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| Robert Lyn Nelson and Our Oceans |
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| In July of 2008, our guests had a rare chance to meet the internationally collected master artist, Robert Lyn Nelson. Robert flew in from Maui for the event, bringing with him his own portfolio of original oil paintings, charcoal drawings and artist enhanced giclees.
On this special evening, our sister company Master Communication helped our oceans by purchasing and auctioning one of Robert's hand-enhanced limited-edition giclées live on eBay. Over $700 was donated to the Surfrider Foundation, a respected charity involved in water conservation and awareness. Many thanks go to The Whale and Ale, who provided appetizers and wine for the event. Also contributing were The Henry Wine Group and Off the Vine, the home of fine wine tasting in San Pedro. ...... more |
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New People: Gita Vasseghi | ||||||
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| Medéa Gallery is pleased to introduce our new sales and design representative, Gita Vasseghi. Gita has recently graduated with a B.A. in Art History from the University of California, Los Angeles. She has an extensive background in high-end sales and customer service and is looking to share her passion for the arts with us in San Pedro. Gita’s previous gallery experience in Laguna Beach had her working closely within the artistic communities. Her gallery experience has also provided her fluency with many aspects of art. We welcome her to our gallery. | |||||||
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| First Thursdays in San Pedro |
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| On the "First Thursday" of each month, Medéa Gallery displays the artwork of artists such as Robert Lyn Nelson and Dorota - and photography by David A. Knudsen and Robert Masters.
A part of "First Thursday" evening activities include a stroll around Old Town San Pedro. The local artists, entertainers, and business people of San Pedro celebrated the arts with an evening of open galleries, studios, street vendors, and live entertainment in the downtown San Pedro Arts District. Downtown San Pedro magically transforms into a village of creativity surrounded by historical architecture, including the magnificent Warner Grand Theater, quaint restaurants and cafes, plus plenty of places to shop for those unusual items and gifts. ...... more |
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Join Us On MySpace | ||||||
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| Call us late for dinner.. at least we've shown up! Yes, Medéa Gallery is on MySpace. Pop by once in a while to see what we're up to - and to get announcements via this popular social networking site. So be cool and join us ;-)
Click here to get to our MySpace page. |
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| Water Water Anywhere? |
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| On Sunday, May 7, San Pedro's Warner Grand Theater showed "Running Dry". It's a documentary about the global water crisis by San Pedro resident Jim Thebaut and The Chronicles Group, a non profit organization. It was being presented to conclude the Third Annual LA Harbor International Film Festival (LAHIFF).
Medea Gallery hosted a fundraiser / awareness event immediately following the screening. It was an evening filled with entertainment, music, food, fascinating people and learning. The event was made possible due to support from Ray Masters, Curtis Greene, Gia Chikvaidze, Dimitri Lazaroff, Bank Lofts, Cathy Iseri, Ellen Watanabe, Dean Triolo, Mike Okoniewski, Muriel Olguin, Joe DiRocco, Whale and Ale, La Conga, San Pedro Brewing Company, A-Delta Realty, Senfuku, Marcellos, Beach City Grill, Trani's, Absolut and Blue Cow Water. We thank these folks and the wonderful volunteers from Golden State Water, Heal The Bay, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Surfrider Foundation, Water For People and Long Beach Aquarium of The Pacific for their generous support of such a worthy cause. Attendees included concerned philanthropists and business leaders including former British MP and National President of the World Affairs Councils of America Sir Eldon Griffiths, art director William Cruse (Hunt For Red October, The Green Mile), Floyd Wicks, President of American States Water Company, Dr. JoEllen Allen, director of public affairs for Southern California Edison, Fred Ameri, Chairman of World Affairs Council of Orange County and Vice chairman of California Regional Water Quality Control Board's Santa Ana region - and Alan Walti, Chairman of The South Bay Division of The Surfrider Foundation. We also thank those of you who attended and supported the event. Click here to see photos from the event. ...... more |
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Sunset visits San Pedro | ||||||
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| From Sunset Magazine "At the very south end of Los Angeles, the harbor town of San Pedro is undergoing a sea change. Lower rent and plenty of space in appealing buildings have drawn both emerging and established artists into an Old Town that is simultaneously bohemian and neighborly. Los Angeles' SoHo? It's getting there."
To read the rest of the article by by Ellen Melinkoff, click here. |
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| 'View From The Hill' Review |
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| By "View From The Hill" reporter Pepe La Rue.
What an exciting weekend! It started a bit early, on the First Thursday in San Pedro. Fifi and I and a few of our fabulously wealthy art-buying friends went on down the hill to the San Pedro art walk. It is amazing to see the vast number of galleries opening up, and the way the area is becoming such an arts Mecca. ...... more |
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Lifescapes Magazine comes to 'Pedro | ||||||
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| Leading edge art magazine Lifescapes recently visited San Pedro, doing an informative story about the area. Medea Gallery is pleased to have been featured in the article. Thanks Lifescapes!
Lifescapes entertains and engages regional consumers who appreciate the creative approach to fine living. Published bi-monthly, the magazine delivers vibrant commentary on West Coast art design, architecture, and culture. Each issue publishes a calendar highlighting openings, shows, exhibits and cultural events. Combined with smart design, Lifescapes celebrates a self-confident and successful lifestyle. |
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| "Out of Australia" in 'Pedro |
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| Medea Gallery was honored to present a rare glimpse at one of the few collections to be shown in Los Angeles of contemporary Australian Aboriginal Art. The exhibit was on display from March 6th – May 30th, 2008.
