POSTED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Gerry Perrino, associate professor in the Department of Art and Art History, has taught painting for a quarter of a century to thousands of Salve students. This legacy is being highlighted with the opening of an art exhibit in the Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery entitled “Empirical Evidence: Gerry Perrino – Painter & Mentor,” which runs through March 24.

Gerry Perrino has taught in a number of art programs, including Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and Wesleyan University, where he was the John Frazer Visiting Artist for two years. In total, he’s been teaching 41 years, but more than half of that time has been spent at his beloved Salve Regina.

“It’s a special place,” Perrino said. “Twenty-five years has been a blur of convocations, commencements, and syllabi — but it’s never been a blur of faces. I see a former student from Salve Regina, and I know them all. Salve is a big family, and you don’t forget family.”

Mr. Perrino has exhibited widely over the past 30 years and is represented by Hallspace, a well-respected gallery in Boston, Massachusetts. His work is on display in numerous public and private collections, and his still life arrangements of toys and miniatures craft visual narratives that are at once playful, poetic and political.

“Critics see the artwork, and they get it,” he said. “I use humor to engage, the titles are funny, but the messages are often about social justice and that we have to do better as a society.”
Reoccurring themes in Perrino’s work include the tragedy of war and the importance of feminism. In multiple paintings, he uses toy soldier-type figurines to depict a human narrative, an idea he got when he found some toy solders while clearing out a neighbor’s garage years ago.

“You’re trying to express something to human beings within the still objects, and there’s nothing that a human being will relate to more in artwork than the human form,” he said. “Using these figurines injected the human form into my still lives, and the doors just opened — because it was a potent way to attract attention, and the narratives just started to come together.”

PERRINO’S STUDENTS
Along with highlights of Perrino’s most recent work, paintings of fourteen Salve alumni from across the country are on display. While Perrino has taught thousands of students, he had specific criteria for the artists selected for this show — including that each is active in the visual arts and has carved out a unique career path since graduating from Salve.
“Some went on to pursue a terminal degree in painting and others are professionally engaged as artists,” he described. “Some have become teachers and others work in art museums. I’m so proud of our art alumni in general.”
As a professor of painting and drawing, Perrino said that he engages his students in the problems of visual thinking and teaches them how to understand and interpret empirical evidence.

“‘Empirical evidence’ has clear, scientific roots,” said Perrino. “In art, it represents the idea that artists glean truth only after keen study and analysis of their environments.”

A close study of one’s environment is also why Perrino is so adamant about the benefits of a liberal arts education.

“I was the product of a liberal arts curriculum — and I think that’s tremendously important, as opposed to a professional curriculum where kids get into a silo of painting and that’s all they do,” he explained. “I tell students, ‘That sociology class you’re not crazy about might inform your artwork in 10 years, so try to pay attention. It’s worth it. You get ideas from those other classes.'”

From foundation drawing to advanced painting, Perrino inspires new and authentic relationships between teacher and student — helping each person he teaches find their own voice.

“I’m remarkably proud of the fact there’s no one in this show whose work resembles mine,” said Perrino. “That’s something that we try to foster here in the art department. Students have to find themselves, they have to be themselves.”

Empirical Evidence: Gerry Perrino – Painter & Mentor

February 22 – March 24, 2024

Opening Reception: February 22, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Gallery Talk with Gerry Perrino and Alumni: February 22, 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.

The Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Empirical Evidence: Gerry Perrino – Painter & Mentor. This is a special alumni exhibition organized around the teachings and paintings of Gerry Perrino, professor of painting at Salve Regina University. This group exhibition highlights Perrino’s most recent work and the paintings of fourteen former students from across the country.

Gerry Perrino is a painter, an image maker, and a storyteller. He works with still life arrangements of toys and miniatures to craft visual narratives that are at once playful, poetic, and political. His oil paintings draw the viewer into a meticulously rendered metaphoric world of staged figures, signs, and props.

As a professor of painting and drawing, Perrino engages his students in the problems of visual thinking. He teaches them how to understand and interpret empirical evidence. From foundation drawing to advanced painting, Perrino inspires new and authentic relationships between teacher and student, observation and imagination, art and life. This exhibition reflects on this unique learning process in the visual arts and celebrates the study of painting at Salve Regina University over the past twenty-five years. This exhibition brings together the artwork of the following alumni that Perrino mentored.

