The Piano chat series: artistry unplugged
contemporary artistic dialogues presented by:
virginia Cannella
In conjunction with the opening reception of, “HARMONY: Art and Music at the Piano Factory,” Educational and Curatorial Intern Virginia Cannella presents, “The Piano Chat Series: Artistry Unplugged.” On September 22, 2023 at 7PM Virginia will conduct a panel discussion with four participating artists focusing on the themes of art, music, and community. Panel artists include: Dimitri Dubuisson, Erik DeLuca, Leah Netsky, and Carol Scavotto.
Leah Netsky in conversation with Virginia Cannella on September 24, 2023 at 2:15PM about the series, “Hollow Graphic,” on view at, “HARMONY: Art and Music at Piano Craft Gallery.
Leah Netsky uses photographs as a material to create larger works. Pairing images with other images, as well as digital or mechanical processes and products, she explores the growing interaction between animal and plant life, science, and technology.
Netsky’s work has been featured in the Boston Globe and on PBS. She has exhibited nationally in New York, Boston, and Chicago, and internationally in Switzerland, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates. Venues include La Petite in Abu Dhabi, UAE and the Congress Center in Basel, Switzerland (exhibitions by videocity), the Hilton Midtown MediaLounge at the College Art Association Conference and Sotheby’s Institute of Art in Manhattan, NY, Site Brooklyn Gallery in Brooklyn, NY, the Center for Creative Photography in Tucson, AZ, the Shemer Art Center and Museum in Phoenix, AZ, and the CICA Museum in Gimpo, South Korea. Netsky holds an MFA degree in Photography from the University of Arizona, where she received two Medici Grants, the Graduate and Professional Student Council Research and Project Grant, and an Arizona Artist’s Guild Scholarship. In 2019, she was selected as a sponsored student representative at the A2RU Emerging Creatives Student Summit. She has taught photography courses at the deCordova Museum, Montserrat College of Art, and Endicott College in greater Boston as well as the University of Arizona. Netsky currently works as Collections Photographer at Historic New England.
DaNice D. Marhsall in conversation with Virginia Cannella on October 6th, 2023 at 6:30PM about her work view at, “HARMONY: Art and Music at Piano Craft Gallery.”
DaNice D Marshall (duh-NYSE, she/her) is a writer and narrative-based artist. After writing for decades, she transitioned to art when a serious vascular disease subsequently led to hearing loss. Despite these challenges, she triumphs and finds her voice through painting. In addition to showcasing her work on a digital billboard in Boston’s theater district, DaNice’s work has been exhibited in venues, such as the NIU Art Museum, DeKalb, IL; Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, Boston; Piano Craft Gallery, Boston; and the New Art Trio, Newton, MA. Her work is featured in Naomi, a television series that aired on The CW Network and streaming on HBOMax. DaNice lives with her husband, Ben, and their dog, Tigger outside of Boston.
S.K. Sahni in conversation with Virginia Cannella on October 7th, 2023 at 2:00PM about his work view at, “HARMONY: Art and Music at Piano Craft Gallery.”
S.K.SAHNI Born: 1937 Interested in Art since childhood. Joined Sir J J School of Art, Mumbai and accomplished diploma in Painting. Graduated from Delhi University in 1970 and Post-Graduation (Painting) from Meerut University in 1977. Worked in National Children’s Museum, National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi. (1962-73) Worked in National Gallery of Modern Art, New Deli. (1973-95) and retired as its Keeper (Curator) in 1995. During 80’s Sahni started his journey with straight lines and in the last four decades, he has created a body of works which were exhibited in different exhibitions. He has held 20 solo shows in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Varanasi and Chandigarh. He has participated in number of group shows and Artists’ Workshops. A few major solo shows are:- “Lines of Vision”(101works of last two decades) at AIFACS Gallery in 2001; “Linear Explorations” curated by E. Alkazi, Art Heritage, New Delhi in 2007; “Symphony of Straight Lines”& “Space A to Z” at Shridharani Gallery, N.Delhi in 2009 & 2013. A Retrospective Exhibition of his works (1962-2014) was held at AIFACS Galleries in 2016. His works have been shown seven times in National Exhibitions of Art organized by National Academy of Arts. His work was displayed in an international fair “India Art Fair, New Delhi- 2018” in Booth No. 10. Received many awards including Junior Fellowship (1991-94) and Senior Fellowship (1996-98) from Dept. of Culture, Govt. of India. Received National Exhibitions award of AIFACS during 1996, 1998 & 2005. Sahitya Kala Parishad award in 1999. In his works there is a gradual transformation from the earlier rigid geometry to fluid forms full of inner energy explored with lines and colors. The color which in his earlier works was just secondary is now playing its role more actively. The works seems to exemplify the great German philosopher’s idea of “purposiveness without a purpose”. Each work emerges from the canon of creativity and leads to an unusual aesthetic experience. In the book “Journey of the Straight Line” Dr SS Bhatti, Former Principal, College of Architecture, Chandigarh, critically analyzed his works and had attempted to give words to his images. His works are in many prestigious public and private collections in India and abroad such as National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi; Govt. Museum & Art Gallery, Chandigarh; Alkazi Arts Foundation & Osian Foundation, New Delhi.
In conjunction with the closing reception of, “HARMONY: Art and Music at the Piano Factory,” Educational and Curatorial Intern Virginia Cannella presents, “The Piano Chat Series: Artistry Unplugged.” On October 8, 2023 at 4PM Virginia will conduct a panel discussion with four participating artists focusing on the themes of art, music, and community. Panel artists include: Philip Gerstein, DaNice D. Marshall, and Barbara Trachtenberg.
DaNice D Marshall (duh-NYSE, she/her) is a writer and narrative-based artist. After writing for decades, she transitioned to art when a serious vascular disease subsequently led to hearing loss. Despite these challenges, she triumphs and finds her voice through painting. In addition to showcasing her work on a digital billboard in Boston’s theater district, DaNice’s work has been exhibited in venues, such as the NIU Art Museum, DeKalb, IL; Abigail Ogilvy Gallery, Boston; Piano Craft Gallery, Boston; and the New Art Trio, Newton, MA. Her work is featured in Naomi, a television series that aired on The CW Network and streaming on HBOMax. DaNice lives with her husband, Ben, and their dog, Tigger outside of Boston.
Born and raised in Moscow, USSR, Philip Gerstein began exhibiting his work in the 1980’s with the Boston Visual Artists Union, after pursuing a PhD in Art History at Harvard University. He studied painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and Japanese calligraphy with Toshu Ogawa.
Philip has been exhibiting in New York City, Provincetown MA, and extensively in the Boston area, as well as organizing and curating painting and photography shows. His work has been touted in such publications as The Boston Globe, ArtScope Magazine, and Art New England, and NYC art blogs. Philip is also a published essayist; his online feature "The Art of Philip Gerstein" is published monthly in Scene4 – International Magazine of Arts and Culture, and receives thousands of views every month.
