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Lisandra Gomez is interested in exploring small dimensions that are unintentionally created with repetitive shapes. What happens when the mind is put on auto pilot? What nuances and errors will occur, what shape or form will this image take? The artist has discovered that by treating a drawing as organic and freely as so, the end result resembles microscopic organisms and sea life.  The artist appreciates art work that requires time and patience to create a surface that requires its viewer to focus in on each small element of the piece.  The objective when viewing this art is to be transported to a peaceful place where nothing matters except the connection that is being created between the viewer and the art.

Please join us for the opening of ghost town at Gallery Bar this Wednesday, November 13th, 2013 from 7 to 9pm.

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Esther Sarah Kim is invested in intrigue: layers of meaning distilled into a single, compelling image. Her visual stories revolve around characters woven into a tapestry of an imaginary yet tangible world. Her depictions convey lurking danger, real and imagined. And she's inspired by fragments of scenes in her mind—a smear of gnashing teeth, scaly beasts and a miasma of soundless screams. When the story calls for it, those fragments come to life through the manipulation of color, layers upon layers of color sandpapered to bring out the subtle mood of the story with inked, line drawings silkscreened on top. She often finds herself immersed in storytelling, other times she’s more invested in the printing process and finding ways to incorporate “happy accidents”. 

Please join us for the opening of ghost town at Gallery Bar this Wednesday, November 13th, 2013 from 7 to 9pm.

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Roland Brito's interest in painting comes from his desire to work with that that is tactile. His work places an emphasis on the physical presence of the material.  His emphasis is on the physical mark which creates a record of presence through gesture and movement.  As experiences become increasingly mediated through digital surroundings, the immediacy and physical presence of a painted image gains new meaning.

Come see more of his work at Gallery Bar this Wednesday, November 13th from 7-9pm.

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Quick Note: Ñ and Gallery Bar

Going to restaurants and ordering take out in NYC has been a crazy experience in the past few days, although I did have a delicious and calming meal at Fish Tag on the Upper West Side last night. Smoked trout salad, salmon, prawn bruschetta, swordfish, ricotta dumplings, apple-walnut baklava, and the best coffee pot de crème I've ever had.

I currently have a backlog of reviews to write and post, although it makes me sad that quite a few of these places have been affected by the Hurricane, either temporarily or for the long term. I've been reading way too many articles on restaurants' lost revenues and all of the good deeds done by goods chefs to feed those left without power downtown. Once those restaurants are up and running, though, I'll go straight down and eat as much as I can!

I'm not sure of the current status of Ñ (SoHo) or Gallery Bar (LES), but I thought they deserved a mention because I had two wonderful nights there. Ñ is a hole in the wall that serves the best sangria in New York. (Gastroarte, now closed, was a close second). The space is dark, mostly lit by candlelight, and the brusque bartender seems to fit the place. We split one pitcher of white sangria amongst 3 people and could have had another if it wasn't so late already.

I've been to Gallery Bar twice, and enjoy it for its non-pretentious dance parties and the casual atmosphere that makes you feel like you're in a friend's living room. The whiskey sours and gin and tonics are pretty good, but taste even better because of the scene and energy of the place.

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Recap of the 'Field of Dreams' event: Art by Misha Tyutyunik, hosted by Label 55 and Crown Royal Black, Music by Nick Ralph and the Sidekicks and Dj CEO. Video by Guy. Thank you and enjoy!!! More to come!!!