CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) is pleased to announce\u00a0“Rhythm of Color,” an exhibition of paintings by\u00a0Brian Potter. In this series of paintings, Mr. Potter uses lines and planes of color, usually very chromatic, in rhythmic combinations. Sometimes these planes overlap, creating a sense of implied depth and mystery.\u00a0Generally, the colors pulsate foward, generating a playful energy. There is a balance struck between the emotional content of color association, and the intellectual qualities of hard edge painting.
\nAn Opening Reception with the artist will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2015\u00a0from 6\u00a0\u2013 8\u00a0pm.\u00a0\u200bThe exhibition will remain on display through the end of May.
\nDuring the opening reception, from 6:30 \u2013 7 pm, there will be a live art happening organized by CRS Gallery Director Rie Nishimura and painter Robin Ann Meyer. The event celebrates the somatic nature of painting, allowing the audience to experience the roles that kinetic energy and physical abilities\/limitations\u00a0play\u00a0in the creative process.\u00a0Moving dynamically around a large shared canvas,\u00a0Ms. Nishimura will paint\u00a0with her bare hands while Ms. Meyer will paint\u00a0holding her brush with her feet.
\nArtist Statement
\nI see abstract art as having almost limitless possibilities\u2014and my plan is to explore these possibilities as thoroughly as possible. While it is usual for most artists to find a style and then refine it through variations, I\u00a0hope to reference\u00a0or create as many abstract styles as possible\u2014in order to create a strong coherent range. To me this has something to do with the essence of abstraction\u2014to distill essences as the basis for imagery\u00a0and to experiment with these essential qualities in different combinations; the results can lead down different paths, and one of my challenges is integrating these paths wherever possible. In time, through experience along these lines, I hope to invent much new imagery and expand upon my ideas. Ideas are very important to me. \u00a0Once I\u00a0establish an idea in a painting, I\u00a0try to move forward and build on this idea\u2014perhaps adding more ideas\u00a0or shifting along dimensional lines.\u00a0This allows my painting to evolve organically and spontaneously. I prefer this, rather than following a plan from beginning to end.
\nUltimately, I hope to tell my story of abstract visual thought,\u00a0which explores ideas and their expression. Some of the issues explored are: structure, shape, space, design, proportion, color, texture, sensuality, and paint itself. I have had many exhibitions in shows, galleries, and museums, across the United States.\u00a0
\nGalleries
\n2015 The Global Art Company
\n2015 Vam Art Gallery, Metuchen, N.J.
\n2014-15 The Gallery Hotel, Greenport, N.Y.
\n2013-15 The John Raimondi Gallery, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
\n2013-15 Artsicle, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2012 Ventana Fine Art Gallery, Santa Fe, N.M.
\n2012 Total Arts Gallery, Taos, N.M.
\n2012 Wortartist Gallery
\n2012 Abstract Artist Gallery
\n2008 Klaudia Marr Gallery, Sante Fe, N.M.
\n2007 McClary Gallery, Santa Fe, N.M.
\n2006 Headquarters Gallery, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2006 Fuse Gallery Juxtapose Magazine N.Y.C., Competition Winner, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2006 Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts juried Exhibition, PA
\n2004 Organization of Independent Artists, juried exhibition, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2004 Tatistcheff Gallery, Chelsea, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2003 Limner Art Gallery, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2002 Limner Art Gallery, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2001 Principle Art Gallery, N.Y., N.Y.
\n1994 Cork Gallery, Lincoln Center, N.Y.,N.Y.
\n1992-1993 Texas Art Gallery, Dallas, TX.
\n1992 Texas Art Gallery, Spring Auction, Dallas, TX.
\n1990 Vassar College Art Gallery, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
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\nMuseums
\n2015 Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center, Pueblo, CO.
\n2000 National Academy of Design, 175th Annual Exhibition, N.Y., N.Y.
\nShows
\n2015 Center for Remembering and Sharing, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2015 Dive Tavern, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2014 Greenpoint Gallery Annual Drawing Salon Show, Greenpoint, N.Y.
\n2013 Gensler Potrait Exhibition, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2013 Summer! Manhattan Borough President’s Offices, N.Y.,N.Y.
\n2013 The Conference Board, N.Y.,N.Y.
\n2013 Bushwick Open Studios, House of Oops, N.Y.,N.Y.
\n2012 Summer! Manhattan Borough President’s Offices, N.Y.,N.Y.
\n2012 Word Up Bookstore, N.Y.,N.Y.
\n2009 OPA National Exh.
\n2008 OPA National Exh.
\n2008 LILAC Ship Cityscape Exh. N.Y., N.Y.
\n2006 CBGB’s, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2005 CBGB’s, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2005 Mona Lounge, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2004-present Underground Comedy Club, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2003-04 Soha Lounge, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2003-04 Sip Lounge, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2003-04 Saints Lounge, N.Y., N.Y.\u00a0
\n2003 Laila Lounge, Williamsburg, N.Y.
\n2002-present St. Ives Burrups, N.Y, N.Y.
\n2001 First Boston Credit Suisse Bank, N.Y, N.Y.
\n1998 National Arts Club, NY, NY
\n1997 National Arts Club, NY, NY.
\n1992 Union League Show, Union League Club, N.Y.,N.Y.
\nMurals
\n2006 14th St. Yoga Studio, N.Y., N.Y.
\n2001 Practice Yoga Studio, N.Y., N.Y., two landscape panels 8’x24′
\nPortraits
\n2006 Paull Shin, Washington Senator
\nScholarships
\n1998 Board of Control Scholarship, Art Students League,NY, NY.
\n1993 Revson Scholarship, Art Students League, NY, NY.
\n1993 Merit Scholarship, Art Students League, NY, NY.
\n1992 Full Tution Scholarship for the Art Students League,
\n1992 Pastel Society of America, N.Y., N.Y.
\nPublications
\n2006 Juxtapose Magazine
\n2001 Direct Art Magazine, January\u2013March 2001; April\u2013June 2001
\nAwards
\n2014 \u00a0ARTslant worldwide 1st showcase: winner in abstract
\n2014 \u00a0ARTslant worldwide 3rd showcase: winner in abstract
\n2014 \u00a0ARTSlant worldwide 4th showcase: winner in abstract
\n2014 \u00a0ARTslant worldwide 5th showcase: winner in abstract
\n2014 \u00a0ARTslant worldwide 6th showcase: winner in abstract
\n2013 \u00a0ARTslant worldwide 6th showcase: winner in abstract
\n2012 \u00a0ARTslant worldwide 3rd showcase: winner in abstract
\n2012 \u00a0ARTslant worldwide 5th showcase: winner in abstract
\n2001 Limner Art Gallery, Direct Art Magazine – Exhibition Prize
\nMember
\nLifetime member Art Students League
\nOil Painters of America
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\nEducation
\n1995\u20131996 National Academy of Design, N.Y.,N.Y.
\n1993\u20131994 School of Visual Arts, N.Y.,N.Y.
\n1992\u20132002 Art Students League,N.Y.,N.Y.
\n1992 B.A., psychology, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
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\nBrian Potter’s web site
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