Gallery

August 4 – September 22, 2023
Reception & Artist Talk: Saturday, August 12 at 2–4 pm

Color | Ink Studio & Gallery is pleased to present “Conversations With Myself”, a solo exhibition of abstract impressionist paintings by artist Amanda Koss. The show opens on August 4 and runs through September 22.

With a bold and innovative approach to art, Koss captivates viewers through dynamic and emotionally charged creations. The work embodies a harmonious fusion of vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, robot vacuums, and textured layers, inviting viewers to embark on a visual journey of introspection and discovery.

“I embody what it means to be an abstract expressionist. I paint what I feel, the life I live, my relationships with others and connections I have made,” says Koss. “Drawing inspiration from the depths of my imagination and the complexities of the human experience, I transform raw emotions into visually captivating masterpieces.”

Gallery Director Candace Law adds, “We’re pleased to welcome Amanda to the Gallery and delighted to feature exciting new work that uses robot vacuums as a tool—a preview of an upcoming collection of AI-influenced art in 2-D form.”

Koss is a Michigan native and works from a studio in Dearborn, immersed in the creative process and experimenting with various techniques and materials to push the boundaries of abstract expressionism. Koss is also deeply involved in the art world as a curator and advocate, with a passion for art that extends beyond the confines of the studio to actively seek out opportunities to engage with and support fellow artists.

The public is invited to attend a Reception and Artist Talk on Saturday, August 12 from 2-4 pm. It’s free, and guests will have the opportunity to meet the artist in person and listen to a 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.

July 28 – 30, 2023
Reception: Friday, July 28 at 5–8 pm

Maus Haus Gallery is visiting Color | Ink Studio for a summer pop-up show, “Beauty. Light. Life.” And it’s here for one weekend only: July 28-30!

This show features work by seven artists: Cindy Parsons, Jennifer Palombit, Melissa Valenti, Danielle Sape, Kyla Fischer, Missy Brace, and Cheryl Maus.

You’re invited to attend the Artists Reception on Friday evening, July 28 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 offered. There is ample parking in the lot and on the side streets.

The pop-up will continue on Saturday and Sunday from Noon-4 pm each day. Don’t miss this opportunity to see and purchase some awesome original art and support our local artists!

June 9 – July 7, 2023
Artists Reception: Saturday, July 10 at 1–3 pm

Color | Ink Studio & Gallery is pleased to present the “Nobuko Yamasaki: Mokuhanga Workshop Show”, an exhibition of woodblock prints curated by artist Nobuko Yamasaki. The show opens on June 9 and runs through July 7.

Mokuhanga is a traditional Japanese technique for woodblock printing. It is best known for the ukiyo-e style prints popular in Japan during the Edo period (1603–1868). Similar to Western woodcut prints in some regards, mokuhanga uses water-based inks instead of oil-based inks—providing a wide range of vivid colors, glazes, and transparency.

Nobuko has selected for the exhibition prints by seven artists who have participated in her workshops: Jacki Boyer, Werner Croonen, Marcia Guestschow, Linda L. McCauley, Ann Elizabeth Mesritz, Antonia Oakley, and David Prescott. Several of Nobuko’s own works are included, too.

Gallery Director Candace Law adds, “We’re pleased to welcome Nobuko back to the Gallery and delighted to feature a selection of the creative woodblock prints produced by Detroit-area artists who have studied with her.”

The public is invited to attend an Artists Reception on Saturday, June 10 from 1-3 pm. It’s free, and guests will have the opportunity to meet the artists and discuss the exhibition in person. Light refreshments will be offered. There is ample parking in the lot and on the side streets.

Yamasaki learned woodblock printing in the tradition of Hiroshige at Seika University in Kyoto, Japan. After graduation, she studied with Richard Steiner, a noted woodblock print artist and teacher, in his Kyoto studio. She has gone on to create award-winning work and share woodblock printing techniques with her students. Yamasaki lives in Grosse Pointe Shores and teaches at the Grosse Pointe Art Center and the Birmingham-Bloomfield Art Center.

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 Artists 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.

