“Stone Sober” A Solo Show of Artwork from Kurt Pio

Gallery Orange, New Orleans is proud to present Capetown artist Kurt Pio’s debut solo show in the US. Kurt’s work has been shown for years by leading edge designers and in such global magazines as Conde Nast and Elle Decoration. He became quite the phenomenon in the US when his works went viral on art and social media websites in early 2015.

His only previous solo show featuring the gemstone paintings was in Antwerp, Belgium, the diamond capital of the world. Now it is with great pleasure that Gallery Orange presents Kurt’s collections of gem and recent champagne paintings in his first solo show in America.

While he created his champagne collection for his own enjoyment as a celebration of his birthday, other viewers became enamored with this body of work. Sharing the public’s excitement, Gallery Orange feels a solo show is due, so we are pairing Kurt’s two bodies of work, the established gem collection and the newer champagne collection, in a one stunning show titled “Stone Sober”.

Kurt’s gem paintings grew from a 2011 experience as an artist-in-residence in Amsterdam. Feeling a bit homesick for his native South Africa, he began drawing patterns resembling diamonds and exploring the depths of South Africa’s natural resources. Inspired by the country’s large diamond and gem deposits and mines, he had the idea to paint a faceted object, like a gem, onto a similarly shaped canvas, thereby creating an especially spectacular work of art. To make his specially crafted and hand-stretched canvases, it took nearly 2 years of trial and error while working closely with a skilled woodcrafter. The results of this process are the lifelike and unique works of art for which his is renowned.

“In the early days of these artworks, no one really showed any interest,” Kurt said, “but I enjoyed the pieces and so I kept making them. It wasn’t until in 2014 did the gems really started getting a lot of press and art media attention and take off.”

Gallery Orange is always searching and striving to bring the best and youngest emerging talent to the easel and Kurt Pio is no exception. We are thrilled to host Kurt’s solo show at the gallery and look forward to introducing his works to new collectors and art lovers nationwide.

“Stone Sober” will be on show at Gallery Orange at 819 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 from November 12 through November 22, 2016. An opening reception will be held on November 12th from 5:00- 8:00pm. RSVP @ info@gallery-orange.com For further information, please visit her website www.gallery-orange.com or email info@gallery-orange.com

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“Femmes Des Fleurs”: The age-old idea of portraiture, but with a twist. A solo-show by Anna Kincaide

Inspired by fashion and design, Anna Kincaide creates portraits of stylized women disguised by avant-garde, floral-inspired hats. “I have fallen in love with the expression, mystery and disguise the hat pieces create. Costume has the ability be empowering and beautiful, allowing us to become someone new.” Join us for the opening evening of Anna Kincaide’s first ever solo-show at Gallery Orange on October 22nd 5-7pm.  For more info and or RSVP info@gallery-orange.com or give us a ding at 504 875 4006
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Dirty Linen Night 2016

15th Annual Dirty Linen Night is Saturday, August 13th.

Experience REAL New Orleans culture while walking the streets of the French Quarter and experiencing all of the art, food, and drinks that this City has to offer. http://dirtylinennola.com/

We hope to see you all at the the gallery (819 Royal St) for one of the best Royal Street events of the year.

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Royal Street Stroll is this Friday May 27th!

New Orleans Food & Wine Experience’s Royal Street Stroll is this Friday, May 27th.

A true New Orleans “experience!” This definitive evening event of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience brings together New Orleans’ greatest gifts – rare antiques, fine art, live jazz, and stunning historic architecture, with the world’s most outstanding wines. Shop the enchanting galleries of Royal Street while experiencing wine offerings at each stop and food tent along the way.

Stop on by Gallery Orange!

For more information, check out http://www.nowfe.com/event-details/royal-street-roll

Art Below Pop Up

This February Art Below travels to USA to celebrate Mardi Gras by ‘Turning Ad Space into Art Space’ on the streets of New Orleans! 16 international artists have been specially selected to showcase their work on billboard space traditionally used for advertising. Running alongside the billboard display the artwork will also be available to view at Gallery Orange, based on the historic Royal Street, in the French Quarter

 

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First Weekend Jazz fest 2 man show Lyle Carbajal and Jill Ricci 25th April

 

NY and Nashville/New Orleans based artists Jill Ricci and Lyle Carbajal take centre stage at the gallery for a 2 man show

Opening will take place Saturday 25th April 2015 5-8pm with both artists presen

To see the new pieces go to artists page

Please email us for more details info@gallery-orange.com or call for details 504 875 4006

 

 

 

French Quarter Fest Group Show “Jamie Kirkland, Carlos Lopez, Gigi Mills

French Quarter fest weekend will host the 3 artists who’s works are the epitomy of the theme of the show

“Poetry and Landscapes”

Oils on Canvas and Panels

Opening with artists present Saturday 11th April 5-8pm

Show will run 8-20th April

 

Email for further information : info@gallery-orange.com or call 504 875 4006