Take a Look in the Pyramid Atlantic Gallery

You’re at Crafty Bastards so clearly you’ve got an eye for art, so stop by and explore the two new exhibitions in the Pyramid Atlantic gallery.

Scratching the Surface: Emerging printmakers from local Universities

Our new show in the main gallery showcases a variety of printing techniques by local university students. Curated by Pyramid staff, Landria Shack & Gretchen Schermerhorn, this show ranges from small intimate prints, pieces printed on Plexiglas, and a silkscreened work composed of four wooded panels. One of my favorite pieces is Homeward Bound, silhouettes of a little girl and a guilty dog are layered over a silkscreened landscape photo. The figures are somewhat reminiscent of Ernest Shepard’s‘ Winnie the Pooh illustrations. The sweetness of the image juxtaposed with the sinking boat in the background makes this piece more than simply a cute scene. Another print, Screamer Two has a painterly quality to it, demonstrating yet another possibility of printmaking.

Excavate another favorite print of mine is , a playful combination of giraffe and a construction shovel.

Fanciful Cravings

Walking into the Kunst Vault installation, “Fanciful Cravings” is like stepping into a pristine city boutique. White walls are the canvas for handmade paper clothing and purses. Beautifully printed dresses and a shirt also hang from clothing racks, most of which can be tried on. The artists, Maria Barbosa and Gretchen Schermerhorn encourage the visitor to try on the clothing, deconstructing the separation between art and viewer interaction. Simultaneously, the installation also explores the relationship between art, commerce, and fashion. Oh did I mention that all these one-of-a-kind pieces are for sale? Stop by Fanciful Cravings and check out this stunning show for yourself.