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.
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/
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
Join me Friday, October 12 from 6-9pm at Figureworks Gallery for 2nd Friday Gallery Night. All of the galleries in the neighborhood will be open late and we’ll have a reception for my solo show at Figureworks. Hope to see you there!
Figureworks is located at 168 N. 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.
Addressing postcards this weekend for the Sept show at Figureworks. Even though we live in an era of instant communications, it’s still nice to hold an actual piece of paper in your hand – a reminder of the physical world.
I’m very happy to announce a very special solo exhibit this fall at Figureworks gallery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
MICHAEL SORGATZ
STREETWISE
SEPTEMBER 8 – NOVEMBER 4, 2012
Reception: Friday, September 14th from 6-9PM
Across the Plaza, acrylic on canvas, 30″ x 40″, 2011
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FIGUREWORKS
fine art of the human form
168 North 6th St. (1 block from Bedford Avenue “L” train)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211
www.figureworks.com
hours: Saturday and Sunday from 1-6PM
Figureworks is very pleased to open this new season with new paintings by Michael Sorgatz. This is Michael’s first exhibition with the gallery and we are honored to showcase his latest series.
Michael’s paintings are immediately captivating by their vibrancy and playful abstraction. They keep one’s interest by discovering that they hold a whole world within them which is familiar to those living or walking throughout the New York City landscape. Clusters of human forms begin to surface amidst a lively and chaotic ground. The atmosphere of the city is apparent and the pace of these darkened figures breaking up the horizon feels familiar and expected, as if the need to move from their oncoming direction is inevitable. Though these paintings capture an everyday New York moment, the energy and movement in the work transcends far beyond a single moment.
Figureworks is located at 168 N. 6th St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211, one block from the Bedford Avenue “L” train. The gallery is open to the public Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1-6 PM and is dedicated to exhibiting contemporary and 20th century fine art of the human form.
For more information please call 718-486-7021 or visit us online at www.figureworks.com. Continue reading
Crest Hardware Store in Williamsburg has an annual summer art exhibit, all of the artworks are displayed in the store among the merchandise and have some relationship to the theme of hardware. It’s a lot of fun and brings out a unique creative spirit. The works are whimsical, clever, inventive, and display a huge range of talent and ability. I’m very happy to be participating and will be showing the “Artbot” – a 21 inch tall figure made from wood and assorted hardware featuring three abstract paintings. I think of it as a 3D version of my artwork turned inside out. There’s a massive launch party on Saturday, June 30th with food, drinks, live music – it’s perfect for all ages and is a guaranteed good time. I hope to see you there!
TIME OUT NEW YORK – Crest Fest named as one of Time Out New York’s “Cool Free Events” of the summer. “There’s a cadre of talented artists capable of turning lug nuts, bolts and rivets into show-worthy pieces—and they’re out in full force at this annual art exhibition.”
CREST TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
558 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 388-9521