Victor Aguirre-Williams ‘21

Jennifer Bulay ‘07

Rachel DeLuca ‘16

Megan Garbe ‘10

Serena Lafond ‘16

Jeremy Lukasiewicz ‘21

Patricia Jurkowski ‘23

Mia Loia ‘14

Cara Lopilato ‘14

Lauren Roeser (formerly Bingham) ‘15

Nora Sands ‘03

Tommy Slocum ‘03

Maddie Squizzero ‘21

Jordan Thuman ‘16

The Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery is located in the Antone Academic Center on the campus of Salve Regina. It is a fully accessible space with parking along Lawrence Avenue and Leroy Avenue. The gallery is open to the public Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays from Noon to 4:00 p.m. The gallery is closed on Mondays.

Spell Check at Parlor Gallery
by Steve Grey
March 20, 2015

Parlor Gallery, located in New Jersey, is ready to present their latest group exhibition to the world. Nineteen artists will have works exhibited in the new group exhibition at Parlor Gallery, entitled Spell Check. The show has been curated with the theme of text, characters and words being essential to the works of art on show. This new group exhibition at Parlor Gallery will feature a number of artists who have previously exhibited with the gallery, alongside a range of newcomers showcasing their text based artworks. Spell Check will include a range of artists who work in different mediums, from street art to sign painters, whose work is strongly linked with text and typography within their artworks. Parlor Gallery aims to showcase innovative works by new and established artists and curate pop-up exhibitions and participate in art fairs such as SCOPE Miami and SCOPE New York.

Spell Check Text & Typography

The Spell Check group exhibition at Parlor Gallery explores the world of words with a group of artists using text and typography within their artworks. Words form an important part in our understanding of the world around us, it is part of our human nature to try and interpret the written word whether or not we understand the meaning of the words or the language they are presented in. Words affect us in many ways, touching our psyche depending on how and where those texts are presented to us; this can also alter the meaning of those same words. The group exhibition at Parlor Gallery takes text as a starting point and presents the results in a variety of styles, from the artistic visions of Max Rippon and Nora Sands to the graphic styling of Keith Scharwath and Brooke Holloway, through to the appropriated images of Mark Goede with added text. If you have a liking for all things text based take a look at the work of Daniele Tozzi, aka Pepsy, in Word Play and the work of Ben Eine in his Heartfelt exhibition.

Spell Check at Parlor Gallery

Within the Spell Check group exhibition at Parlor Gallery, the viewer will find an amazing array of artworks exploring themes of text, typography and calligraphy. The nineteen artists exhibiting all have their own distinct styles within the area of text based works including the fascinating work of Barcelona based artist Max Rippon, who has gained much acclaim for his often stunning studio and mural works that play on the use of words, more of which you can explore in the Extracts With No Romance article. Pablo Power will exhibit some of his beautifully textured and layered images that concern themselves with the idea of patterns and history, wonderful examples of his work can be viewed in the A Circle Unbroken at No Romance article on his recent solo exhibition. The lost objects of Hyland Mather, aka X-O, take text into a different direction, with geometric assemblages that are usually formed from found objects, more of which can be seen in Balancing Act, a joint exhibition with Amanda Marie. Spell Check at Parlor Gallery offers a perfect opportunity for lovers of typography to immerse themselves in a world of words and texts from nineteen fascinating and wide ranging artists.

Full list of artists exhibiting at Spell Check: Jessy Nite, Brig Cirel, Jessica Lichtenstein, Pablo Power, Max Rippon, Ray Geary, Queen Andrea, Nora Mulheren, Allen Hampton Leper, Ryan Cronin, Keith Scharwath, Scotty Albrecht, Hyland Mather, Jonny Ruzzo, Brooke Holloway, Kevin Hebb, Mark Goede, Porkchop and gilf!

The group exhibition Spell Check opens at Parlor Gallery, New Jersey, on March 21st, 2015 and runs through until April 30th, 2015.

Beauregard's gallery focuses on contemporary art, mainly American, and ranges from emerging artists to established names.

