FRIDAY,  JUNE 3, 2022

 

5  –  8 PM

 

 

Exhibit is available through the end of June, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Abstract Faces” by Barbara Z Lyons

 

 

 

 

 

Clay Kanzler, tells The Rickie Report, “I want to extend my honest gratitude to the community.  I want to thank all of Stuart for its support of RCK Gallery and my efforts this season. We’ve raised tons of money for local charities and created an important platform for so many artists to be seen.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C  H  E  R  Y  L        M  A  E  D  E  R

 

 

 

FRIDAY,  MAY 6, 2022

5  –  8 PM

 

 

Exhibit is available through the end of May, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video installation by Cheryl Maeder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“ALICE      IS      COMING!”   …

 

 

IN     MEMORY     OF     A     BEST     FRIEND

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY,  APRIL 22, 2022

5  –  7 PM

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL  GUEST:  

SOUND  THERAPIST,  DEENA  RAHILL  

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FRIDAY,  APRIL 29, 2022  

5 – 7 pm

 

 

Bring your yoga mat, lie, sit, stand or wander as you explore the gallery while Deena Rahill gently plays singing crystal bowls, gong, chimes and a variety of healing instruments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This powerful exhibit of original artwork by Alice Murdoch features a comprehensive collection of her work;  a large amount of which explores the struggle with female body image and our relationship with food.  Through Murdoch’s eyes and paint, we join her in this powerful examination of food, people, and female body image through contemporary art.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARTIST STATEMENT: “I have always wondered why statements are necessary from artists, unless their statements are not clear in their work.  I think my paintings are strong enough to make their own, and that is my statement about my artist statement”. – Alice Murdoch

 

 

 

Clay Kanzler tells The Rickie Report, “Not many times in life is one granted the chance to honor a Fallen Best Friend as I am getting the chance to do on April 22.  Alice Murdock and I were in a show in 1989 and have been best friends ever since with also the added wonderful element of both of us wanting to paint!   She was funny, honest, abrupt, true, humble, stylish, loyal, ran a gorgeous home, cooked and entertained like Martha Stewart did before Martha knew where the kitchen was.  She was also a complete pain in the *** for me because she would always tell me the truth – no matter what about my many dating misadventures or what she truly thought about my painting… there was no stopping her and to be quite honest… I am lost without her.  I love you Alice”

 

 

 

SPECIAL  GUEST:  

SOUND  THERAPIST,  DEENA  RAHILL  

FRIDAY,  APRIL 29, 2022  

5 – 7 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deena will take us on a journey to an Immersive intersection of art & sound as we celebrate Alice Murdoch’s powerful Art Works.  Bring your yoga mat, lie, sit, stand or wander as you explore the gallery while Deena Rahill gently plays singing crystal bowls, gong, chimes and a variety of healing instruments.  A truly energetic inner adjustment for mind, body and spirit. 

 

 

 

 

Learn more about Deena & sound vibration:

 http://www.soundvibration.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RCK Gallery presents the “Mary and Jesus” Painting by Clay Kanzler on Friday, April 15, 2022 in honor of  Good Friday.  The Rickie Report shares a preview here with a moving essay by R. Edwards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Mary  and  Jesus ” Painting  by  Clay  Kanzler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Review by R. Edwards

 

I recently had the decided good fortune to view Clay Kanzler’s “Mary and Jesus” exhibit at the new and warmly received RCK Gallery in Stuart.  I realized upon entering that there was a palpable atmosphere of contemplation in every corner of the gallery. I noticed a very still and quiet observer with wet eyes on the verge of release…with good reason. I sensed I would be joining her soon, and indeed I did.

 

There are a multitude of layers in every piece of art that Clay gives to the world. His works are traditionally large format because the heart rendered emotions that appear on the canvas are mined from an infinite vein. Clay uses his art to help him understand the trials, traumas, and tragedy that cross his path. He does so unselfishly and without limitations. He does so with the unexpressed desire to heal and to bring hope and healing to others. The energy and experiences he shares in his art are complex and compelling, and you should be prepared to be moved. You can also safely prepare yourself to be healed because hope for tomorrow is the most resounding message that radiates from Clay’s work.

