to get a camera. How many other moments could I share, and relive time and again? Everette bought his first camera within a month of that experience. A year later he took a course in film development at the Washington School of Photography, then returned to NYC and settled in Brooklyn. His work – street scenes, portraits and landscapes, photographed around the globe – is still driven by the same impulse he felt when he decided he wanted to be an artists: a pursuit of preserving forever the passing beauty of things, people and places. With one important twist: Everette enjoys digital alterations and enhancements as much as he likes finding beautiful frames. He says: The bathroom in my apartment is equipped with an enlarger, and a bottle of stop bath sat comfortably next to the cotton swabs. The freedom to experiment in the darkroom was important, and a process I came to enjoy more than capturing the photo. I bought my first digital SLR in 2008, and enjoy working in the controversial digital darkroom even more. As an actor intrigued by story telling, and filmmaking, I try the same thing with my photography. The darkroom is where I tweak the “script” before the final draft is released.

Nothing “Girly” About Her Art

Let us introduce you to the very talented artist,  one of the three we’re showcasing this moth (don’t forget, May 3rd, 5-11pm).

We present: Jessie Brugger. Born in Washington State and currently living in Brooklyn, she is working on her graduate studies at New York Academy of Art. Her lushly colored, intimate portraits show subjects submerged in their own, dream-like worlds, filled with circus outfits, fancy toys, cakes and balloons. But it would be a mistake to describe her as a “girly” painter of nice and peaceful things: she is equally effective and focused as portrait painter and as creator of politically charged scenes. Jessie describes her work: My art is carnivalesque – I use the vehicle of the carnival to tell my own story. I paint to tell a story. I paint to communicate. I paint because I have to.

Save the date

We’re excited to announce: “Real Art For Real People, Vol. 2” is on its way.

When? May 3rd, 2009, 5-11 pm

Where? At Tom&Jerry’s Bar, 288 Elizabeth Street

Why? Because we present not one, not two, but THREE very talented individuals (You can see their work here) and it’s going to be a lot of fun again!

Seriously – put it in in your iCalendars, Blackberrys and iPhones a.s.a.p. And check us out often, we’ll post more info about young artists and their work.

What a Day, What a Show!

Where do we start? Maybe from: Sunday was a blast? Or: it was a real art celebration? Or: it was a great success?

Big Thanks to each and everyone of you that came to celebrate art and creative individuals with us last Sunday. Thank you, everybody that bought pieces straight from artists (you know who you are – enjoy!). We hope to see you next month.

We have a gallery of photos from our Sunday event and one of our featured artists, Cary Conover, had this special Video to share with all of you that were there (or those who weren’t but really, really wanted to be – come by May 3rd)

Are You Ready?

The wall pictured underneath is still empty. But that won’t last very long. Why? Because this Sunday, at 3PM that same wall will fill up with great art by Cary Conover and Buster Black:

Don’t forget! “Real Art For Real People” starts at 3pm. Tom and Jerry’s, 288 Elizabeth Street. Come as you are and bring your friends!!!

We’ll see you there.

Can’t wait!