Progress shots from 4 paintings (426, 427, 431 and 432) stitched together over “asphalt dub” by The After Dark Set (http://afterdarkset.bandcamp.com/). This shows the initial color choices being made for each painting and then the final finished product. These paintings were made between June 2012 and March 2013.
I am pleased to announce I am taking part in a 3 person show in Durham, opening next week at The Carrack Modern Art in Durham.
Ternary: 3 Durham Abstract Painters is a show by three young artists unified in their bold use of color and commitment to working in Durham. Inspired by the Washington Color School, Joe McDonough, Ross Ford and Ryan McKellar wish to reignite a serious conversation about color and abstraction in Durham. The Carrack is located at 111 West Parrish St, Durham, NC 27701
Join us during the March 15th Third Friday in Durham to meet the artists, see the show and enjoy refreshments.
Opening Reception Friday, March 15 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Artist Talk: March 21, 6:00 pm
The exhibit will be on view from March 12-23 during normal hours Tu-Fr: 12 – 6 pm, Sat: 2 – 5 pm and by appointment
We have several musical performances planned to take place at the gallery during the exhibit:
Wednesday, March 13, 8:00 pm City of Medicine (metal/hardcore) and Bella Vita (instrumental hardcore)
Thursday, March 14, 7:00 pm Cavalry (alt folk)
Friday, March 15, 6-9:00pm 3rd Friday: Artist Reception
Saturday, March 16, 7:30 pm Workbook (acoustic soft jazz duo) and Spencer Scholes (acoustic rock)
Sunday, March 17, 8:00 pm Bella Vita (instrumental hardcore), Fanghole (instrumental rock) + Napalm Donut (hardcore punk from Pittsburgh) Facebook event here.
Thursday, March 21, 6:00 pm Artist Talk
Friday, March 22, 8:00pm Prypyat (guitar/cello), Violent Dreams (melodic hard rock), Bella Vita (loud instrumental rock)
For more info, please see http://thecarrack.org/exhibit/ternary
It’s been awhile since I posted drawings from my sketchbook. Here are some from February 1st, 2013. These drawings are in preparation for Number 433. Number 432 is already in progress and mostly finished, those of you who follow my Instagram have seen some progress shots. If I can finish it in time 433 will be in my upcoming show at The Carrack Modern Art with Ryan McKellar and Joe McDonough March 11-23, 2013. We have a few special performances planned and I may even be creating an installation… but more on that later. For now, sketches:
I have finally completed this painting, Number 431. I started this back in November after completing the three blue paintings (427-430). After getting derailed by Thanksgiving, then Art Basel, then a trip up to New Hampshire for Christmas it is finally done. This is another wall-sized painting – 60″ x 90″ – that’s 5 ft by 7.5 ft. I have 3 more this size planned.
Here are some progress shots:
I was going through some old files and found these photos of my first studio on the second floor at the Bakehouse Arts Complex. These photos were taken June 28th, 2009. After a few months (two I think) I moved down to the first floor.
Flyer for the move-in party. I believe this was actually posted to MySpace before I totally abandoned that profile.
This post is a little late due to a the cumulative effect of several late nights/early mornings followed by a 12 hour drive back to North Carolina. I tagged these photos if I knew the artist but there are plenty here I do not know. Please email me (ross@rossfordart.com) with the file name if you know the artist and it is not labeled.
Captain Joe won a prize from the AholSniffsGlue claw machine at Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art
The Ahol claw machine at Gregg Shienbaum Fine Art. $1 to play.
Joe’s winnings
NW 2nd Ave
NW 2nd Ave
I stayed pretty close to home Saturday but here are a few things I saw.
The happiest man in Miami
Trouble. Headed straight for me.
CP1
Johnny Robles
First up I went to visit old friends at the Bakehouse Arts Complex where I used have my studio.
Deborah Mitchell, Gerbi Tsesarskaia and Jason Snyder at the Bakehouse Arts Complex
http://www.deborahmitchellart.com/
http://www.gerbitsesarskaia.com/
http://www.jasonsnyderart.com/
If a tree falls, a chain reaction… in the Audrey Love gallery at the BAC Juried by Carol Jazzar
Michael Gellatly’ “With Palm, I Come Wanted” If a tree falls, a chain reaction at the BAC
Gerry Stecca in his studio at the Bakehouse Arts Complex. I really like these new paintings and drawings.
Mike Rivamonte at the BAC
Day 3 began with a great lunch with this guy up in Hallandale:
The youngest 99 year old I know
Here are some of the artists who I am showing with at GAB Studio:
James Brutus at GAB Studio
James Brutus at GAB Studio
More info on James here. Also see James Brutus on Tumblr.
Jaime Adrover at GAB Studio
More info on Jaime here.
Bridges Aderhold in GAB Studio
Roland Ruocco at GAB Studio
EMO at GAB Studio
Janae Anon at GAB Studio
Brian Buzzella at GAB Studio
Here are some photos from 12/5/12.
GAB studio 105 NW 23 street, Miami FL
131 Mural on NW 24 street in Wynwood
It’s only a small drop but I feel as though a symbolic boundary has been crossed.
GAB Studio entrance
Artist and friend Regina Jestrow in her studio at Art Center South Florida 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
Artist Barbara Farrell with her AMAZING necklace at Art Center South Florida
I wasn’t able to find a website for Barbara. I desperately wanted to see her work after I saw the amazing necklace she was wearing. I did find this though and the address matches the business card she gave me.
The photo that was taken by every single person walking past the Bass Museum of Art where this was parked.