Artist Nora Mulheren next to her paintings at the Preview Party for
"Interlude." The Rymer Gallery
233 Rep John Lewis Way North, Nashville, Tennessee 2010

DON'T BE SCAD | INTERLUDE
The Rymer Gallery has become kind of a home away from home for the Savannah College of Art and Design's grad students, alumni and faculty. Interlude is a new exhibit of work that is being billed as the "second annual" show featuring work from the SCAD-ellites, and until Nashville materializes an MFA visual arts program of our own, we're happy to have 'em. Curated by Rymer's Tonia Trotter, this show features painting and sculpture by Tony and Margy Rich, Christopher Priore, Masumi Nyuhi and Nora Mulheren, who seems poised to steal the show. Mulheren's detailed paintings put gouache to paper to convincingly render the crumpled pages of discarded fashion magazine ads, effectively evoking both the obsessive allure and the built-in obsolescence of designer culture.

Opening reception 6-9 p.m. at The Rymer Gallery. Through Aug. 28 JOE NOLAN

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121 Broad Street
Red Bank, New Jersey

The store windows of Garmany showcased Nora Sands' artwork twice in Red Bank, New Jersey. Eight storefront windows were paired with matching mannequins. Paintings were hung throughout both floors of this downtown store. "It's a dream come true to see the beautiful installation that curator, James Yarosh and the Garmany team put together. I couldn't be happier."

James Yarosh and I teamed up with Garmany to present a stunning array of paintings filling the store front windows of 121 Broad Street (Red Bank, New Jersey). Ten windows surround the building, pairing my paintings with tailored mannequins doting this season's newest lines in fashion. With an installation in the rear of the building and a number of paintings throughout the store, you are "Shore to be Pleased!"

It is with great excitement that the hosting sponsors, National Resources and ASPIRE Metro magazine, welcome you to the 2015 Metro Designer Showhouse at the Pearl luxury lofts in Edgewater, NJ. This venue has provided elite interior designers with an exceptional canvas against which they can exhibit their unique and exceptional talents. Additionally, we are honored to invite you to attend an exciting calendar of functions and events not to be missed at this year’s Interior Design Showhouse.

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MCM Hong Kong Flagship Store 2nd Year Anniversary @ MCM Cognac Visetos Art Exhibition

MCM celebrated its second-year anniversary in May 2013, MCM Flagship Store at Entertainment Building in Hong Kong recently and presented the new collection crossing over with art - "Eye on the Horizon" which reflects summer passion and trendy art. And the classic heritage Cognac Visetos was showcased in Art Basel.

MCM classic heritage Cognac Visetos shows its classical form through its modern art design. Cognac Visetos begins ever since MCM is launched. It carries MCM core value "Back to Basic" focusing on brand's German origin and the nation's traditional handicraft. Today MCM develops of the foundation of its core value and traditional handicraft, and evolves as the world changes to fulfill customers’ needs.

The opening of Art Basel on 24th May 2013 in Hong Kong has attracted many artist pioneers. Twelve artists reinterpreted Cognac Visetos handbags, giving a new appearance to MCM Flagship Store at Entertainment Building in Hong Kong. Artists who participated in the collaboration include Hunt Slonem, Don Mitchell, Brad Howe, Eric Demarchelier, Julie Combal, Eddie Granger, Diana Delgado, Matthew Satz, Nora Mulheren, Rotem Reshef, Miriam Cabessa and Stephan Fowlkes. MCM aims to lead Cognac Visetos to become cutting-edge in form of visual art, to show MCM’s passion and persistence of creativity and art.

"Art Basel Agenda: What to do Today" via Ocean Drive Magazine

Luxe leather accessories brand MCM parneed with art retail site @60" (At 60 inches) on a limited edition line for which artists Hunt Slonem, Don Mitchell, Brad Howe, Eric Demarchelier, and seven others each put their signature touch on a leather handbag. The bags debut tonight at SLS Hotel and will be sold exclusively online in spring/summer 2013. A cocktail hour kicks off at 7 p.m., followed by an invite-only dinner at The Bazaar. 1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; facebook.com/at6oinches

CHANGING THE WORLD THROUGH ART
Art Auction and Gala to benefit
The Time In Children's Arts Initiative
HONORING ROSY KEYSER + RASHAAD NEWSOME
Monday, February 18, 2013
Marianne Boesky Gallery

Mission
The Time In Children’s Arts Initiative will transform the lives and learning of disadvantaged public school children, ensuring that equality, opportunity and access – to the arts and through the arts – become staples of public education.


Vision
Time In’s brilliant arts-immersive curriculum will change the face of education, transforming the lives of at-risk children and, as a result, the communities in which they live.


