June 25, 2010
PRESS RELEASE:
Contact Person: Victoria Hart
Company Name: Brett Wesley Gallery
Phone: 702.433.4433
Email: inquire@brettwesley.com
Website: BrettWesleyGallery.com

Artist John Bell presents social networking at it’s visual best.

Las Vegas, Nevada, June 3 – July 27, 2010 —Brett Wesley Gallery is proud to present a new solo exhibition by renown Utah artist John Bell entitled The Burden of Ambition. Opening and artist reception will be Thursday June 3, 2010 from 6-9:00 p.m. at 1112 S. Casino Center Blvd. Free to the public.

In The Burden of Ambition series, Bell explores the impact of social networking, media influence, and the fluctuating values of contemporary culture. Bell uses visual metaphor to explore time and culture with meticulously placed icons, bits of memorabilia, snippets of news feeds, and other cultural artifacts. Bell’s imagery is provocative and often humorous, and utilizes a broad color palette, bold lines and ethereal backgrounds. “I have no doubt that people will spend more time blogging about my art then they do actually looking at it in person,” say Bell.

“At first glance John’s work might be compared to urban street art, yet with a spirited and playful spin on it. However, the more time you spend observing his paintings, the more they reveal themselves to be sophisticated and rich. Bell is one of the few able to combine several different painting techniques, layer upon layer, which result in these unforgettably exciting paintings.” says gallery owner Brett Wesley Sperry.
Brett Wesley Gallery represents John Bell’s work exclusively in Nevada. His work has been placed in many private collections and shown in several key cities and exhibitions including: Art Basel Miami, New York’s Time Warner Center, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas. He has received numerous acknowledgments and magazine reviews including: NY Art World, Blackbook Magazine, Juxtapoz, Catalyst, Artists of Utah, 15 bytes online, Salt Lake City Weekly, Artcotic.com, In Utah, Fox 13 News, Arkade Magazine, Artnet and Luxury Las Vegas.

Brett Wesley art receptions are held once a month at 1112 S. Casino Center Blvd. on the corner of Charleston Blvd. The gallery building itself is a nod to mid-century modernism, urban chic and classic American roadside architecture.
What makes Brett Wesley Gallery distinctive is its selection of stunning works by emerging and established painters, photographers, and sculptors from around the world. The gallery also hosts several cultural events, speaking engagements, and educational seminars throughout the year. Owner Brett Wesley Sperry states “Our primary goal is to show works of art that are bold, relevant, and well-crafted across several media and ultimately expand the visual dialog among collectors and artists.  Additionally we believe we’ve modified the traditional gallery experience by making our space more accessible and by hosting a variety of cultural events. Brett Wesley Gallery is a place to celebrate the arts and share knowledge with art collectors, fans and artists alike.  And each month, whether you love what we’re showing or not, there will always be something here that’s memorable and worthy of discussion”.
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