Sunday Selects | Vol 12.08.2019

JERI LEDBETTER

Jeri Ledbetter is inspired and compelled both by nature’s oddities and man-made structures. She is enthralled with the contrast of, and interplay between, industry and nature. Ledbetter lets her paint and pencil decide the course of her piece; she does not want the involuntary and free hand to be controlled by a plan and scheme. Through her work she embraces the accidental, the surprises.

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MINERALS

Exhibit by Aberson has been searching for and acquiring minerals from around the world. A fusion of  design and primitive form, they  are hand-selected to add texture and interest to spaces.

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JÁNOS HUSZTI

A challenging portraitist and emerging creator with a conceptual thinking. Huszti elaborates his constantly changing topics with momentum and precision. He depicts historical times, special characters and places from the past, using all kinds of materials to express his interpretations.

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OBJECTS

Natural forms are art. We love the mix of nature and organic objects with art and furnishings. We select one of a kind objects from all over the world. 

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AN ARTIST WHO TRANSFORMS WHO TRANSFORMS PAINTINGS INTO COSMIC SCULPTURES

Delicate jet-black brush strokes pattern the pastel surfaces of Zilia Sánchez’s work like tattoos on human skin. The canvases themselves seem to contract and expand, as if breathing.

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DOUBLE CRUMB CRUMB CAKE

We identified a problem: The best part of a crumb cake is, without fail, the crunchy-sweet topping. So we dreamed up a solution: a cake that’s equal parts crumb and cake.

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HOT PENICILLIN COCKTAILS ARE THE PARTY DRINK OF CHOICE WHEN EVERYONE AT YOUR PARTY IS SICK

Move over Hot Toddy, there’s a new, even cozier cold weather cocktail in town.

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ZANE LOWE MEETS RICK RUBIN

Zane meets legendary music producer Rick Rubin, one of the most important musical figures of all time.

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PODCAST: EARLY RUBENS

Discussion of a early Rubens work from an exhibition by curator Kirk Nickel.

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Vol. 12.01.2019 | Sunday Selects. Holiday 2019

JULIE SNEED

Julie Sneed was born in Saint Benedict, Kansas and has returned to Kansas recently with her husband and daughter. Her focus on contemporary art showcases her life on a cattle ranch with figural paintings of livestock, accompanied by abstract depictions of other spaces. She utilizes gestural brushstrokes, texture and muted colors throughout her works.

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HUNT SLONEM

Inspired by nature and his 60 pet birds, Hunt Slonem is renowned for his distinct neo-expressionist style. He is best known for his series of bunnies, butterflies and tropical birds, as well as his large-scale sculptures and restorations of forgotten historic homes. Slonem’s works can be found in the permanent collections of 250 museums around the world, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Whitney, the Miro Foundation and the New Orleans Museum of Art.

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TAELOR FISHER

I find great inspiration in the natural world, and consider flowers especially stirring. I expressively marry shapes, colors, and scents of my favorite blooms, which produce lush, colorful, and charmingly chaotic compositions. Every painting starts with flowers. But, it is then what intrigues me at the moment that helps the piece take shape. This can be anything from decor curated by a designer, to current trends in fashion, to a color accidentally mixed on my palette. My paintings are not about ME. They are about where they might live. I want my work to be loved and cherished. Thus, my heart and soul is poured into each piece as I create. 

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ART + OBJECTS

Exhibit by Aberson has been searching for and acquiring objects from around the world. A fusion of modern design and primitive form, these design objects are hand-selected to add texture and interest to spaces.

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THIS WASHINGTON D.C. HOME IS A LESSON IN THE POWER OF CONTRASTS

Architect Carmel Greer spearheaded the construction of her family’s new home, located directly next door from where they once lived.

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BLACK AND WHITE GREEN COOKIES

This is a play on two of our favorite classics: the Thin Mint and New York City’s iconic black-and-white cookie. But here we’re upping the game with finely chopped fresh mint mixed right into the dough for both its lovely green color and fresher-than-Dentyne flavor. Then comes the drama: geometric swipes of white sanding sugar and dark melted chocolate. The mint flavor will intensify as the cookies sit; make ahead if that’s your thing.

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BETTER THAN CELERY JUICE

Celery juice—all the rage! But still kind of a hard sell. With apple, parsley, apple cider vinegar, and a dusting of black pepper, things start to get interesting. Better yet: It also tastes good with gin.