Values
Every child, regardless of socio-economic background is entitled to a thoughtfully crafted, arts-enriched education in which each individual child’s talents and needs are recognized, and the support for greater creativity, intelligence, self-esteem and a brighter, better future is more than just a promise.

artists & donors

Brian Alfred
Grimanesa Amoros
Nobutaka Aozaki
Larissa Bates
Noah Becker
Bahar Behbahani
Catrine Bodum
Kevin Bourgeois
Paul Brainard
Sebastian Bremer
Becky Brown
Jake and Dinos Chapman
Willie Cole
Tryn Collins
Miranda Cuckson
Richard Cutrona
Adam Dant
Marc Dennis
Francesca DiMattio
Marylyn Dintenfass
Steven Dobbin
Carroll Dunham
Patricia Dominguez
Jordan Eagles
Ira Eduardovna
Hector Arce-Espasas
Caroline Falby
Fendi
Natalie Frank
Frederic Fekkai
Chris Gartrell
Zoë Greenbaum
Jason Gringler
Ingo Günther
Hiro Haraguchi
Daniel Hauben
Michael Hilsman
Rachel Howard
David Humphrey
Vera Iliatova
Elektra KB
Mel Kendrick
Michele Kennedy
Jon Kessler
Rosy Keyser
Nicholas Kirkwood
Irena Kononova
Jamie Knowles
Carter Kustera
Alix Lambert
Cary Leibowitz
Jeanine Lobell
JJ Manford
Melissa Marks
Andrea Mary Marshall
Eddie Martinez
Tomokazu Matsuyama
The Momenta Quartet
Nora Mulheren
Greg Allen-Müller
Tempest NeuCollins
Rashaad Newsome
Nicky Nodjoumi
Julie Opperman
Brent Owens
Katie Peyton
Nicolas Pol
Asya Reznikov
Walter Robinson
Martin Roth
Aaron Schraeter
Marie Schultz
Joshua Schwartz
Marielis Seyler
Johana Skalsky
Brendan Smith
Mickey Smith
Michael Tharp
Jeff Tse
Tucker by Gaty Basora
Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
David Von Kittelberger
Outtara Watts
Lee Wells
Wendy White
Amy Wilson
Jordan Wolfson
Yi Yunyi

The New York Times Evening Hours with Bill Cunningham; On the Lawn

July 15: The 37th annual garden party of the Monmouth County Historical Association was at the home of Marie and Michael McCarty in Rumson, N.J

Published: July 22, 2012

Studio Visit is a series of juried artist books produced by the publishers of New American Paintings. We are pleased to offer artists an effective venue through which to introduce their work to a serious national audience of art world professionals. The publication presents all two- and three- dimensional media. This includes mixed media, painting, drawing, photography, and sculpture. Each high quality volume of Studio Visit features approximately 150 artists, who have been selected by professional curators.

Studio Visit is received by 2,000 carefully selected curators and gallerists throughout the country as well as a growing subscriber base of collectors and art enthusiasts. On our new website, you’ll be able to download past issues and applying is free.

The competition culminating in Volume 52 of Studio Visit Magazine occurred in mid-2023, with the publication released in 2024, marking a significant milestone in a mission to empower artists and foster a community of creatives. Studio Visit Magazine was initially introduced in 2008 to cater to the evolving needs of artists, providing a platform for them to showcase their work and connect with like-minded individuals. In today's digital landscape, where visual information abounds, it's increasingly challenging for artists to stand out. However, through a rigorous jurying process, Studio Visit strives to provide a carefully curated selection of exceptional artwork, highlighting the diversity and talent of contemporary artists. Having one's art reproduced in print carries a unique weight and significance that digital platforms cannot replicate. Interestingly, despite the rise of digital media, printed matter is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, with independent bookstores thriving once again.

Francine Weiss, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Chief Curator at the Newport Art Museum, expertly juried Volume 52, selecting 156 outstanding artists from a pool of 632 applicants. Her choices reflect a broad spectrum of artistic perspectives, accurately capturing the complexity and diversity of our contemporary world. The featured artists hail from diverse backgrounds, with some being self-taught and others holding graduate degrees. By making Studio Visit Magazine available digitally and internationally, is an aim to share these incredible works with the widest possible audience, inspiring connection, creativity, and growth. On page 71, Nora Sands' challenges the unattainable ideals portrayed in fashion, highlighting the impact on self-perception and the fleeting nature of the objects that fuel these desires. Sands' work serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of self-reflection and the need to redefine our values and priorities.