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Third Friday
December 15th 2006
6pm-9pm


On the mezzanine, original works by Detroit art elite Mark Arminski, Gary Grimshaw, Carl Lundgren, Niagara, SLAW, Johnny "Bee" Badanjek, Tim Burke and more. This show will include originals and limited edition prints by all the artists. Many of the artists will be in attendance to meet and greet. Holiday style treats will be served.




C Striho will be performing her electro-acoustic gypsy dream-punk on the first floor. Striho's shared stages with Patti Smith, Sinead O'Connor and Marianne Faithfull and recently returned from dates in Italy and the UK; she'll be previewing original music from her new album.
and
Nancy Byrum will be showing her photo realistic nature paintings on the first floor.
On the third floor, Patricia Izzo will have the light side of her 20/20 exhibit. The River's Edge Gallery featured the Dark Side of 20/20 for October and November, Ariana Gallery of Royal Oak showed the Light Side and now we are switching.

Come and see all the new artwork by all of our prolific artists!

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In Her Own Words...Niagara
THE WORLD IS GOING CRAZY.
And "crazy" is second nature to the women in Niagara's
paintings. They have been known to be violent... they drink, smoke, sometimes indulge in opium or absinthe...
and sometimes "lunacy" for good or ill. They're well-rounded girls, obviously.
From Niagara
UNDERSTANDING LUNACY
a. Insanity interrupted by lucid intervals
b. Insanity amounting to lack of responsibility
in the eyes of the law
c. extravagant folly

FACES OF LUNACY
The women's faces in the paintings are up-front and personal. Their countenances are under-layered
with a coloured damask pattern. The antique pattern is intricate in controlled confusion...and symbolizes
the Past. The history/Past of a person influences the psychology of on-set Lunacy.
Multi-coloured dots, ovals or orbs curve & dance from their eyes or mind, in geometric patterns.
This "dot" pattern and the large wide-open eyes symbolize, poetically, the touch of madness dancing
about. They are also reminiscent of the Moon which is thought to effect one's mental moods,
especially the Full Moon. Studies
show more crazy activity around a Full Moon than any other.
The colours of the Lunacy-patterns are chosen to
"pop" & float against the background making the Idea of Lunacy obvious & visible.
The paintings are an extravagant face-scape painting with
the highest regard for colour & form.
This is the first anyone has seen of Niagara's Lunacy series. She has a To make these pieces "in your face" she decided to have the canvas which is painted as a continuation of the painting Now mounting the image on the frame to show the entire piece including the sides which are a continuation of the face of the canvas. The pieces look as though they are jumping out at the viewer.

Lunacy #1

Niagara's Lunacy series will continue to show at the River's Edge Gallery in Wyandotte until the end of November.
Store Hours: Mon- Thurs 10-7 Fri 10-8 Sat 10-5

In her own words...IZZO

Sometimes the best person to explain their artwork is the artist themselves so we decided to give you the opportunity to hear from the artists about their work.

Here is our first installment: Patricia Izzo whose show 20/20 can now be viewed at River’s Edge Gallery in Wyandotte and Ariana Gallery in Royal Oak through November 31st. The featured works and more are available at these locations.

“My inspiration for the 20/20 exhibit was to give the viewer a very private voyeuristic glimpse into the very private lives of fellow human beings. You are allowed to look. At times it feels like you are looking at an accident and you stare, not able to turn away. Other images may make you blush as you feel the sensual pull of an undressed human body. Other images may give you pause as danger, anxiety, nightmares, or secrets flood your memory. Still, some images are small windows that you are allowed to peek through that give you peace and contentment such as a mothers bed where solace and safety are found. Collectively this exhibit was born to invite interpretation and introspection. To allow the viewer their own private moments and to be able to FEEL!

Who Are You to be Brilliant?

My images of the girls with mouths sewn shut are inspired by Nelson Mandela’s 1994 Inaugural address. They are not statements of subjugation of women but rather the subjugation of free speech and the freedom to create. Mandela urges us to let our light shine and not be diminished by the fear that we just might shine too brightly and actually be noticed! His words are echoed in my mind giving me the courage to take the necessary risks of being an artist.

