Gallery

March 8–24, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, March 8 at 5–8 pm
Artist Talk: Sunday, March 24 at 1 pm

Maus Haus Gallery returns to Color | Ink Studio for three weekends in March with “Expressionism of Composition” opening this Friday. The show brings together two abstract artists, Dawud Shabazz and Mike McKeown.

Curator Cheryl Maus tells us, “I met both of these artists during Birmingham’s art walk this past fall and their works made lasting impressions! When approached to curate another show, it made perfect sense that I would feature these two artists.”

Dawud’s artwork is made with multiple layers of acrylic and textures that give depth and spark moments to escape into serenity. His works become conversation pieces that share his motivation of energy and love with the viewer.

Mike explores abstracted representations of how we perceive the world around us. His work takes shape through planned compositions mixed with intuitive, expressive gestures. This creates a balanced experience of fleeting energy and intentional, reflective moments in time.

You’re invited to attend the Opening Reception on Friday evening, March 8 from 5-8 pm. It’s free, and you’ll have the opportunity to meet the artists and discuss their work in person. Light refreshments will be available. There is ample free parking in the lot and on the side streets.

The show continues on Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 pm each day, and for the next two weekends. Then grab a friend and return on Sunday, March 24 at 2 pm for the Artist Talk. Don’t miss this opportunity to see and purchase captivating original art. Help support our local artists!

February 9 – 25, 2024
Closing Reception: Sunday, February 25 at 12–3 pm
Artist Talk: Sunday, February 25 at 1 pm

Maus Haus Gallery is taking over Color | Ink Studio again for three weekends in February, starting Friday the 9th. “Footprints in Ink” brings two artists together, Kyla Fischer and Zach Curtis. Their artistic styles match well, and the pieces shown are stunning.

Zach’s body of work for this show deals with the effects and perspectives of dementia in a loved one., including the family’s perspective of the disease along with the person affected. It will explore similarities between the two and the love shared which acts as a bridge even after the memory has faded.

Kyla’s work, especially with the use of ink, is all about letting go of control and allowing the piece to tell her what it wishes to be. Ink does not listen to you; it has a mind of its own. Her job as an artist is to listen and follow its lead, even if the original plan is not what ends up being created, it wanted to be something else, and so she helped to make it so.

Maus Haus Gallery is excited to highlight these two artists and the whimsy and emotional journey that their pieces will take you on.

The public is invited to attend the Closing Reception on Sunday afternoon, February 25 from Noon-3 pm. The Artist Talk will begin at 1 pm, and you’ll have the opportunity to meet both artists, hear them talk about their work, and ask questions. Light refreshments will be available. There is ample parking in the lot and on the side streets.

The show wraps up this weekend, with the Gallery open Friday evening from 5-8 pm and Saturday/Sunday from Noon-3 pm each day. Don’t miss this opportunity to see and purchase captivating original art. Help support our local artists!

January 12 – 28, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, January 12 at 5–8 pm

Maus Haus Gallery is taking over Color | Ink Studio for three weekends in January for a solo show featuring contemporary Detroit artist Keto Green. You won’t want to miss it!

His paintings at first feel familiar through the use of figures and objects, but upon closer look the materials prove interesting as well. Keto paints on surfaces and with found objects. A raw resourcefulness emerges through the figures in the paintings and through the artist’s physical process.

The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception on Friday evening, January 12 from 5-8 pm. It’s free, and you’ll have the opportunity to meet the artist and discuss his work in person. Light refreshments will be offered. There is ample parking in the lot and on the side streets.

The show continues on Saturday and Sunday from Noon-3 pm each day, and for the next two weekends. Don’t miss this opportunity to see and purchase some awesome original art and support our local artists!

November 10 – December 20, 2023
Artist Reception: Saturday, December 2 at 1–3 pm

Color | Ink Studio & Gallery is pleased to present “Dream Journals”, a solo exhibition of mixed-media assemblages by Troy artist Larry Zdeb. The show opens on November 10 and runs through December 20.

Larry has been called the “Master of Found Objects and Personal Mementos”. What many see as trash is treasure to him, and he creates incredible assemblage pieces from discarded and antique items. Some of his pieces are larger and designed to hang on a wall, some are smaller for a shelf or tabletop, and others are wearable.

Many of Larry’s pieces and pendants feature portraits, which he finds in old 1930s and 1940s yearbooks. His other materials come from collecting the kind of detritus that usually goes unnoticed. The items in his work are juxtaposed in such a way that the viewer might ask, “What is that?” The simplicity of his work is apparent, yet it is an illusion; they are dream journals!

Although his pieces are made from recycled objects, he doesn’t label his work. “I don’t feel like I want to be classified,” says Larry. “I want to be doing anything that appeals to me at the moment, which is practically everything. I use items that might’ve ended up in a landfill and turn them into art.”

Gallery Director Candace Law adds, “Larry has an amazing eye and skill for finding art in vintage and found elements. His pieces are one of a kind, and I’m always delighted to see how he turns a collection of unrelated objects into a final piece.” Click here to read a review of the exhibition in Detroit Art Review.

The public is invited to attend an Artist Reception on Saturday, December 2 from 1-3 pm. It’s free, and guests will have the opportunity to meet the artist in person and talk about the artwork. Light refreshments will be offered. The exhibition will be on display online at ColorInkStudio.com and in the Gallery, which is open most weekdays by appointment. The Gallery is located at 20919 John R Rd. in Hazel Park and can be reached by email at Gallery@ColorInkStudio.com or by phone at 248-398-6119.

Click here to start your visit to the Gallery by exploring a virtual tour of the exhibition. If you would prefer to view it in person, either click here to schedule your visit, send an email to Gallery@ColorInkStudio.com, or telephone us at 248-398-6119. No appointment is needed to attend the Artist Reception; otherwise, the Gallery is open most weekdays for scheduled visits. The original fine art on view in the exhibition will be available for purchase in the Gallery or securely online.

October 6 – 31, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 7 at 2–4 pm

Color | Ink Studio & Gallery is pleased to present “Michigan Colored Pencil 2023”, a juried exhibition of colored pencil art by Michigan and northern Ohio artists sponsored by the Detroit chapter of the Colored Pencil Society of America. The show opens on October 6 and runs through October 31.

Colored wax crayons have been used by artists for centuries, but modern wax and oil-based colored pencils were invented in the early 20th century. Subsequent development of new techniques and methods for working with them have made the colored pencil a versatile tool for creating the exciting fine art on display in this exhibition. Juror Amy Foster has made a wonderful selection of the best work from artists using this medium.

The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception on Saturday, October 7 from 2-4 pm. It’s free, and guests will have the opportunity to meet the artists in person and talk about the artwork. Light refreshments will be offered. The exhibition will be on display online at ColorInkStudio.com and in the Gallery, which is open most weekdays by appointment. The Gallery is located at 20919 John R Rd. in Hazel Park and can be reached by email at Gallery@ColorInkStudio.com or by phone at 248-398-6119.

Once the exhibition opens, you’ll be able to start your visit to the Gallery by exploring a virtual tour of the exhibition. If you would prefer to view it in person, either click here to schedule your visit, send an email to Gallery@ColorInkStudio.com, or telephone us at 248-398-6119. No appointment is needed to attend the Reception & Artist Talk; otherwise, the Gallery is open most weekdays for scheduled visits. The original fine art on view in the exhibition will be available for purchase in the Gallery or securely online.