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The Weight of Time: Closing Reception & Artist Talk

Join Kaiser Gallery on Sunday, October 10 at 5:00 pm

You're invited on Sunday, October 10, at 5:00 pm to join Kaiser Gallery for the closing reception of The Weight of Time and to meet its local artists. Join us for an insightful look into the work of Danny Greene and Haumed Rahmani.

Light refreshments provided.

The Weight of Time is an exhibition that explores the surrealism of a very real global pandemic through introspective works. The novel virus COVID-19 threw the world as we knew it into a situation that we've never seen before. The global pandemic and the shutdowns that followed created disorientating challenges for various people to navigate in different ways while further exposing broken government infrastructure and community ramifications for a world that was not prepared to stop.

Presenting the works of Chad Eby, Danny Greene, Andrew Ellis Johnson, Matt Milligan, Haumed Rahmani, and Nowhere Mountain.

Artist Bios

Danny Greene
Danny Greene (°1977, Honolulu ) makes paintings and paintings. By demonstrating the omnipresent lingering of a ‘corporate world’, his paintings references post-punk theory as well as the avant-garde or the degeneracy of the post-modern world. His paintings are often classified as part of the new romantic movement because of the desire for the local in the unfolding globalized technocracy. However, this reference is not intentional, as this kind of art is part of the collective memory. By referencing romanticism, grand-guignolesque black humour and symbolism, he creates work through labour-intensive processes which can be seen explicitly as a personal exorcism ritual. They are inspired by a nineteenth-century tradition of works, in which an ideal of ‘Fulfilled Absence’ was seen as the pinnacle. His works demonstrate how life extends beyond its own subjective limits and often tells a story about the effects of global cultural interaction over the latter half of the twentieth century. It challenges the binaries we continually reconstruct between Self and Other, between our own ‘cannibal’ and ‘civilized’ selves. By choosin mainly formal solutions, he tries to develop forms that do not follow logical criteria, but are based only on subjective associations and formal parallels, which incite the viewer to make new personal associations. His works are based on formal associations which open a unique poetic vein. Multilayered images arise in which the fragility and instability of our seemingly certain reality is questioned. Danny Greene currently lives and works in Cleveland, Ohio.

Haumed Rahmani
Straddling creative, scientific, and digital frameworks, Haumed Rahmani spends their time thinking of questions that lead to better questions. Their code is being used by the likes of Cornell University and the Max Planck Institute, and they’re slated to present at the International Liquid Crystal Conference in 2022. With work ranging from microscope imaging to generative weaving and projection art, Haumed is foremost a toolbuilder and communicator. They currently focus their art on using math, light & time as ingredients, and on building out their open-source design framework, the aeiyou glitchkit, which was used to create this piece (and can be found online.)
Follow more of their work on Instagram at @Haumed.

Artist Statement
This piece offers a space to reckon with our mortalities, the branching of time, and the ever-present hand of chance that mold our identities. After it all, what is truly ours?

The weaving appears grey at a distance, but up close the threads are revealed to be vibrantly colorful; and as one moves around the weaving, they catch not only a shifting moiré pattern, but also their own fractured reflection. The weave structure was created generatively using code and a microscope image of a liquid crystal.

This is among my first set of weavings, as I reoriented my entire life during the pandemic, quitting school and seriously beginning my art practice. While the year delivered tremendous growth, I found many opportunities and even people slipping through my fingertips, forever lost to time and entropy. Death was brought to the forefront of my thoughts, and it questioned life itself. I found some peace through the clock-like act of weaving, which can be a meditation.

Kaiser Gallery welcomes Avalon Productions for Soundwave Disco
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, October 9, from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us at Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, October 9, from 5 pm - 9 pm for an evening of music and art on our patio, featuring music by Bentodd, Kinetic, Rexx Ross, and Zap Avalon.

This event is free and open to the public!

Crafts & Cocktails
Join Kaiser Gallery on Saturday, October 9, at 4:00 pm.

Join Kaiser Gallery for 'Crafts & Cocktails' with local artist Morgan Bukovec on Saturday, October 9 at 4:00 pm.

Create your own 5 - 6" finger knit pumpkin. Each participant will learn the finger knitting process and be able to create their very own finger knitted pumpkin! All materials are provided, and special discounts are available for participants at Kaiser Gallery's cocktail bar.

Morgan Bukovec is a mixed media artist, educator, storyteller and collector of things from Cleveland, Ohio. Having received a bachelor's degree in Fine Art and Art Education from the University of Dayton, her studio practice is interdisciplinary with a focus on themes of identity, storytelling, fleeting moments, and objects across time. Recent group exhibitions include: Women’s Work: New Takes on Textile Art, Reeves House, Woodstock, Georgia, BIG MOOD, Stay Home Gallery, Paris, Tennessee, DomesticLands, Kaiser Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio. She currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio, and plans to expand her artistic endeavors in the local, national, and international communities

Walkabout Tremont

Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, October 8, from 5 to 10 pm.

