Ron Richmond “The Power of Symbolism”

THE MARSHALL LeKAE Gallery is pleased to showcase works by one of the most acclaimed contemporary artists to emerge from BYU’s renowned school of art, Ron Richmond.
Mr. Richmond’s work will feature in a group reception with two other exciting artists. This stimulating night of artists’ shows will be from 6 to 9 pm during ArtWalk, Thursday, February 16th at the Marshall-LeKAE Gallery in the heart of Scottsdale’s “happening” arts district. 
Like the early masters, Ron Richmond adeptly exploits geometric relationships within his images. To walk past a Richmond painting casually is practically impossible, for the work is completely captivating – a powerful emotion grasps the eye that is at once disquieting, yet curiously serene.
Some of Richmond’s most compelling images are also his simplest. “I leave my subjects in a somewhat ambiguous state, which creates a sense that the viewer may not entirely understand what the picture communicates,” he says in his modest manner.
Ron’s work is not idly contrived – allowing some underlying geometric structures that hold up his Utopia to survive is an intelligent artifice. Not the least of the attributes of Ron Richmond’s remarkable paintings is the intense but veiled spirituality that pervades them.
Please also be sure not to miss this rare opportunity to hear Peter Trippi from Fine Art Connoisseur magazine speak, to mingle with these fine artists and view their incredible artwork– all exciting events taking place on the same night!

For more information, please visit our website: www.marshall-lekaegallery.com, or simply call the gallery.

Peter Trippi Lecture, 7 p.m.

The Marshall | LeKAE Gallery has the pleasure to announce three exciting events for Scottsdale ArtWalk, February 16th, 2012 at 7:00pm:

Celebrated activist artist Pat Berger: “No Place to Go – Homeless in America”, Spokesperson for Gabby Giffords, Julian Levesque, will be speaking during the exhibit.
Artisan Thomas Markusen: “New Works in Copper”
Renowned Painter Ron Richmond: “The Power of Symbolism”
and
Guest Lecture: Mr. Peter Trippi, Editor of Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine will be speaking beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Alongside the two wonderful exhibition openings, our Gallery will welcome special guest Mr. Peter Trippi, fine art historian, connoisseur and an art collector in his own right. Mr. Trippi is editor of the premiere bimonthly magazine Fine Art Connoisseur and a well-respected member of the fine art community. The magazine serves collectors of historic and contemporary representational painting, sculpture, drawings, and prints. 

A prominent international fine art personality, Mr. Peter Trippi has held key positions at New York City’s Dahesh Museum of Art; the Brooklyn Museum; Baltimore Museum of Art; The Association of Art Museum Directors (he wrote that organization’s 1916 – 1991 history); Cooper-Hewitt Museum; National Arts Education Research Center/New York University; and American Arts Alliance, Washington, D.C.
Mr. Trippi’s academic qualifications include: MA in Art History from London’s Courtauld Institute; MA in Visual Arts Administration/New York University; BA in History & Art History/College of William and Mary, VA. Phaidon Press (London) published his seminal 250-page biography of pre-Raphaelite painter J. W. Waterhouse R.A. (1849–1917) in 2002 that has sold 50,000 copies. And he wrote two chapters of the catalogue accompanying “A Grand Design: The Art of the Victoria and Albert Museum” for the exhibition at that celebrated London venue.

Peter Trippi is president of his own firm, Projects in 19th-Century Art, Inc., established in 2006 to pursue research, writing, and curating. His firm organizes exhibitions, publishes articles, essays, and catalogues, and arranges lectures widely.

Recent lecturing/moderating venues include the College Art Association, Christie’s, Royal Academy of Arts, Florence Academy of Art, Grand Central Academy, Oil Painters of America, Bard Graduate Center, Grolier Club, and International Fine Print Dealers Association and the annual Fine Art Connoisseur Art Cruise, sponsored by Publisher Mr. Eric Rhoads.

This is a rare opportunity to hear informed, intellectual insight from Mr. Peter Trippi and enjoy our exciting new artist exhibitions. Please don’t miss it!

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Markusen Exhibit : New Works in Copper

The Marshall-LeKAE Gallery is pleased to showcase an exciting series by Metal working artisan Thomas Markusen.  His signature designs include Copper candleholders, vases, ornate bowls, mirrors and plates. Thomas also creates limited edition furniture, and elegant architectural commissions. The unique work of this renowned artist has a timeless appeal. The robust, fiery grandeur of his hammered Copper pieces evoke images of historical metalwork, yet he utilizes distinctly American materials and contemporary forms. Markusen creates gorgeous candleholders and vases from seamless Copper, a post World War II material that was actually refined in the United States.

Opening night is February 16th from 6 to 9 p.m. during Scottsdale’s bustling ArtWalk. This is sure to be a fantastic show, and you have a chance to meet and greet with the artist himself. We cordially invite you to come see these remarkable works in person, as well as browse our gallery filled with unique and highly refined fine art. You can also visit our gallery website for hours, location, special events, artists works, and much more!