Illustrators Exhibit at Book Culture and Book Launching, NYC

 I participated in the "One of Us" Illustrators exhibit at Book Culture, 

at 536 West 112th Street, NYC on May 24 - 28, 2010.

The show consisted of original post card sized art, 6 x 4" done by proffesional and published illustrators. The exhibit was sponsored by Tilbury House, Publishers and a dinner reception was followed at Community Food restaurant. All illustrations are for sale to benefit Powered by Girl.

Some photos from the event:
all photo credit: Leo Armamento

Madonna Davidoff in front of  Book Culture, NYC

Madonna and Penny Weber signing a book she illustrated entitle " One of Us"

The book launching of "One of us" authored
by Peggy Moss and illustrated by Penny Weber

The Illustrators exhibit

Madonna Davidoff and her postcard size illustration

Madonna Davidoff  illustration above

CBIG( Childrens Book Illustrators Group) members:

Madonna Davidoff, Patricia Keeler and Marilyn Pappas

Sara McGinnis from Tilbury House Publishers and
 a musician who entertained during the event

Madonna Davidoff and her Artist Bio and artworks in the Art Book

Madonna Davidoff and Sarah McGinnis

Carol, Mitchel,Madonna and Mariln at the reception in Community Food Restaurant

Reception above

At the ARTEON Opening Reception : La Mama Galeria NYC

I exhibited one of my " Traveling Scroll Series" entitled: From Manila to New York.

at the ArtEon Art Festival ,a ten-day exhibit from May 20- 30,2010 at the La MaMa La Galleria on 6 East 1st St. New York City. This event promoted a spirit of collaboration that brought together established and emerging talents from different parts of the world. ARTEON members from Manila, Athens, Berlin, Japan and many others were represented.

Below are  some pictures from the Art Opening reception last Friday:

Madonna Davidoff with scroll painting  

My mix-media scroll paintings were inspired by the different countries I have lived in and visited. These scrolls are a combination of digital, linocut printing and traditional painting methods. My works combine mythological symbols and urban icons in a playful fusion of modern Western and Eastern motifs, such as skyscrapers, zeppelins as well as snakes and volcanoes. Arranged in thematic series, my works include paintings, watercolors and prints that offer rich tableaux of both primitive and modern forms.
In these scrolls, I draw upon numerous motifs, which are native to the Philippines and other Asian-Pacific cultures. Some of these works include autobiographical exploration of the subconscious through dream images and fantasy with playful juxtapositions of Eastern and Western motifs.
My work was included in a Symposium on The History of Philippine-American Art and the Swiss Artist Events from the Swiss Consulate Cultural Section in New York City and has been reviewed by a Washington Post art critic who wrote, ”Of the thirty three works on view at the Foundry Gallery, I liked Maria Madonna Davidoff’s mix-media scrolls..." 

Madonna Davidoff and guests at the opening:

( photo credit above Edwin Datoc)

Madonna Davidoff with more guests below:

Other artists'works at the exhibit 

 

Madonna Davidoff with Rowena & Marietta

John , Bart,  Madonna and Rosangela


ARTEON ART FESTIVALis presented by La MaMa e.t.c.: a project of ARTEON New York Art Foundation Inc. and ArtExite.

Another Invitation to All: Madonna Davidoff Illustration Exhibit

A Reminder for May 24, 2010 (Monday) Illustrators Exhibit and Dinner Reception:

On May 24,2010 ( Monday) - One of my illustrations will be exhibited during the book launching of a children's Book called" One of Us" sponsored by Tilbury House, Publishers. 
The launching will be at The  Book Culture (536 West 112th Street, NYC) at 6 pm and the the exhibit will remain up  at Book Culture through the end of the week. 

The dinner reception will be in a different place---at the Community Food, 2893 Broadway ( bet. 112th & 113th Street) from 8:30-10pm. Tickets for the dinner receptiion may be purchased here: http://oneofus.eventbrite.com

Here is my Illustration exhibited at Book Culture:

© Maria Madonna Davidoff 

You are all Invited to my Art Opening Tonight!

photo credits: Leo Armamento

 

ARTEON ART FESTIVAL at LaMama La Galleria

Artists' reception on May 21, (Friday) from 6-9 P.M.

