Opening: Thomas Lauria

A graduate of the Tyler School of Art at Temple University, the work of Thomas Lauria is fueled by an anticipation of the haptic. The intense paraphilic relationships he has with select materials, scenarios and garments complicate the ways in which he navigates both physical and psychic space. Translated as interactive sculpture, documented performances, writings and prototypes, these complications seek both public accessibility and analysis. Opening: Saturday, April 8th at 7 pm

It's no secret that the Philly art scene has never before been as rich with young talent and new art to experience. Attending gallery openings is one of the best ways to meet young and emerging artists and to talk with them about their work. Please check out the links below for a way to connect with great, local Philly art:

Our site:
http://www.kitchentablegallery.com/

High Tide, located in the Berks Warehouse:
http://www.high-tide.us/

Little Berlin, located in Kensington: 
http://www.littleberlin.org/

Curate This:
http://curatethisphilly.com/

The Art Blog: 
http://www.theartblog.org/

Vox Populi, something going on every First Friday:
http://voxpopuligallery.org/
 

Ball Pit Baptismal

Are you happy with your current spiritual provider? Stressed from the daily grind? Need to shake things up a bit? Neighbor's dog won't stop barking? Or maybe you just need to cleanse your soul of those First Friday sins!

Whatever's going on in your life we all need a fresh start from time to time. Stop by Jerry's Ball Pit Baptismal this Saturday at Kitchen Table Gallery and cleanse your worries away! 

www.jerrykaba.com

Conjure: Jason Lee Starin // Sofya Mirvis - Feb. 18th, 6 - 9

Kitchen Table Gallery's third and final opening of February is this Saturday - so come out! The artists have already started to work on the show. The opening will feature two artists who create their work by way of very different materials. Read their statements below before coming to the show Saturday to see their work in person.

Jason Lee Starin
http://jasonleestarin.com/

I can only be as adaptive as my previous life experiences have been acknowledged and utilized. Often that knowledge is inadequate in helping to quantify new phenomena. It is during these transitional moments that I rely on escapist behaviors in order to fill in the gaps of comprehension. This tendency is not always the wisest approach. My perspective becomes skewed, and after a while I have a hard time distinguishing fact from fiction. Things that were once clearly distinguishable now dissolve into each other, losing origin. Realities become blurred as explanations from one rational are mistakenly used in order to make sense of the anomalies in the opposing reality...

Jason Lee Starin

Sofya Mirvis
http://sofyamirvis.com/

Sofya Mirvis is a mixed media artist living and working in Philadelphia. Her work combines ethereal landscape with elements of surreal collage and a touch of urban aesthetic. Originally from Moscow, Russia, Sofya draws references from Eastern European folklore, Western opulence and the phenomenology of nature.

"In the synthesis of media and subject I create a diverse sensory experience. I want to elevate the sludge of your coffee. I want to deconstruct your elitism"

Sofya Mirvis 

Upland Film Co. Opening - Feb. 4th, 7 - 10p

The artists of Upland Film Co. are finishing their install at the moment for the opening tomorrow night at Kitchen Table Gallery. The show focuses on the photography of 7 artists and will display 50 - 60 photos. Creative partners David Dominguez and Paul Overstrom, work as a team with a rotating cast of close collaborators to bring work together that is "human, thoughtful, and unique." Photography, music, and good times to be had - stop by Kitchen Table Gallery between 7 - 10. And don't forget to check out our podcast KTG Talks.

Installing!