Our drinks are paired to exhibiting works for a more immersive art-viewing experience. Our drinks also allow artists to apply to exhibits without submission fees, removing barriers. Our full menu is also available.

Last weekend to see The Weight of Time exhibition and sample its curated cocktail menu!
Kaiser Gallery presents The Weight of Time, our latest art exhibition during Walkabout Tremont and check our our curated cocktails, included the surreal 'Johnson Sanitizer.'

The Weight of Time is an exhibition that explores the surrealism of a very real global pandemic through introspective works. The novel virus COVID-19 threw the world as we knew it into a situation that we've never seen before. The global pandemic and the shutdowns that followed created disorientating challenges for various people to navigate in different ways while further exposing broken government infrastructure and community ramifications for a world that was not prepared to stop.

Presenting the works of Chad Eby, Danny Greene, Andrew Ellis Johnson, Matt Milligan, Haumed Rahmani, and Nowhere Mountain.

Crafts & Cocktails with Morgan Bukovec
Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, October 2 at 4:00 pm

Join Kaiser Gallery for 'Crafts & Cocktails' with local artist Morgan Bukovec on Saturday, October 2 at 4:00 pm.

Create your own mini felt succulent arrangement with Morgan Bukovec. All supplies are provided, and special pricing is available at Kaiser Gallery's cocktail bar for participants.

Morgan Bukovec is a mixed media artist, educator, storyteller and collector of things from Cleveland, Ohio. Having received a bachelor's degree in Fine Art and Art Education from the University of Dayton, her studio practice is interdisciplinary with a focus on themes of identity, storytelling, fleeting moments, and objects across time. Recent group exhibitions include: Women’s Work: New Takes on Textile Art, Reeves House, Woodstock, Georgia, BIG MOOD, Stay Home Gallery, Paris, Tennessee, DomesticLands, Kaiser Gallery, Cleveland, Ohio. She currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio, and plans to expand her artistic endeavors in the local, national, and international communities.

Kaiser Gallery is a contemporary art gallery and cocktail lounge located in the heart of Tremont. In this format, we combine our dedication to the visual arts with libations to create a unique atmosphere that can readily bring art to new audiences while still serving our artists in their artistic endeavors. Our cocktails are curated to exhibiting works, allowing guests to enjoy a more immersive art-viewing experience. Mixologists works with exhibiting artists to create a cocktail that becomes an extension of the artwork. Our cocktails also allow artists to submit their portfolios for consideration without submission fees. This small act is powerful and removes barriers for underrepresented groups within the art world.

Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Night
Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, October 1 at 7:00 pm

Friday, October 1, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Kaiser Gallery presents Spoken Word Open Mic Nights.
Attention lovers of live poetry, join us for an open mic night. Everyone is invited to be part of the audience, or share a short poem. Limited performance spots are available for our poetry open-mic so please arrive early.

Light refreshments will be provided.

The Weight of Time: Virtual Artist Talk
Thursday, September 30 at 6:30 pm

You're invited on Thursday, September 30, from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, to join Kaiser Gallery for the virtual artist talk of The Weight of Time. Join us for an insightful look into the work of Chad Eby, Andrew Ellis Johnson, Matt Milligan, and Nowhere Mountain. Zoom registration is now open, or join the watch party at Kaiser Gallery for the live broadcast.

The Weight of Time is an exhibition that explores the surrealism of a very real global pandemic through introspective works. The novel virus COVID-19 threw the world as we knew it into a situation that we've never seen before. The global pandemic and the shutdowns that followed created disorientating challenges for various people to navigate in different ways while further exposing broken government infrastructure and community ramifications for a world that was not prepared to stop.

Presenting the works of Chad Eby, Danny Greene, Andrew Ellis Johnson, Matt Milligan, Haumed Rahmani, and Nowhere Mountain.

Artist Bios

Chad Eby
Chad Eby is a Lexington Kentucky-based multidisciplinary artist, designer and educator working with light, sound, and code to engage with the grain of digital technologies.

Eby creates work, by turns stark and whimsical, that explores humanity's fraught relationship with made objects using sound, light, and digital fabrication techniques.

His research interests revolve around the peculiar relationship between digital and physical: especially the residue-loss, surplus and corruption-that results from moving back and forth between atoms and bits, map and territory, description and thing.
Part of the faculty of University of Kentucky's School of Visual Art Studies since 2019, Chad previously served at the Herron School of Art and Design at IUPUI in Indianapolis, Kungliga Tekniska högskolan (the Royal Institute of Technology) in Stockholm, and Florida State University in Tallahassee. He was awarded the Frank C. Springer Family Faculty Innovation Award in 2017.
Chad's work has been shown at the Tekniska Museet (the Swedish National Museum of Science and Technology) in Stockholm, Sweden, Generative Art XXII in Rome, Italy, New Media Fest in Valencia, Spain, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, TAG at the University of Western Florida, the Columbia College Center for Book and Paper and various local venues across the United States. He has attended competitive residencies at the Atlantic Center for the Arts, Elsewhere, and was selected for the inaugural Space Art Summer School hosted at the Russian Museum of Cosmonautics.

