Long Awaited Updates!

Hello QYS fans,

Melanie From QYS here to bring you all a much needed update. So many changes are currently being made that it's hard to know where to begin. First let me introduce myself. As you already know, my name is Melanie and I will be heavily involved in the management of QuarterYellow, from here on. I will be responsible for booking artists for the space, curating, projecting, handling merchandise, and much more of whatever need be done in this crazy business. If anybody would like to contact me they can reach me by e-mail at MelanieQYS@Gmail.com Simple enough, I think. Feel free to contact me if you have any inquiries about the space, art, or are an aspring artist yourself, looking to display your work here at QYS.

Although we are located at JungleScience, a gallery with a dark, romantic ambiance, we have our own style at QYS and are looking for art that is unique, fun, colorful, abstract, absurd, etc... It does NOT have to be all of these, or even any, I'm just trying to give a general guideline of what we're looking for. That's the beauty of art, it's always changing, and I can not give a set criteria for what I have not yet experienced. But please, if you  think your art would be a good fit, I highly encourage you to fill out an application which you can find at the end of this post. You can exhibit as a solo artist or with a group, please specify which you'd prefer in the application. I also highly encourage first time artists to apply. In the art world it is often easier to get a show if you already have a name for yourself, we want to help you get that name! 

This Saturday, September 1st  (labor day weekend) we will be boothing at University fest, located at Binghamton University. So please, if you are a student, faculty, or just happen to be there anyway, come come by and talk to us! The fest will be from 11 am to 4 pm. We will be located by the Gorgeous Washington Street booth. 

Now, let's talk about the next upcoming gallery event which is on First Friday September 7th. We will be dislaying the work of international artist, Braddy Romero, who is coming to Binghamton all the way from Peru.  His proceeds will go to Corazon de Dahlia, a non-profit organization that works with disadvantaged children and families. They will also be selling peruvian goods such as handbags to help raise money. So please, drop by and support the cause.

Braddy Romero and his work

Also, this upcoming First Friday, JungleScience will be featuring artist Micah Donovick in the gallery's main space. And be sure to check out residence artists E.L. Downey, I am Horror studios, and Typhoid Mary's as well. It will be a great night, and well worth the visit!

In other news, Bruce Greig, artist from New Zealand, has joined our mural team as our senior muralist under the title Bruce Greig Creative. He has been painting for thirty-four years and has worked not only as a muralist, but  also as a set finisher on movies such as Lord of the Rings. We just finished our first collaboration with him at the Boys and Girls Club in Endicott, NY at 1 Clubhouse Road. Check it out;

Boys and Girls Club Mural

If you would like a mural done by Bruce or any other members of the QuarterYellow mural team, you can call Kady at (607) 201-2884, or e-mail us at QuarterYellow@Gmail.com. We offer different styles. Bruce Greig Creative specializes in Hyper-realism but his work extends beyond that realm as well. He also enjoys working in a variety of paint forms, such as shellac. 

After next First Friday, QuarterYellow will undergo a metamorphosis. After which the gallery space will also display artistic goods/ creative products made by local (and perhaps not-so local) artists. We would particularly love to sell innovative products, new artistic utilities not yet know to man kind, but if that's not your style, we are also open to items such as jewelry, snacks, ceramics, home decor/ creative home appliances, and even (of course,) art. There is a good chance we will sell your product at our shop! The renovation will be short and we will be back in the next couple months, re-opening with a Logo Launching party. Stay tuned to hear more about that.

I think that's all for now! Until next time,

-Melanie

Here is the artist application. Please fill it out and e-mail it to me at: MelanieQYS@gmail.com.

Step 1: The Basics

Name: __________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________State: ________ Zip: ______________

Phone: ___________________________________Email: _________________________

Web Site(s): ______________________________________________________________

Artistic medium(s): ________________________________________________________

Who referred this application to you: ___________________________________________

Would you prefer a solo show, group exhibition, or to sell your product at our venue?___

_________________________________________________________________________

Step 2: Yourself

Please provide the following information:

• Artist Statement in one to three paragraphs.

