Artists John and Joshua Barber reveal "The Barber Gallery" at Gallery 5800

March 21, 2010 - PRLog -- RICHMOND, Virginia - Gallery 5800 has unveiled the Barber Gallery, featuring father and son artists John and Joshua Barber. "The juxtaposition of John Barber's traditional Chesapeake Bay paintings and Joshua Barber's vivid modern icons is something quite remarkable," says gallery owner Tilman Nadolski. "I'm proud to be the only gallery representing the Barbers in Richmond." 

Last October’s exhibition and sale "Barber vs Barber" set multiple records for both the artists and Gallery 5800. The event set two gallery records for the highest sales from one show and also the highest priced painting, sold by John Barber. Joshua Barber also set a personal record for his highest single sale to date. 

About John Barber
Nationally acclaimed American artist John M. Barber has painted the Chesapeake Bay and the eastern seaboard for more than three decades. Although he has become known also for his cityscapes and architectural art, Barber is particularly fond of his maritime subjects, primarily the Chesapeake and its vanishing way of life. We often find in his work the Bay's few remaining oyster dredging skipjacks and other traditional vessels, lighthouses and harbors.  

For more information about John Barber and his work, visit his website at http://www.JohnBarberArt.com.  

About Joshua Barber
Joshua Barber has shown pieces in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ “Art After Hours”  and has exhibited in New York, Los Angeles, London, Bristol and in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia. Barber paints moments – the microcosms of memory that seem so trivial but over time, resound. “Just as ancient icons sought to solidify the eternal, my icons capture the briefest of human encounters,” Barber says. “Basically, I’m interested in the good bits.” 

For more information about Joshua Barber and his work, visit his website at http://www.BarberFineArt.com.  

About Gallery 5800
Gallery 5800 features the work of high-end regional and international artists. The Gallery is located above Suitable for Framing, 5800 Grove Avenue, at the corner of Libbie and Grove in Richmond, Virginia. Please visit Gallery 5800 online at http://www.Gallery5800.com

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Contact
Gallery 5800: Tilman Nadolski - info(at)Gallery5800.com -  www.Gallery5800.com (804) 285 0774
John Barber Art: John Barber - info(at)JohnBarberArt.com -  www.JohnBarberArt.com
Joshua Barber Fine Art: Joshua Barber - Joshua(at)BarberFineArt.com -  www.BarberFineArt.com (804) 467 7429

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