EXHIBITIONS



2011-2012 FALL/WINTER EVENTS


HAITIAN PAINTINGS

December 3, 2011 - Januuary 7, 2012

*EXTENDED THROUGH JANUARY 28, 2012*

There will be a gathering on
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 6:00 pm
of friends of Haiti in remembrance
of the epic tragedy in the gallery
where one is surrounded by
HAITI'S BEST, IT'S ART!

Come view the Haitian paintings that have come to us from the Rainbow Gallery in
Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The gallery sustained significant damage in the devastating earthquake that occurred two years ago.
In remembrance of that epic tragedy view the life and spirit of the Haitian people through the vitality exhibited in these colorful paintings.

There are paintings by masters such as Tiga, Luckner Lazard, Prefete Duffaut, Andre Pierre, Gesner Armand, Wilson Biguad along with works painted before and after the earthquake.



UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

FEBRUARY 11- MARCH 31, 2012

* 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! *

In February Watergate Gallery will be celebrating 25 years in business featuring artists who have participated in its success. Among the invited artists who will be exhibiting are Ahlin, Bichard Barrett, Richard Binder, Jeffrey Bussells, Lee Casey, Robert Cole, Alonzo Davis, William D'Italia, Peter Garon, Gunnel Gyllenhoff, Don Herman, Eva Jacob, Craig Kraft, Barbara Kobylinska, Shirley Koller,Elizabeth Martineau, John McMahon, Phiippe Mougne, Sam Noto, Antonia Ramis Miguel, Mark Palmer, Wendy Plotkin-Mates, Haydeh (Heidi) Ratsin, Alfredo Ratinoff, James Schaefer, Craig Schaffer, Pam Soldwedel, Gia Tkabladze, Marjolein van Milligan, Marion van Ruiten, Alexander Vasiljev, and Helen Zughaib.

Opening reception: February 11, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Artist talks:
Wed, February 22 6:30pm
Thurs, March 1, 6:30pm
Mon, March 12, 6:30pm
Closing party: Saturday March 31 6-8pm

APRIL 2012
* OUTDOOR SCULPTURE EXHIBIT *
"Sculpting Outside the Lines"
beginning Saturday, April 21
Tour led by the ARTS IN FOGGY BOTTOM
committee in the historic Foggy Bottom
neighborhood culminating with a reception
at Watergate Gallery featuring indoor sculpture
by some of the participating artists.

MAY 2012 - Dennis Bergevin

2012 SUMMER SCULPTURE
- To be announced

OCTOBER 2012 - William D'Italia
"A Year Indoors
- Still Life Painting by Bill D'Italia"

NOVEMBER 2012 - FOTOWEEKDC
Photography show - To be announced

DECEMBER 2012 - Alfredo Ratinoff
* Living Well is the Best Revenge
- Art for Everyday Living *

MAY/JUNE 2013 - Mimi Stuart

MID AUG - MID OCT, 2013
"Our Lady of Perpetual Exhaustion"
A "by-invitation" exhibition running concurrently with
The Dadian Galley of Wesley Theological Semminary

Selected paintings by Gunnel Gyllenhoff
as featured in the June 2010 issue of the magazine 'elan Celebrating the Good Life in Fairfax County' are on exhibit at the gallery
Gunnel Gyllenhoff creates colorful, lyrical fluid images with poured acrylic on yupo paper.

Wood turnings by Maryland artist, Joe Dickey and Chicago artist, Roger Cline



PREVIOUS EXHIBITIONS

NOVEMBER 3-30, 2011
ALEXANDER VASILJEV - Photographs
- MYSTIFY -
Alexander Vasiljev has traveled to a remote part of Amazonas Department in Peru to photograph wildlife, landscapes and specifically the unique Wax Palm Forest. This forest contains one of the tallest palm trees in the world, reaching up to 200 feet high. Drenched in fog, it is believed that it bridges the land and the sky.
The photographs were printed on archival paper with archival pigment inks and mounted on wooden boxes with the archival materials. The photos then were coated with encaustic medium to achieve a one-of-a-kind look. This medium is made if a mixture if bee�s wax and dammar rein and has been known since ancient times, where it was first used to protect wooden statues and boats from the elements. The medium gives the photos additional permanence and a wonderful honey aroma.

OCTOBER 1-29, 2011
JAMES SCHAEFER
+ EVERYDAY BEAUTY +
The works in this show, though mostly still life paintings of ordinary objects from the garden and farm, highlight how the play of light and shadow add beauty to the everyday. Each of these works on paper began as ink drawings, with transparent and opaque color added in successive layers. James' technique draws on Chinese traditions, which the artist began to study after a trip to Beijing in 2008. A play of shadow and light grows up organically from the intertwining materials: Chinese ink, transparent watercolor and gouache on paper. The paintings reflect the advice an older painter once gave a younger, "light and shadow never stand still".

SEPTEMBER 17th - 27th
"ART BY INMATES"
Watergate Gallery presented a special showing of PRISON ART. These are paintings done by inmates in jails and prisons across America. The artwork is made available by Safe Streets Arts Foundation which provides services to imprisoned individuals in order to promote rehabilitation through the means of accomplishment and self esteem.
Proceeds of sales go to Safe Streets Arts Foundation for prison art supplies and rehabilitation, restitution and victim assistance programs.

JULY 23 - SEPTEMBER 10th, 2011
+ 2011 SUMMER SCULPTURE +
- Richard Binder
- Mike Brining
- Robert Cole
- Jeff Cooper
- Alonzo Davis
- Seth Goldstein & Paula Stone
- Don Herman
- J. Ford Huffman
- Barbara Kobylinska
- Shirley Koller
- Craig Kraft
- Philippe Mougne
- Sam Noto
- Craig Schaffer
- Mike Shaffer
- Marilee Shapiro
- Pam Soldwedel
ALSO FEATURING:
- Richard Barrett - photographs
- Rebecca Hirsh - mixed media collage
- John McMahon - Corner Paintings
- Pedro Poyatos - paintings

This exhibition showcased sculptors who participated in the past two "Arts in Foggy Bottom" Outdoor Sculpture exhibitions that took place from May-October of 2008 and 2010, and introduces several new artists.

JUNE 11 - JULY 16
"L'air du Temps"
- Ceramics by Alfredo RatinofF
- Paintings by Elizabeth Martineau

Alfredo Ratinoff was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he developed a sense of color and vibrancy. His ceramic work is also inspired by his Russian heritage, showing a Byzantine influence.

Elizabeth Martineau was born and raised in Haiti, where she was exposed to vibrant and colorful art. Her paintings show a powerful sense of color, texture and design.

MAY 14 - JUNE 4, 2011
Independent Artists Forum
- Wendy Plotkin-Mates (USA)
- Marjolein van Milligen (The Netherlands)
- Haydeh (Heidi) Rastin (Iran)
- Marion van Ruiten (Germany)

The Independent Artist Forum was organized to bring artists of diverse cultural backgrounds together. The major goal of the IAF is to enrich the community with innovative artwork and build a sense of understanding and respect for artists representing different cultures.



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