Artist Statement
Parallel to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and greatly facilitating that spread, a virulent strain of Bad Ideas also swept the globe. A surge of mis- and disinformation promulgated by a strange mix of opportunists, true believers, state actors and lulzers, and amplified by an army of COVID-19 sequestered thumb-clickers: fever dreams featuring bats, billionaires, 5G, tracking chips, and the soul-damaged vaccinated who, by succumbing to media-driven fear, lost their opportunity to "ascend." Disinformation Containment Unit D6 is an equally irrational alternative. Inspired by quack 5G and chemtrail protective devices, it is a fantastical electro-spiritual information appliance—ready for field deployment—imagined to detect and neutralize nearby disinformation. Driven by a WiFi-emitting ESP8266 chip and not-very-sophisticated cellular automata simulation, it's twin OLED displays give continuous animated feedback on its progress.

Andrew Ellis Johnson
Andrew Ellis Johnson’s work has appeared in galleries, festivals, public collaborations, conferences, and publications in the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. He has performed as co-founder of the collective PED in Buffalo, Belfast, Chongqing, Rio de Janeiro, St. John’s, and Toronto. He studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (BFA) and Carnegie Mellon University (MFA) in Pittsburgh, where he is Associate Professor of Art. Residencies and exchanges over the last decade include those at: Korean National University of the Arts, Seoul; Blue Mountain Center, New York; University of the Arts London, Camberwell; Fayoum International Art Center, Egypt; Sites of Passage in Jerusalem/Ramallah/ Pittsburgh; and Tsinghua University in Beijing.

Recent two-person exhibits include RESORT at Kendall College of Art & Design and McDonough Museum of Art and GETTING THERE at Gettysburg College and this fall at Stockton University. His most recent solo show was FOUNDER at SUNY Cortland’s Dowd Gallery.

Artist Statement
This statement and the poem below were written in July 2020. Insurrection features a man in full PPE reading while reclining comfortably on his living room couch. A cat purrs in his lap. In the safe seclusion of his own home, he is over-protected. Others, however, are not. Not George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Brionna Taylor and too many other people who were shopping, running, sleeping—simply living, while black. Their deaths are painfully singular, but their cumulative toll constitutes a persistent pandemic of racism. Another pandemic rages as people rage in the streets. The death count from Covid-19 has now climbed over 100,000 in four months. Fallow Trench In the exceptional Nation State of One, the novel plague, first declared nonexistent, then decried as sophic, was ultimately decreed ‘Democratic’. It was. Though itself invisible to the naked eye, the virus, though little, spread by aspirational spittle, magnified divisions and bonds. Manufacturers mandated. Distributors consolidated. Liberators looted. Suppliers hoarded. Senators sanctioned. the unaffordable could be bought again. Sacrificial heroes, ill-suited, staved, for another quarter, the essential economy. Perhaps. Routines were screened. Meetings multiplied and merged. Unemployment ranks swelled. Curves flattened; feeds fed. Appropriations diverted. Tweet-enlisted fascists drilled. Unmasked. Indisposed Justice meted black breath no repose. The State of Stasis is fought within, and without.

Matt Milligan
Matt Milligan (b. 1973) is an artist based in New York City working in digital and film photography. His work explores identity and its connections with home and community. Originally from Dallas, Texas, he holds a degree in musicology from the University of North Texas. Having always been attracted to how music conveys meaning, he carries that theoretical approach into his photography. Milligan's work was recently included in Scopio's "Rethinking, Questioning Urban Realities through Photography in the Age of COVID-19," in Porto, Portugal.

