LIFE OF MOA EXHIBITION, JUNE 17TH 2017 FROM ADRIELLE FARR
While at KHS, Adrielle was actively involved in the art and literature magazine, Reason and Rhyme, which encouraged communal creative engagement. Adrielle received her BFA in Fine Art from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
“Life of Moa” featured a collection of murals hand-painted directly on the gallery walls. The murals depict the colorful world of the fantastical prophet Moa, and was created with the assistance of the Kingston High School students. Traditional mythological motifs from various cultures are subverted into the artist's bold and graphic style of illustration.
Find more of her work at www.adriellefarr.com.
KHS Ninth Annual Senior Seminar Thesis Show, 2017
P.U.G.G. hosted the 9th annual, KHS Senior Seminar Thesis Show and opening, June 3rd, from 4-7pm. Each student worked independently, developing a body of work that explored a personal interest with in the visual arts. 13 students exhibited. illustration, printmaking, painting, mixed media, photography and drawing. The ideas represented were as diverse as the students.
Reason and Rhyme, May 13th 2017
KINGSTON MEDIA ARTS SHOW, MAY 7TH, 2017
P.U.G.G. hosted the KHS Media Arts Awards. Students received their awards at the yearly media arts conference, hosted in Westchester, earlier in the year. Students showed digital and silver photography.
Rebecca talks about her work, on view at the PUGG Gallery April 2017.
"LIMITS OF EMPATHY" PAINTING, BY REBECCA HELLARD,
MARCH 17TH THRU APRIL 29,2017
Rebecca graduated from KHS in 2011. She studied Painting at SUNY New Paltz, graduation in January 2016. The show includes imaginary landscapes in oil and watercolor. Rebecca is exploring psychological space. She is interested in the space between the painting and the viewer.
The show consisted of landscapes in oil paint, and ethereal watercolors. “Having struggled with depression and anxiety; these illnesses are an integral part of my work, whether in the catharsis of the physical act of painting a landscape and the dualities within, or in the analysis of these issues in my character studies.”
Visit Rebecca's work at www.rebecca-hellard.com.
Installation view of "Top Secret" work by Matthew Pleva.
"TOP SECRET" DRAWINGS AND METAL BOOKS BY MATTHEW PLEVA, FEBRUARY 4TH - FEBRUARY 28TH, 2017
A show of the work of Matthew Pleva, a 1993 graduate of Kingston High School. Mr. Pleva received his BFA from SUNY Purchase and currently has a small shop in Uptown, Kingston, NY, where he sells his drawings, constructions and Jewelry. He chose to show work he had done in Amsterdam, as part of his senior thesis show at Purchase College, large scale drawing and metal books.
PUGG renovates 624 Broadway.
2016-2017
PUGG and volunteers renovated 624 Broadway and created their first gallery space. Thanks to the generosity of Ed Kang, the owner of the building, the students have a space to engage with community. Many volunteers helped with painting, cleaning, construction and moral support.
Renovation of 624 Broadway.
Pollination Project Opening, Oct. 27th.
“POLLINATION" 100 Flowers & Optimistic ideas by 100 Students, October 2016
Kingston High School students collaborated with PUGG and Uncle Riley Johndonnell to to create a community garden of flowers; On the back, they wrote their optimistic ideas for a brighter Mid-Town, Kingston. These ideas were shared with Mayor Steve Noble, and he was invited to a discussion on how students may become involved in making these ideas realities.
The opening took place Oct 27th, to coincide with the official ribbon cutting for the Broadway Commons and formal recognition of the Mid Town Arts District (M.A.D.).
Stephen Nicolls painting, Susan Spencer Crowe sculpture and Carol Struve.
ART WALK, 2016, 591 BROADWAY
Night view of our first show, Scott and Amy Ackerman.
NIGHT VIEW AT 591 BROADWAY, 2016
PUGG's first exhibit shared the work of
Scott Michael Ackerman & Amy Ackerman.
The work was on display over the summer of 2016.
