Fall/ Winter 2008 - 2009 - "Beyond the Woodblock II"
This is the second show Brooklyn Frame Works has hosted that features works by a group of celebrated
Japanese print makers. The 8 artists featured in this show represent some of the very highest skilled print makers in
the world. This show goes "beyond the woodblock" -- the technique which most westerners associate with Japanese
print making. Etchings, aquatints and kappa-zuri (a stenciling technique similar to silkscreen printing) are some of the
processes utilized by this group of contemporary Japanese artists. Allison Tolman of Tolman Tokyo Gallery
was on hand to answer questions and to show additional works by the featured artists.
Contact us for more information regarding the artwork featured in this show.
This is the second show Brooklyn Frame Works has hosted that features works by a group of celebrated
Japanese print makers. The 8 artists featured in this show represent some of the very highest skilled print makers in
the world. This show goes "beyond the woodblock" -- the technique which most westerners associate with Japanese
print making. Etchings, aquatints and kappa-zuri (a stenciling technique similar to silkscreen printing) are some of the
processes utilized by this group of contemporary Japanese artists. Allison Tolman of Tolman Tokyo Gallery
was on hand to answer questions and to show additional works by the featured artists.
Contact us for more information regarding the artwork featured in this show.
| GALLERY SHOW & EVENTS |
Brooklyn Frame Works Gallery is dedicated to showcasing an interesting array of unique and
exquisitely framed prints, paintings and works on paper; all designed to aesthetically enhance the home
or business.
Our gallery features subject matter with interesting and distinctive themes such as: the fascinating world
of outer space and the rich cultural heritage of the Japanese theater.
In the fall of 2006 we presented "Beyond the Woodblock" which showcased the works of 6 celebrated
contemporary Japanese artists whose limited edition prints evolved from the heritage of traditional
Japanese printmaking. The show consisted of traditional woodblock prints, etchings and "kappazuri" --
a traditional Japanese stencil technique similar to silkscreening and used to create designs on fabric.
Early in 2007, we hosted our own version of the "Antiques Roadshow" entitled "got antiques?" where
local residents brought in their family heirlooms and old treasures, art and antiques to be appraised.
The proceeds of the event were donated to a local public school.
Late in 2007 was the opening of our poster, print and ephemera show, "Outer Space." Featured were
antique astronomical prints, sci-fi movie posters, original pulp paperbacks and vintage posters from the
early era of the US and Soviet space programs. Through objects and images we sought to stimulate the
imagination and to celebrate our fascination with the unknown.
In late fall 2008 we revisited japanese art forms in"Beyond the Woodblock II." We showcased some
new artwork; revisiting some of the artists from our first "Woodblock" show, as well as some new artists
represented by Tolman Tokyo Gallery. The show ran from 11/14/08 - 1/14/09.
Details and images of current and past Brooklyn Frame Works Gallery print and works on paper
shows are listed below. Check back often or join our mailing list for current gallery shows &
events as well as for upcoming shows.
exquisitely framed prints, paintings and works on paper; all designed to aesthetically enhance the home
or business.
Our gallery features subject matter with interesting and distinctive themes such as: the fascinating world
of outer space and the rich cultural heritage of the Japanese theater.
In the fall of 2006 we presented "Beyond the Woodblock" which showcased the works of 6 celebrated
contemporary Japanese artists whose limited edition prints evolved from the heritage of traditional
Japanese printmaking. The show consisted of traditional woodblock prints, etchings and "kappazuri" --
a traditional Japanese stencil technique similar to silkscreening and used to create designs on fabric.
Early in 2007, we hosted our own version of the "Antiques Roadshow" entitled "got antiques?" where
local residents brought in their family heirlooms and old treasures, art and antiques to be appraised.
The proceeds of the event were donated to a local public school.
Late in 2007 was the opening of our poster, print and ephemera show, "Outer Space." Featured were
antique astronomical prints, sci-fi movie posters, original pulp paperbacks and vintage posters from the
early era of the US and Soviet space programs. Through objects and images we sought to stimulate the
imagination and to celebrate our fascination with the unknown.
In late fall 2008 we revisited japanese art forms in"Beyond the Woodblock II." We showcased some
new artwork; revisiting some of the artists from our first "Woodblock" show, as well as some new artists
represented by Tolman Tokyo Gallery. The show ran from 11/14/08 - 1/14/09.
