NEWS
Opening Reception Saturday February 18th 9:00 PM
The Congregation Gallery | 7569 Melrose,
Los Angeles CA 90046
We are looking for religious themed dark art paintings, assemblages and wall mounted sculptures.
We are mostly interested in Western / Nordic / Slavic/ Arabic/ Christian/ Alchemical/ Satanic religions works,
preferably avoiding the expected gaff arts like zombie Jesus or obese Santas.
We are looking to turn the gallery into a cathedral of beautiful dark art.
Your submission(s) are due on Sunday, January 29th (by email)
Please format your submissions like this:
Title:
Artist Name to be Printed:
Medium:
Size:
Format:
Price:
If you have questions please forward them to submissions.congregationgallery@gmail.com.
All accepted works are due in the gallery by no later than February 4th
We absolutely prefer framed works
Artists are responsible for all shipping |
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Tatomir Pitariu
Solo Show
HELEMENTS
Opening Reception Saturday October 15th 9:00 PM
The Congregation Gallery | 7569 Melrose,
Los Angeles CA 90046
Tatomir Pitariu invites you to experience HELEMENTS on October 15, 2011 at THE CONGREGATION GALLERY - Hollywood.
Tatomir has connected alchemical symbolism to Greek mythology through the medium of art. He does this by rearraging the hierarchy of deities in a personal manner leading to the creation of GOLD, LIGHT, SUN - APOLLON - (the great Olympian god of prophecy and oracles, healing, plague and disease, music, song and poetry, archery, and the protection of the young)
HELEMENTS - as any other art - can be perceived on different levels, for example, as ELEMENTS from HELL or as Raymond Abelio put it, "It Is I who sees you, and who sees myself seeing you and in so doing creates you"
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Michael Marisi Ornstein
Solo Show
Opening Reception Saturday October 8th 9:00 PM
The Congregation Gallery | 7569 Melrose,
Los Angeles CA 90046
"Michael Marisi Ornstein is a visual artist and actor currently appearing in "Sons of Anarchy." He developed and performed close to 30 years worth of new plays in NYC and on the road, including the premiere of "Angels in America". Films and television work includes, Robert Altman's "Kansas City"; Hal Hartley's "Book of Life"; "Crossing Delancey"; "Seinfeld"; "NCIS, L.A."; "Law and Order"; "Special Victim's Unit"; "Criminal Intent"; "New York Undercover"; "Third Watch"; "Homicide", and "Homicide: Second Shift" web series. Independently, Michael made a film in 1996, called "Time Away", which was one of, if not the first features shot on Digital Video. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children. On October 8th, we will unveil his newest exhibition. Artist in attendance.
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Necropolis has been extended until September 9th!
The Dark Art Gods demanded that this show hang longer.
There is still time to see some of the stunningly imaginative art from the furthest reaches of the globe.
Christopher Ulrich's The 11th Hour and Jethaniel Peterka's Heinrich Rosenbach 1827-1894
are to mention just two of the must-see-in-person works that will blow you away.
And let's not forget Arjen Tuiten's masterpiece The Unsolved which is one of the most technically savvy paintings of the 21st century.
Necropolis will hang until September 9th.
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This September 17th
Clint Carney will redefine humanities spineless destruction with "A Warring Tribe".
Steve Rodgers continues his odyssey of Dante's The Divine Comedy on to his second chapter aptly titled "Purgatory".
Also Corey Urlacher will be unveiling his new works "A Place Of Skulls' where he is redefining assemblage art that echos from the bottomless pit.
These three artists are some of the most talented creators today. All three will be in attendance.
Dont Forget!
October 15th Tatomir will unleash "HELEMENTS" |
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NECROPOLIS
THE DARK ARTS GROUP SHOW
Saturday JULY 16th
Doors Open At 9:00pm
The Congregation Gallery | 7569 Melrose,
Los Angeles CA 90046
Ever since the dawn of oil painting, Dark Art has been quietly evolving in many forms by many creatives. Dark Art has been considered an art style defined as being "dark" or unsettling in nature.
Most recently, The Dark Arts have grown beyond the stylistic characterizations and is on the brink of blossoming into a genre all of it's own.
Necropolis is a group show about this very nature.
