In its third exhibition as a pop up art gallery, Pop Up Art Bethel was once again documented
on video by Documentarian and Videographer Bob Albert of Take Notice Productions. The exhibition
filmed was and art and design themed show with a mixture of fine artists working in the fields of sculpture,
mixed media, pottery, printmaking and illustration as well as design comprised of furniture, decorative and
functional art. The exhibition was curated by Mike Seri and features artists based in Connecticut, New York
and Ohio.
The short documentary showcases the artists dropping their artwork off prior to the exhibiting of the
work and interviews about the meaning behind specific pieces exhibited. The opening reception was also
documented showcasing the work and interviews with attendees.
In addition, six of the exhibiting artists (Mike Seri, Mary Bailey, Jaynie Crimmins, Liz Alpert Fay, Gregory
Clark and Frank Kara) were each separately interviewed at their private studios to speak about their
processes, influences and inspirations in their work. The studio visit interviews are an in depth look into
the artists whose work range from sculptures made from found objects, abstract flowers made out of wood,
mixed media works made from shredded paper, abstract handhooked rugs and pottery from an artist who
has also been a percussionist for 30 years.
The film’s score is composed of excerpts from musicians all based in New Haven, CT includes Elison
Jackson, Jose Oyola & The Astronauts, Ceschi, Fake Babies and The Foresters. The score highlights
the city’s burgeoning indie music scene and connects the greater artist community between different art
disciplines.
Artists in the Pop Up Art Bethel - Art & Design exhibition include:
Mike Seri
Stephi Kix
Frank Kara
Fran Henry-Meehan
Margaret Roleke
Caroline Wirth Ullman
Jaynie Crimmins
Liz Alpert Fay
Doug Meyer
Mary Bailey
Dolores R. Santoliquido
Gregory Clark
James Grashow
Yuri Terai
Roxanne Lasky
Nicole Cudzillo
Link to video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWyLR1qeYkc
