REUNION (Once Upon a Time in Philadelphia
REUNION
(Once Upon a Time in Philadelphia)
Michael Gallagher, Guest Curator
George Apotsos, Jessica Berwind, Paul DuSold, Michael Gallagher,
Nicholas James Harris, Julie Jung, Jessica Levine, Arthur Mednick,
Antonio da Motta Leal, Christina Penrose & Huston Ripley
February 26 - March 23, 2025
Reception: Saturday, March 1, 2-5pm 
Cerulean Arts is pleased to present REUNION (Once Upon a Time in Philadelphia), guest-curated by Michael Gallagher. This exhibition highlights the work of 11 artists who studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts during the early - to - mid 1980’s. While all of the artists have pursued differing career paths post-graduation, all have maintained a studio practice that continues to the present. Reuniting these artists illuminates the importance of PAFA (founded 1805) as an important art school dedicated to training a diverse range of artistic practices.
George Apotsos, Teapot #1, ceramic, 4.5" x 3"
George Apotsos, Teapot #5, ceramic, 5" x 4"
George Apotsos, Teapot #6, ceramic, 5.5" x 4"
George Apotsos, Teapot #12, ceramic, 7" x 5"
George Apotsos, Teapot #13, ceramic, 10" x 7"
George Apotsos, Solace of Memory, acrylic on canvas, 20" x 16"
George Apotsos, Passing Glances, oil on canvas, 16" x 12"
Jessica Berwind, "Bathtub" Earrings, 18kt gold
Jessica Berwind, Ring, sterling silver & 18kt gold
Jessica Berwind, Bottle Cap Pendant, 22kt & 18kt gold
Jessica Berwind, Mistakes Are Good Earrings, 22kt gold
Paul Dusold, Chalice, oil on canvas, 20" x 20"
Paul Dusold, Adagio, oil on canvas, 22" x 24"
Paul Dusold, Wynnedwood, oil on canvas, 14" x 14"
Michael Gallagher, Two of a Kind, acrylic on matboard on panel, 9.5" x 9.5" SOLD
Michael Gallagher, Flower and Flock, acrylic on panel, 10" x 11.25" Available
Nicholas James Harris, Philadelphia Ensient, oil on linen, 31.75" x 23"
Nicholas James Harris, Derelict Awaiting Restaurant Conversion, Manayumk, oil on sized MDF panel, 7.75" x 9.5"
Nicholas James Harris, Rental House on Ridge, Winter Afternoon, oil on sized MDF panel, 11" x 8"
Julie Jung, Untitled 01, oil on board, 14" x 14"
Julie Jung, Untitled 02, watercolor & gouache, 7" x 9.5"
Julie Jung, Untitled 03, oil on board, 14" x 15.75"
Julie Jung, Holey Vase, porcelain, 7.5" x 6.5"
Julie Jung, Holey Basket 01, stoneware, 5" x 5"
Julie Jung, Holey Basket 02, stoneware, 5" x 5"
Julie Jung, Holey Votive, stoneware, 3" x 3.5"
Jessica Levine, Every thing alive is connected and intelligent, mixed media including artist-made foraged inks printed on canvas, 12" x 10"
Jessica Levine, The Persian shield plant is a native to tropical Myanmar, mixed media including artist-made foraged inks printed on canvas, 12" x 10"
Jessica Levine, Portrait of the artist as a young praying mantis, in residency in sub-tropical Wharepuke, New Zealand, mixed media including artist-made foraged inks printed on canvas, 12" x 10"
Arthur Mednick, Untitled, oil on mounted gessoed wood panel, 30" x 23"
Arthur Mednick, Themes and Deviations #7, ink on watercolor paper mounted on wood, 9" x 6"
Arthur Mednick, Themes and Deviations #8, ink on watercolor paper mounted on wood, 9" x 6"
Arthur Mednick, Themes and Deviations #1, ink on watercolor paper mounted on wood, 9" x 6"
Antonio Da Motta Leal, Great Planes, oil on canvas, 16" x 12"
Antonio Da Motta Leal, Moment of Truth, oil on canvas, 20" x 16"
Christina Penrose, Fall, gouache on mulberry paper on linen, 12" x 12" SOLD
Christina Penrose, Impermanence, gouache on mulberry paper on linen, 12" x 12"
Christina Penrose, Nasturtium & Rose Apples on Red, Blue & Pink, oil on mulberry paper on canvas, 36" x 36"
Huston Ripley, Untitled 11S8, ink on Japanese paper, 9.5" x 6.25"
Huston Ripley, Untitled 11M1, ink on Japanese paper, 12.5" x 9.5"
Huston Ripley, Untitled 11M2, ink on Japanese paper, 12.5" x 9.5"