The artwork of brothers Doug and Tim Paulson - shown by father Greg - will open Friday, at the Lancaster County Democratic Headquarters. "Their works are very different," the proud papa says.
Tim Paulson, a Lancaster native, is a freelance designer and DVD producer.
Doug Paulson, a Lancaster native, will show his "social practice" art.
Of Doug Paulson's work, his father says: "Their works are very different."
The Paulson brothers may set an unofficial record for family artists on First Friday.
Doug and Tim will be a combined 4,300 miles from downtown Lancaster when their exhibits open.
Both brothers are currently traveling for different reasons — Doug in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Tim in Chapel Hill, N.C.
The Manheim Township High School graduates mailed their work to their father Greg, who set up it on their behalf.
The exhibit will open inside the Lancaster County Democratic Committee's headquarters, where Greg serves as a district leader for Lancaster City.
"Their works are very different," he says of his sons. "But I feel the same pride for both of them."
Though he considers his home to be Queens, N.Y., Doug has spent quite a bit of time lately in Copenhagen, working with a group called Parfyme Deluxe, an artist collective. The artwork is large, colorful and kinetic.
"I think the best way to describe my work is 'social practice,' " says Doug, 28, who holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in sculpting from Temple University.
"It always involves working collaboratively with others in some way — getting people, artists or just anyone to do things they otherwise wouldn't."
Tim, on the other hand, is a graphic designer at Elon University, in North Carolina. He also does freelance graphic design.
Where his brother's work has an air of reckless abandon to it, Tim's is more refined. Overall, the lines and colors of his work are cleaner and more contemporary, though bold in their own unique way.
"Only three years into the graphic design profession, and I am still playing around with the 'rules' of design, trying to break them as much as I can, while still maintaining an aesthetic appeal and elegance to my work," Tim says.
Tim, 26, holds a degree in international studies, peace and conflict resolution from American University, Washington, D.C.
Even the brothers' inspirations are different. Doug finds his work to be a political act of anarchy, operating around political, cultural and social boundaries.
"(I'm) trying to create a tiny moment of freedom," he says.
Tim's biggest inspiration is a little closer to home.
"My oldest and greatest inspiration is my grandfather, Robert Wood, who is a retired graphic designer," he says. "When I was growing up, he would engage me and my brother in fun art games."
Though he didn't realize it at the time, Tim says those games were actually exercises in some of the most basic principles of design and art. The games helped the brothers understand such things as composition, form, placement and the use of negative space.
Both brothers agree that they also find inspiration in the people and spaces around them.
"The world around me inspires me," Tim says. "Everything is designed with a purpose, and being able to recognize the rationale of the designs of objects, as well as why or why those designs don't work, constantly fills my head with ideas."
Doug says he finds inspiration in meeting new people and engaging the world in new ways.
As First Friday approaches, Tim hopes his art makes the public think — or laugh.
"If they look at a poster and are engaged enough that the message sticks with them after they move on, then I'd consider it a success," he says.
As for Doug, he expects that different people will interpret different things from his multimedia display.
"Some will connect to the video; others will connect to blog," he says. "I'd like people to consider the value of their relationships to each other and to the space around and between them."
Their father and mother Susan Wood are almost as excited as his sons about the impending exhibit, which will be inside the Lancaster County Democratic Party headquarters' space, called "The Underground."
"(The Democratic headquarters) have been regular participants in First Friday," Greg says. "Sometimes we have live music, wine and cheese. This month we have something closer to home, even if they can't be home for the show."
Architectural Concepts LLP
48 N. Christian St.
"Intersection of Design and Constructability"
Kevin Hoober's computer aided drawings, hand renderings, and models from recent projects, including Affordable Housing Design, at Thaddeus Stevens College. Jazz music by "The Briarwood Group" across the street.
Art & Glassworks
319 N. Queen St.
Artistic mix of stained glass, American glass, and art pottery.
Octavia is playing from 7-10pm.
[NEW] Art in the Alley
323 N. Queen St. Keppler Building, Suite 130
"Re-Mixed: Old Stuff Into New Art"
Recent works by Jan Portwood
Opening reception.
Art Studios in the Keppel Building
329 N. Queen St.
Individual studios open by chance.
Building Character
342 N. Queen St., Warehouse B
"Salvage in the City"
Works by salvage artist Diane Levenson, origami artist Lou Ziegler and photographer Tom Bejgrowicz. Live jazz by Faux Minx 6-9pm.
Candy Factory at the Keppel Building
323 N. Queen St.
Chestnut House
25 W. King St.
Joanne Schlosser, a local Berks County artist lives her passion to teach and create art. Her focus is the textural quality of organic form, especially the aesthetic quality of birds.
Christiane David Gallery
142 N. Prince St
Vibrant paintings of summer scenery and cityscapes.
CityFolk
146 N. Prince St.
Dan and Marlene Coble use antique and custom furniture as their canvases, graining, stenciling, and freehand painting in a masterful American fancy tradition. Reception.
D & J Scott Galleries
323 N. Queen St.
Dazzling array of watercolors by Dale Zigler, including figures, landscapes and buildings.
David the Goldsmith
15 W. Chestnut St.
New abstract works by Charles Barton and friends.
