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Emily Isenberg

Chelsea by Emily Isenberg

concealed/revealed
Charcoal drawings by Minnesota-based
artist Emily Isenberg
July 9–August 27, 2009

Gallery opening reception: Thursday, July 9, 6–8 p.m. (see below for details)

Isenberg’s life-size charcoal drawings explore the complex structure of the human body. Inspired by the figurative works of Alfred Leslie, Richard Diebenkorn, and Alice Neal, Isenberg uses expressive, bold and gestural mark making to energize her figures. There is a definite liveliness to the work, defining the tenuous relationship between spirit and substance.

“The body is the source of our deepest pleasures and traumas,” states Isenberg. “By revealing the concealed anatomy beneath the clothing and skin, exposing the complex layers of our bodies, bone, muscle, organs, veins, and spirit, we come to realize that we are the same underneath. Yet our stories and experiences, similarly complex, are still hidden.”

Isenberg is drawn to the mechanics, elegance, and character of her subjects, looking to express its physical presence through exposing the intricacy of the human form. Each drawing accurately reveals specific anatomical details while abstracting and concealing others.



Floodlight by Ian Aizman

Hallway/Lobby Exhibit
Floodlight, featuring photographs by Ian Aizman

July 9–August 27, 2009

SPECIAL EVENTS

Opening Reception: Thursday, July 9, 6–8 p.m.
7 p.m. - Poetry Reading with Emily Isenberg, Ian Aizman & guest performer, Yoni and End Of An Era

Amy Salloway was originally scheduled to perform at this event. Our new comedic performer will be Jodie Maruska!  

LOL: Laugh Out Loud!: Sunday, July 12, 2–3:30 p.m.
They say that laughter is the best form of medicine! Join local comedic performer Jodie Maruska and Laughter Yoga teacher Mary Anderson as they come together to create an afternoon of laughter, yoga and fun. This event is in conjunction with the Tychman Shapiro Gallery exhibit concealed/revealed, featuring charcoal drawings of the human form by Emily Isenberg.


2 p.m. Performance: Belly Laughs by Jodie Maruska
In her piece, Belly Laughs, Jodie will share her experience and help us find humor in the things do to pursue the elusive “perfect size.” Her goal is to help us all to be a little gentler with ourselves no matter our size or shape.

Jodie Maruska is “one of the funniest women in the Twin Cities” according to City Pages Magazine and Q Monthly called her “divine!” She has performed comedy across the country and is a regular contributor to the Minnesota Women’s Press. She is also a popular regular in the “Women Out All Night” comedy series and was a finalist in the recent MnArtists.org fiction contest, resulting in a reading of her work at the Ritz Theater in Minneapolis. Her blog about body acceptance, style and living life to its fullest can be read at http://granddivaplussize.blogspot.com/.

2:15 p.m. Laughter Yoga Class taught by Mary Anderson of the yogastudio
Increase happiness, decrease stress, and build your immune system! Laughter Yoga combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing (Pranayama). Anyone can laugh for no reason. Laughter is simulated as a body exercise in a group but, it soon turns into real and contagious laughter. The concept of Laughter Yoga is based on a scientific fact that the body cannot differentiate between fake and real laughter. One gets the same physiological and psychological benefits. Get oxygenated!

Sweet treats to follow.

Cost $10

Space is limited; please register with Robyn Awend by July 10 at 952.381.3416 or rawend@sabesjcc.org.

 

Drawing workshop with artist Emily Isenberg :Sunday, July 26, 1–4 p.m.
Join gallery artist Emily Isenberg for an afternoon drawing workshop. We will draw the human figure exploring various techniques through the use of line, shape, and color.

Cost $10 (supplies included)

Space is limited; please register with Robyn Awend by July 23 at 952.381.3416 or rawend@sabesjcc.org.

 

Uncovering the Hidden Layers: Thursday, August 6, 7 p.m.
Discussion with Vivien Bacaner, Homeopath and Whole Picture Coach

Please join us for an in depth dialogue about the hidden elements that complete the body and the important role that Judaism plays.

Cost $10

Space is limited; please register with Robyn Awend by August 3 at 952.381.3416 or rawend@sabesjcc.org.

 

All events will take place at the Sabes JCC, 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis, 55416.
More information: 952.381.3416/rawend@sabesjcc.org