We ask ourselves ‘who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ You are a child of God and as we let our own light shine we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. It is our light not our darkness that frightens us.

Nelson Mandela



Ransom

The image Ransom is bitter sweet. A young turk shackles himself with paper chains. As he wrestles with his demons in the dark dance of love and hate, he embraces his victim status. He knows all along he can easily break his shackles but he continues to hold himself hostage.

We all participate in this fear based existence at times; holding on to our addictions until we have the courage to dismiss them and open the next door.
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Welcome to the Edge!
September 15th - October 31st
Opening September 15th 6pm-11pm

Celebrating a gallery expansion featuring new artists!
Headliner is Johnny "Bee" Badanjek crossing
over from the music industry. You may remember
his first well known gig, Mitch Ryder and the
Detroit Wheels. Joining him for this special showing
is Nina Friday, Mary Ellen Croci, Nancy Pitel,
Kyra Wojcik, Jerry Youkins (the first Detroit Hippie)
and Kevin Beehner.

Also welcoming internationally known
photographer Patricia Izzo, our new artist in
residence who will anchor our new photography
gallery.

River’s Edge Gallery
3024 Biddle Ave. Wyandotte, MI. 48192
(734)246-9880

visit us : www.artattheedge.com
www.myspace.com/art_daddy

wednesday august 30th
7-9pm

POETRY JAM OPEN MIKE

come out bring your words and instruments

located at Energie coffee bar
hosted by ARC

energie.cc
734-246-7600

Through the Looking Glass: A Twist on Realism
Featuring Work by
Nancy Byrum, Amy Chenier, Keith Coleman, Ryan Hill,
Joe M. Neumann, Nancy Pitel, Mary Ann Relyea, Kyra Wojcik

Opens August 18th 6-11 pm. Runs through September 31st.
River's Edge Gallery
3024 Biddle Wyandotte, MI. 48192
(734)246-9880, www.artattheedge.com

In conjunction with the opening is the Second Annual Art & Wine Crawl.
Buy a commemorative glass for $10 and enjoy over 20 wines at
businesses throughout Wyandotte. All proceeds will be donated
to the Josephine Ford Cancer Center Downriver.

visit us : www.artattheedge.com

Jeremy Edward Hansen is now at River's Edge Gallery
www.artattheedge.com
make sure you stop by and see all the new works

he will be at the Centaur in downtown detroit for one night art show on September 26
more details to come

Wednesday July 26 7-9pm
@ Energie Coffee and smoothie bar
Energie .cc

Poetry Jam
hosted by ARC

open mike featuring local talented poets and musicians
all are welcome
bring your words

River’s Edge Gallery
presents
Pop Art Funnies Comix
Featuring publisher Marty Hirchak
July 21
6pm to 10pm
Preview of show -6pm
Lecture by Marty -7pm
Followed with a Question and answer period with artist/publisher Marty about underground comix and their collectiblilty
With snacks and refreshments


For more info check out
www.artattheedge.com
734-246-9880
3024 Biddle ave
Wyandotte

Hailey Vining

"One Day In June"

june 30th 6-9p

@Energie coffee and smootie bar

historic downtown Wyandotte

734-246-7600/ energie.cc

Come join us for this young artist's reception 6-9p june 3oth
Hailey Vining, a student from Wayne State does
painting and mixed media. This fresh artist has to a lot to say through her work and wiil be some one to look out for in the future.

the show will up until the 6th 0f july

thankyou for supporting our young artists and the businesses that help make these events possible.

the Wyandotte fireworks will follow the reception 2 blocks away they usualli begin when it's dark

river's edge gallery www.artattheedge.com
6-11pm
beautiful downtown Wyandotte
734-673-6890