Artist Statement
The Things We Must Face When news of the shutdowns started to make the rounds, I was in the office—three floors of what had become an eerie and quiet building occupied, at that time, by me and, occasionally, the cleaning guy. It had been that way for a week or so. Almost everyone who had the means was leaving or preparing to leave the city, and my office was no exception. The sudden exit of those who wanted to escape and could also afford to leave was the first visible division. And it was this class separation that would, at least for me, expose the rest of what was to come as a series of interlopers—unwanted visitors that keep showing up at the doorstep of America. This all reminded me of something James Baldwin said, “You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read.” Despite what we frequently read in the media, there is nothing unprecedented about 2020. We are experiencing problems that have been with us for generations, problems that stem from divisions. And those divisions are rooted in money, politics, religion, race, and other things one should not talk about in polite company. But these social taboos are the very things we must talk about—and face—as Mr. Baldwin also famously said, or they will keep splitting us in two over and over again. A couple of weeks after the stay-at-home order went into effect, the half of us who remained in the city had to navigate a familiar but unknown landscape. My neighborhood was as empty and quiet as my office had been. When I went on walks or the occasional errand, I photographed the changes I saw. I also turned my camera inside (because we were inside all the time!); it was a natural response to the confinement. I began to see repeated images and symbols, sometimes subtle and sometimes overt. I realized that if I was sensitive to them, they could bolster the symbols of the past that Baldwin talked about and help me navigate what I was encountering and feeling. As Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk, said, “the true symbol does not merely point to something else. It contains in itself a structure which awakens our consciousness to a new awareness of the inner meaning of life and of reality itself.” Making these photographs was a cathartic experience for me. It brought to the surface my human “constant preoccupation with pleasure and pain... our pursuit of this happiness,” as fourteenth-century Japanese writer Yoshida Kenko said. It also—thankfully—brings Merton’s new awareness that, without his and Baldwin’s help, I would not have found. This process and these writers taught me that before I say anything about the problems I see out in the world, I must first look inside and face myself.

Nowhere Mountain
Nowhere Mountain is an art collaborative made up of St. Louis, Missouri based visual artist Mark Regester and Salt Lake City, Utah based composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, sound-artist and mad scientist Dave Madden.

Artist Statement
Nowhere Mountain is an imagined geographical landmark that lies between two specific points on a map.
It's where the magic happens.
Nowhere Mountain is pure, organic collaboration.
Nowhere Mountain is creation for creation's sake.

SOLD OUT!
DRAG BINGO: Peach Fuzz & Anhedonia Delight

Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, September 24 at 7 pm

Join Kaiser Gallery on September 24th at 7:00pm for a special Drag Bingo event: Featuring Peach Fuzz and Anhedonia Delight.

There will be Prizes, Cocktails, Fun!

Open Life Drawing: Sassy Sascha
Saturday, September 18 at 6:00 pm

On September 18 at 6:00 pm, join Kaiser Gallery for a special open life drawing session with returning guest model Sassy Sascha.

This is a free event, but registration is required. All skill levels are welcomed. Please bring dry drawing materials to work in.

Sassy Sascha is a biological female (AFAB) Drag Queen in the Greater Cleveland area and has established Cleveland's longest-running, family friendly drag brunch currently hosted at The Winchester. She hosts many shows at popular spots all over NE Ohio and supports the community with outreach, Drag Queen Story Hour, Pride, and by helping new performers showcase their talent.

Walkabout Tremont

Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, September 10, from 5 to 10 pm.

Our drinks are paired to exhibiting works for a more immersive art-viewing experience. Our drinks also allow artists to apply to exhibits without submission fees, removing barriers. Our full menu is also available.

View our latest art exhibition and sample our new cocktail menu!
Kaiser Gallery presents The Weight of Time, our latest art exhibition during Walkabout Tremont and check our our curated cocktails, included the surreal 'Johnson Sanitizer.'

The Weight of Time is an exhibition that explores the surrealism of a very real global pandemic through introspective works. The novel virus COVID-19 threw the world as we knew it into a situation that we've never seen before. The global pandemic and the shutdowns that followed created disorientating challenges for various people to navigate in different ways while further exposing broken government infrastructure and community ramifications for a world that was not prepared to stop.

Presenting the works of Chad Eby, Danny Greene, Andrew Ellis Johnson, Matt Milligan, Haumed Rahmani, and Nowhere Mountain.

The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club
September Around Town

Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 at 5:30 pm EST

Our Around Town networking socials are typically hosted on the first Thursday of every month at awesome venues across Cleveland. These events are a great place to meet new people, have fun with friends, and learn more about The Club. Around Towns are always free for Professional and Social members as well as non-members. Registration is recommended. Cash bar and light appetizers will be provided.

The September Around Town will be hosted at Kaiser Gallery. Kaiser Gallery is a contemporary gallery and lounge located in the heart of Tremont. In this format, they combine their dedication to the visual arts with libations to create a unique atmosphere that can readily bring art to new audiences while still serving their artists in their artistic endeavors.

Their cocktails are curated to exhibiting works, allowing guests to enjoy a more immersive art-viewing experience. Their mixologist works with exhibiting artists to create a cocktail that becomes an extension of the artwork. Their cocktails also allow artists to submit their portfolios for consideration without submission fees. This small act is powerful and removes barriers for underrepresented groups within the art world. Support Artists by buying drinks at Kaiser Gallery.

Open Life Drawing: Guest Model Scarlett Morgan

Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 7:00 pm EST

On August 19 at 7:00 pm, join Kaiser Gallery for a special open life drawing session with guest model Scarlett Morgan.

This is a free event, but registration is required. All skill levels are welcomed. Please bring dry drawing materials to work in.

