Join us for the Fall edition of the Affordable Art Fair at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea from September 20 – 24, 2023!
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Price list may be found here
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When you visit Affordable Art Fair NYC you’ll find an inspiring and friendly atmosphere where you can browse thousands of original contemporary paintings, sculptures, photographs and prints showcased by a myriad of local, national and international exhibitors. With contemporary artwork by over 400 established artists and rising stars, and price points ranging from $100 to $12,000 – there is something to suit every taste and wallet whether you are a first-time art buyer or a seasoned collector. With two fair editions held annually, the Affordable Art Fair NYC is the ideal family day out or creative evening with friends.
We are BEYOND excited, thankful and honored to continue our participation in the Affordable Art Fair's fellowship program. Beginning with the Fall 2023 edition, Artlogic is a primary supporter and underwriter of the Fellowship Program. Their partnership secures Fellows’ participation as exhibitors free of charge for three consecutive editions of Affordable Art Fair New York. Scroll down to read more about Artlogic!
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To reserve complimentary VIP All-Access passes to the fair, including the Private View on Wed Sept 20th and Art After Dark on Fri Sept 22nd, follow the instructions below:
1. Go to www.eventbrite.com/e/638894620007/?discount=GESTAAP
2. Click on the ‘Get Tickets’ link.
3. The promo code should have already been applied. If not, please enter the digital promo code GESTAAP and click ‘Apply’.
4. Select the number of All Access Pass tickets you would like to register for.
5. Fill in your contact details and then click 'Register'. This is required for contact-tracing purposes.
6. You will then be taken to a confirmation page and a printable e-ticket PDF will be emailed to your inbox.
7. You will be required to present either a print or digital ticket to enter the venue.
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For this fair we have some very exciting artists to present...
Shortly after I moved from Japan in 2005, my mother sent a special gift. The package contained beautiful landscape drawings that my grandfather, an industrial designer, did while serving in World War II. The series of 5 x 7-inch works juxtaposed extraordinary detail with the minimalist use of simple black ink on paper. Because he passed away before I was born, those drawings became a special interaction for me. Having focused on colorful, figurative oil painting since college, I was captivated by the power of simple black lines and the vitality of the empty spaces which seemed to give life to the work.
His work has taken me to study the use of minimal colors and basic forms such as dots, lines, and gradient ink droppings. I use these elements maximally not only to create forms but also to create a feeling of metamorphosis or the creation of life.
Conceptually, my work explores two ideas: First, the influence of insignificant things in the creation of important things. Simple dots combine to create focal shapes. Second, our beautiful struggle to control the uncontrollable things in life’s journey. The free-flowing ink dropped on wet surfaces represents uncontrollable things and contrasts the intentionality of rigid and detailed line drawings, which represents the patterns of our efforts to find meaning and move on.
Jo-Ann Acey is a member of the 440 Gallery in Brooklyn, NY. Her studio is located at the Brooklyn Art Cluster Studios in the arts community of Gowanus. Acey received an MFA in Painting and Drawing from Texas Tech University. Her work has been included in shows in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Texas, New Mexico and is in private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. She lives and works in Brooklyn.
In regard to her work, Acey says, “Although there are recognizable images that lend themselves to land and seascapes, the real essence lies in the symbolism of each work. The paintings and drawings are visual diaries documenting memories, personal events, imagined and magical places. My images are quick glimpses into life, telescopic views of places and things. The works are at once real and imagined. My work explores several media including oil, acrylic, water media and pastel. Spontaneity and energy are always important elements. I often use vast open spaces and other times I take a very close intimate view of the subject.”
In addition to making art, Acey has taught art for over 35 years. She has designed and implemented art curriculum for the nationally acclaimed Studio in a School Program and the United Nations International School in New York City. Acey is the recipient of the “Sustained Achievement Award For Artists Who Teach.”
Rick Secen is an oil painter based in Brooklyn and the Associate Director of Established Gallery. His large conceptual paintings are often figurative scenes portraying a character having a direct interaction with light. Light itself becomes a character in the story.
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