March 3 – April 21, 2023
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 4 at 1–4 pm

Color | Ink Studio & Gallery is pleased to present “The Files on Gutwald Emargut”, an exhibition of conceptual art curated by artist Marat Paransky. The show opens on March 3 and runs through April 21.

According to Marat, “The work in the exhibition comprises text- and symbol-based objects and images. Words and texts are pulled from the news, corporate jargon, artworld disclaimers and popular culture. Alongside new works, older works are reconfigured and the artistic choices re-evaluated, at times as commentary within the artwork itself.” This project, he notes, was initiated in November 2016.

“The overarching themes now are the same,” Marat continues, “but, of course, the pandemic, insurrection and war in Ukraine has put everything in sharper focus. The humor is darker, if not more cynical, and the criticism is directed as much at the outside as the self. The project is a visual offspring from this period of decline.”

Conceptual art was first defined in the 1960s, but its origins trace back to Marcel Duchamp in 1917. The artist uses whatever materials and whatever form is most appropriate to putting across an idea, and it results in art-as-idea that can be – and can look like – almost anything. This exhibition challenges the viewer to understand and appreciate the concept or idea involved in the work and to let it take precedence over the traditional aesthetic, technical, and material aspects.

The public is invited to attend a Reception and Gallery Talk on Saturday, March 4 from 1-4 pm. It’s free, and you’ll have the opportunity to meet Marat and discuss the exhibition in person. Light refreshments will be offered. There is ample parking in the lot and on the side streets.

Marat is a sculptor, painter, photographer and mixed-media artist. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine in 1986, his family settled in Metro Detroit in 1997. He has a BFA in Drawing & Printmaking from Wayne State University and received an MFA in Visual Arts from the Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. He has exhibited throughout Michigan, Boston (MA), San Francisco (CA), Reading (PA), Fayetteville (AR), and Windsor (ON). Paransky lives in Farmington Hills with his wife, two children and two Siberian Huskies.

Once the exhibition opens, you’ll be able to start your visit to the Gallery by exploring a virtual tour of the exhibition here. 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 Opening 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.

November 4 – December 23, 2022
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 5 at 2–4 pm

Color | Ink Studio & Gallery is pleased to present “Captured on Film”, an exhibition that debuts photography from a new project by Hazel Park photographer Eric Law. The show opens on November 4 and runs for seven weeks.

The photographs in this series are an intimate look at old, discarded and rusty things. Each image conveys a wonderful sense of the subject’s personality through individual portraits, as well as in the interactions of multiple objects. The photos are captured on traditional black and white film using a pinhole camera and hand-printed on silver-based paper.

“I love working with film,” Eric says, “and the precision it demands to achieve a desired result. There’s no fixing it later in the computer.” He goes on to explain, “A pinhole camera, which has no lens—only a tiny hole through which light is projected onto the film, is the earliest form of camera used by photographers. It enhances these portraits by adding a unique softness to the images. I’m delighted to be able to share my creative viewpoint using a completely analog approach.”

According to Gallery Director Candace Law, “Photographs made on film and exhibited with traditional darkroom prints are a rarity in this age of digital photography and inkjet prints. This exhibition offers a new look at a traditional photographic process and equipment that challenges us to rediscover fine-art photography with fresh eyes. The interactions of these objects invite us, as viewers, to enter each unique conversation.”

The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception on Saturday, November 5 from 2-4 pm. It’s free, and guests will have the opportunity to meet Eric and discuss his work in person. Light refreshments will be offered. There is ample parking in the lot and on the side streets. The exhibition is on display through December 23.

Eric is an accomplished fine art and commercial photographer. Late in a career in business, he discovered a passion for the fine art photograph and, through extensive personal study, developed his skills and personal vision as a photographer. His work has been exhibited in many galleries in the Detroit area, as well as nationally and internationally, and they are in several private collections. He is a member of Professional Photographers of America, and works from his studio in Hazel Park, Michigan.

Once the exhibition opens, you’ll be able to start your visit to the Gallery by exploring a virtual tour of the exhibition here. If you would prefer to view it in person, 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 Opening Reception; otherwise, the Gallery is open most weekdays by appointment. The original fine art on view in the exhibition will be available for purchase in the Gallery or securely online.