Dan Miller : Some Disassembly Required
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Leandro Castelao : People Drinking Coffee
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Opening Reception: Friday, August 2nd 6:00p-9:00p
Regular Viewing Hours: Wednesday & Saturday 12:00p-7:00p (other hours by appointment - 216.692.9500) Waterloo Arts is at 15605 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44110 In 2017, artist and gallery owner Dan Miller survived what should have been a fatal motorcycle wreck. He was the victim of a hit and run. The trauma and subsequent depression was a tough time for Dan, but it also caused a creative spark in him. Dan conceptualized an exhibition creating pieces dealing with that trauma and severe depression. His experience will be interpreted through robot surrogates. “Some Disassembly Required” tells those stories through derelict suicidal robots and dystopian themes. It seems like a dark concept, and it is, but Dan presents it in a way that is both accessible and reflective. |
Opening Reception: Friday, August 2nd 5:00p-8:00p
Regular Viewing Hours: Sunday-Saturday 7:00a-7:00p Six Shooter Coffee is at 16021 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44110 People Drinking Coffee uses Castelao's trademark geometric style to create images of people enjoying a typical morning ritual. The monochromatic color palette is very engaging, with specific bright colors and appropriate use of muted tones to help balance out the positive/negative space that is constantly at play. Leandro has translated his visual storytelling from computer-generated graphic art with hand-painted exactness that is truly something one needs to see to believe. |
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 Photo by: Bryon Miller
About the Artist:
Born in 1980 and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Dan Miller is largely a self-taught artist, active in the Cleveland area for more than 16 years, working in many mediums most primarily acrylic and watercolor. With a penchant for illustration heavy work he evokes a whimsy in often heavy or dark subject matter. Dan is also the owner of the newly opened Rant Gallery. |
 Photo by: Daniel Cochran
About the Artist:
Originally from Buenos Aires, Leandro started his visual journey in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. In late 2018 he relocated to Cleveland, Ohio where he is currently creating and enjoying. He has picked up numerous awards in the graphic arts working with clients such as United Airlines, Mercedes Benz, Google, Citibank, De Beers and Emirates. From concept to delivery, Leandro works in a variety of sectors and disciplines. He has created content for film, animation, branding, graphic design, illustration, infographics, art direction, exhibitions and products. All created with a sensitivity to his own signature style. |
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