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Susan Wallace "Sir Vantes, The Ingenious Gentleman"



 

Hours: March 17 - April 11, 2014: Monday - Friday, 10:30 am - 5:00 pm.

With mainstream media fixated on science fiction -- heroes, villains, myths and legends have not only become part of our daily lives, but in some cases, an obsession.  You see the effects every day, from San Francisco turning into Gotham City for a day just to make a little boy’s dream come true, to the young ladies who dream and plan their sweet 16s and weddings that are fit for a princess and the wealthy collectors paying tens of thousands of dollars for collectible comics and action figures.  In addition, according to various reports, the past five year's top worldwide box office hits were: 2013 - Iron Man 3 which made over $1.2 billion, 2012 - Marvel’s The Avengers making over $1.5 billion, 2011 – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 bringing in over $1.3 billion, 2010 - Toy Story 3 making over $1 billion and 2009 - Avatar which made just over $2.7 billion …these movies are all about heroes, villains, myths and legends.  It is a theme everyone can relate to, and with such a broad subject matter given to the talent found at the Ani Art Academies ... well, our show – Heroes, Villains, Myths, Legends - is going to be epic.


Last year’s exhibition – The BIG Gamble – posed the following question: Does contemporary art need to shock the viewer to be good?  I think we proved it does not...well, kind of.    The overall reception to our exhibition was incredible and the opening saw more than 700 people in attendance with plenty of sales.

We have always viewed “shock-value” in terms of what some artists/people claim are works of art and the astronomical prices certain contemporary pieces can bring.  Over the past year, at auction, we have seen artists take everyday items, declare them works of art and sell them for large sums of money.  In addition, works by Basquiat reached nearly $50 million, Warhol’s work sold for $40 million+ and a Lichtenstein climbed over the $56 million mark – to many, this was shocking.  We believe the Ani Art Academy artists truly hold their own “shock-value.”

Realism has been overpowered by pop and abstract art for some time and we’re at a point where many are left thinking, “Where is the talent?” How many times do we have to walk out of a contemporary art exhibit and say to ourselves, “Well… a 5 year old could have done that!”  It is time that Realism steps out of the shadows of the art world and takes its place in the spotlight, where truly talented and devoted artists are appreciated for their refined skill and dedication.  The rigorous training at the Ani Art Academies develops artists who create “shock-value,” but in a very different way than most contemporary artists do. With shockingly precise and realistic charcoals and oil paintings, these young artists will make you rethink your views on the art world of today as they present works inspired by characters and stories they love. Take a journey with the Ani instructors, apprentices, students and alumni into another world, a world of Heroes, Villains, Myths & Legends.

This exhibit is the second significant concentration of works in New York City from The Ani Art Academies’ instructors, current apprentices, alumni and associates.  On view will be a variety of works celebrating The Lone Ranger, Poseidon, Atlas, Aphrodite, Mata Hari, Spider-man, Joker, Tron and many others; this will be an amazing exhibition and one we know you will enjoy.

As we have stated before, our ultimate goal with these exhibitions is to celebrate the good, the talented, and the skilled artists who continue a great tradition, centuries old, of Academic training.




Hi-Yo Silver - Anthony Waichulis
Anthony Waichulis
(Born 1972)
Hi-Yo Silver
7 x 5 inches
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Fortitude - Edward Dillon
Edward Dillon
(Born 1982)
Fortitude
20 x 16 inches
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Patriot - Timothy W. Jahn
Timothy W. Jahn
(Born 1977)
Patriot
14 x 11 inches
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Where Adventure Begins... - Anthony Waichulis
Anthony Waichulis
(Born 1972)
Where Adventure Begins...
5 x 7 inches
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Model - Anthony Waichulis
Anthony Waichulis
(Born 1972)
Model
7 x 5 inches
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Symbiote - Timothy W. Jahn
Timothy W. Jahn
(Born 1977)
Symbiote
21 x 12 inches
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The Dark Side of the Force - Rodney O\'Dell Davis
Rodney O'Dell Davis
(Born 1974)
The Dark Side of the Force
10 x 8 inches
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Fallen Glory - Kevin A. Moore
Kevin A. Moore
(Born 1989)
Fallen Glory
8 x 14 inches
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Busted - Sharon Hourigan
Sharon Hourigan
(Born 1957)
Busted
8 x 10 inches
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Homecoming - Leah Waichulis
Leah Waichulis
(1979 - 2019)
Homecoming
8 x 10 inches
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Phrenology - Erika Baez
Erika Baez
(Born 1982)
Phrenology
8 x 8 inches
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Journey - Bernard Poremba
Bernard Poremba
(Born 1946)
Journey
12 x 16 inches
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Aphrodite - Erin Anderson
Erin Anderson
(Born 1987)
Aphrodite
20 x 16 inches
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Edge of Spring - Joel Carson Jones
Joel Carson Jones
(Born 1975)
Edge of Spring
12 x 9 inches

