By: Erika Anderson

In 17th century France, the greatest achievement for any young artist would of been to have had his works displayed in the royal Salons (the most famous was held at the Louvre in Paris). A Salon was basically a giant art gallery that displayed only works that were chosen by a selection jury prior to exhibition. Looks a little like this once you were in:

Hectic, right…but to us, it’s the thought of creating a space to display other’s talent that inspired the idea to dedicate a night to the arts. Also, it’s San Diego’s Art Month and we COULD NOT pass up the opportunity to showcase our hometown ladies’ creations. Fortunately for you, our Salon at the IVY nightclub at Andaz will be a little easier to navigate, and A LOT more fun!

 

Introducing our ARTISTS: We have some very talented ladies working with us this year, and we would like to give you a chance to get to know them and their individual artistic talent a little better before the show!

 

Andrea Welton:

BIO – Born in 1988 in Half Moon Bay, CA, Andrea Welton currently works and lives in San Diego, CA. Andrea has studied art since the age of four, she was introduced to oils in 2007 while attending college at San Diego State. Since then oils have become her true passion. After being introduced to the works of artist, Marilyn Minter, Andrea’s subject matter has turned towards portraiture and figure studies. Andrea is currently working to finish her degree in fine arts. Every day she grows as an artist while discovering new techniques to help better her paintings.

For more information, please visit: http://www.andrea-welton.com

Ariel Wilson:

BIO – Coming from Temecula, CA, and a UCSD Art graduate, Ariel brings natural elements to her work to make it interesting. She has currently began using art sharing website Society 6 to display her talent. In her own words, “The work I make results from a curiosity in identity as related to storytelling, personal or communal histories, and ideas of impermanence. My intention is to make works that stimulate a similar curiosity in the viewer. I make images and objects with multiple layers of detail and varying degrees of clarity, which attempt to entice the viewer to make a closer inspection. The veiled and unobtrusive elements of my work function as a “hidden layer” that becomes like a secret that the viewer is privy to, in hopes that it will elicit a sense of intimacy between the viewer and the work.”

To see more of her artwork and to explore her mission statement a little closer, go to: http://society6.com/arielwilson

Danae Wilson:

BIO – This CSULB Fine Art graduate is not only Ariel’s older sister, but also is a creative genius herself. Also from Temecula, CA, she paints large murals which display layers and layers of imagination on one canvas. From the artist, “My work has evolved from explicit portrayals of claustrophobic and overwhelming landscapes, to more open-ended and ambiguous scenes, both in terms of source material and representation. I play between interior and exterior in a way that I contrast the individual and the collective. Colors are obsessively layered, combined, and revised in a way that references themes of the work.”

For a closer look at her art and her imagination, please visit: http://danaewilson.com/wordpress/

Crystal Powell:

BIO – Born and raised in Fallbrook, CA, Crystal Powell finds herself grasping inspiration from everyday life and the crazy things that happen in-between the boring moments. At 26, she specializes in Surrealist Oil Paintings, carefully mixing each color by hand to create unique, one-of-a-kind hues. Her focus began with experimenting; using materials such as Charcoal, India ink, Acrylic & oil paints, ceramics and much more.

You can find out more about her at : http://www.indirecteffectsart.com

 

**As always, we bring your pulse-pounding music all night with our all-star San Diego DJ’s:
—>Sex Panther: http://soundcloud.com/sexpantherdjs (amazing duo out of LA)
—>Alex DREAMS: http://www.alexdreamz.com/ (one of our resident IVY DJ’s!)
—>Decon and Diggs:  http://www.djdecon.com/, http://on.fb.me/djdiggs (two of SD’s finest)
—>Angle: http://www.myspace.com/rockintables (he goes hard when he hits the decks)

 

**We also have a special performance by our favorite dance troup Lipstik, INC!**

 

So wander around, get lost in your imagination…our artists for the night will appreciate it!

 

Email vip@djhere for table reservations, guestlist, and any other questions or comments you may have!

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