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INSIDE A SAND DUNE CONVERTED INTO AN OCEANFRONT HOME

This stunning pair of symmetrical loft homes is built into a sand dune, complete with a vibrant, living exterior. The two residences were designed as mirror images by architect William Morgan in the mid-1970s. Current owners Jennie Malloy and Carl Drew added a pair of decks in the past decade, creating new outdoor space and a perfect view of the Atlantic.

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THE YAYOI KUSAMA PHENOMENON

This episode is all about Yayoi Kusama, from David Zwirner.

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THINK SMALL.

Our art and objects are curated from around the world to bring you

and those on your holiday gift list the very best.

Come by and see us today from 11AM until 5PM and by appt (918.740.1054 to schedule)

Thank you  for your support. 

We appreciate all of you so much. 

-Exhibit by Aberson

Vol 11.24.2019 | Sunday Selects

HOLIDAY 2019 

Shop our holiday catalog, gifts and ideas for your holiday gift giving. Shop online 24/7 and in store Tuesday through Saturday 11 until 5.

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GIFTS FOR THE MINIMALIST

A selection of curated items to create calm, tranquil spaces.

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GIFTS FOR THE MAXIMALIST

Color, Drama, Emphasis. These artworks and accessories enrich spaces with all of those elements.

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abstract geometric black white grey and blue painting with intricate shapes and patterns

NEW ARRIVALS

New artwork and accessories,just in.

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A LEGENDARY 1920S PALM BEACH HOUSE IS A SHOWCASE FOR A STRIKING ART COLLECTION

Restored to its former glory, art adviser Heidi McWilliams’s home is a stunning backdrop for her wide range of works.

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CARROT TART WITH RICOTTA AND ALMOND FILLING

Arranging the carrots in a geometric pattern transforms this savory tart into a truly show-stopping side or appetizer, while a zesty carrot top salad provides a nice pop of color and flavor.

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MANZARITA

To give this tequila smash an autumnal feel, bar manager Devlin DeVore adds apple juice (“apple” is manzana in Spanish) and cinnamon.

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EPISODE 246: MAKING THE PERFECT THANKSGIVING

Bon Appetit’s guide to making it all go seamlessly.  

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HOUSE TOUR: DENNIS FREEDMAN

Tour this house devoted to radical design.

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Vol. 11.19.2019 | Kollabs + Objects

This grouping of works focus on the interaction between modern day human society and the forest. Our intentions are to see past the obvious environmental issues and concentrate more on an existential point of view.” ~ Luis Garcia-Nerey

The heart of the series embarks on a journey in which the viewer is presented with a narrative but not a conclusion. This is an attempt by the artists’ to create an interaction between the participants and the works.

“Our ultimate goal is for the viewer to achieve a personal conclusion that is not based on the idea of an Other but rather a conclusion that is constructed by the viewers themselves.” ~ Anke Schofield

The artists’ perspective on the subject matter allows the audience to preview a familiar environment while challenging them to examine the existence of human and animal Beings. Although the main premise of the exhibit questions the human construct of the forest, it also aims to reveal an infinite source of reference points beset by the tone of the exhibit itself. Whether literal or abstract, Schofield’s and Nerey’s intentions are not to rationalize a specific idea of the forest but rather suggest that the viewer interpret the works on their own without limitations set by concrete definitions.

Vol. 11.17.2019 | Sunday Selects

KOLLABS

Kollabs is a collaboration between Miami-based artist, Luis Garcia-Nerey and Atlanta-based artist, Anke Schofield. They explore questions on the human construct within the forest and its inhabitants. The artists present a provocative series of collaborative paintings and installations that create a sense of wonder evoking questions on, and of, the interaction between human life and the forest environment. Kollabs’ offer the viewer a preview into a familiar environment while challenging them to examine the existence of human and animal beings.

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SCULPTURAL OBJECTS

All three-dimensional forms are perceived as having an expressive character as well as purely geometric properties. They strike the observer as delicate, aggressive, flowing, taut, relaxed, dynamic, soft, and so on. By exploiting the expressive qualities of form, a sculptor is able to create images in which subject matter and expressiveness of form are mutually reinforcing. Such images go beyond the mere presentation of fact and communicate a wide range of subtle and powerful feelings.

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KEN TATE

Louisiana non-figurative artist Ken Tate’s art explores the more emotional aspects of the human condition. The impetus for the current work comes from the writings of Beats such as Kerouac and Ginsberg, the writing and short stories of Jorge Borges, the works of abstract expressionists Robert Motherwell, William de Kooning, John Chamberlain and David Smith, as well as the works of Robert Rauschenberg. Another influence is the art of cinema, especially in the framing and editing of film.