Scarlett Morgan is a 28 year old woman and Detroit native transplanted to metro Cleveland. After graduating from Wayne State University with a degree in mortuary science, she went on to earn licensure as a funeral director and embalmer in both Michigan and Ohio, where she currently practices. She finds her creative outlets in costuming and prop fabrication for her studio, Beebuns Cosplay, and co-hosting her podcast about death, MortMic.

The Weight of Time: Opening Reception
Saturday, August 14, from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

You're invited on Saturday, August 14, from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm, to join Kaiser Gallery for the opening reception of The Weight of Time.

The Weight of Time is an exhibition that explores the surrealism of a very real global pandemic through introspective works. The novel virus COVID-19 threw the world as we knew it into a situation that we've never seen before. The global pandemic and the shutdowns that followed created disorientating challenges for various people to navigate in different ways while further exposing broken government infrastructure and community ramifications for a world that was not prepared to stop.

Presenting the works of Chad Eby, Danny Greene, Andrew Ellis Johnson, Matt Milligan, Haumed Rahmani, and Nowhere Mountain.

Our mixologists work with exhibiting artists to develop cocktails that enhance the art-viewing experience. Also, when enjoying drinks at Kaiser Gallery, it allows artists to submit their portfolios for consideration without submission fees. This small act removes barriers from underrepresented groups. Support artists while enjoying drinks at Kaiser Gallery. Here are a few of our upcoming curated cocktails, named after the artist they are inspired by:

The Eby: martini with pea flower chamomile tea, sage honey syrup, mezcal
The Johnson Sanitizer: gin + tonic gel w/toasted Sichuan peppercorn syrup, lemon peel, and jalapeño presented in a loose gelatin state
Nowhere Mountain: a Pilsner with a scoop of citrus sorbet and drizzle of Campari

Kaiser Gallery is a contemporary gallery and cocktail lounge located in the heart of Tremont. In this format, we combine our dedication to the visual arts with libations to create a unique atmosphere that can readily bring art to new audiences while still serving our artists in their artistic endeavors.

Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, August 13, from 5 to 10 pm.

Kaiser Gallery is offering a free sample of one of our curated temperance drinks (nonalcoholic) during Walkabout Tremont. Our drinks are paired to exhibiting works for a more immersive art-viewing experience. Our drinks also allow artists to apply to exhibits without submission fees, removing barriers. Our full menu is also available.

Preview our newest art exhibition and sample our new cocktail menu!
Kaiser Gallery is open for a special preview of The Weight of Time, our latest art exhibition during Walkabout Tremont. We'll also debut our new curated cocktail menu to pair with The Weight of Time.

The Weight of Time is an exhibition that explores the surrealism of a very real global pandemic through introspective works. The novel virus COVID-19 threw the world as we knew it into a situation that we've never seen before. The global pandemic and the shutdowns that followed created disorientating challenges for various people to navigate in different ways while further exposing broken government infrastructure and community ramifications for a world that was not prepared to stop.

Presenting the works of Chad Eby, Danny Greene, Andrew Ellis Johnson, Matt Milligan, Haumed Rahmani, and Nowhere Mountain.

Curated Cocktails Tasting Event

Join Kaiser Gallery for an evening of curated cocktails and art!

What's a curated cocktail? A playful, thoughtful, and utterly delicious way to enjoy art! Our mixologists work directly with exhibiting artists to develop cocktails that enhance the art-viewing experience. Hear from our curator to learn more about our current exhibit, Sugar (Chapter II), and from our mixologist to discover how these carefully crafted drinks were created.

July 23 TASTING MENU
A welcome 'MUSE' cocktail TBA
Rhubarb Mint Julep: Rhubarb mint julep with Bulleit Bourbon
Gin + Juice Spritzer: Orange juice with strawberry syrup and gin
Choice of charcuterie board -or- local cheese plate

AUGUST 7 TASTING MENU
A welcome 'MUSE' cocktail TBA
Sweet and Tart Tea: Hibiscus tea with Limoncello and vodka
Basil Peach Martini: Peach wine and basil infused vodka
Choice of charcuterie board -or- local cheese plate

Our curated cocktail menu changes with each art exhibition.
Our current exhibit is SUGAR (CHAPTER II), a solo exhibition by Derick Decario Ladale Whitson.

Derick Decario Ladale Whitson (b. 1991 Mansfield, Ohio) is an artist currently living and working in NYC. Working primarily in photography and video, Whitson explores the history and relationships of clowning, drag queens and black/white face to explore the social constructs of race, gender, and sexuality.

Derick Decario Ladale Whitson earned his MFA at Columbia University & BFA from Columbus College of Art & Design. Working within the realms of Photography, Video & Performance. Whitson’s work has been published in Miami New Times, Huffington Post, The Advocate Magazine, & Photo-Emphasis. Whitson has participated in many residencies across the U.S., including programs at Mass MoCA, The Fountainhead (Miami), and the AICAD/New York Studio Residency Program. Whitson is also a current recipient of the Foundation For Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant, the 2019 Enfoco Photography Fellowship, & The 2019 NYSCA/NYFA Photography Fellowship.

