One of the coolest "open studios" at the LIC Arts Open was Krypton's space---so interesting to poke around the neon shop. There were sculptures and neon works by Kenny Greenberg, Tom Unger, and Clare Brew, but even the tools and tubing were fascinating as found installations.
LIC arts open
Come in
Though I was, of course, taken by the work inside the studios, I found myself fixating on how artists adorned their studio doors. These three are from Reis Studios, which are open to the public again today for the LIC Arts Open.
Arts, open
It's that time again: time for the LIC Arts Open, nearly a week of gallery nights, events, and open studios spread across Long Island City.
Tonight revolved around Queens Plaza/Dutch Kills; first, we visited the Clock Tower, 29-27 41st Avenue, which is hosting a group show, with standouts like recent prints from Luba Lukova. Next, we wandered over to Space Gallery, 29-09 39th Avenue, and took a peek at Windmill Tap & Grill, still not quite ready for the public, but beautifully restored and looking like a promising addition to the neighborhood. Finally, we headed to Studio 34, 34-01 38th Avenue, and checked out a group show as well as a few studio spaces.
Lots of great stuff---like "Power" in pink plush, below, in addition to pieces by Ayakoh Furukawa, Mary Teresa Giancoli, Sofia Hager, Eric March, Nancy Rakoczy, Helaine Soller, and many, many more. Have a wander in the neighborhood---this weekend, the open studios should be another big draw; Reis Studios and Diego Salazar are a pretty good bet.