6 East 1st Street (between 2nd Avenue and Bowery)

Gallery phone: (212) 505-2476

ARTEON ART FESTIVALis presented by La MaMa e.t.c.: a project of ARTEON New York Art Foundation Inc. and ArtExite.

I will be exhibiting one of my " Traveling Scroll Series" entitled: From Manila to New York.

My mix-media scroll paintings were inspired by the different countries I have lived in and visited. These scrolls are a combination of digital, linocut printing and traditional painting methods. My works combine mythological symbols and urban icons in a playful fusion of modern Western and Eastern motifs, such as skyscrapers, zeppelins as well as snakes and volcanoes. Arranged in thematic series, my works include paintings, watercolors and prints that offer rich tableaux of both primitive and modern forms.
In these scrolls, I draw upon numerous motifs, which are native to the Philippines and other Asian-Pacific cultures. Some of these works include autobiographical exploration of the subconscious through dream images and fantasy with playful juxtapositions of Eastern and Western motifs.
My work was included in a Symposium on The History of Philippine-American Art and the Swiss Artist Events from the Swiss Consulate Cultural Section in New York City and has been reviewed by a Washington Post art critic who wrote, ”Of the thirty three works on view at the Foundry Gallery, I liked Maria Madonna Davidoff’s mix-media scrolls..."

Illustration Friday Theme: "Equipment" ( No need for fancy "equipment" )

© Maria Madonna Davidoff

An illustration I created for a book entitled "Ranji the Baker" 

Also my entry for Illustration Friday's theme "EQUIPMENT"

Illustration Friday is a weekly illustration challenge. 

A topic is posted every Friday and then participants 

have all week to come up with their own interpretation.

Hmmn...Just a few of my digital Illustrations:

© MariaMadonna Davidoff

Woke up  early today and did this in Photoshop--

I'm starting a new series of digital works for my licensing portfolio.

This weekend is the Surtex show in New York City and I will be attending.

You can find all the latest trend on artwork, licensors and designers all over the world in this show and its a great place for finding business and networking opportunities in the art and design world.

Happy Mother's Day!!

© Maria Madonna Davidoff

My illustration for Mother's Day. 

Madonna Davidoff Art Events in New York City

I have two Art Exhibits this Month of May in New York City:

First Event: I was invited to participate at an International Group Show for the  ARTEON Art Festival. 


Opening reception is May 21 ( Friday) at the La MaMa La Galleria  in the East Village at 6 East 1st st. ( bet. Bowery & 2nd Ave.) from 6 - 9pm

This festival showcases a ten-day exhibit from May 20- 30,2010 at the La MaMa La Galleria on 6 East 1st St. New York City, (212)505-2476. This event promotes a spirit of collaboration that brings together established and emerging talents from different parts of the world. ARTEON members from Manila, Athens, Berlin, and many others will also be represented. Artists' reception will be held on Friday, May 21 at the same venue.

*Gallery Exhibit at La MaMa La Galleria

6 East 1st Street (between 2nd Avenue and Bowery)

*Artists’ Reception on Friday, May 21, 6-9 P.M.

Gallery phone: (212) 505-2476

Gallery E-mail: matt@lamama.org

The festival is presented by La MaMa e.t.c.; a project of ARTEON New York Art Foundation Inc. and ArtExite. 

Here's the link to my blog about my work at ARTEON FESTIVAL : 

Second Event: On May 24 ( Monday) - One of my illustrations will be exhibited during the book launching of a children's Book called" One of Us" sponsored by Tilbury House, Publishers. 
The launching will be at The  Book Culture (536 West 112th Street, NYC) at 6 pm and the the exhibit will remain up  at Book Culture through the end of the week. 

The dinner reception will be in a different place---at the Community Food, 2893 Broadway ( bet. 112th & 113th Street) from 8:30-10pm. Tickets for the dinner receptiion may be purchased here: http://oneofus.eventbrite.com

Here is my Illustration exhibited at Book Culture:

© Maria Madonna Davidoff