THE FIGURE GROUND RELATIONSHIP
Synergy Fine Art Gallery will open its next installment entitled “The figure - ground relationship” on June 2, 2006. The show will feature the work of Detroit figurative artist Taurus burns and Hamtramck landscape artist Frank English.
Frank English reveals a powerful relationship to Michigan’s natural landscape through his hand made and found objects. English reverently salvages the neglected natural world through painted and recycled materials. English attempts to focus attention back to the natural world in the face of industrial and urban expansion. The traditional landscape within the decidedly modern compositions reveal the relentless natural world that envelops the inner-city landscapes long after it’s perceive usefulness has been expensed. The quiet paintings celebrate a haunting, almost melancholic perception of Michigan’s wilderness enveloped by industrial Detroit.
The show also exhibits the work of Taurus Burns. The figurative work is a psychological investigation of internal perceptions, relationships, and the influence of culture on individual identity. The work quietly attempts to eliminate perceived social dogmas. It is through his art that he attempts to confront, sort out and even reconstruct past events and influences. The images reflect a romanticized vision with an emphasis on atmosphere, individuality and emotion. The work engages the viewer through the diverse and dynamic compositions that he creates.
Exhibition 4 entitled The Figure - Ground Relationship”, will open June 2, 2006 for an artist reception beginning at 6:00pm and will run through July 15th. Gallery hours are 11am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday. For any Questions contact Andrew Drisko at:

FRANK ENGLISH
Artist Statement


For the last seven years I have been dedicated to the first hand experience of working out in the landscape. The time working indoors at the studio I will often improvise and also draw from the memory of that original experience. The necessity I feel is to balance out the cognitive ideations of contemporary art making with intuitive heart thread content. What forms and evolves is unique, insightful and inspirational.
This process involves creating paper from ground pulps. Pouring plaster into saved and found forms. Covering lots of ground in the car and on foot. Painting on abrupt and extreme surfaces. All the while getting lost and then found.
Talking with people and hearing stories and experiencing cultures. Witness to occurrences 3000 fold in the human and natural worlds. All of this provides fertile ground for personal / spiritual expansion or deepening or opening. The process I have discovered has much freedom and yet holds me accountable too some extant. The ritual of gathering when sincere yields good fruit while helping to tune up my sensibilities.
Many of the places I am drawn to end up radically changing soon after.
The extremes can sometimes be very dramatic or subtle. As a poetic document the works offer perspectives of their own and hopefully contain some of the energy and inspiration and story of the place.
Each work has stories and its own accumulation of experience and energy.The work is born and from that day continues to evolve and collect.Returning to that place of origin at various times of the year, many of the works have evolved with the place / experience. They eventually find resting points or a safe place to thrive for awhile until we go back, it finds another home or is burnt. Often people tell me they feel they have been at the location of the paintings.
If the works do tap the shared experience of people, the way music or other mediums can, I am excited and know the right things are happening.

Return to SLAW-VILLE

May 19th 6p-11p

GO - GO Dancers

Retro wear

buy a piece of art and get a free gift

Don't miss this event

After Party @Belicso Cafe next door

for more about SLAW

check out

www.artattheedge.com

Biddle Gallery
2840 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, MI 48192
734.281.4779
www.biddlegallery.com
hours: Monday - Friday 11-7; Saturday 10-5
Lampwork Demonstration by Toby Upton.
Friday, May 19th, 2006, 7-9PM.
Toby Upton brings his torch to Biddle Gallery and turns rods of glass into magnificent little insects.

A graduate of College of Creative Studies in Detroit, Toby Upton has been honing his glassworking skills for a decade. His impetus to craft bugs came when a glass bead he was crafting accidentally took the shape of a grub. Pleased with the dichotomy that a normally repulsive insect became beautiful in glass, Upton went on to create more elaborate insects. With painstaking detail, Upton has honed his glass lampworking skills to create a vast array of bugs so realistic in detail, that even entomologists are impressed. He has since crafted ladybugs, katydids, beetle, dragonflies, praying mantis, and dozens of other insects both common and rare.

His inspiration comes from National Geographic, Entomology Texts, and his travels throughout Asia.

Can't make it to the demonstration? Toby's work is always on view and available for sale at Biddle Gallery.

