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Kencredible Exhibition @ Delicious Boutique

Kencredible, AKA Ken Penn, will be our featured artist at Delicious Boutique for First Friday in both February and March! Whoa!!!, a double header! When you see his photography you’ll understand why. He’s showcased the designers of Delicious Boutique quite often, and below you can see a sneak peek of his work along with his artists bio.

Ken Penn’s photographic work began while attending high school in Richmond, VA — a city on the James River with a rich art scene and history. It was the late 80’s and Penn’s original subjects were the punk rock bands emerging in the Washington, D.C., Virginia Beach and Richmond area. After high school, Penn attended the Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) Art Foundation, which has repeatedly been ranked the #1 public university school of arts and design in the country by U.S. News & World Report. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and continued to cultivate his interest in photography during his time at VCU.

Penn’s experience ranges from well known non-profit organizations to multimillion dollar household brands such as Circuit City Stores Inc. Always eager to try something new, Penn has never been afraid to take on any task, and in 2007 he photographed the Senior PGA Golf Tournament held on Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina. His subjects range from fashion to fine art to entertainment, with a strong emphasis on fashion.

With fashion photography being a strong focus of his work, Penn has worked with a long list of independent designers and models around the United States, Canada and Europe, and is currently in the process of establishing a name for himself within the high fashion industry.

Ken is considered an artist by those who know him. He has developed an avant-garde flair in his work. Whether it is ironic conceptual contrasts to haunting dramatic light, Ken hopes to invoke thought or emotion with every image.

Specializing in bringing you the “epic” shot you have been waiting for, Ken Penn is pushing boundaries.

Penn was born in Lynchburg, VA. in 1972 and currently resides in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia, PA.

Be sure to check out the First Friday exhibit of Ken’s work at Delicious Boutique on Friday Feb. 5th and Friday March 5th from 6 – 9pm at Delicous Boutique. Special extended hours and discounts at both locations, Delicious Boutique and Delicious Sideshow on the Piazza at Schmidts.

Delicious Boutique
on Liberties Walk
1040 N. American St. #901
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-413-0375
www.DeliciousBoutique.com
http://deliciousboutique.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/featured-artist-kencredible/

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Saturday Morning RUN

Join Philip Clark, owner of Run by the Training Station, for a one hour Saturday morning training session. Become a better runner, rain or shine!

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Gillian Pears & Linda Guenste Exhibition at Bambi Gallery

Gillian Pears & Linda Guenste Exhibition at Bambi Gallery, Suite #7

Gillan Pears "Still" - Subtle Photgrapher
Linda Guenste "Fun with..." Gas Masks and Gouache

Exhibition runs March 5th-28th

12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Hilary White Exhibition at the Toothless Cat, Suite #54

Hilary White Solo Exhibition at the Toothless Cat Gallery March 6-March 31st. Reception from 6-10 pm.

Hilary will be taking over our entire gallery and store space to install her mixed media assemblages and more. If you caught the heart show, you got a glimpse of her work. (picture attached) Check www.hilarywhiteart.com for more examples of her installations.

7:00 PM

Swift Half Beer Dinner with Iron Hill Brewery

Swift Half Beer Dinner
with Paul Rutherford from Iron Hill Brewery in Lancaster

First Course
Bier de mars
Pan seared shrimp cakes with a goat cheese and papaya emulsification

Second Course
Rye IPA
Vindaloo pizza with grilled chicken and pickled jalapenos

Third Course
Braveheart
Lamb loin in a lamb jus accompanied by a quinoa salad with yogurt, dried cranberries, apples, celery and smoked almonds

Fourth Course
Oompa Loompa Stout
Porter pumpernickel bread pudding with roasted chilies and vanilla braised figs finished with a chocolate drizzle
 

Tickets are $55 excluding tax and gratuity. A credit card is required to hold the reservation. There is a $25 cancellation fee for reservations cancelled within 48 hours of the event.

RSVP to info@swifthalfpub.com or call 215-923-4600.

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Heather Jo Wingate Opening Reception at Amberella

"MY HUMPS" | A solo exhibit by artist Heather Jo Wingate
OPENING RECEPTION Saturday March 13th 7-11pm
Show Runs March 13th through April 8th @ Amberella Gallery { at the piazza }

Artist Statement | Heather Jo Wingate I've always been interested in seduction. It isn't just the straight-forward sexual or physical seduction, but the kind of seduction that makes you question what you want and why you do things. I like the way a picture can seduce a viewer, the way water seduces the paint and the way I'm seduced by color. In these paintings, I've clearly been seduced by flesh. I like the color of flesh. I love to paint flesh. It's a challenge to try to interpret the softness of the skin or the plasticity of the forms with a medium like watercolor. The water wants to do its own thing and I like that. I don't fight with the watercolor and try to control it too much. I respect its rebellious nature. I never question my instincts until after a painting is started. So what if I want to paint barbie legs or a hot pink bra or a man's bulge or a naked woman? I don't care. I paint what I'm attracted to. I paint what I'm obsessed with. If I'm honest in my painting, then the work will always be a reflection of myself. The work will have continuity.

Heather Jo Wingate | Biography Born in 1981 in suburban Philadelphia, Heather Jo Wingate studied painting at The University of the Arts after suffering through a very stifling experience at a local Catholic High School. At the University of the Arts, Heather Jo was awarded the Larry Day Memorial award and the Philadelphia Watercolor Society award to a promising young artist. She has a BFA in Drawing and an MA in some other shit. Heather Jo has been exhibiting her work since 2001 at local galleries, boutiques and cafes like the Padlock Gallery, The Blackfloor Gallery, Chapterhouse Cafe and now Amberella. Heather Jo works in Arts Administration and she designs jewelry and underwear. In her free time, Heather Jo likes to plant things, travel, and watch jeopardy. She has a really old cat, a really hot husband, and an awesome family- all of which have been a great inspiration to her.

Amberella Gallery Established in May 2009, Amberella, Sugary & Sweet, Gallery and Boutique was born out of Amber Lynn's desire to sprinkle fairy dust, cotton candy, and glittering jewels through dramatic and ultra feminine monthly art shows. The gallery serves to expose local, upcoming artists as well as established and emerging artists from across the country. Committed to showing work that challenges and illuminates the notions of womanhood vs. girlhood and modern fairy tales, the gallery serves as a space for exploration and delight. The owner can often be found singing songs from Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' as she hand rolls ghostly cotton candy that resembles the delicate pink wigs of old ladies.

C.E.O. Miss Pinky Polka Dots, Amber Lynn's cute as a button Boston Terrior is always underfoot with a silky bow tied around her neck. Always available are the newest jewelry collections by L.A. designer Tarina Tarantino, Queen Anne's Lace Handbags, and Blood Milk jewlery.
 

"MY HUMPS" | A solo exhibit by artist Heather Jo Wingate OPENING RECEPTION Saturday March 13th 7-11pm Show Runs March 13th through April 8th @ Amberella Gallery { at the piazza } 1050 North Hancock Street #62 Philadelphia PA 19123 contact: amber lynn missamberella@gmail.com www.amberellagallery.wordpress.com

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