Details and images of current and past Brooklyn Frame Works Gallery print and works on paper
shows are listed below. Check back often or join our mailing list for current gallery shows &
events as well as for upcoming shows.
| PAST SHOWS AND EVENTS |
Fall 2007 - "Outer Space" : A Collection of Antique Prints,Science Fiction & Space Ephemera:
This show featured an interesting array of framed prints and posters, all with an outer space theme
such as an antique print of the moon from an 1858 classroom reader (shown below). We also featured some very
interesting original posters from the U.S. and Soviet space missions from the 60's. Original Sci-Fi film posters,
vintage fruit labels and framed Sci-Fi pulp paperbacks were also featured. Due to the popularity of the show we plan
to have another "Outer space" show in the future. Join our email list to be notified!
This show featured an interesting array of framed prints and posters, all with an outer space theme
such as an antique print of the moon from an 1858 classroom reader (shown below). We also featured some very
interesting original posters from the U.S. and Soviet space missions from the 60's. Original Sci-Fi film posters,
vintage fruit labels and framed Sci-Fi pulp paperbacks were also featured. Due to the popularity of the show we plan
to have another "Outer space" show in the future. Join our email list to be notified!
February 2007: - "got antiques?" : An antiques and art appraisal event:
Our own version of the Antiques Roadshow wherein we hosted professional art and antiques appraisers, who gave
participants an expert appraisal of value of their items for a small fee, the proceeds of which were donated to a
local public school, P.S. 321. A good time was had by all, as participants finally got the answers to "just how
valuable" the art was that they had tucked away in the closet!
Our own version of the Antiques Roadshow wherein we hosted professional art and antiques appraisers, who gave
participants an expert appraisal of value of their items for a small fee, the proceeds of which were donated to a
local public school, P.S. 321. A good time was had by all, as participants finally got the answers to "just how
valuable" the art was that they had tucked away in the closet!
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Fall 2006: - "Beyond the Woodblock"
Brooklyn Frame Works Gallery's first print show featured works on paper by six celebrated contemporary
Japanese artists who evolved from the heritage of traditional Japanese printmaking.
The Sosaku Hango (creative prints) movement of fine printmaking signaled an important departure from the way
traditional Japanese prints were made. While using many of the traditional materials and techniques of their
predecessors, the contemporary artists in this print show each explore designs and themes relevant to modern
times.The image at left, "Tokimune," is a character from Japanese Kabuki theater. The artist Takahashi Hiromitsu
utilized the printmaking technique known as Kappa-zuri -- a stenciling process similar to silkscreening and is a
traditional process used to create textile designs.
Brooklyn Frame Works Gallery's first print show featured works on paper by six celebrated contemporary
Japanese artists who evolved from the heritage of traditional Japanese printmaking.
The Sosaku Hango (creative prints) movement of fine printmaking signaled an important departure from the way
traditional Japanese prints were made. While using many of the traditional materials and techniques of their
predecessors, the contemporary artists in this print show each explore designs and themes relevant to modern
times.The image at left, "Tokimune," is a character from Japanese Kabuki theater. The artist Takahashi Hiromitsu
utilized the printmaking technique known as Kappa-zuri -- a stenciling process similar to silkscreening and is a
traditional process used to create textile designs.
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| "Shiratae"--Hiromitsu Takahashi |
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| OUTER SPACE 2.0 5/29/09 - 6/28/09*** |
***PARTIAL SHOW STILL ON VIEW ! - ANTIQUE ASTRONOMICAL PRINTS - - VINTAGE SCI-FI MOVIE POSTERS & PULP PAPERBACKS - - ORIGINAL U.S. & U.S.S.R. SPACE PROGRAM POSTERS - AND LOTS OF OTHER OUTER SPACE EPHEMERA! |
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| THE ART OF THE POSTCARD VINTAGE POSTCARDS FROM 1890 - 1955 |
| 12/4/09 - 1/31/10 |
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Originally meant as an inexpensive way to send a short message, postcard sending quickly grew to become very popular with
people who sought to commemorate and share their experiences with distant friends and relations. The colorful pictures of
faraway and often exotic places were sure to excite envy in the recipients of these mailable souvenirs.
Our current show presents postcards from NY, Brooklyn and surrounding environs. Famous landmarks, bridges, buildings,
monuments and parks are all in our collection which weaves quite a colorful, historical tapestry of our famed city.
Please feel free to contact us for more information regarding this show.
people who sought to commemorate and share their experiences with distant friends and relations. The colorful pictures of
faraway and often exotic places were sure to excite envy in the recipients of these mailable souvenirs.
Our current show presents postcards from NY, Brooklyn and surrounding environs. Famous landmarks, bridges, buildings,
monuments and parks are all in our collection which weaves quite a colorful, historical tapestry of our famed city.
Please feel free to contact us for more information regarding this show.
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