Our latest exhibition is the crossroads where the unsettling intersects amid the beauty of visual expression. With roots sturdy in horror, occultism, and Renaissance-caliber talent, the Dark Arts have turned our gallery walls into a virtual city for the dead. We have been planning, curating, and painting this show for 8 months. This July 16th, during "Carmageddon" you are all invited to our opening reception.
One day your life will flash before your eyes..
...Make sure its worth watching.
-Cam Rackam
Participating artists:
Nikko Hurtado •
Christopher Peters •
Cam Rackam •
Christopher Ulrich •
Arjen Tuiten •
Tatomir •
Larkin •
Dan Harding •
Carlos Rojas •
Cliff Wallace •
Scott Holloway •
Buddy Nestor •
Jeremy Cross •
Kelly Vetter •
Mistiis •
Matt Hurtado •
Steve Rodgers •
Jason Soles •
Dean Fleming •
John Haley III •
Jeffery Figeroua •
Corey Urlacker •
Aunia Kahn •
Christopher Conte •
John Charles •
DisSpain •
Mary J. Sheridan •
Jethaniel Peterka •
Benoit Polveche •
dAeve Fellows •
Christopher Moonlight •
Kolaboy •
Kristen Forbes-Mullane •
David Hill •
Cory Benhatzel •
Liv Rainey-Smith •
Marcin Owczarek •
Chad Savage •
Don Farrel •
GAK •
the Creep •
Michael Carbonaro •
Kevin Wilson •
Jason Hernandez •
Tony Cupstid •
Zac Shiffer •
Michael McDevitt •
Kat Gun •
Travis Smith •
Nathan Cartwright •
Diego "Yeyo" Aguirre •
Diana Comstock •
Sean Chappell •
Scarecrowoven •
Thomas Monauni
Join us on our Opening Reception
JULY 16, 2011
9:00-12:00 PM
The
Congregation Gallery • 7569 Melrose •
Hollywood CA 90046 |
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For the next show, opening AUGUST 13, 2011, Dean Fleming is working hard to bring you his latest enterprise: "13'" , as well as the unveiling of Tatomir's new series "HELEMENTS". There will be some surprises in this show, so make sure you don't miss it. |
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JASON ANDREW HITE
Solo Show
JUDGEMENT DAY
Saturday JUNE 11th
Doors Open At 9:00pm
The Congregation Gallery | 7569 Melrose,
Los Angeles CA 90046
The Congregation Gallery is proud to present one of the most talented three-dimentional artists; Jason Andrew Hite. His newest collection Judgement Day portrays a religious tapestry of wall hanging sculpture infused with intricate assemblage. On June 11th, you will have the opportunity to see the unveiling these new works and meet the artist!
Sculpting intense lifelike figures, Jason Andrew Hite weaves together an intense environments around his creations using tubing, found objects, custom sculpted appendages, and internal lights. These assemblage pieces hearken to a distant future where man and machine are one for the better or worse.
Product designer and sculptor for one of the largest Halloween companies in the world, Jason has a hand in creating monsters, superheroes, and almost anything he could imagine to be a costume. He has worked for companies like Marvel, Disney, Sony, Fox and many others.
On June 11th, he will unveil his new world where religion and the machines fuse
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The Congregation Gallery is proud to present three art shows in one special evening.
Dan Harding, Larkin, and Patrick "Star 27" Deignan
are some of the most qualified painters amongst the art world today.
And on May 14th
we will unveil their new visions, and all artists will be in attendance!
This is not to be missed!
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Dan Harding
Splinters
A resident of New Jersey, Dan Harding is a self taught virtuoso. His technique and style have been compared to the masters, and many viewers refer to him as their all time favorite. His newest chapter; Splinters, will bring all of the rawness and savagery deserving of supernatural folklore. This all new body of work promises to be nothing short of a wicked wild ride from fiction to our darkest dreams. Horror art may have its greatest scribe, or perhaps its greatest innovator. |
Patrick "Star 27" Deignan
Bad Obsession
A resident of Saint Petersburg, Florida, Patrick "Star 27" Deignan tells us the brief narrative of coveted fame with Bad Obsession. This attempt to find fulfillment in things outside oneself and be eluded to fame and power. Even the partial fruition of these is gained by very few; and that, too, at the expense of health, conscience, and life. His muse is portrayed in vibrant colors as if attracted to neon lights just off the canvas. Like the superficiality being captured, each portrait is only a snapshot, a glimpse, into the tarnished and broken prison of addiction. Bad Obsession tells the tale of vices, weaknesses, and the shortcomings of the the human race.
