Let It Be: Re imagined

Let It Be: Reimagined, is the next fun filled themed exhibition created by E11even 2.  E11even 2 isn’t playing around when it comes to the Fab 4.  Beatles fan and gallery owner R!ch Cihlar says, “We love pulling artists together to create solid exhibitions and collaboration artwork. And you can’t go wrong with the Beatles”.  The focal piece of the Let It Be: Reimagined exhibition is a 8f x 8ft “Let It Be” Mural, created by 30 Cleveland artists (to be unveiled at the opening).

Each artist was given a 15 inch square canvas to reproduce one section of the puzzle (provided by e11even 2) in their own unique style.  Some pieces range from spray paint and collage to fabric and vinyl.  “It’s really an impressive piece to see in person, the textures come to life,” says gallery owner Christina Sadowski.

In addition to the mural, the 30 artists were also asked to reimagine artwork themed to their favorite Beatles memory, which will be on display.  An edition print of the mural will be on hand at the opening reception along with other surprises.

This is a must see show for any Beatles fan.  This event will be held during the 3^rd Friday events at the 78^th Street Studios  This show is free and open to the public.

Artists include: Daniel Kearsey, R!ch Cihlar, Melanie Ross, Mark Overlow, Nancy Notarianni, Billy Nainiger, Christina Sadowski, Gabe Nainiger, Dorian Nainiger, Bill Fiest, Jared Gepperth, Beth Ryan, Josh Haplea, John Ryan, Rick Sans, Thomas Conger, Celeste Stauber, Heidi Kramer, Nicole Edwards, George Kocar, Allie Primisch, Tom Masaveg, Jake Knowlton, Jack Ryan, Lacy Cihlar, Leslie Edwards Humez, Lilly Buttitta, Audrey Warrenfeltz, SERGANDDESTROY, Kevin Monahan, Rose Masaveg and more.

Good Things Come in “Smol” Packages

E11even 2 presents it’s next BIG! We mean small…. show entitled, “The Smol Show”. Artists were asked to create intimate works for this exhibition. Pieces average in size from 4×4 inches to 6×6 inches. We hope to see you on Friday, Aug. 20th from 5p-9p. This is a one night cash and carry event. Get their early to get your pocket sized artwork.

Featured Artists:

1. Jared Gepperth
2. Celeste Stauber
3. Bob Peck
4. Lilly Buttitta
5. Ali Primisch
6. George Kocar
7. Sam Gorczyca
8. Claire Raack
9. Janet Luken
10. R!ch Cihlar
11. Christina Sadowski
12. Ben Lambert
13. Grace McConnell

Get your Tickets here compliments of E11even 2: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/78th-street-studios-august-third-friday-art-walk-tickets-166540030715?discount=78thVIP

The Extravaganza of Strange

Extravaganza of Strange is the next featured exhibition at E11even 2 gallery opening on Friday, September 18th, 2020 from 5p-8p.  Artist and creator, Bili Kribbs says “EOS is a slightly spooky freakshow of the unnatural with unhinged creatures and fun characters.  I think there is also humor throughout the show that is a hard push into the surreal imagination.”

Guests can expect the unexpected, says Kribbs.  “During the duration of the event there are timed lighting and audio changes that reveal images not seen under the normal light. UV paint (invisible ink) was used, and when under black-light, different images appear on many pieces.”

Attendees can expect to see something different in both regular and black light while visiting. These light and audio changes are frequent, requiring the visitor to stay long enough to see what changes in the artwork under different lighting.

Kribbs also mentions, “It’s important to share art with everyone. This is why there are prints and small castings available at the every-person price of $15 and up. Surprise! Art is accessible for all!  This event is family friendly.

Extravaganza of Strange
Works by Bili Kribbs

Opening Reception Friday September 18, 2020, 5p-8p

Closing Reception Friday October 16, 2020, 5p-8p

The Essential Artist: “When the going gets Tough, the Tough gets Cleveland!” says the gallery owners at e11even 2.