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Peter\'s Denial of Christ - Terese Rogers
Terese Rogers
(Born 1957)
Peter's Denial of Christ
15 x 11 inches
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Deal with the Devil - Stuart Dunkel
Stuart Dunkel
(Born 1952)
Deal with the Devil
5 x 7 inches
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The Mediator - Stuart Dunkel
Stuart Dunkel
(Born 1952)
The Mediator
8 5/16 x 20
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You and What Army, Men? - Kelsey Amy
Kelsey Amy
(Born 1990)
You and What Army, Men?
8 x 10 inches
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Sea of Love - Alicia Lang
Alicia Lang
(Born 1986)
Sea of Love
8 x 10 inches
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It\'s Alive - Michael Hockenbury
Michael Hockenbury
(Born 1977)
It's Alive
20 x 16 inches
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Ultimate Love - Lois Edwards
Lois Edwards
(Born 1943)
Ultimate Love
11 x 14 inches
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The Once and Mighty King - Helen Crispino
Helen Crispino
The Once and Mighty King
5 1/2 x 7 inches
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Grand-Pierre - Tim Reynolds
Tim Reynolds
(Born 1966)
Grand-Pierre
7 x 5 inches
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Pyrrhic Victory - Jason Brady
Jason Brady
(Born 1989)
Pyrrhic Victory
18 1/2 x 23 inches
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Icarus Flies to Selene - Emma  Hirst
Emma Hirst
(Born 1988)
Icarus Flies to Selene
10 x 8 inches
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I Shot and Arrow into the Air - Chelsea Herron
Chelsea Herron
(Born 1990)
I Shot and Arrow into the Air
13 x 13 inches
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The Sandman - Victoria Steel
Victoria Steel
(Born 1994)
The Sandman
11 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches
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The Eye of the Day - Elena Green
Elena Green
(Born 1978)
The Eye of the Day
16 x 22 inches
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Awakening - Ricardo E. Martinez
Ricardo E. Martinez
(Born 1991)
Awakening
21 x 16 inches
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Aphrodite - Emily Garlick
Emily Garlick
(Born 1989)
Aphrodite
18 x 24 inches
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NYC Blues Legend - Thomas Martin
Thomas Martin
(Born 1951)
NYC Blues Legend
10 1/4 x 15 1/4 inches
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Taking Flight - Stephen A. Yavorski, Jr.
Stephen A. Yavorski, Jr.
(Born 1989)
Taking Flight
11 x 14 inches
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Interrogation - Andy Judd
Andy Judd
(Born 1991)
Interrogation
11 x 16 1/2 inches
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Ride Between Life and Death - Patricia  Díaz
Patricia Díaz
(Born 1993)
Ride Between Life and Death
14 x 11 inches
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Why So Serious? - Roneidy  Bonilla
Roneidy Bonilla
(Born 1986)
Why So Serious?
8 x 10 inches
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El Lado Que No Conoces - Eddy Vargas
Eddy Vargas
(Born 1987)
El Lado Que No Conoces
10 x 8 inches
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Ever Danced With The Devil In The Pale Moonlight? - Elizardo Mojica
Elizardo Mojica
(Born 1993)
Ever Danced With The Devil In The Pale Moonlight?
24 x 16 inches
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Imposters - Omar Rodriguez Jr.
Omar Rodriguez Jr.
(Born 1982)
Imposters
13 x 18 inches
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Friday the Thirteenth - Jonathan Frómeta Vasquez
Jonathan Frómeta Vasquez
(Born 1981)
Friday the Thirteenth
10 1/2 x 8 inches
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The Pandora Paradbox - Joe Dillon
Joe Dillon
(Born 1985)
The Pandora Paradbox
20 x 13 inches
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Poseidon - Welinton Lopez
Welinton Lopez
(Born 1986)
Poseidon
10 x 8 inches
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The Sword and the Chalice - Lynne Garlick
Lynne Garlick
(Born 1962)
The Sword and the Chalice
22 x 12 inches
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Fable Fruit - Phil Kidd
Phil Kidd
(Born 1988)
Fable Fruit
5 x 3 inches
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The River Styx - Deborah Lloyd
Deborah Lloyd
(Born 1986)
The River Styx
11 x 11 inches
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Off the Grid - Romaro H. Richardson
Romaro H. Richardson
(Born 1993)
Off the Grid
23 x 19 inches
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Arrogance and Nature Meet - Roger C.  Long
Roger C. Long
(Born 1978)
Arrogance and Nature Meet
6 x 18 inches
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Poisoned Apples - Shanicia Richardson
Shanicia Richardson
(Born 1988)
Poisoned Apples
12 x 18 inches
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Indomitable Will - Canita Ruan
Canita Ruan
(Born 1994)
Indomitable Will
8 1/2 x 21 inches
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Heads and Tales - Deanna Skalka
Deanna Skalka
(Born 1953)
Heads and Tales
13 1/4 x 16 1/4 inches
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Forever Beautiful - Augusto Urena Rodriquez
Augusto Urena Rodriquez
(Born 1995)
Forever Beautiful
11 x 11 inches
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La Llorona - Eduard  Peña Peña
Eduard Peña Peña
(Born 1993)
La Llorona
8 x 10 inches
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Ciguapa - Felix Esteban Rosario
Felix Esteban Rosario
(Born 1989)
Ciguapa
10 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches
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I\'m Having an Old Friend for Dinner - Lynne Garlick
Lynne Garlick
(Born 1962)
I'm Having an Old Friend for Dinner
22 x 15 inches
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Future Time - Lucy Shemo
Lucy Shemo
(Born 1997)
Future Time
8 x 10 inches
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Dark Kingdom - Emily Reynolds
Emily Reynolds
(Born 1999)
Dark Kingdom
16 x 9 inches

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Sir Vantes, The Ingenious Gentleman - Susan Wallace
Susan Wallace
(Born 1957)
Sir Vantes, The Ingenious Gentleman
18 x 23 inches
Signed and dated 2013

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