Monthly crowd shot from on the desk.

Speaking of the installation, thank you, thank you, thank you to Digilog Futures. They transported from Brooklyn, reconstructed, installed, and unveiled their large, amazing work in less than 60 hours. Read about it. The art and (especially) crew were inspirational, and truly elevated the level of excitement and purpose around 83. We can’ t wait to work with them again! (read: 83 Road Trip). The rope portion of the structure will remain up until Memorial Day, and I’ve included some pictures for those that couldn’t make it to see the stunning whole. Photos courtesy of Caroline Stiers at Asteria Photography.

Styrofoam Stalactite, Pagan Pendulum, or Robot Crusher?

Spilling onto Mikey’s like Slut Sauce.

Entrance view with the love trunk.

Stage view with the backlit PBRbar.

“Suck it, traditional galleries.” -PBRbot

And a big thanks to our stellar musicians as well. J Rawls and O Sharp led it off, with Andy Cook and Bobby Stevens carrying us into Cincy-grown State Song. The three completely different genres meshed well, fittingly.

Stay tuned, the aforementioned details on those major partnerships, additions, and projects warrant an entire post, up next.

Amanda and Justin straight represented.

First, Amanda Jacob and Justin Lentz. Both great runners and even better people, the two sported 83 Gallery gear (thanks, Traxler Tees) to represent us in the Arnold 5k on March 4th, 2012. In an additional show of unity (or spectacular coincidence), the two finished within a second of each other. And no, I won’t divulge who finished first. Amanda is graduating from OSU in June from the Medical Dietetics program, and will become a Registered Dietitian following her certification exam. She began competitive cheerleading in her home state of Connecticut, and continued in Ohio for a year before leaving to focus on her studies. Amanda has completed the Columbus half and full marathon, and is training for an additional full and half this April and May, respectively. The girl is awesome. Justin Lentz has a degree in Strategic Communications, interns with the Ohio Democratic Party, and was recently accepted into Capital University’s MBA program. He’s been running competitively for years, with an impressive eight marathons, twelve half marathons, five 10ks and seven 5ks under his belt. Yea. Makes me rethink my in-gallery staples PBR and Mikey’s. A huge thanks for their support, and we wish them both luck in the future.

We’d also like to recognize Tyler Joswick and the OSU EcoCAR 2 Team. 83 Gallery is partnering with them this Saturday for the second annual awesome Earth Day event at our place, featuring a recycled car hood art installation. The program is a leader in environmental innovation and education, and hosting is our way of showing our support. Be there. We’ve enjoyed coordinating with the talented Tyler again this year, who is also finishing up his BFA in Photography from OSU this spring, and intends to pursue a masters in the same field.

Tyler (second from left) and the team keep good company.

Coming up next month: Sophisticated food, interns, hip-hop, and bar-raising installation. Get ready.

Interns Danielle and Mariah, plus Leah, Cropper, and Crowd!

Featured artists Jimbo Tamoro and W.E. Arnold

The highlight of the night was certainly the glass installation created by John Sharvin and Leah Lynn. This innovative work consisted of hundreds of hand-blown glass balls individually filled with terrariums, then suspended with fishing wire from cages on the ceiling. The end result was a gorgeous, floating, flowing mass of interesting emerging from near the stage. The installation will remain up for at least the remainder of the month, possibly longer, but make sure to stop in soon to see what the “party” gallery is actually capable of.

Installation (Close)

Installation (Far)

Up next is a pop-up show this Thursday, April 12th at Via Vecchia. Located at 485 S Front St. in the Brewery District, this event will last from 6pm-midnight, with art, live music, cash bar and food.

Early renderings. Pretty spectacular. Cow free.

The Crew: Tyler O’Rielley, Jon Alexander, Martin Bryne, Kendra James, John Putre, Hannibal Newsom, Anthony Bomben, Cole Belmont, and William Weckenmann, with 83′s Mic Wesson and Nick Stull consulting.

Tyler’s description: The basic intent for this installation is to explore the various ways two distinct design methods can interact.  Each design sensibility has a particular character of its own that is indicative of certain members of the group and our task is to see how they would influence one another.  The major system consists of what we are calling a “tree” which was designed through a scripting program.  This was an intentional reversal on the traditional understanding of “trees” as “organic.”  Its branches spread out over the gallery, occasionally touching down and creating moments with which our minor system will engage.  This minor system is composed of a collection of waste industrial material that exhibits different characteristics on different scales.  At their most simple, these industrial pieces often reflect small robots or artificial life forms.  This provides us with our second thought reversal through the challenging of accepted notions of production and design.  The minor system plays with elements of improvisation while the major element is well orchestrated and precise. This kind of design will produce truly novel ideas that come from the way the two elements interact and speak to each other in the space, while also providing a fresh dynamic with the audience.  Specific moments of audience engagement occur in the form of caves and stalactites built from the minor system, while vines lay in a catenary canopy from the major tree.  With this installation, we have found new ways of conceiving space that bridge conflicting ideologies and turn any and all preconceptions on their heads.  Ultimately, DigiLog Futures is new type of space, a hybrid of digital and analog; a projection of spaces to come.

Visit Shade Publishing for tickets and check the hot cards below for info.

Event Details

Live Entertainment

“To see the growth that we have seen in this two-year period is not only a fantastic achievement, but a direct reflection of what can be done when you follow your vision and surround yourself with positive, like-minded individuals.” -Jones, Owner/Author, Shade Publishing.

Along with the award winning taste, it’s their commitment to artists that excites us most, and presents all kinds of opportunities to explore. So call us hipsters or sell-outs, but don’t dare call us ordinary, and cheers with and to the lubricant of our innovation. PBR pics from hop below.

Jill and Eric prefer the classier tallboys

PBR Light is a Cadaver Dogs groupie

The lovely Jessica, suave Jimbo, and PBR twelever

PBR fuels spicy glass blowers

The much sought-after "Cropper Endorsement"

83 at 9pm

Thank you Columbus! Despite gloomy skies and a rain-sleet mix, the gallery was consistently crushed Saturday night. The traffic was endless and tight, and the huge, fully stocked beerquarium was empty by 9pm. Yea. Also, pushed quite a few shirts from the new 83 line by Scott Yonker. As always, our artists, patrons, bands, and friends showed up in a big way. Check out the event preview by Columbus Underground.

Jackie & The Stabbs

A special shout-out to Jackie & The Stabbs, who killed it with the 9pm slot. They played with a strange, delicate energy and oozed independent charm, suspending their audience (and yours truly) between swooning and dancing.  If it’s up to us, this won’t be the last time you see them at 83. They headline A&R Bar this Saturday, then open for Company of Thieves March 8th at Newport. More Jackie & The Stabbs on Facebook. Thanks also goes the closing band, Relentless Mules, for a great set; you can catch them Tuesdays at Dick’s Den.

Man, look at all those beautiful people

If you weren’t able to make it or would like a better look, the exhibit will remain up until February 25th.

We all know that 83 Gallery is the best, most innovative and progressive art gallery in the city of Columbus. Help us confirm in print by voting for us as “Best Art Gallery” in the Columbus Alive’s Best of 2012.

83 Gallery has partnered with the OSU Hillel to present a Winter Quarter Exhibition. Check the times on the showcard and head there to see some of the finest works of many of our resident artists. Curated by Amy Niewirth and Nick Stull, with the help of Jill Bremiller, Maddy Jane Beaumier, and Mic Wesson. The exhibition will remain up until March 9th, with information on education programs and a closing reception to come in February. Exhibition Details

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