Carl Chiarenza’s luminous, dreamscape photographs are the result of meticulously pieced collages, which the artist lights and shoots in his studio. He works in all scales, but for some of his most engaging art he has enlarged the image so that viewers lose themselves in the numinous inner realms he is so adept at creating. […]
Rebecca Rafferty
FILM | Labor Film Series
Long after specific goals are met, it’s easy to forget how far we’ve come — and how much more work we have to do. Hosted at the Dryden Theatre (Eastman House, 900 East Avenue), the 26th Annual Labor Film Series will help remind us of struggles and successes regarding workplace conditions, organizing efforts, discrimination, globalization, […]
Battlegrounds, once removed
Even if you’re long past your back-to-school days, get into the spirit with a couple of provocative art shows, offered by two local academic institutions. Both shows are free to attend and open this week. On Friday, September 4, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Gallery r will open Meredith Davenport’s “Theater of War,” a series […]
ART | “Quiet Resonance”
At the end of 2015, Ock Hee Hale will close her Honeoye Falls gallery space at 2 Lehigh Street, choosing to instead focus on her gardening and landscaping business. But until then, she continues to host beautiful work by local artists. On Saturday, September 5, noon to 5 p.m., Ock Hee’s Gallery will host an […]
THEATER | Sankofa Evening of Theatre and Jazz Fest
The eighth season of Sankofa Evening of Theatre and Jazz Fest will kick off this week, featuring original works by established and emerging African-American playwrights. “The Brownstone” is a full-length production about conflicts and mysteries surrounding a family in Harlem, and is written by Laura A. Thomas and directed by Curtis K. Rivers (founder and […]
In with the new
The reinstallation of three galleries at the Memorial Art Gallery, a process started in January, is now complete and is changing the way visitors will experience the museum’s collections. The Forman Gallery, situated immediately behind the glass doors past the admissions desk, is now full of sculpted and painted portraits — including some new acquisitions […]
FESTIVAL | ForestFest 100th Anniversary
On Saturday, August 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., join a celebration of all things sylvan at the 100th anniversary of Forest Fest. The event will take place at Genesee County Park and Forest (11095 Bethany Center Road, East Bethany), and will feature live birds of prey, lumberjack sports, crafts, demos, games, guided hikes, […]
Lea Rizzo
Examples of Lea’s lovely work in illustration, tattoo, mural, and more forms.
Lea Rizzo
Examples of Lea’s lovely work in illustration, tattoo, mural, and more forms.
Fantasy on flesh and facade
Every time I see Lea Rizzo, the artist and single mom is buzzing with slightly frazzled energy but still somehow has a dose of sunshine for everyone. She has a sensitive and loving nature, and stays busy with her own projects between her practice as a tattoo artist, collaborating with artist friends, helping run The […]
Disrupting our disruption
You might consider knowledge of the range of species in a rainforest or a coral reef to be privileged, reserved for scientists and others who study such things. But truth be told, most of us are only vaguely conscious of the minute, diverse scope of life that exists all around us, as we buzz through […]






