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'Greetings from Paradise' reveiwed in The Washington Post!

You can link the article by clicking on the image:

What's Your Idea of Paradise? Artist Annie Albagli- Paradise Interviews

Last week at our artist talk for 'Greetings from Paradise', guests had the chance to contribute a video interview to Annie Albagli's ongoing Paradise Project. For the interviews, Annie created a modular backdrop with a variety of imagery that could could be arranged with velcro to suit the interviewees taste... then they were asked, 'What's your idea of paradise?'...

Here are some of the results! You can contribute your own interview to the project if you visit the gallery this Friday or Saturday! (Fri 2-7pm, Sat 1-6pm)


Interview with Mariah Johnson of Porch Projects


Interview with Cynthia Connolly, artist & visual art curator at Artisphere


Interview with local artist, Maurice L.

This Thursday: Artist Talk with Annie Albagli

Join us this Thursday at 7pm, August 18th for a lively discussion with current exhibition artist, Annie Albagli!

Annie will talk about the works in 'Greetings From Paradise'. Come hear her talk about the recurring 'paradise' theme in her work, and also her recent experience as Resident Teaching Artist at Pyramid Atlantic (where she created most of the prints in the show).

After the talk, you are invited to mingle and speak to the artist more. You can also contribute an interview to her ongoing 'Paradise' project. Interviews will be held in the secret VIP room of PPW and interviewees will be to customize their 'paradise' backdrop for the shoot.

Refreshments will be served.
dress code: shipwreck / paradise / dog days / swimwear

hope to see you there!!
(see the facebook invite here)

What's in store: August roundup:

Here is a list of fave items we have in stock right now!

From our current exhibition, 'Greetings From Paradise' by Annie Albagli,
4 x 6 inch unique drawing/prints ($50/each, over 50 to choose from!)

Also from our current exhibition by Annie Albagli, this unique screen print from the
[Pyramid] Full Rotation series (2011),
22 x 30 inches on Arches paper ($450)

hand printed 'Dr Ishiguros' shirt by Kristina Bilonick ($20)

from the 'preloved' section of the shop, awesome tiger printed knit top (above) size M ($5) rarr!
and cute grey lace mini (below) size M ($5) meow!

Limited edition book 'An Illustrated Guide to Cocktails' by Orr Stuhl and Elizabeth Graeber ($20)

Hot off the press! (literally) the new Washington Project for the Arts 2011-2012 Artist Directory
Featuring work and contact info for over 400 DC, MD, and VA artists. A beutiful book and great resource for artists and curators! ($10)

Limited ed. dvd by Kristina Bilonick and Carolina Mayorga, 'The Latin / American Diet' 2011, video, 7:30 min, ($150 each, edition of 10)

New cards are IN!!!! we've recently restocked our supply of cards from Ana's World (local artist) including cards featuring the likenesses of Marion Barry, Bill Cosby, Mohammed Ali, Dr. Martin Luther King, Shirley Chisolm and more!! ($5/each)

Shop hours: Fridays 2-7pm and Saturdays 1-6pm (and by appointment)

Window shopping from afar? we can ship to anywhere in the continental US. email: pleasantplainsworkshop@gmail.com to place an order (checks, paypal and credit cards accepted)

Pix from the opening of 'Greetings From Paradise':

Here are some snapshots from the festivities last Friday which included an official thread-cutting ceremony to unveil the new window installation by the artist, Annie Albagli.

images below, and see the whole album on facebook here>>
enjoy!

Opening Friday, July 29th!

Greetings From Paradise
July 29 - August 27, 2011
Opening reception: Friday, July 29, 6-9pm
Window Unveiling Ceremony at 6:30pm


Pleasant Plains Workshop is pleased to present an exhibition by Annie Albagli, Greetings From Paradise.
Annie Albagli is currently the Teaching Artist in Residence at Pyramid Atlantic Arts Center, where she has been working on a series of multi-layered, unique screen prints combining images from nature and symbols, and employing a multitude of techniques and materials.



With Greetings From Paradise, Albagli explores ideas of personal 'paradise' with a site-specific window installation and an array of large and small-scale screen prints. Viewers will also be invited to contribute to the series by participating in interviews on what 'paradise' is to them. For more information on the artist visit: www.anniealbagli.com

Read a recent interview of Annie on the Screenprint Society blog:
http://pyramidscreenprint.blogspot.com/2011/07/greetings-from-annie-albagli.html

Opportunity for DC Artists:

(YOUR ART HERE)- 2702 Georgia Avenue (at Fairmont St)

Pleasant Plains Workshop, the Emergence Community Arts Collective (ECAC), and a committee of GA Avenue residents and business owners present, The Georgia Avenue Window Walk!

The Georgia Avenue Window Walk is a temporary public art project that engages residents, businesses and visitors to the community by placing art installations in vacant storefront spaces along the lower Georgia Avenue Corridor. The works on view will comprise of visual art and educational installations by local artists, organizations and youth groups. The projects on display will tie back to the Georgia Avenue community, culture, or its history in some way. For more information on the history of Georgia Avenue visit: http://www.ecacollective.org/trail/index.html

To launch the project, there is a call to artists and organizations out for our first window location, 2702 Georgia Avenue, adjacent to the business, The Guild.

The call is open to artists that live or work in DC and organizations located in DC. The selected artist or organization will receive a $200 stipend. Deadline is August 29, 2011.