Biddle Gallery
2840 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, MI 48192
734.281.4779
http://www.biddlegallery.com/
Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00AM-7:00PM; Saturday 10AM-5:00PM

Michael Goss: PortraitsApril 21-June 3, 2006
Artist Reception, Friday, April 21, 2006, 6:00-9:00PM

Michael Goss' work utilizes simplicity and subtlety to convey unorthodox emotions, images and ideas. The work is inspired by various styles of illustration, the creativity of young children, and the derivation of everyday life. Michael is pursuing further education and continues his creative endeavors.
Artist Statement:When I make art, I am often fully realizing the visual form of an incredibly simple idea. The maturation of my work is typically not a long process. It is important that when I have an idea, I begin shaping it immediately or the essence is lost. It is not my intention to tell a story with my work, I am more intrigued by expressing a single thought in a single period of time. Although over a decade, the reoccurring images and ideas in my work have begun to create a narrative. In 1997 I painted a portrait entitled 'Frustration' which would be the beginning of my folkloric narrative. From that point on I concentrated on illustrations and paintings that introduced an often comic book style cast of characters. The focus of most of this work has been on the human face, and all of the subtle variations that can so precisely portray the diverse array of emotions I wish to create.I have chosen to show my most current body of 'portraits' which I began after revisiting the same feelings and ideas I found years ago. 'Frustration' will be included in this collection, which has never before been shown in public.

This work may best represent the creative world which my ideas reside in, and also display the maturation of my work over a long, turbulent periodof my life.I am incredibly thrilled and honored to show this collection

.-Michael Goss

Myshow May12th-May 30th illustrations by Kevin Beehner

Energie Coffee and Smoothie Bar
www.Energie.cc
Downtown Historic Wyandotte

Come look at the inner fantasy of this talented artist as he uses illustration to convey his take on the world. Using fictional mixed with real life characters in everyday life.

All work is for sale

Kevin also does commision work

Thankyou for supporting young local artists

Energie Coffee and smoothie Bar presents
3 young, fresh, new artists april 28th - may 10th

MYK
Haley Vining
Jeremy E Hansen

These young loca lstudent artists are new on the scene.
Post modernistic work dealing with personal and public views on the world around us.

come out and support the local art scene
Energie coffee and smoothie Bar in Historic downtown Wyandotte.

all work is for sale and very resonable.

Check out the energie web site for future shows - www.energie.cc

Slaw-ville was an amzing openning
if you aren't aware about Slaw's retro works go down to river' edge gallery
martinis and go-go dancers
need i say more?

check out www.artattheedge.com
for more info

Ron Finch @ River's Edge Gallery 6pm - 11pm
March 17

Check out this show!!!!!
Original metal sculpture by Michigan's very own
Ron Finch
you may even see some tough bikers and a couple of motorcycles

Come on Down
Let me Know what you think?

definitely come and see the big motorcycle

Back from Oz

New works by Niagara
Check out the River's Edge Gallery February 25th for a book signing with world renown artist Niagara.
On hand will be her newest pieces from her newest series Back from Oz, her book Beyond the Pale, limited edition prints and other Niagara rareties.
The princess of punk will be at the River's Edge Gallery February 25th from 7pm-11pm signing her book and sharing her stories of Oz.

All right
Listen up
January 2oth 6pm until ?
River's edge Gallery (in Beautiful Downtown wyandotte)
3024 Biddle ave
734-246-9880
mark this one down

Seduction and Desire . this show consists of fifty new works by Patricia Izzo

The show will be up until January 31st.
Jan 20th Meet the patricia Izzo and her muses as well as live entertainment by Caroline Striho
this will be a night you won't want to miss.

this image is entitled "Little Nymph"
by Patricia Izzo

wyandotte art galleries

Here we go.

I believe art builds. Wyandotte Michigan is an up and coming arts community.
This is my first post to get us started. So I'll keep it short.

Go to River's Edge Gallery 3024 Biddle ave., walk north and above RP McMurphy's and you will find Izzo and Sims studio, keep going north and you will hit biddle gallery, you will want to stop at one of the coffee shops for a cupa.

This is only the beginning of Wyandotte's art revival.