The Art of Flowers: Nicole Katano

“The ultimate point,” Katano says, “isn’t to tell people what to see or think. It is to make them feel.”

Nicole Katano's stunning diptychs memorize any whose eyes fall upon them. They are honest pieces of work seamlessly combining two everyday objects to create a harmonious image. Subject matter ranges from flowers to buildings and hits on everything in between capturing not only seasons and intense color but also emotion. These emotions are what draw people to her work.

Recently, The Arts Compnay has had the opportunity to frame some newer works by Nicole Katano. With each having its own story to tell, viewers are able to have an emotional, immeidate and non-verbal interaction with the work.

We hope you enjoy the works below and feel free to come in at anytime to see more of Nicole Katano's work!

Morsel

Botanical Gate

Happy 4th of July from The Arts Company

From everyone here at The Arts Company we would like to wish you a very happy and safe 4th of July!

We hope you enjoy your holiday weekend!

Happy 4th of July from Brother Mel!

Happy 4th of July from Norris Hall!

Happy 4th of July from Bob McGill!

Art After Hours: The Art of Flags

Shhhh...Art After Hours.

Sounds like a sneak peek if we have ever heard of one.

So here's the scoop:
Art After Hours is Nashville's 1st monthly, CITY-WIDE art crawl. Participating galleries will be opened late (After Hours) from 5-8 PM on the first Thursday of each month so gallery patrons can stop in after work and see what is new (this is the sneak peek part). Most galleries will also be featuring guest speakers, artist demonstrations, gallery artists will be in attendance, and light refreshments will be served. This special event is being facilitated by the Nashville Association of Art Dealers (NAAD) and a complete listing of participating galleries can be found on their website: www.nashvilleartdealers.net.

During Art After Hours on July 2, The Arts Company will be presenting "The Art of Flags" to celebrate the Fourth of July. This exhibition will feature commissioned works by Jorge Arrieta, Brother Mel, Norris Hall, Myles Maillie, and Bob McGill. Some of our featured artists will be with us that evening and Bob McGill will be giving an artist demonstration throughout the night.


In the spirit of sneak peeks we are offering a sneak peek challenge. Here is what you have to do:

1. Look at the images below and match the flag sections to the correct artist (if you click on the image it will appear in a larger format)

2. Print out the images with your answers written on the sheet

3. Bring your print out with you, complete with answers to Art After Hours on July 2 between 5 - 8 PM

4. If all your answers are correct you will receive a 10% off coupon for The Arts Company

Limit one per customer

Artist of the Week: Aggie Zed

We recently received a new shipment of Aggie Zed sculptures in the mail. Two boxes full! It was like Christmas, we love getting any new artwork in but two boxes filled to the brim with small porcelain people and creatures is a real treat, especially since we had no idea who we would find in the boxes. It turns out that within an hour: 19 people, 5 elephants, 5 fish, 5 cats, and 4 bull trophies appeared and created a small army on our table. These fascinating sculptures seem to intrigue all audiences who can't help but stare into their small little eyes and marvel at their ever so delicate fingers. Even the animals are mystifying due to their mid-action poses. Aggie Zed sculpts with the intention of presenting art with humor and poignancy both of which are achieved through her fist sized figures.

If you are an Aggie Zed lover or are just hearing about her for the first time please stop in to take a look. You will be delighted with what you see and will more than likely be able to relate to one of these small figures as they all have a personality all their own.

Box one FULL of petite sculptures

The first out of the box, elephants on parade

Brian proudly displaying what he just unwrapped

Our new sculpture army!

The aftermath - two empty boxes and lots of packing material.

Music Fever Has Hit

Even though Nashville is always Music City this week during the CMT Music Festival and Awards Nashville is truly a place that will eat, breathe, and sleep music. Thousands of people flood the city to hear their favorite musicians and to take part in the annual event. In addition to the CMT Music Festival, not far from Nashville in Manchester, TN, Bonnaroo is held featuring musical artists for four days. These two events would be any music lover's dream.

Even if you are not able to come to Music City to participate in all of the festivities here are some pieces of art from our gallery artists that will help you feel like you are here! Just turn up your stereo and scroll.

If you are in town we would love to see you! Stop by on your way to a concert and see what music related works we have and who knows who you may run into!

The Stage - Kimiko

The Best Days of My Life - Bob McGill

Mose Vinson - Bill Steber

Beatles - Lamar Sorrento

Painted Steel Guitar - Brother Mel

A Lonesome Song - Charles Keiger

Artist of the Week: Nashville, Saturday, July 20, 1946

On this one afternoon and evening, photojournalist Edward Clark, Nashville native, recorded the familiar weekly ritual of the Grand Ole Opry at The Ryman Auditorium. People arriving by truck, bus, and car from North Carolina to California; standing in line, hanging out backstage, on stage, and in the standing room only audience, and autograph seeking at the stage door. These photographs combine many legends - The Ryman, The Opry, many revered country music artists, whose careers were already at high tide in the 1940s - and Clark himself.

Clark had already recorded, or would soon record in LIFE Magazine, many of the images by which we remember the 20th century. Clark literally captured moments in time when the country music fans of fifty years ago lined up and the stars revved up for an evening at the Opry at The Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville.

Ed Clark's Opry series contains over 100 images. The photographs were neither printed nor published at the time. The negatives were tucked away in obscurity until 1994 when a chance discovery led to the development of a collectors' portfolio of selected images. Photographs from Clark's personal collection, including the entire Opry series, can be seen at The Arts Company so come in and visit!

Brother Mel Book Update: Only One More Week

With only one more week until Brother Mel is here for FirstArtSaturday you can feel the energy lifting in the gallery. His new works are being hung downstairs and should be up by this weekend. The works are a great mix of paintings in both acrylic and watercolor and of sculpture- rust works and some painted metal. In addition to these exciting and fresh works, we will be previewing the Brother Mel book in its full form on our Apple TV that will be positioned amongst the art. It will be a perfect combination of artist, art, and books that evening. Here is another page from the Brother Mel book to check out! Enjoy and come visit us on June 6 from 6-9PM!