The Halloween Exhibition: Featuring The Don Oriolo Collection of FELIX THE THE CAT®

Oct. 20, 2011 - PRLog -- Behind The Blue Door Gallery Presents
The Halloween Exhibition:
Featuring The Don Oriolo Collection of FELIX THE CAT®
October 26, 2011 7- 11pm
at
The Chelsea Room at The Hotel Chelsea
222 West 23rd Street
Btwn 7th & 8th Avenue
NYC, NY
347-406-5894

Don Oriolo reached into his own Magic Bag with a collection of paintings and guitars featuring FELIX THE CAT at the Chelsea Room

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

When: October 26th, 2011 7:00pm

Where: The Chelsea Room – Hotel Chelsea, NYC
             222 West 23rd Street
             New York, NY 10010

Contacts:
Dana Frank    Or   Nanette Thylan
347-406-5894       914-224-8788

Don Oriolo – FELIX THE CAT, one of America’s all time favorite cartoons, is featured in a unique collection of paintings created by the man who owns and has managed FELIX THE CAT for over a quarter of a century, Don Oriolo.
FELIX was originally drawn by his legendary father, Joe Oriolo, animator of such additional characters as, Casper the Ghost, Chichita Banana, Popeye, Superman and many more.  “I Remember when my father used to draw the comic book and the daily strip,” Don said, “I would have a little drawing board next to him.  From time to time, when he was looking for a certain action in his drawing, he’d say ‘Donald jump off that chair… or swing that baseball bat or laugh really hard,’ and so I would.  He’d draw FELIX doing it, and as crazy as it might seem, it looked like me.”
Sparked by overwhelming personal loss, Don, the successful business mind behind FELIX THE CAT Productions and thriving figure in the music business, began painting furiously using the most basic and recognizable symbol of his life, FELIX THE CAT.  According to the Artist, “FELIX is definitely my muse for many reasons.  For one, that’s kind of who I am: I am the FELIX guy.  Also, I can see a lot of myself in FELIX.”
The collection of acrylics, watercolors and inks are as charismatic as the character himself, soulful, endearing and of course, magical.  The paintings are all personally engaging and, like what’s in FELIX’S endless Magic Bag, an inspiration for anyone.

The Other Artists Of The Night Are:

GARTEL - Rightfully named "The Father Of Digital Art" and featured at “The Museum Of Modern Art” in New York, Laurence GARTEL is currently featured in the “Modern Masters” exhibition in Miami, Florida.  GARTEL is also currently being simultaniously exhibited in Rome, Paris and Australia.

Stella Zotis - Given worldwide publicity for her creative and stunning work on Bravo's "Project Runway", Stella has designed leather fashions for the likes of Guns 'n' Roses, Debbie Harry and Joan Jett.. She had the first ever fashion show at Penn Station this past February of 2011. Stella Zotis will be debuting her leather wall art at the Exhibition.

Eli Livingston – The phenomenal sculptor and fx artist, known for extensive sculptures, props and FX effects work.  Some of Eli’s most recognizable contributions can be found in the motion picture ‘DOGMA’ and most recently he has worked on ‘Men In Black 3’, which is currently in production. Eli Livingston has also done work for Marvel Comics & H. R. Giger,  among many others.

Joey James – An incredible dark creations master, He is the face and name behind the incredible art of Otep's current album cover art “AVATIST”, Type O Negative, Biohazzard and many more. “The Art of Joey James” is currently the Solo Exhibition at Wendigo Productions, NYC.

Francisco C. Poblet – Having been taught, in part, by Salvador Dali, Francisco takes the the viewers of his paintings to another world, one unto which only he can create. At the age of 78, he is still as prolific as ever and is currently creating the the tenth piece in “The World trade Center Series” for 10th Anniversary of September 11th .

Morgan Macabre - An exquisite imagination brought to canvas, Morgan Macabre has also recently been a “Featured Solo Artist” at Wendigo Productions, NYC. Morgan has worked with Geneisis Repertory Ensemble, and was shown in the Aids Housing Network Gallery. By day, Morgan is an art consultant for people with disabilities.

Christian Correra - A biomechanical digital sculptor, Christian’s exceptional work has been on display at “The Museum Of Fine Arts” Sante Fe, New Mexico, and “The Modern Art Visionary Exhibit” of Woodstock, New York and  was also involved in the "Carnivora Concept". His work is also prominent in The "Damned II" and "Damned III" Exhibitions.

Jud Turner – Renowned sculptor and artist, Jud Turner has had solo exhibitions across the country, including his most   recent exhibition this past summer, “Purpose: Repurpose” at the Maude Kerns Art Center in Eugene, OR. He has also been prominently displayed in such group exhibitions as “Objectophilia” at the Denver Museum of Contemporary Art.  His motto is "Between seeming Contradictions lie greater Truths." Moreover, Jud Turner's work is also permanently displayed at the “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum” in Australia and is in several other outstanding private collections.

Stephanie Riggi – One of the two newest additions to the Behind The Blue Door Gallery, Stephanie is a stunning artist producing the most vivid creations.  She is currently taking part in the “The Art Therapy Program” at the Theruer Cancer Center of New Jersey, and serves on the Jersey City Artists Certification Board.

Jay Serken – Our Newest addition, Jay Serken is an artist that will be exhibiting his motion sculptures. Jay has had art exhibitions at the famed “Limelight” in NYC & “Verlane”, NYC and has done a murals for Z-Bar. He has also designed fuctional futurisic fashions for a show at  The Shahama Theater and countless other showings in the tri – state area over the last 10 years.

And with Special Guest DJ: Acey Slade of “Wendesday 13”, “The Murderdolls”, he currently also plays with Joan Jett and his own solo project “Acey Slade & The Dark Party”, rounding out the evening, “Halloween Art Mayhem” will be had by all!

Presented by Behind The Blue Door Gallery, this one night Exhibition should not be missed! Behind The Blue Door Gallery represents only the finest in art, from the internationally celebrated, to up and coming new artists.

Behind The Blue Door Gallery is a Dana Frank concept. Dana is highly acclaimed and sought after photographer who's work can be seen on the TIME/Life photographic website and her resume reads like a who's who's of Music & Celebrity culture. She has used her artistic medium of photography to document the careers of the world’s greatest legends. Dana has now extended her valuable insight and knowledge, to become the curator of Behind The Blue Door Gallery and the superb & unique  work of these great artists being featured at the Gallery and at the Chelsea Room on Wednesday, October 26th, 2011.

$10 admission (includes a drink ticket) & 2 for1 drinks from 7:30 – 8:30pm!
Costumes preferred, but optional!

For further information please contact:
Dana Frank
Behind The Blue Door Gallery
917.889.1216
behindthebluedoor1@gmail.com
http://www.behind-the-blue-door.com
or
Nanette Thylan
Artists Representative – The Don Oriolo Collection
914.224.8788
nanette@donoriolocollection.com
Behind The BlueDoor Gallery
behindthebluedoor1@gmail.com
347-406-5894
http://www.behind-the-blue-door.com

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Behind The Blue Door Gallery is a Dana Frank concept. Dana is highly acclaimed and sought after photographer who's work can be seen on the TIME/Life photographic website and her resume reads like a who's who's of Music & Celebrity culture. She has used her artistic medium of photography to document the careers of the world’s greatest legends. Dana has now extended her valuable insight and knowledge, to become the curator of Behind The Blue Door Gallery and the superb & unique work of these great artists being featured at the Gallery