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HOLLY ADDI

Holly Addi’s works examine energy, space, and landscape through tempered abstraction. By applying abstraction, Addi constructs intense personal moments masterfully created by means of rules and omissions, acceptance and refusal, luring the viewer round and round in circles.

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A COZY MINIMIMALIST RETREAT AMONG THE HILLTOPS

The Willow Treehouse, named after its hometown, is a six-sided structure with an angular sloping face that resembles a gargantuan snake’s head peeking through the leaves.

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THANKSGIVING TURKEY AND GRAVY | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Roasting a Thanksgiving turkey is never without a little stress. No matter how many times you’ve cooked Thanksgiving before, you’ll probably have questions about the holiday’s main event.

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FALL SPRITZ

No punch bowls, big-batching, or complicated mixology for your holiday cocktail. Our spritz recipe is so simple—one part amaro to four parts hard cider—that guests can make it themselves (you’ve got plenty to do elsewhere). Simply set out both bottles with glasses and a bucket of ice; they can handle the rest.

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SMALL KITCHEN | BIG THANKSGIVING WITH ALISON ROMAN

Alison Roman makes a very big Thanksgiving dinner in her very small kitchen (with an extremely small refrigerator and even smaller oven). She’s made some of the classics, like a dry-brined turkey with sheet-pan gravy and buttered stuffing with celery and leeks, but you won’t find pumpkin pie on her menu. This year, Alison does Thanksgiving her way. And yes, that means layering jellied cranberry with oranges and onions.

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TRUE CRIME | FINE ART | CARAVAGGIO

A look into bad-boy artist, Caravaggio— he was a known murderer, but was he himself murdered?

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Vol.11.10.2019 | Sunday Selects

JOHN PAUL PHILIPPE

John-Paul Philippe is a native Oklahoma born artist and designer splitting his time between New York City and Sharon, CT. John-Paul’s work ranges from paintings & murals to large scale interior design elements such as integrated metal sculpture in both commercial and private venues. PLEASE JOIN US THIS THURSDAY 11.14.2019  from 6 until 8 PM for a show of new work from John Paul.  

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OBJECTS FROM NATURE

Nature has a way of creating the most beautiful colors, shapes and tones.  We strive to find the most beautiful iterations of natural objects for you to include in your collections. Browse our selection of new arrivals here.

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abstract geometric colorful painting with intricate shapes and patterns

AARON WEXLER

My work is collage based. It’s physically constructed by layering collected print material, found photographs and hand painted paper. The painted paper is more akin to monotype printed surfaces and staining. In recent work, I’ve been pigment treating the surfaces of Japanese washi paper, Thai mulberry paper and Italian printmaking paper as collage material. I’m interested in the analog version of creating a sense of registration and purposeful mis-registration. The space between the two is energized by a vibrating visual distortion as a result. PLEASE JOIN US THIS THURSDAY 11.14.2019 from 6 until 8 PM to view new work from Aaron Wexler.

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MINERALS

Exhibit by Aberson has been searching for and acquiring minerals from around the world. A fusion of  design and primitive form, they  are hand-selected to add texture, history and interest to interior spaces.

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Sunday Select 11.10.2019
Sunday Select 11.10.2019

ACROSS THE POND: JOHN PAUL PHILIPPE

1987 in London was the beginning of a beautiful friendship, a friendship that has lasted more than thirty years because it is disinterestedly devoted to beauty alone.My London friend, the writer and art historian Simon Watney, introduced me to an Oklahoman from the tiny town of Henrietta with an equally unlikely name: John-Paul Phillippe,

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THE CHEFS GROWING VEGETABLES FOR PARIS’S BEST RESTAURANTS

As they prepare to open their own ambitious farm-to-table project, James Henry and Shaun Kelly have discovered a sideline as sought-after producers.

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HOW TO MAKE A HOT TODDY WITHOUT A RECIPE

Here is the beauty of a hot toddy: All you really need to make one is a bottle of liquor, the ability to boil water, a bit of sweetness, and the need for warmth. Past that, everything is just pleasant decoration.

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PEAKY BLINDERS: SEASONS 1 -5

Thomas Shelby is a man to watch.

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ART MATTERS PODCAST:  THE MONUMENTS MEN AND PRESERVING ART DURING WAR

The setting was Europe in the 1940s. The world was at war and communities across the continent were facing destruction. In the course of these events, cultural objects were at risk of theft and historic buildings were being levelled. Amongst these many objects were paintings by Sandro Botticelli, Rembrandt, Jan van Eyck’s Ghent Altarpiece, a sculpture by Michelangelo, and more.

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