R!ch Cihlar, Christina Sadowski, & Billy Nainiger

“We’re Cleveland Tough and we’re all necessary,” state the owners of e11even 2.  We all have jobs to do, some are small and some grand but that’s what makes the world work.  “When you come to 78th Street Studios for a Third Friday event, e11even 2 is on your list of “absolutely necessary” places to visit,” says Christina Sadowski.  We work hard to make sure our guests and friends enjoy themselves after a rigid week of life.  Life is tough enough and along with the art we share, we want to divert our guests rough week into a few hours of fun.  We offer quirky themed exhibitions, a lively atmosphere, and top it off with a friendly welcome.  We all want to have a good time and not seeing our friends in-person is starting to put a damper on what we do.  We are adjusting like everyone else, but it’s not the same behind a computer.

“Although separation from the gallery is distressing I have to be an optimist” says R!ch Cihlar.  “The best thing I can do right now is what I’ve been doing all along.  I make art, I plan art, and I think art.  It’s what I do, so I’m not going to stop because I can’t hang out with my friends or go to the store. I’m still creating, just under different circustances. I still see my friends, on social media or via video chat, and I know that I will see them in person in time.”

“On my days home, I have focused on building robots” says Billy Nainiger. “It has been a good way to distract myself from the current situation. I am looking forward to when we can get back to holding the Third Friday events, seeing our friends and sharing our artwork. Until then, keep washing your hands!

Did you Know? The owners of e11even 2 are all deemed essential employees. We are working hard each day to stay safe and do a vital job.

Billy Nainiger is a Cleveland Fireman. As a first responder, he is on the front lines every day. He constantly answers the call to help.  Each and every time he responds to a call or tends to a sick or injured person, he is putting himself at risk.

Christina Sadowski is a Safety Officer for Cleveland Public Power. She ensures the electrical crews are working safely and have the necessary PPE to do their job. She is out in the field regularly helping reduce the number of workplace injuries and keeping the essential workers at work! Without CPP, many of us would be in the dark! Shop her Etsy store at: www.etsy.com/shop/christinasadowski

R!ch Cihlar is an Art Department Office Manager. While schools are closed, he ensures studio supplies are available to students along with overseeing a direct line of communication to all resource’s.  Education and communication are vital to the culture.  Richardcihlar.com

When you need a distraction, stay connected with e11even 2.  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and on our website.  We are working to add new art, videos and making the online shopping experience easier!  We can’t wait to see you all soon!

Who Has Junk in the Trunk?

We all seem to have junk drawers in our home, and  what’s an artist to do with all of that junk?  They build Junk-bots of course.  E11even 2’s next exhibition explores the endless possibilities of building these quirky junk robots.  E11even 2 invites you to opening reception on March 20th, 2020 from 5p-9p.  This exhibition is free and family friendly.

Featured Artists
1. Daniel Kearsey
2. R!ch Cihlar
3. Mark Overlow
4. Bill Fiest
5. Clare Kolat
6. Christina Sadowski
7. Bob Peck
8. Felicia Crane & Jon Lee
9. Josh Haplea
10. Tim Switalski
11. Rick Sans
12. Thomas Conger
13. Nicole Edwards
14.  Joseph Shaw
15. Billy Nainiger
16. George Kocar

Are You Feeling Dangerous?

Dangerous
September 20 – November 15,  2019

Dangerous is the next featured exhibition at E11even 2 gallery opening September 20^th  from 5p-9p  Artist and gallery owners, Billy Nainiger, Christina Sadowski, and R!ch Cihlar share their support for the upcoming Cleveland Browns Season by creating an array of original art works.

Nainiger, known for his pop art influence and mixed media approach to his work, says “I wanted to host a Browns exhibition because I have been a huge fan since the days of Bernie Kosar, Ozzie Newsome, Ernst Byner and the rest of the Dawg pound.  Cleveland is a football town and everybody seems to love the Browns, win or lose.  E11even 2 wanted to put on a show to help celebrate the love we have for our boys in orange and brown.”

Works featured in this exhibition will be a variety of mixed media and painted pieces from all 3 owners.  Guests will also have an opportunity to collect the limited edition Dangerous can Koozie (while supplies last).  This is a family friendly event.