SUGAR (CHAPTER II): ARTIST TALK

Thursday, August 5, at 7:00 pm

On Thursday, August 5, at 7:00 pm, we meet the exhibiting artist of 'Sugar (Chapter II),' Derick Decario Ladale Whitson, for a detailed discussion on his work and what inspires him. Join us at Kaiser Gallery or on Zoom for Whitson's virtual talk. Registration Required.

Derick Decario Ladale Whitson (b. 1991, Mansfield, Ohio) lives & works in New York City. Earned his MFA at Columbia University & BFA from Columbus College of Art & Design. Working within the realms of Photography, Video & Performance. Whitson’s work has been published in Miami New Times, Huffington Post, The Advocate Magazine, & Photo-Emphasis. Whitson has participated in many residencies across the U.S., including programs at Mass MoCA, The Fountainhead (Miami), and the AICAD/New York Studio Residency Program. Whitson is also a current recipient of the Foundation For Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant, the 2019 Enfoco Photography Fellowship, & The 2019 NYSCA/NYFA Photography Fellowship.

SUGAR (Chapter II) is a solo exhibition by Derick Decario Ladale Whitson, on view at Kaiser Gallery June 12 - August 8, 2021. Whitson is an artist currently living and working in NYC. Working primarily in photography and video, Whitson explores the history and relationships of clowning, drag queens and black/white face to explore the social constructs of race, gender, and sexuality.

SOLD OUT! Open Life Drawing with Sassy Sascha

Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm EST

On July 15 at 6:00 pm, join Kaiser Gallery for a special open life drawing session with guest model Sassy Sascha.

This is a free event, but registration is required. All skill levels are welcomed. Please bring dry drawing materials to work in.

Sassy Sascha is a biological female (AFAB) Drag Queen in the Greater Cleveland area and has established Cleveland's longest-running, family friendly drag brunch currently hosted at The Winchester. She hosts many shows at popular spots all over NE Ohio and supports the community with outreach, Drag Queen Story Hour, Pride, and by helping new performers showcase their talent.

Walkabout Tremont

Friday, July 9, 2021 at 5:00 pm EST

Walkabout Tremont is officially back! Join Kaiser Gallery on Friday, July 9, from 5 to 10 pm.

Kaiser Gallery is offering a free sample of one of our curated temperance drinks (nonalcoholic) during Walkabout Tremont. Our drinks are paired to exhibiting works for a more immersive art-viewing experience. Our drinks also allow artists to apply to exhibits without submission fees, removing barriers. Our full menu is also available.

New curated cocktail! Kaiser Gallery is also offering a special menu item available during Walkabout Tremont, a new curated cocktail, the burnt honey old fashion to pair with Sugar (Chapter II), a solo exhibit by Derick Decario Ladale Whitson. Available for a limited time.

//What's Happening in Tremont//
The eclectic neighborhood of Tremont will have art openings across the neighborhood, extended hours at art galleries and retail shops, live music at several locations, and food and drink specials at Tremont’s restaurants and bars. Entertainment includes Dr. U.R. Awesome, a Guiness-record holding bubble artist from 6:30–8 p.m. at St John Cantius Church; David Bays singer/songwriter; Reverbious – one man band; and, chalk artists around Lincoln Park for Canalway Partners self-guided history walks.

Sugar (Chapter II): Opening Reception

On Saturday, June 12, 2021, join Kaiser Gallery for the opening of Sugar (Chapter II) a solo exhibition by Derick Whitson.

Derick Whitson (b. 1991 Mansfield, Ohio) is an artist currently living and working in NYC. Working primarily in photography and video, Whitson explores the history and relationships of clowning, drag queens and black/white face to explore the social constructs of race, gender, and sexuality.

This event is Free and Open to the Public.

Liz Ferro: Book Launch

Friday, May 21, 2021 at 7:00 pm EST

On Friday, May 21, 2021, join Kaiser Gallery for Liz Ferro's debut of her latest novel, Chameleon Girl. At 7:00 pm, Liz Ferro will read an excerpt from her new novel, Chameleon Girl. Afterward, stay for the book signing.

This event is Free and Open to the Public.

6:00 pm - Doors Open
7:00 pm - Book Reading
7:30 pm - Book Signing

About Author Liz Ferro

Liz Ferro was born in Rochester, NY in and lived in four foster homes before her adoption at the age of two. As a child, she was sexually abused by a neighbor.
Through the tumultuous years that followed, Liz found solace and purpose in one constant: sports. Through running, swimming, and various other fitness activities, Liz discovered the healing power of the “finish line feeling,” the undeniable sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from setting and reaching ambitious goals in sports or in life.

