Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s newest show, “It’s Not Funny,” brings together local, national, and international creators who use toys and humor as raw materials for art that expresses serious subject matter. Bright colors and familiar playthings draw viewers and create a wry dissonance when the makers’ meanings sink in. The show brings together a variety […]
Bob Conge
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Print Club of Roc takes Brockport
Our region has an impressive set of printmakers who consistently breathe new life into the medium, whether they employ traditional techniques or flout convention. Under the direction of its energetic president, Adam Werth, The Print Club of Rochester is celebrating its 86th anniversary with an exhibition currently on display at SUNY Brockport’s Tower Fine Arts […]
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Plaseebo plays with the macabre
Bob Conge has been collecting vintage toys for 50 years. They fill the barn attached to his 1840’s farm house on a Wayland, New York, property that also includes a cemetery and a collection of 1950’s and 60’s robots. And he says he’s got a certain fondness for ghosts. All of these aesthetics inform the […]
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Winter wonder fans
For some artists, winter makes the world come alive If you think winter can be summed up by the words “cold” and “dreary,” you’re not looking close enough. Overcast skies scatter light, which shows off the vibrancy of normally subdued hues. And through the talents of some of the area’s artists, we can re-learn how […]