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Larkin
Rhinestone Deities
A resident of Tacoma, Washington, Larkin's work is an interwoven tapestry of Baroque portraiture infused with delicate and monstrous characters. Rhinestone Deities parallels and contrasts the roles of symbiosis, struggle, cohabitation and extinction that are the wages of life on Earth. The organic nature of his subject lay a bridge between humans and other animals, and also the surreal foundation between sculpture and painting. This collection has become a mysterious place where dreams and nightmares coexist and intermingle among both two and three dimensional surfaces. |
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Hello Everyone!
We have worked hard assembling our favorite artists and people to rock our 2011 calendar. We have switched gears from the last 3 years of solid group shows to bring you the very best in new artworks from around the country.
Krystopher Sapp has endeavored to take upon the task of filling the entire gallery with his new epic; "Our Guns Never Tire". "Our Guns" is not only a testament to the ghosts of war, they manifest a ghastly requiem that blends the modern war machine with the priests of Armageddon. It is a saga of tragedy, glory, and sadness that time-lines the tale of fighting men and their politics, extended to colossal extremes as Krystopher Sapp pushes his technique and scale. Many of these new works are constructed from actual machine guns, rifles, and live grenades. Fantastic and enthralling he tops it all off with a massive five foot spellbinding opus: 'Stalingrad'. Krystopher Sapp breaths life into the gallery walls encompassing a scope never seen before in modern assemblage art that reminds us all... only the dead have seen the end of war.
Join us on our Opening Reception
March 12
9:00-12:00 PM
The
Congregation Gallery • 7569 Melrose •
Hollywood CA 90046
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As for the rest of the year, there are seven more exciting solo shows. Dan Harding is working very hard to bring you his latest enterprise, as well as the unveiling of Larkin's new collection "Rhinestone Deities". Patrick "Star 27" Deignan will vex us all with his latest aspiration "Bad Obsession". 2011 will be filled with solo shows from Bruce D. Mitchell, Jason Hite, Tatomir, Dean Fleming, Steve Rodgers, Clint Carney, and Corey Urlacher as well as our massive Dark Arts Group Show N E C R O P O L I S.
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The Congregation Gallery Presents
+ Z + O + D + I + A + C +
Saturday November 20
Doors Open At 9:00pm
The Congregation Gallery | 7569 Melrose,
Los Angeles CA 90046
The word Zodiac literally means animals. It refers to the patterns and configurations of creatures as seen in the stars at night. Astrology has been used by virtually every civilization for thousands of years, and has deep roots in ancient times when less scientific methods were employed and superstition ran rampant. In many cultures, the key to who we are and what are we here for can be unlocked in the stars. Our understanding of Astrology strives toward a synthesis between science, personal experience, and religion. The most important thing about any understanding of Astrology is that it shows the connections of peoples with a clarity and irrefutability as are hardly to be exposed anywhere else. Perhaps in it alone have East and West, Christians, Muslims, Hindi and Buddhists understood one another without difficulty.
On November 24th, please observe + Z + O + D + I + A + C + Art Show with us at the Congregation Gallery.
The + Z + O + D + I + A + C + Art Show will have many of the finest artists and sculptures we feel fit this genre. If you are interested in participating with us, please see our submissions page. |
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The Congregation Gallery Presents
STEVE RODGERS: Nine Crossroads In Hell /
TONY CUPSTID: Demon Hunter Kits
Saturday October 9th
Doors Open At 9:00pm
The Congregation Gallery | 7569 Melrose,
Los Angeles CA 90046
The Congregation Gallery is opening our doors to the first two of our solo shows. Steve Rodgers will be exploring the Nine Crossroads in Hell, while Tony Cupstid will be unveiling his many Demon Hunter Kits. Be invited to the very special event.