In 2009, Liz decided to share what she had learned as a survivor and an athlete with girls and young women who are experiencing difficulties in life. Serving just four girls that first year, Liz launched Girls With Sole with an undeterred passion for helping disadvantaged girls to experience the transformative finish line feeling for themselves. Since then, Girls With Sole has served more than 1,000 girls aged 9 to 18 through Liz’s signature program called LULA (Lacing Up for a Lifetime of Achievement). The LULA program includes a guided curriculum and exposure to numerous fitness activities, which teaches girls teamwork, leadership, and healthy habits to last a lifetime. The curriculum also includes self-awareness and self-esteem building art projects, guided discussions, field trips and copies of both of Liz’s books, as well as, new running shoes, sports bras and apparel.

To date Liz has crossed many finish lines. She has completed 77 full marathons (two of them 50K Ultras), 5 full Ironman Triathlons, and countless road races and triathlons. She has done a full marathon in all fifty states and on the Great Wall of China.

She is the author of the memoir, Finish Line Feeling and the inspirational workbook, Girls With Sole: A Girl Power Guide To Unleashing Your Inner Superhero.
Liz has been featured on the NBC TODAY Show and in Runner’s World and Family Circle Magazine.

She is the recipient of the 2015 Perspectives Women Who Excel Award; 2015 9th Annual Roslyn Z. Wolf Award; 2014 SELF Women Doing Good Award; 2012 Longines Women Who Make a Difference Award from Town & Country Magazine; 2011 American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland Hero Award; and the 2011 Classic Woman Award from Traditional Home Magazine.

Liz Ferro is a speaker, author, and the Founder and CEO of Girls With Sole.

Kaiser Studios' Artist Talks:
'DomesticLands'

Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 6:30 pm EST

On Thursday, May 6, at 6:30 pm, we met the exhibiting artists of 'DomesticLands' for an insightful look into the works of Morgan Bukovec, Gary Sczerbaniewicz, and Allison M. Walters.

The home is a place that fosters our understanding of relationships. During the early years of childhood is when we develop socially and emotionally. Later in life, these early years will impact our ability to foster relationships, empathize, and how to interact with others. When revisiting memories of home, it is important to teeter on the edge of both joy and trauma as this duality defines us. There are nurturing memories that offer safety and warmth. However, for others, the home can represent pain where a moment of trauma is forever encased in time. Home can be a physical location, associated with the material, or defined within one's self. This cultivation of objects and relationships defines who we are.

Presenting works by Morgan Bukovec, Gary Sczerbaniewicz, and Allison M. Walters.

Kaiser Studios' Artist Talks:
'Coveted' Panel Discussion

Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 6:30 pm EST

On Thursday, March 4, DRB, PhD., joined the exhibiting artists of Coveted as moderator for a panel discussion. During this panel discussion, we explored themes of love, relationships, and desires from the perspective of the other, which is not readily accessible in mainstream media. This free virtual event is in partnership with Kaiser Studios Inc. in an effort to facilitate interdisciplinary conversations with artists about pertinent topics of our times.

Kaiser Gallery's exhibition Coveted features works that offer a range of perspectives that are not easily accessible in mainstream culture. While representations of the male gaze can be found in abundance when exploring themes of love, relationships, and desires, these artists offer another narrative.

The panel discussion featured Coveted exhibiting artists Stefani Byrd, Dani Clauson, Leiyana Gonzales, Sydney Kleinrock, Megan Lubey, Olga Nazarenko and Rebecca Poarch.

Kaiser Studios' Artist Talks and Panels:
SWITCH Panel Discussion

Thursday, December 17, 2020

On December 17, Electrical and Railway Systems Engineer Cara Levy, P.E. joined the exhibiting artists of SWITCH for a Panel Discussion that explores the rapidly evolving relationship between art and technology. This free virtual event was in partnership with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Women in Engineering New York to promote interdisciplinary conversations between the arts and sciences.

Kaiser Gallery's exhibition SWITCH explores the evolution of art and how it's become more intertwined with technology, reshaping the definition of what we consider art along the way. SWITCH features a wide variety of artists and creators who challenge art in different directions through the implementation of technology.

Panelist Bios

Cara Levy, P.E. [Moderator]
Ms. Levy is an Electrical and Railway Systems Engineer based in New York City. She has 13 years of industry experience and holds a Professional Engineering license in eight states. She attended college at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA for her Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom for her Master’s degree in Railway Systems Engineering and Integration. She leads the IEEE Women in Engineering group in New York City and is the Vice President of Land Transportation for the international IEEE Vehicular Technology Society. Ms. Levy holds a high appreciation for technology and art.