Great Walls of Vinyl, Part Deux

 

Great Walls of Vinyl, Part Deux is the next exhibition at E11even 2.  GWV will open on Friday, March 15^th from 5-9p. This exhibit will be an optical mash up classic vinyl records with layered collage and graffiti elements.  Artist Garrett Weider presents the idea of covering the gallery with vinyl records (floor to ceiling) as his canvas.  Garrett says, “I want the show to be sensory overload, a lot to see, and make it a memorable experience.”

Why is this Part Deux?  Weider states, “I had a show a few years ago where I covered a two story wall with records, and the event and outcome was very successful. I wanted to replicate that idea, but fill an entire room.”  Each piece will be a cool $25, and this will be a cash and carry event.  That means guests will be able to take the work immediately off the wall and a new record will replace it, making the show a revolving and transforming experience.

Opening Reception Friday March 15^th 5-9p 2019

Closing Reception Friday April 19^th, 5-9p 2019

Door no. 1, Door no. 2,…. How about Door 112!

Stop out for our Holiday Showcase, Dec 8th (10a-9p) & 9th (10a-6p) and Dec. 21st (5p-9p) featuring great holiday gifts by Clevelands own, Serg and Destroy, Rick Sans, George Kocar, Greg Renkas, Jenny Goe, Jared Gepperth, Sam Gorczyca, Celeste Stauber, & Nicole Fraley.

E11even 2 will also be featuring its newest Koozie for the holidays. “Step Aside Coffee! Holidays are a job for Alcohol!”  Available while supplies last.

Time Warp: A Twisted Exhibition

Time Warp, a new exhibition opening at E11even 2 will commemorates the 5 year anniversary of the Cleveland based contemporary gallery. Time flies when you’re selling art in this exhibition.  The opening reception is Friday, November 16th from 5-9p during the 3rd Friday events at 78th St. Studios.

Owners- Christina Sadowski, Billy Nainiger, and R!ch Cihlar set out to make a new body of work for their special occasion.  Each artist/owner created a series of work following their own interpretation of words “Time Warp”.

R!ch set out to build bottle openers inspired by vintage pop crates, a reflection into the past.  His works cater to the aesthetic of the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s logos and symbols.  He says, “It’s the feeling or memory of what we all call ‘Retro’.  My pieces will remind guests of years past.”

Billy focused directly on time, using clocks as focal point and building around them with mixed media and found objects.  Nainiger, states he’s always been interested in clocks, mechanically, and found the exhibition ideal for his style of work.  He also states, “Plus, they’re functional and decorative works”.

Christina, a photographer, shot landscapes with a Lensbaby circular fisheye lens to warp her images into complete circles.  Sadowski says, “The process was fun and tricky.  Trying to capture the essence of Cleveland in a new manner was exciting and challenging.  With this lens, I am able to explore new perspectives of iconic Cleveland structures.”

November 2nd 6p-8p (e11even 2 day/5 yr anniversary party)
November 16th 5p-9p (third friday’s @ 78th st. studios)

Reservoir Fiction: An Exhibition of Two Tarantino Films

Reservoir Fiction is the next featured exhibition at E11even 2 gallery opening September 21^st from 5p-9p  Artist and gallery owner, Billy Nainiger mashes up his favorite Quentin Tarantino films (Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction) in this heist style art display.

Nainiger, known for his pop art influence and mixed media approach to his work, says “I am sticking with a pop art stylistic approach,  like my last 2 “movie” shows. I will be focusing on portraits of main characters from both Tarantino films. I think it will relate to countless people since both films are so well known and relative to my generation. It’s interesting to me to take footage from a film and convey it into visual art pieces that hang on a wall.”

Nainiger’s medium can be summed up as “Mixed Media”, but it’s a bit more involved than that.  Nainiger states “The portraits consist of many different styles and textures of papers that I cut out by hand with an x-acto knife and then it’s layered for a three dimensional effect.  One sheet on top of the next brings the portraits all together. Most pieces also include paint, pastel, image transfer and found objects. I’ve always liked adding many different elements and mediums to my pieces, but the main material is layered paper.”

Opening Reception Friday, September 21, 5-9p

Closing Reception October 19, 5-9p