The Grady Alexis Gallery
Current Exhibits
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Gallery Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 1pm,
and by appointment. (December 15 to 31: please call ahead for an appointment)
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El Taller is a vital lively place filled with art
from the stair landings to the wonderful art shows that come
through. It is an asset to the Upper West Side.
Lynn Feasley, New York
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 This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with City Council Melissa Mark-Viverito's office and the Nathan Cummings Foundation.
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On exhibit from January 16 to March 7
Meet the Artist Reception: Monday January 16, 6 to 8pm
The Grady Alexis Gallery at El Taller Latino Americano is pleased to
present Painted Voices: Photographs of Mission Murals by Miriam
Romais.
"Images of fences, garage doors, aluminum siding or windows take on new
meaning when layered with painted expressions of deeply felt political
action, spirituality, rebellion, playfulness and love - these murals
assert the voice of the painters, and in many cases are an expression of
the hopes and dreams of a neighborhood. Architectural reminders are
purposefully included to evoke a subtle sense of place.
My fascination with their meaning and the temporality of these murals,
inspire me to help preserve what can easily disappear or become
vandalized, while helping the muralist further disseminate their
histories to new and broader geographic audiences. With the help of
Precita Eyes in San Francisco, these murals are kept safe as possible
- therefore a percentage of print sales will be donated to this
organization that has been so instrumental in their creation and
preservation."
Curated by Andrea Arroyo.
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On exhibit from November 16 to January 7, 2012
Meet the Artist Reception: Wednesday, November 16, 6 to 8pm
The Grady Alexis gallery at El Taller Latino Americano is pleased to present Hecho A Mano an exhibition of ceramic works by Risa Hirsch Ehrlich and tapestries by Elizabeth Starcevic; curated by Andrea Arroyo.
Risa Hirsch Ehrlich's clay works are inspired by the art of the Abstract Expressionists. She utilizes the malleability and responsiveness of clay to create intimate pieces, playing at the boundary where intention and accident meet. Risa holds a BA in European Civilization and a MS in Mathematics Education. Upon retirement as a teacher of mathematics, she turned to studio work full time.
Elizabeth Starcevic's tapestries are meticulously woven by hand on floor looms. She experiments with the differing textures and effects that a variety of wool and other fibers can produce, creating wall-hangings inspired in part by the art of Africa and the Americas and traditional American quilts. Elizabeth was a professor of Spanish at City College, for more than 40 years. She has done all of her textile work in San Miguel de Allende.
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