SWITCH Exhibiting Artists

Laura Bigger
Laura Bigger is an Assistant Professor of Art and runs the printmaking area at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. She has previously taught at the University of Nevada, Reno and Augsburg College, in Minneapolis, MN. Originally from Boulder, CO, Bigger received a BA in Studio Art and Hispanic Studies from Colorado College in 2008 and an MFA in Printmaking from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in 2013. She has exhibited her work in solo and group exhibitions nationally.

Emily Dzieweczynski
Emily is a multimedia artist, creative researcher, designer, and educator. She is interested in the intersection of science and art, particularly where they meet at the concept of empathy. Emily is a graduate from Gustavus Adolphus College, holding Bachelor’s degrees in Studio Art and Psychological Science, and studied Fine Arts Media at the Slade School of Fine Art. Her work takes the form of drawing, printmaking, writing, and new media; including code, virtual reality, 3D modeling, web-based media, sound, and video.

Emily’s work has been shown at venues such as the Target Gallery, the American Swedish Institute, Rosalux Gallery, Highpoint Center for Printmaking, Gustavus Adolphus College, and the Children’s Museum of Minnesota. She has received funding through the National Science Foundation, an Arts and Cultural Heritage Grant, the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, and Gustavus Adolphus College.

Haumed Rahmani
Straddling creative, scientific, and digital frameworks, Haumed Rahmani spends his time thinking about questions that lead to better questions, in hopes of finding a guiding compass through the future. His code is being used by the likes of Cornell University, Johns Hopkins University, and the Max Planck Institute, and he’s slated to present at the International Liquid Crystal Conference 2022. With work ranging from microscope imaging to generative weaving and short film, Haumed is foremost a toolbuilder and communicator. He is currently working toward his PhD in Chemical Physics at the Advanced Materials & Liquid Crystal Institute at Kent State University.

Joseph Santarpia
Santarpia’s work leverages autopoiesis—the self-creative capacity of material—to explore questions of release, embodiment, and landscape. He received his MFA from Stony Brook University in 2020, and a bachelors degree in Visual Art Education from SUNY New Paltz in 2017. He's shown in galleries across the United States, including: Small Green Door, East Los Angeles, CA; Manifest Gallery, Cincinnati, OH; LIC Arts Open, Long Island City, NY; The Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition, Brooklyn, NY; Limner Gallery, Hudson NY; The Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery, Stony Brook, NY; Gallery North, Setauket, NY. He is the recipient of awards including The Goldberger Fellowship and the Dorothy L. Memorial Purchase Prize. Santarpia is also an active, New York State certified art educator currently working for the Lowville Academy & Central School District and previously for the Gallery North ArtVentures Program and Stony Brook University’s Studio Art Program.

At age 18, Santarpia had a spinal fusion of his L5, S1 vertebrae, altering his bodily reality. Because of this, he has grown to be intensely attentive to his bodily sensations. The lived experience and physical consequences of this procedure have since informed his life and art practice greatly. The two main components from which Santarpia’s practice manifest are (1) material approach and process, and (2) conceptual and biographical context. Both his material approach and the spinal fusion surgery he underwent, rely on systems of collaborative creativity (autopoiesis/sympoiesis). The fusion surgery uses bone graft, which is essentially a glue that hardens or fuses into bone over time. The procedure sets a rigid ground using rods and screws along and into the vertebrae for bodily regeneration to take its course. Similarly, Santarpia’s art practice facilitates a system of interaction: the flow of liquids and sediments; gravitational forces; evaporation; crystallization; state changes of liquids, gasses, and solids; UV light; emulsification; muscle contraction; respiration; cognition.

STORY COLLAGE WORKSHOP

Sunday, November 8, 2020
Explore storytelling and collage-making in a supportive and communal space with artist and educator Morgan Bukovec.

Workshop description:
As a small group, we will explore storytelling and collage making in a supportive and communal space. In this workshop, participants will be guided through reflection, writing, and collage making. This workshop is focused on exploring shape, color, and texture as it relates to expressing a story about the home. We will not only be making and creating together but building a sense of community and connection.

The workshop is hosted off-site at the BAYarts Center. All materials are provided. Space is limited to 8 participants. Registration and entry fee required.

Morgan Bukovec is a mixed media maker, educator, storyteller and collector of things from Cleveland, Ohio. Having recently received a bachelor's degree in Fine Art and Art Education from the University of Dayton, her studio practice is interdisciplinary with a focus on the themes: identity, storytelling, fleeting moments and objects across time. Recent group exhibitions include: Waterloo Arts Juried Exhibition and Intern Exhibition at Spaces Gallery in Cleveland, Ohio, We Want As Much, Politits Art Coalition, and Finding Calm While We Wait, Doug + Laurie Kanyer Art Collection. Morgan works at the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland as a Thoma Engagement Guide Apprentice and part-time educator, while creating narrative-based art work in her home studio. Morgan finds joy in storytelling, learning, and collecting ephemeral things.