Nudashank, an independently run gallery, located on the third floor of the H&H building in downtown Baltimore, is founded and run by local artists, and art patrons Seth Adelsberger and Alex Ebstein. The gallery space recently held a Closing Reception for an Exhibition titled Wise Guise. Although I was unable to attend the opening, the closing provided an opportunity to celebrate the artists and their work before it was returned to private studio spaces or in some cases new owners.
The Gallery hopes to expand the Baltimore art scene, by providing a space for local as well as non-local artists. Residing in the same building with such galleries as the Whole Gallery, Gallery Four and Floristree, Nudashank allows for the audience to experience multiple art spaces at once. Although the galleries are not directly connected to one another as far as exhibitions, shows and venues, the audience is free to wander and explore the different spaces. This access to multiple shows, generates a sense of community often disregarded in other gallery spaces, and allows for a relaxed viewing environment. However there is nothing relaxed about the artwork. Wise Guise features artist working and responding in multiple mediums to various subject matters, the show retains a sense of cohesiveness through its tonality, and application. Most of the work displayed in Wise Guise has a strong sense of pattern, tongue and cheek subject matter and non-local colors. Overall the work has a graphic sensibility juxtaposing geometric imagery, along with figural and organic components in order to illustrate some underlying narrative. Differing as much in stylistic choices as in narrative the work as a whole seems to benefit if not grow alongside one another, each setting the tone for the next, as you move through the gallery. This Gallery not only provides opportunities and exposure for young artists, it also allows for the audience to become part of a movement.
Nudashank and its co-curators/creators (Alex Ebstein and Seth Adelsberger) have succeeded in creating a positive creative environment for both artists, as well as art supporters, I strongly suggest this gallery to anyone who is interested in art, or just looking for some cultural stimulation. Nudashank introduces a serious purpose, while maintaining an informal and comfortable atmosphere which is ideal for any art community. I urge you to be a part of this happening not only is it founded and organized in Baltimore, it is also accessible to any interested individual. For more information you can join the Facebook group Nudashank, or visit their blog at http://nudashank.blogspot.com
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