• Artist Biography in one to three paragraphs.

• Any formal artistic training or education.

• Any venues your artwork has been exhibited and dates of display.

• Please state if you are willing to travel to Binghamton, New York.

Step 3: Your Work

Please provide at least four, but no more than eight, digital copies/images of your work. Most recent work preferred.

• Digital copies/images must have a description sheet that includes the artist name, medium(s), dimensions, title of work, and year(s) created.

• For performance art materials, please provide any collaborators and list their function.

• If e-mailing application, please write “QY Artist Application” in the subject header.

• For all video based artwork, links to online video-sharing websites such as
youtube and Vimeo. Please send the specific link to the works you are submitting for review.

• For all music based artwork, to links to online music-sharing website such as
mixcloud and icompositions. Please send the specific link to the works you are submitting for review.

QuarterYellowStudios is located in the heart of Downtown Binghamton, NY under the umbrella of JungleSciene: Gallery and Artist Laboratory. It is here, in an environment dedicated to the artist, we were inspired to achieve more, to expand our knowledge of the arts, and to employ a network of highly creative and immensely innovative, hard working artists.

QuarterYellowCreates. Our business will employ both intellectually and academically trained artists that offer a myriad of creative services that range from the commercial to the fine to the avant-garde. By using art as an economic engine we hope to demonstrate the value of the artist in modern society.

QuarterYellowDisplays. Our gallery exhibits work by enthusiastic emerging artist, hungry to display their work to the public. These first time exhibitioners are put through a unique and designed process that not only instills confidence in their own creativity, but also gives them the skill sets required to find opportunity in their field in the arts.

QuarterYellowExpands. Our mission is to employ a global artist network that fosters work ethic, creativity and community. A job in California is not simply a job; it is an opportunity to meet new artists and perspective employees who can represent QYS miles away from our Binghamton base. By doing this we hope to build a support system and a community of talented and driven artists, despite the fact they may be states, or even oceans, apart.

QuarterYellowStudios

Create.Display.Expand

Results: March First Friday.

The results are in and Friday Friday: March '11 edition is the undeniable winner. From the packed crowds to the trading of art work, our latest First Friday may have been our most successful to date. People crammed themselves into our small art loft just to see what was poppin' at QuarterYellowStudios. Of course, we can't just take the credit ourselves, as much as we wish we could. No, much of the credit must go to our Artist of the Month, Aaron Sheldon. Without his tremendous talent and dedication to the show, this would not have been possible. In case you missed it, and we're sure you had a good reason, here's a little eye candy for you. We know that's what you really want.

That's right folks. We hung it from the ceiling.

The lovely Aaron, pouring the adoring public some drinks!

Is the overwhelming feeling of depression hitting you because you now see what you have missed? Well, feel sad no longer because Aaron will back next month with new work! So don't miss it.

In other QYS related news, Kady Perry has been hard at work on her own projects that include working on not one, not two, but three different murals! Yes, three. And she has a little message she would like to get out there:

My name is Kady Perry and I am a muralist. I am working on a mural in the union underground across from the Pipedream office. I am restoring the mural someone began and did not finish, most students know exactly which one! The goal of the rehabilitation of the mural is to create B.U. school pride. One way to do this is by including the names of student clubs/groups on campus in the mural (specifically in the petals of the many flowers). Since there are so many organizations, I am looking to have the students email and request a spot for their club/group. Tell your friends to submit, too! Also it is imperative that I get input from students, so I am also looking for ideas/feedback/requests on what should be included, as well as any response to What do you find iconic about B.U.? Email Kady Perry at kperry1@binghamton.edu.

And here is a quick look at the before mentioned mural, a student started, and Kady is revamping! The "before" persay be sure to look for the "after" in April!