 

Taking this show in on Easter weekend felt about the same as flying first-class. The journey is the same, but the experience was heightened. Please understand that your personal beliefs will no way mitigate the power of the moment.  This show is compact with a significant impact.  Exactly the way it was destined to be.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“GOD’S    LIGHT    INTO   THE    DARKNESS”

 

 

ROBERT    CLAY    KANZLER’S

 

 

PAINTINGS    ON    VIETNAM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The Picnic” by Robert Clay Kanzler

 

 

 

Robert Clay Kanzler helps us gaze deeply into the concepts of good and evil, as RCK Gallery shows his collection of oils on canvas with “God’s Light Into The Darkness” opening on Friday March 4, 2022. While soldiers are at war, what are the lives of ordinary citizens like?  How do we talk about conflict? How do soldiers return to “normalcy” after conflict? 

 

 

 

“While You Were Reading” by Robert Clay Kanzler

 

 

 

These inspired, dramatic paintings challenge us as Clay exposes our humanity with never-seen-before images in his stunning and startling large image format.

 

 

 

“God’s Light Into Darkness” by Robert Clay Kanzler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY,    FEBRUARY   4,   2022  

5  –  8  PM

 

 

Breath Easy, RCK has installed a Hospital Grade Air Purification System with you in mind.

 

 

25% of all Gallery profits will be donated to The Salvation Army

 

 

 

Featuring two renowned painters, Rett Sturman and William B. Hoyt, the exhibit “Men Are From Mars” compels you to take a look at the world through the eyes of these very skilled artists.

 

 

 

Painting by William B. Hoyt

 

 

 

William B. Hoyt tells The Rickie Report, “The threads of the canvas, the sea, Vermont, Maine, my family and friends have woven themselves inextricably into my psyche and my work.” Hoyt evokes Contemporary Realism, celebrating the every day with oil and canvas.

 

 

 

“Banana Bread” by William B. Hoyt

 

 

Rett Sturman tells The Rickie Report, “I am very interested in what I see.  Certain things become magical because of the light, and I feel compelled to try to put them down.”

 

 

Painting by Rett Sturman

 

 

Art New England Magazine says, “Crisp portrayals of light dominate his beautifully composed realist works. His canvasses are as precise as photorealism, yet unaided by any mechanical tricks”.

 

 

 

Painting by Rett Sturman

 

 

RCK Gallery Charity spotlight for the month of February is The Salvation Army.   The Salvation Army is dedicated to doing the most good, without discrimination.  Their ministry is motivated by the love  of God, and aims to meet human needs.  25% of all gallery commission will be donated to them for the month of February.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY,    JANUARY   7,   2022  

5 – 7 PM

 

 

 

 

Original artwork by Deb Falls

 

 

 

Dust off your dancing shoes with live music from the Motown Review Band from Tampa!  

 

 

 

 

 

Have your nails pampered, meet one-on-one with a therapist, or just sit back and enjoy the music and art! 

 

 

 

 

 

25% of all Gallery profits will be donated to Friends in Pink!

 

Friends in Pink, Inc. helps individuals living on the Treasure Coast who are diagnosed with breast cancer, pay for needed surgery and treatment who have little or no health insurance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friends In Pink:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, November 5, 2021  

5 – 7 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U P C O M I N G       S C H E D U L E:

December 4, 2021 – “Stuart Then and Now”

January 7, 2022 – “Women Are From Venus”

February 4, 2022 – “Men Are From Mars”

March 4, 2022 – “God’s Light Into the Darkness”

April 15, 2022 – “Mary & Jesus”

April 22, 2022 – “Alice Murdoch”

May 6, 2022 – “Installation with Cheryl Maeder”

June 3, 2022 – “Bits and Pieces”

 

 

 

 

 

House of Hope

 

 

2484 SE Bonita Street   Stuart, FL 34997-5004

Phone: 772-286-HOPE (4673)
Fax: 772-286-7696

info@hohmartin.org