DogStar Books & Gallery
529 W. Chestnut St.
"New Work, Photos by Barbara Dombach"
Alternative process photographic images. Artist reception 5:30-8:30pm.
DreamsCollide Studios
7 S. Prince St.
Realistic and abstract art by local artists, featuring a photography presentation by Brandon Sheets and Sarah Steinhart.
East Walnut Emporium
23 E. Walnut St.
Featuring early 20th century solid color dinnerware (more than just Fiesta!).
Edwin P. Huddle Photography
122 E. Chestnut St.
Black & white fine art photography.
Eggs-Actly Right Gifts
346 N. Queen St.
Hand-carved and hand-made eggs of all kinds, including Pysanky. Demonstrations
Elks Club
219 N. Duke St.
Floral paintings, acrylic/multi-media and fine art photography by local artist Ellen Wascou. Reception.
Exhibit 110
110 E. King St.
Abstracts by Claire Giblin; landscapes and florals by Eileen France; ongoing show by Gail Gray.
Flowers by Paulette
258 N. Queen St.
"The Art of Love"
A special evening featuring flowers by Flowers by Paulette, bridal gowns by Janell Berte', linens by Special Occasions & Queen Street Linens, event design by Rod Shumaker, cakes by The House of Clarendon, food by Sir D's Catering, and photography by Matthew Tennison.
Framing Concept
328 North Queen Street
"Two Unique Artists!"
Multi-media paintings by Deb Bowman and photography by William H. Bacharach.
Gallery 141
113 N. Water St.
"Illustrative"
New work by Philadelphia artist James Dupree and Egyptian beader Fatma Soleman.
Gallery 2
Gallery de Paul
226 North Arch Street
"What is the Nature of Nature???"
New work by Gail Gray explores and imagines the vast web of the natural universe from infinitely small to infinitely large. Pondering what we know, what we witness, what we are educated to interpret. Artist Reception.
Gerhart Studios
[NEW] Ghostlight Theater Company
Puerto Rican Cultural Center of Lancaster
150 South Prince Street
"City of Angels"
8pm Thu-Sat, thru Aug 2
Heritage Center Museum
Hotel Brunswick - Rhumba Club
151 N. Queen St.
Free salsa lessons 8-9pm.
The Infantree Gallery
Isadore Gallery
228 N. Prince St.
"Flora and Fauna: Ceramics by Yoko Sekino-Bové"
Winner of best vase award in last year's "Strictly Functional" national ceramic exhibition, Yoko Sekino-Bové examines human nature through allegorical images of animals and plants on ceramic vessels.
j a sharp Custom Jeweler
Jerome Hershey
34 ½ North Queen Street
"27/27"
Celebrating 27 years at current location with 27% off all paintings and prints. 5-10pm. Thru Aug 2.
Julia Swartz Gallery
Kalargyros Gallery
112 W. Orange St.
Group show featuring local artists working in different media.
[NEW] Kevin Lehman's Pottery
Keystone Art & Culture Center
420 Pearl St.
Paintings and sculptures by Henrietta Holton Thomas.
Lancaster Arts Hotel Gallery
Lancaster Co. Democratic HQ.
53 N. Duke St., in The Underground
"The Paulson Brothers"
Calling his 'medium relationship' aesthetics, Doug Paulson works on collaborative projects with artist collectives in New York City (Flux Factory) and Copenhagen (Parfyme Deluxe). Tim Paulson is a free-lance graphic artist based in Chapel Hill, NC and also a DVD producer. Both are graduates of Manheim Township High School.
Lancaster Galleries
Lancaster Museum of Art
135 N. Lime St.
"4 Galleries/4 Shows"
Enjoy a different show in each gallery of the museum. Suk Shuglie's paintings; wearable art by Valerie Jo Coulson; acrylics by Kurdish artist Sadradeen Ameen; and the works of artist friends Donna Albert, Blakelyn Albright, Mariann Lehmann, Jenie Oakes, and Jan Yatsko.
Lancaster Quilt & Textile Museum
Living Light Gallery
150 N. Prince St.
"Back by Popular Demand!"
With all new works, Patricia Mortenson builds on old favorites of florals, sealife, and plantlife, plus a few surprises!
Master Plan Drafting
Metropolis
154 N. Prince St.
"100 Paintings"
Jazz drummer and former set designer Ed Wilcox brings a demented "all over" outsider artist bent to his mixed media work.
Artist reception.
Mulberry Art Studios
My Aunt Debbie
Mommalicious/Smilin' Gal
310 N. Queen St.
Debbie Serdy creates wearable art from vintage recycled treasures.
PA College of Art & Design
Parlor Art Space
320 Laurel St.
"Scope II"
Drawings and 2D work created by HAAC students at the Lancaster Campus. Harriet Hacker, curator. Noon-10pm
Red Raven Art Co.
Square One Coffee
145 N. Duke St.
"Phonetics"
Gina Hoover and Bethany Barton -- two high school kids going beyond the books. Open until 11pm.
Strawberry & Co.
Studio 235
235 N. Prince St.
Works by Inta Glah and others in various media.
Twisted System Gallery
White Elephant
356 N. Queen St.
"Release"
Stephanie Reamer's personal memoir through mixed media. White Elephant marks its 2nd Anniversary with a champagne celebration.
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