Polychromasia is a collection of paintings by the late Ficre Ghebreyesus, who emigrated from Eritrea (Eritrea on Google Maps), and made New Haven his home for almost 30 years. Ficre studied painting in New York, and also earned an M.F.A. from Yale University in 2002. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Ficre was the co-owner/chef of […]
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Creative Arts Workshop Pottery – Chris Randall
I stopped by Creative Arts Workshop (CAW) yesterday and got these photos of a pottery class/workshop. CAW is at 80 Audubon Street and is a great New Haven organization that teaches people in the visual arts, covering many disiplines. If you ever thought about exploring a particular medium, or learning more about one that you […]
BiP, Mariel, and Winchester TriRandallizied (try it!) – Chris Randall
You might have noticed that I Randallize the Winchester Repeating Arms Factory building often. I’m probably obsessed with the place actually. Within the next few years they’ll all be renovated into residential housing, so I want to get as many images of it when I can, while I can. The Winchester story, is part of our story, we […]
All a Glow Party by Site Projects New Haven – Chris Randall
Site Projects New Haven (www.siteprojects.org) is a cool public art organization that brings us exhibits by internationally known artists. The Felice Varini’s Square With Four Circles in Temple Plaza is one of the most recognizable and known local installation. In just under a month, we will see Night Rainbow, which will be a laser light rainbow […]
Youth Day Project New Haven – Chris Randall
The annual Youth Day Project/ talent competition happened Saturday at the Parish House on Temple Street. It was an all day event with where local kids showed off what they can do in dance, spoken word, rap, and art. They were competing for a $500 grand prize, and bragging rights among their friends. I was there […]
BiP Randallized – Chris Randall
Here is BiP’s latest work, which is inside the Winchester Repeating Arms Factory Building.
The Figure Eight Reception – Chris Randall
Saturday night was the closing reception for The Figure Eight at Artspace. The show was curated by local artist/teacher/character/original Kwadwo Adae (http://kwadwoadae.com/home.html) of the Adae Fine Arts Academy ( http://adaefineartacademy.com/home.html) on Chapel Street. The Figure Eight centered on depictions of the human form, and showcased different artists’ portrayal of that theme in a variety of mediums. […]