Celebrate a new exhibition of my artwork at the fantastic 68 Jay Street Bar in DUMBO! This local bar has hosted many art events over the years and I’m happy to become a part of that history. Located at the corner of Jay and Water street, 2 blocks from the F Train station at Jay Street.
Opening Reception Wednesday, April 27 from 6-9pm
68 Jay Street Bar, 68 Jay Street (at the corner of Jay and Water), Brooklyn
I’m very happy to be participating in a group show at Figureworks with Joanne Ungar and Howard Eisman. I’ll be exhibiting some brand new pieces that haven’t been shown outside of my studio. This is going to be a very colorful show! I hope you can join me for the opening.
March 13, 2022 – April 17, 2022
RECEPTION Sunday, March 13th 1-4PM
Figureworks is located at 168 North 6th St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211, one block from the Bedford Avenue “L” train. The gallery is open to the public Saturday and Sunday from 1-6 PM and is dedicated to exhibiting contemporary and 20th century fine art of the human form.
From the press release:
Brooklyn artist Michael Sorgatz has been exhibiting regularly at Figureworks since 2012 and with each new acrylic painting he has kept his focus of observing the masses navigating this busy city. His approach with bold color is atypical for what one may think of NYC but the energy and excitement is completely recognizable where figures emerge and disappear in chaotic landscapes.
Howard Eisman has been fusing glass for over 50 years and continues to push the traditional enameling process in new directions. His work is unique and notable for content, color, and scale. He hammers copper sheets to form deep pockets that pool with intensified color. The translucency is exquisite and accentuated by this copper underlay.
Eisman, a Brooklyn native, designed and built his own kiln to accommodate large panels measuring up to 24″ x 36 – very rare by enameling standards and even more unique by his use of copper. He says of this series, “My goal is to create enamel art which conveys the idea that life can be a colorful, exuberant adventure”.
Courtesy of Front Room Gallery, Joanne Ungar’s encaustics provide a calming presence amidst the robust energy of other two artist’s work. Richly pigmented waxworks contain packaging or inserts from the products we use to alter or enhance our daily lives, such as alcohol, medications, cosmetics, and digital toys. Ungar’s complex sense of layered color is beautifully controlled to either obscure or reveal these hidden elements.
This book documents 24 paintings from my collection “Another World.” The series of 3×5 inch paintings in gouache is reproduced in full color at their original size. Each piece was individually scanned and color corrected and the color fidelity is incredible. The book is 30 pages and measures 8×10 inches. Available for purchase at $20 softcover, $35 for hardcover + $10 shipping. https://mikesorgatz.bigcartel.com/product/another-world-book
I’m also offering the original works for sale at $250 each, available on https://mikesorgatz.bigcartel.com/products
Gowanus Open Studios Next Weekend!
Saturday and Sunday, October 20-21 from 12 to 6pm
TI Art Studios will be participating in next weekend’s Gowanus Open Studio event with over 75 artists opening their doors to the public, it’s a great opportunity to get a “behind the scenes” view of how and where an artist works. I look forward to seeing you there!
TI Art Studios, 183 Lorraine (between Court and Clinton) 3rd Floor, Studio 43 located behind the gallery, closest subway stop is the F/G at Smith and 9th Street https://goo.gl/maps/ AAyFgUn5QjH2
Please join me on Friday June 8 for the opening reception of my new solo show “Kaleidoscope Dreams” at Figureworks. The show features all new work from that past year and a half. These works combine vibrant color with an assortment of painting techniques to create highly textured and dynamic surfaces. There’s a wide variety of subjects in the paintings, from mythological creatures and legendary quests to urban landscapes.
Opens Friday, June 8 from 6 to 9pm
Figureworks, 168 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Exhibition ends July 29.
Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/439697439791591/
TI Art Studios will be participating in next weekend’s Gowanus Open Studio event with over 60 artists opening their doors to the public, it’s a great opportunity to get a “behind the scenes” view of how and where an artist works. Each year I do a new series of prints, made by hand in my studio – that means no digital nothin’! This year I put together a collection of three different woodprints of flowers in 5 colors. My inspiration for this series came from an appreciation for the pleasures of looking and a need for simplicity and clarity. The fun and challenge of the prints was to work in a slightly different medium – woodcuts – and explore different uses of patterns. The simplified geometry of the various flowers create an interesting rhythm paired against the repeating patterns in the backgrounds. The prints measure 9×12 inches and are available for $50 each. Besides the prints I’ll have some paintings both finished and in progress to view. I look forward to seeing you!
TI Art Studios, 183 Lorraine (between Court and Clinton) 3rd Floor, Studio 43 located behind the gallery, closest subway stop is the F/G at Smith and 9th Street https://goo.gl/maps/AAyFgUn5QjH2
Opening Reception: Friday, April 29th from 6-9PM
When: Exhibition dates are April 29 – June 5
Where:
Figureworks, 168 North 6th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211, 718-486-7021
hours: Saturday, Sunday 1-6PM and by appointment
Charmed Entanglements at Figureworks
I’m happy to announce a new solo show coming up at Figureworks Gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The show features a collection of new work inspired by the urban environment. The attached image is the title piece of the show, “Charmed Entanglements,” which depicts the way the city and its inhabitants constantly reinvent themselves to adapt to new situation. The surface of the painting is covered with vibrant swatches of paint, featuring abstracted figures and architectural elements reduced to simple bars of color. I’m looking forward to sharing this and more of my latest work with you at the opening reception!
Opening Reception: Friday, April 29th from 6-9PM
When: Exhibition dates are April 29 – June 5
Where:
Figureworks, 168 North 6th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211, 718-486-7021
hours: Saturday, Sunday 1-6PM and by appointment
A fantastic picture album has been posted to Flickr courtesy of Chashama – it’s almost like being there! https://flic.kr/s/aHskaRRZtt
I’m very happy to announce my third and largest exhibition of 2015 – featuring 14 paintings, including 3 brand new large paintings from this year! It’s a great selection of my artwork and the venue, the lobby gallery of 1133 Sixth Avenue near Bryant Park, looks spectacular. The midtown area has been a source of many images I’ve used as the basis for my paintings, so it’s particularly rewarding to be able to show the work here.
Please join me for the reception on April 30th. If you can’t make the reception visitors are welcome during regular business hours but you need to register with the curator Janusz Jaworski at janusz@chashama.org to view the show.
Artist’s Reception
Thursday, April 30 from 6-8pm
Lobby Gallery at 1133 Sixth Avenue between 43rd and 44th