To view our May 2013 Newsletter, please click on the link below.

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Image:  Artist of the Month, Ann Thornycroft’s Poppies, 2006, acrylic on washi paper, 38″h x 56″w – Courtesy: Ann Thornycroft.

Nature has played an important role in Ann Thornycroft’s life. Born and raised in the English countryside where poppies grow wild, Ann was surrounded by the cycles of nature, and her awareness of the interconnectedness of the seen and unseen, above ground and below ground took root in her childhood. The effects of those early influences remained intact and have figured in her artwork to this day.

In the body of work featured, titled Poppies, Ann lets go paints a “…totally spontaneous response to the flowers,” Ann states , “I can’t explain more about the way this large Poppy came about for me… except I had the big paper and was working with some other pieces and then this one appeared!”  Educated at the Central School of Art, London and Chelsea School of Art, London, Ann has exhibited nationally and internationally and her work is owned by public and private collectors worldwide.

Please enjoy images of other works by Ann from the Poppy Series and Ann with her Poppy garden at her home in Venice, CA  - A slice of the English countryside.

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We love Harry Moody and during a recent studio visit, Harry showed us these incredible “Editions”. All oil on canvas with a four color process of applying and removing.  Moody is fabulously talented and these  ”editions” are a wonderful offering for under $500.

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When we hear the word “editions”, most of us immediately think of a reproduction from the original generally numbered and signed by the artist.  Harry has a different approach.  In the following, Harry defines “editions” and shares his creative process.  A great read!

To view our March 2013 Newsletter, please click on the link below.

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Image:  Artist of the Month, Richard David Sigmund’s Stupas of Body, Plywood and lacquer, 7″ round x 12″ tall

John Baldessari at GEMINI  G.E.L.

Eight Soups, 2012

On view until March 29, 2013

Image:  Multi-color Screenprints  -  38 x 24 1/8 in. each (96.5 x 61.3 cm)  -  Editions of 50

Richard David Sigmund’s solo exhibition:

Drawing & Sculpture

Opening Reception: Tuesday, March 19, 5 – 9pm

Art-merge | LAB
Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Avenue
Suite B256 (Blue building /2nd Floor)
West Hollywood, CA 90069

For a more in-depth review of Sigmund’s work, please visit http://richarddavidsigmund.com.

We hope to see you at the opening!

The Venetian and The Palazzo kicked off Chinese New Year 2013 with a traditional dragon dance on Feb. 9, 2013. Members of the Yau Kung Mon Kung Fu School paraded through resort areas of both casinos, and even stopped to bless the Baccarat lounges.

To commemorate the Year of the Snake, the resort’s floral and horticulture department worked with a team of 77 artists and artisans from around the world, and consulted with a Feng Shui master to produce the massive animated art installation at The Palazzo. This colossal structure, created by TKOart, LLC,  towers nearly 40 feet above The Waterfall & Atrium Gardens of The Palazzo, and features a giant peach blossom tree and animated snake, nick-named Sophie Chow.

Please Enjoy the Videos!

Venetian | Palazzo Behind the Scenes: Chinese New Year 2013 Art Display

To view our January 2013 Newsletter, please click on the link below.

Special Events announced the nominees for the 2012 Gala Awards, the oldest and most prestigious award in the event industry since 1986.

TKOart was nominated for the creation of the 128′ Fire Breathing Dragon designed for The Venetian Palazzo Chinese New Year 2012 celebration. The winners will be named on Jan. 18 at The Special Event 2013 in Chicago – The granddaddy of special event industry awards.

The nominees were chosen by current and former members of the magazine’s Advisory Board from a pool of entries representing event experts based in Canada, China, Columbia, Denmark, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States.

For Chinese New Year 2013, The Venetian Resort Hotel-Casino and The Palazzo Las Vegas will host a unique Year of the Snake display Jan. 14 – Feb. 25. Taking center stage will be a 98-foot long animated blue snake and a giant 38-foot peach tree – created by TKO. For a more detailed overview, please view our Newsletter. Also, please enjoy photos of the fabrication process – the initial rendering, the fabrication, the installation, and what she looks like today, ready for the celebration to begin.

Phase 1: TKOart Snake Rendering

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