Enjoy your day (light savings time)

M.A and K.P

Stomping the Woods

Are you getting ready? Ready for what you say. Ready for First Friday at the one, the only QuarterYellowStudios, of course. This week we have the extremely talented Aaron Sheldon joining us and we could not be more excited. A printmaking major, Aaron joins us from BU and has an interesting story to tell. Do you want to know? Good, because here it is.

"I grew up in a small valley, surrounded by forests and wildlife. At the time, I was close with my uncle and members of my family had brought me into a discrete world of the wild hunt. My work isn't about wildlife, it isn't about the act of hunting, but rather my progression through that stage of my life where I transformed from boyhood to man. It was curious, this rite of passage, as women had a clear cut "when you bleed, you're a woman." The men had, traditionally, sanctioned times to pass this rite on, and mine had come at the age of nine. This show is a reflection on myself as a social critique through puberty and a man's rite of passage through hunts. I incorporate printmaking (monotypes) and sculpture to mirror this memory."

If that's not enough to get you Downtown on March 4th, just take a look at some of his work.

So, you getting ready. I thought so.

See you Friday (March 4th, 6pm-9pm)

M.A and K.P

The October Show

Greetings! And welcome back. What a pleasure it is to see all of you. Another First Friday has come and gone and, as always, we are here to give you the updates. October proved to be a wonderful, albeit dimly lit, show. Though QuarterYellowStudios kept Kady Perry’s Works in Progress display up another month, we had quite the different audience this time. I think it might have something to do with the changing seasons. If you don’t believe me just take a look!



Yup folks, Zombies at the studio. Halloween, here we come! Here are few more pictures for your viewing pleasure.


You can't really tell, but that's a zombie.


No overhead lights allowed? No problem.


The people still showed.


Our main light source.


Hardly a light source.


In other news, Ms. Perry was recently appointed the position of secretary to the Gorgeous Washington Street Association AKA the creators of First Friday. Below is the website.

http://www.gorgeouswashington.com/

I feel a round of applause is in order. Don’t worry, we can hear it through our computer screens. That's just how the internet works. But on a more serious note, next time you meander into our little studio, please don’t be afraid to voice your opinions on how to make Friday Friday a better event for all. QuarterYellow is now in a position to help bring change to the establishment and let the people of Binghamton have their voices heard. We certainly look forward to hearing them.

Keep it snug(gie)
Minoo and Kady

September Showing: Works in Progress

September Showing: Works in Progress

So, we didn’t finish. As hard we (well mostly Kady) tried we were no match for the mural. But have no fear, my dear followers because the show must go on. Instead of hiding the unfinished project, we proudly displayed the piece in a show aptly named “Works in Progress.”

Displayed were various pieces of Kady Perry’s incomplete work. The purpose of this show is to demonstrate the creative design process that goes behind every piece of art. Like many artists, Kady starts with preliminary pencil sketches before switching pencil to pen for the coloring process. Then after hours and hours of glorious labor, the piece is almost complete, but still missing those few but important final touches.

The show was a success, with none other then Mayor Matt Ryan making an appearance. Unfortunately there are no pictures, but I think our relationship has progressed enough for you to trust me. Other special guest appearances include:

Caroline and Dani, Lexi and Liz, Ken and his lovely lady friend, Amy and the new HDEV team of mentors, Sage, BU students and First Friday art goers. You’ve all helped to make the night a true success.

Enough about the past and on to the future. Next First Friday the mural will be done- promise. And in that mural will be hidden objects for you all to find. That’s right, kiddies interactive art. And you thought 3D was the next big thing. So please, come and participate in the scavenger hunt. You’ll never find the sail boat. That’s a challenge.

Keep it campy (the seasons almost over) Minoo and Kady

ps.

COMING SOON: Pictures and Video

Unauthorized Mural: take two.

JUST PAINT! That has been the mantra around QuarterYellowStudios for the past month. With less than 48 hours until the next show, just paint is all we can do to ensure you, the eager public, have a chance to see what has been consuming all of Kady Perry’s free time. With over three weeks of work, the leaps that have been made are incredible. But don’t just take my word for it, you might not trust me just yet. Instead take a look at the pictures, conveniently located beneath this text.

