Art Without Attitude

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One of the newest additions to the vibrant art scene in Philadelphia is WALLS at Wexler Gallery, an exhibit that features high quality, yet, affordable paintings, prints and photography. “It is New York sensibility without New York attitude,” says Lewis Wexler, founder and proprietor of Wexler Gallery. WALLS Curator Sherri Apter Wexler, wife of Lewis and co-owner of Wexler Gallery, is excited to offer Philadelphia art lovers great pieces of art without attitude and high price tags, and hopes that this concept will appeal to fresh young crowd of first-time buyers. WALLS made its debut during the First Friday in May, the once a month, widely attended cultural event hosted by the Old City Arts Association. This upstairs extension of the Wexler Gallery was meet with immediate success, selling several pieces in their opening night. “We really touched on something here,” says Sherri. WALLS is fresh, affordable and offers a relaxed and inviting atmosphere where questions are encouraged no one is too green to appreciate or buy art. This is a gallery where it is possible to walk in, see a painting that you love, and go home with it that day; all without putting a painstaking dent in your pocket. Presently, WALLS includes 8 artists, exhibiting four to five pieces each. The overall focus is on creative two-dimensional art that is both accessible and easy to live with. Current work on display ranges from $400 to $5,000. While many galleries offer a wide range of prices, with a few affordable selections, the mission of WALLS is to offer a large body of work that consists entirely of affordable art that will interest first time buyers, while maintaining a level of quality that will also attract and impress seasoned collectors. Artists currently on display include Chris Anderson, Jenny E. Balisle, Philadelphian Kevin Cooper, Daniella Woolf, Eileen Goldenberg, Tanja Softic, Mark Bennion and Lisa Tyson Ennis. One of the unique points of WALLS is that it feels more like a well decorated loft space that a gallery. The beautiful section of art is highlighted and enhanced by furniture and decorative pieces, giving the buyer an idea of how the painting may fit into an overall design scheme. These vignettes construct an inspirational visual field, sparking new ideas and create an innovative showroom environment. Additionally, both Sherri and Lewis are willing to help any buyer find the right piece and the right fit for their home. This new addition to Wexler Gallery has hit the ground running and shows no signs of slowing down. WALLS is an ideal complement to the Wexler Gallery’s collection of fine contemporary glass, studio furniture, ceramics, jewelry and decorative arts from some of the world’s most esteemed artists working today, including Wendell Castle, Albert Paley, William Harper and Dale Chihuly. If you are tired of staring at that bare wall, but though you could never afford real art or fit in into the prestigious art gallery scene, WALLS is a great place to start. The Wexler Gallery is located at 201 N. 3rd Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They were recently awarded the “Best in Philly” award for art gallery.