The exhibition featured vibrant works from the Kimberly and Central Desert regions, personally selected by Sherry Thompson. These works exemplified centuries-old legacies combined with modern personal interpretations. Characterized by intricate patterns of finely drafted layers of dots and bold brushstrokes, the art makes use of a wide range of earth tones ground from natural ochre and brightly colored acrylic pigments. ...... more |
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Manzo at Medéa | ||||||
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| Medéa Gallery hosted the works of Leandro Manzo at a reception on April 3rd, 2008 from 6-9 PM at Medea Gallery in historic old town San Pedro.
Manzo’s original acrylics on canvas are reminiscent of the Magical Realism found in Argentina’s modern literature movement - illogical scenarios being described as everyday or normal. His cityscapes currently on display at Medea Gallery depict the motion and sweeping grandeur of Buenos Aires and Los Angeles, but could stand for any city in this urban time. Since his first exhibition at age 13 under the guidance of Aldo Sevri, Director of the Museo de Artes Visuals de Quilmes in Buenos Aires, Manzo has been shown extensively in the US and internationally. His work is included in many museum and private collections, in Southern California most notably the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA.) ...... more |
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| Robert Lyn Nelson at Medéa Gallery |
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| Medéa Gallery is proud to feature the works of Maui artist, Robert Lyn Nelson. Nelson is best known for pioneering the Modern Marine Art Movement. We, however, are displaying another side of Nelson. Abstracts. Cubism. Still life.
The collection may be viewed from Monday through Friday, 9a-5p... and by appointment. Come on down and discover world class art in a small town gallery! Also on display - Ray Masters, Muriel Olguin, Ray Carofano, David A. Knudsen and Gia Chickvaidze....... more |
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Aloha From Vancouver | ||||||
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| Vancouver's annual Champ Car Grand Prix week started with a bang as Kyle Washington, international shipping magnate and most eligible bachelor, threw the opening party of this Monacoesque race extravaganza. The ritzy bash was held at Sugar & Sugar gallery, in the Bohemian Gastown area of Vancouver.
Sports personalities including former Olympian sprinter and International Olympic Committee Member Charmaine Crooks, NFL stars Cade McNown and Robert Smith, ex Formula One racer, Stefan Johansson, local business tycoons and Vancouver's very beautiful people turned out in force to see Maui based bad boy artist Ray Masters show 18 of his latest large scale canvases for the first time in Canada. The packed party raged from 6:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. and was declared a smash hit by both Washington and Masters. ...... more |
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| Medéa Gallery on iTV |
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| Are you curious how Medéa Gallery uses technology to showcase their works to collectors, designers and art aficionados? If so, then be sure to tune into R/Com TV's latest installment of "Behind The Scenes: Brushing Up On Technology".
The entertaining iTV program includes interviews with artists and designers, who share their thoughts on the technologies used to showcase art to people around the world. A broadband version of the "Brushing Up On Technology" news story is now playing on-demand here. Enjoy. |
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Tom Faught at Medeagallery.com | ||||||
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| Medéa Gallery is pleased to announce that we now carry the fine works of Tom Faught. Tom has been greatly influenced by the Japanese masters working in the medium of pottery. The exciting Raku style of high luster glazing so prevalent in Japanese works has long been inspirational to Mr. Faughts own creations. The elegant forms and quiet integrity of expression has long been a hallmark of his work, and have gained him an international collectorship, including works in the private collections of the former and present Emperors of Japan.
The artist has completed a stunning new commission piece, a larger-than-life statue of Queen Kaahumana. This monumental work now stands in the center rotunda of the Kaahumanu Center, a two-story enclosed shopping mall located in Kahului, Maui. His works are also on display at Paia's "Masters Of Art" gallery (our very own Ray Masters' new Hawaiian gallery extraordinaire). His Maui studio is enormous in size to accommodate his unusually large scale sculptural works. His specially constructed kiln is by far the largest in Hawaii, and one of the largest and most technically advanced in the United States. |
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| Ray Masters Gets Speedy!!! |
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| His colorful and humorous work made him one of the most prolific sports
artists in the world. Now Ray Masters has used his inimitable style on a
poster created specially for the Navman Maui Speed Challenge Series.
The new six-part windsurfing and kitesurfing competition is the first of its kind to be held on Maui....... more |
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Cruising with the Masters | ||||||
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| Maui resident and Medéa Gallery artist Ray Masters has just finished temporarily putting aside his canvases... That's right - he's just completed the final touches on his customized bike!
To bring you up to speed, a Canadian collector of Ray's work wanted to make his new BMW-R1200C unique. To make the dream a reality, he turned to Ray, sent him the BMW's body parts - and let him loose on the project. Regarding the design, it is an one of a kind paint scheme, Ray points out "I wanted to make sure it would be very arty!". Now the artwork is completed, Ray has joined other BMW "art car" painters including David Hockney, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Alexander Calder, who in the past, have all used these "ultimate driving machines" as canvases for their creations. ...... more |
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| Ray Masters gives athletes something to jump about |
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| Ray Masters was commissioned by Rich Foster, organizer of the 2005 Jeep Hawaii Pro to create this year's event trophies. Ray designed six pieces for the men's and women's first, second and third place awards.
Each depicts a windsurfer wave riding in the inimitably humorous Masters style. Every trophy has a unique personality and is carved from foam sheets, painted in brilliant colors and then coated in fiberglass resin and mounted on a coral stone stand. ...... more |
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