On October 9th, please observe Steve Rodgers and Tony Cupstid Solo Shows with us at the Congregation Gallery. If you are interested in participating with us, please see our submissions page! |
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The Congregation Gallery Presents
The BLACK PLAGUE
Saturday July 24
Doors Open At 9:00pm
The Congregation Gallery | 7569 Melrose,
Los Angeles CA 90046
The Black Death was the deadliest pandemic in human history. Also known as the Bubonic Plague, it has been estimated to have killed up to 60% of Europe's population by 1400 ce. This disease was probably carried by fleas residing on the bodies of black rats, that were regular passengers on mideval merchant ships spreading throughout the Mediterranean and Europe. The Black Death has creating a series of religious, social and economic upheavals which had profound effects on the course of human history, while also having a profound impact on art that still resonates today.
On July 24, please observe The Black Plague Art Show with us at the Congregation Gallery.
The Black Plague will have many of the finest artists and sculptures we feel fit this genre. If you are interested in participating with us in The Black Plague Art Show, please see our submissions page. |
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The Congregation Gallery Presents
The 8th Deadly Sin Art Show
Saturday March 13th
Doors Open At 9:00pm
The Congregation Gallery | 7569 Melrose,
Los Angeles CA 90046
The seven deadly sins are most commonly known as: Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy and Pride. When these sins become violated, one's mortal soul was in jeopardy of being lost forever. But what is the 8th... Apathy? Corruption? Cannibalism? On March 13th, The Congregation Gallery is hosting the 8th Deadly Sin Art Show, where artists from around the world will ask the question...
"What is the 8th Deadly Sin?"
We look forward to seeing you there,
-The Congregation Gallery
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Participating Artists:
Christopher Conte,
Thomas Pendelton,
Erick De La Vega,
Vince Locke,
Gris Grimly,
Aunia Kahn,
Adam Bloom,
Samson Martinez,
Craig Edmunds,
Patrick Deignan,
Bruce D Mitchell,
David Magitis,
Steve Rodgers,
Norbert Gladis,
Ian Ward,
David Richardson,
Crystal Barbre,
Amanda Santana,
Dan Harding,
SkullMaster,
Clown,
Elizabeth McGhee,
Louis Fleischauer,
Link Bossman,
Lloyd Matthews,
Chris Tianto,
Cliff Wallace,
Dean Fleming,
Tatomir,
Cameron Miller,
Beth Robinson,
Tony Cupstid,
Will Dose Eckies,
Mathew Delamort,
Heidi Calvert,
Brian Smith,
Christine Blu Ashton.
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The Congregation Gallery Presents
The Second Annual METAL Art Show
Featuring The Devils Orchestra
Curated By Cam Rackam
Saturday November 14th
Doors Open At 9:00pm
The Congregation Gallery | 7569 Melrose,
Los Angeles CA 90046
This November 14th, we are hosting our 2nd Annual Metal Art Show, in Hollywood, California. |
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Participating Artists:
Vincent Castiglia, Nikko Hurtado, Dean Fleming, Chris Peters, Cam De Leon, Christopher Conte, Vince Locke, Joachim Luetke, Axis, Krystopher Sapp, Shawn "Clown" Crahan, Tony Koehl, Bruce Mitchell, Zac Shavrick, Fred Harper, Cate Rangel, Eric Swartz, Clint Carney, Bryan kent Ward, David Richardson, Buddy Nestor, Max Cavalera, Tiffany Garcia, Black Mass, Big Tasty, Dean Karr, Skullmaster, Dan HArding, Steve Rodgers, Jorden Halley, Adam Vu, Gidget Gein, Michael Pukac, Gris Grimly, Tatomir, Zac Shiffer, The Creep, Johny Chow, Erick De La Vega and Cam Rackam, totaling over 50 original paintings and sculptures.
Los Angeles Metal act The Devils Orchestra will be performing.
Artists from Tool, Metallica, Slipknot, Marilyn Manson, Slayer, Sepultura, Avenged Sevenfold,
Daath, Back Dahlia Murder, Soulfly, Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy, Meshuggah, Kreator, Korn,
AC/DC, Cannibal Corpse, Job For A Cowboy and Cavalera Conspiracy will have new work on display, as well as
an array of the world's finest talent in Metal themed art.
Opening night promises nothing
less, than an orgy of sensory overload.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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