Remember how it all got started...


...and when Caroline and Theao came along?

We once thought this was progress...

...then Joe and Ericca came.

Now look at it!

Completion is nigh.

With help from her supporting artists, Kady has created an entirely new world from what was once nothing more than an egg shell white wall. She has made her mark. She has made it permanent. But why the need for permanency? Well, that lies in her interest with color theory and color harmony.

Whether it be from the flashing neon lights of our biggest cities or the subtle earth tones from our quaintest country sides, color is what attracts Kady when she looks out at the world. Obsessively studying both color theory and color harmony for over two years, she has learned the intricate process behind using both these tools to create her own brand of murals. By using color and design, she takes the largest blank canvas available and renders a world tailor made for her and her clients. Her addition of color and shape can create a new environment that turns a meaningless place into someones own personalized space. She hopes her design aesthetics can be used to create an environment full of vibrancy and life; a permeant atmosphere of healing.

Stay Alive (at least for First Friday)

Minoo and Kady.

Unauthorized Mural: take one.

Things are all abuzz in QuarterYellow Land. Remember the mural I was talking about? Well, if you don’t, fear not because you can just look to your left.

Yes, there it is for all to see, Kady Perry’s first original Wall Mural since Spring in 2009. She's bought the paint, the brushes, and is ready to paint with her team of "supporting artist". Pictured with Ms. Perry are a couple of those artist, Theao Allen (yes, relation) and Caroline Hale. I like to call them Kady Perry and The Pips. Below is quick a 25 second video of the work they accomplished together.


Trust me, you would have too.

And here are some pictures. Pardon our progress:


With so much dedication, Ms. Perry goes from this...


...to this!


Big, blank before.


An amazing after


One of my favorite parts!


Kady's personal fav.


And you get yelled at for drawing on your walls!

So, with less than a week and a half until show time, one question remains: Will Kady be able to finish the wall mural in time for the next First Friday? Which, will be Friday September 3rd. QuarterYellowStudios will be opening at 6pm. Just in case you forgot. Well, my dear 2 followers, stay tuned because next time you will get to meet Ericca and Joe, supporting artist extraordinaires and see even more progress. So until the next episode...

Stay Hot (cuz summers almost over)
Minoo and Kady.

August Show

Hello all,

K.P and M.A here to tell you what you missed at the August showing. Yours truly, Minoo, once again showed short films. If you happened to miss it, don't worry, for I have provided you with a link to my vimeo page. Just don't let it happen again, missing it that is.

http://vimeo.com/minooallen

There are only the three up right now but do not fear, my friends, soon there will be more to come.

Also showing were two local artists: Janae Van Austin and Audrey Ryan. Van Austin had a lovely collection entitled "The Beauty of Broome County." Through her collection of photographs, she not only captured the local area's natural beauty but demonstrated with abstraction, an alternative view of our city.

Ryans collection, entitled "Obsessive Creations," was a mix of drawing, painting, print making and other traditional mediums. Where Van Austin focused on the comminuty, Ryan focused on, accoring to her artist statement, "visually revaling inner, otherwise invisible elements."

Both collections went over marvelously at First Friday and, as the picture below shows, the crowd was a plenty.


Me, showing my films to the eager public.


As with any FirstFirday..There was free wine, too.

An Audrey Ryan Original

Van Austin's original photography

Two Guys, a Girl and QuarterYellowStudios

Wall of Sketches

Someone loves a Kady Perry original

Next time, bring the whole family...

Because kids love it, too.

You saw them earlier.

A Blur of people.

Hope you enjoyed. And there is lots more to come. Stayed tuned for updates about our September show which will feature a wall mural done by QuarterYellowStudios very own Kady Perry.

Here is a preview of things to come:


Don't die (you'll miss the september show),
Minoo and Kady