New Zolin Mural in the Garment District
Last fall I received word that BKSK Architects were looking for a mural for their 16th floor lobby of the Bricken Arcade Building in Manhattan’s Garment District. Having recently researched that area for another project, I had a clear idea of what I wanted to convey: the energy of a million sewing machines channeled into a gestural cityscape inspired by the area’s architecture. The firm’s partners and lobby team appreciated my hand-drawn gestural approach, so I carried that into the final product. I traded up my typical china markers for the thickest charcoal sticks I could find.
Back-and-forth with the client is typical for a project of this kind, and I created several series of drawings and models, attempting to draw more closely to their vision. They wanted the mural completed by the end of the year, so while their Office was closed between Christmas and New Years, I went in and created it, finishing with the fixative around 9pm on New Years Eve. You could already hear the crowds nearby in Times Square.
When the office staff arrived back on Tuesday morning, it was as if the mural had magically appeared. The partners and staff were pleased with the piece- they recently sponsored a Happy Hour in their office where I gave an artists talk about my artwork, and how it led to what I had created for them. It was a very special and unique experience.
Now on View: Zolin Art at the Gotham Lounge in the Peninsula Hotel
See ‘City Rhythms,’ an all-NYC cityscape exhibit by Steve Zolin in the Peninsula Hotel, a beautiful New York Landmark, through spring 2022 at 700 5th Ave.
Art Fair 14C Success in Jersey City
Thousands of Art Lovers descended on the Hyatt Regency on the Hudson for the second edition of Art Fair 14C from February 21-23. It’s a unique hotel show where each guest room was turned into a mini-gallery. The response to Zolin Art was overwhelming as many new art connections were made. We will definitely apply again next year!
Art-in-Res Comes for a Studio Visit
How many people does it take to unroll a 360 degree view of Verdi Square? Apparently four. Thanks to @art_in_res for bringing a really great bunch of art lovers to my studio recently- what a fun time!
See their Insta @art_in_res
Zolin in “Best of the Boros!”
| 6th Annual Show of Important, Underrepresented Artists in NYC Art From the Boros VI, on view December 20, 2018 – February 2, 2019. Opening: December 20, 2018, from 5:30 – 8:30pm. Denise Bibro Fine Art 520 W 20th St Suite 4W, New York, New York 10011 |
| Over the years, gallerist Denise Bibro and her staff have undertaken hundreds of studio visits searching for finest overlooked artistic talent to present to the public. Ms. Bibro has chosen my painting, “Nothing is Specific But Everything Is Clear,” to represent me in “Art from the Boros VI,” the latest in this series of exhibitions, which features over 50 artists from every boro of New York City ! |
Zolin Art “Pops Up” in SoHo
| Zolin in AHA Fine Art’s “Imperfectly Perfect” Group Show opening this Thursday Oct. 18, 6-9pm @ Spring Natural, 98 Kenmare St NYCIt was great to see so many of you this past weekend at Open Studios! Sorry about the short notice, but this pop-show just, well, popped up! If you can’t attend the reception on Thursday, know that the show is up from October 18th – November 23rd 11AM – 11PM. So come, see some great art on the lower level, grab a drink or stay and eat ( the food is very good here 🙂 |
The Chashma Open Studios is Here Again!
| 96 Artists at the Brooklyn Army Terminal 10/13-10/14 noon-5pm |
| Steve Zolin’s “Downtown” STUDIO B30 |
Come visit with me in Studio B30 at the Brooklyn Army Terminal Saturday, 10/13 & Sunday, 10/14 for this annual event- You’re invited to explore incredible new work in 96 studios and experience the rich history of the Brooklyn Army Terminal during Open House New York. Free and open to the public 12pm-5pm! Yours-in-art, Steve (BTW there is a ferry from Wall St that goes directly to the BAT space. Click below!) Ferry Schedule More Info & Directions Facebook Page |
Zolin Art Images at Tribeca Art Walk
| A rotating virtual display of Zolin art will be featured at the “Shine” digital group exhibition, curated and installed in a gallery setting at 79 White Street by ARTHOUSE.NYC. It is part of Tribeca Art + Culture Night, a 30-venue art-walk in lower Manhattan on Thursday June 21st 6-9pm. There are tours and other exciting programming. Tickets are FREE but you MUST RSVP- Click Below for all details. |
Sculptures Revealed
| Dear Friends, After months of waiting, my artwork, “Family Group”, is greeting the public in the lobby of the new AC (Marriott) Hotel New York Times Square at 260 W 40th Street. Although a reception date is still in the hands of the hotel management, the sculptures can be viewed at anytime day-or-night, every day of the year! Yours-in-art, Steve |
Giant Egg Hatches for Charity
RECEPTION: Thurs, Dec 1st, 6-8pm
Show Hours: Tues, Nov 28 – Sat Dec 3, Noon-6PM
Ceres Gallery 547 W27th St #201, NYC 10001
As part of a group show at Ceres Gallery, Steve Zolin will present new mobiles joined by a 28″ high egg upon which the artist has painted one of his unique 360 degree “motionscapes.”
In 2014 Faberge sponsored the Big Egg Hunt in Rockafeller Plaza to benefit charity. Over 200 eggs had been artistically transformed and auctioned off, yet one egg escaped unadorned. Instead using the egg supplied by the Hunt, two creatives fabricated their own fantastic egg out of other materials. After the show, they donated the unused but still pristine egg to artist Steve Zolin to further his studio practice. He found the large spheroid the perfect surface for experiments in overlapping curved perspective, and the egg now finally hatches!
In keeping with the charitable history of the eggs, 75% of the proceeds from the sale of this last egg will be donated to Planned Parenthood (it is a giant egg, after all).
Motionscape Egg, four views
28″x22″x22″ acrylic w/china marker on plaster egg $2000
Giant Egg Hatches for Charity
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