Download the call here>>

'Wired' exhibition featured in The Washington Post:

Our current exhibition was reviewed today in The Washington Post by Mark Jenkins. Click the image to read the review:
Join us today for the Artist's talk at 6:30pm (free/open to the public)

July Newsletter:

Click the link below to read our current newsletter, and sign up using the box to the right if you'd like to receive it monthly. Hope to see you at an upcoming event!

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Updates: Artist Talk, extended hours, and opening pics

Hello! A couple of updates to our current exhibition, WIRED by Amber Robles-Gordon:

We've extended the show a week so it will now run until July 23rd. We'll also be open on Thursdays from 2-7pm in addition to our regular Friday & Saturday hours through the end of the exhibition so you have more chances to come by and see it!

Also, please join us for a gallery talk with the artist on Friday, July 15th at 6:30pm (free, open to the public)

For those of you who may have missed the opening reception, here are some photos:
(you can also check out the entire album on our facebook page)


Hope to see you at the artist's talk on the 15th!

Upcoming Exhibition: Amber Robles-Gordon 'WIRED'

JUNE EXHIBITION:
Amber Robles-Gordon, WIRED
curated by Kristina Bilonick
June 18 - July 16, 2011 EXTENDED TO JULY 23rd!
Opening Reception: Sat. June 18, 6-9pm
Artist Talk: Fri. July 15, 6:30pm
Gallery Hours: Thursdays & Fridays 2-7pm, Saturdays, 1-6pm

Pleasant Plains Workshop is pleased to present a solo project, Wired, by artist, Amber Robles-Gordon. Robles-Gordon recently received her MFA from Howard University and works in mixed media, textile, photography, and painting.

For this exhibition, Robles-Gordon has transformed found objects with ribbons, gimp, fabric, wire and other materials to create exciting wall works that explore patterns, color and material. The works also speak to her cultural identity which is influenced by Caribbean, Latin-American, and African-American cultures.

Please join us for the opening on June 18th, from 6-9 PM. For more informatiion on the artist visit: www.amberroblesgordon.com

click here to read the curator's statement>>

Upcoming Events at Pleasant Plains

We just published our newsletter with upcoming events for June and July.
Read it here>>

Don't miss these upcoming events:
6/18 6-9pm, opening reception, Amber Robles-Gordon, 'WIRED'
6/21- 'Sticky Fingers' a wheatpasting primer (class) led by PPW res' artist Anthony Dihle (see newsletter for info on registering)
7/13- Art Critique forum co-presented with 'The Studio Visit' and moderated by Randall Scott
7/25- Carribean Day Festival, Amber Robles-Gordon will be here to talk to visitors about her work
....

and more!

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Hope to see you soon! -PPW

What's in store: weekly picks!

Here is another roundup of hot items we have for sale in our gallery and shop. Enjoy!

The Beast as I Remember it by Joshua Dihle, oil on panel, 12 x 9 in, $200

Luchador vs Wolf, by Evan Keeling, Gouache on board, 8 x13, $100

assorted greeting cards featuring portraits of important women in history by Ana's World, $5/each

zebra printed vintage tie, $15

They Hunger by Pia Blumenthal, acrylic and ink on paper, 14 x 12 in, $100

We're a Happy Family, 3 life sized monsters constructed and covered in screen printed papers by Anthony Dihle
take them home with you for $750! (printed paper covered chairs included)

screen printed 'magician and zebra' tank by Kristina Bilonick, $20

vintage beaded heart earrings, $3

Picture time!: We Are Monsters Opening

Here are a few pics from the opening reception of our exhibition, 'We Are Monsters'. Click the link at the bottom of this post to access the entire album on Facebook :)








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'We Are Monsters!' opens this Friday 5/6:

We Are Monsters
organized by PPW resident artist, Anthony Dihle

On view: May 6 - June 4, 2011
Opening Reception THIS Friday, May 6, 7-9pm

We Are Monsters is a group show which will explore and celebrate everything MONSTERS.

Participating artists include:Carolyn Belefski, Rich Bernett, Kristina Bilonick, Marc Crisafulli, Anthony Dihle, Josh Dihle, Adam Dwight, John Foster, Tim Gibbon, Allison Glancy, Elizabeth Graeber, Steven Ioya, Evan Keeling, Stephanie Kwak, Dana Maier, Mike O'Brien, Antoio Peters, Greg PIzzoli, Melinda Rainsberger, and Catherine Smith .

Note: We will be closed during the day on Friday, May 6th for installation and will open at 7pm for our opening reception. Please join us!

Also, click here for a full list of upcoming events. To receive this list via email, sign up for our newsletter using the box on the right side of our web site.

what's in store: a weekly post of shop items

here are some of the goodies we have in stock right now in the shop. Our hours are 2-7pm on Fridays and 1-6pm on Saturdays. Before you head out, here's a sneak peek!...

'Quail' screen print by Elizabeth Greaber $12

original drawing by Elizabeth Graeber $45

vintage plaid/ruffle shirt size M/L $7

Elizabeth Greaber's Coloring book of people $10

plaid dress by 'free people' size 6 $10

object d'art, 'vintage corn flakes box' by Kristina Bilonick $75

hand printed woodblock 'black cat' notecards by Anthony Dihle $4

'rarr!' panther print by Elizabeth Graeber $12

assorted screen printed vintage ties by Kristina Bilonick $15

super-glam vintage feather lined nylon coverlett (looks hot with a tank top and jeans!) $15 SOLD!

recycled materials bag by 'conserve' $15 SOLD!

Don't live in DC? we can take online orders and ship anywhere in the US. Email: pleasantplainsworkshop@gmail.com to place an order!