J. Tim Raymond

"Apocalypse Now and Again (Rain Light)," Conte on printed fabric, 45 x 60"

"Dark Horses,"
Pastel and Conte on printed fabric,
6 x 10"

Thanks to all who came to the opening of the “Invisible cities/churning of the milky ocean” show. It was a great success. Here are some of the pieces that are on view now, in the gallery.

You are invited to attend the opening of “Invisible cities/churning of the milky ocean: Mixed Media images by J. Tim Raymond.”

Opening reception: Friday, March 5th at 7 p.m.
Exhibition continues through April 30.

C.J. Jung Center
408 Franklin St.
Buffalo, NY
716-854-7457
www.apswny.com

March 5, “Invisible Cities, Churning of the Milky Ocean”

The Jung Center
408 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14202-1525
(716) 854-7457

“Churning the Milky Ocean” is from Hindu mythology, from the story of Samudra Manthan.

While traveling on his elephant, Indra met a sage named Durvasa, who offered him a garland. Indra accepted the garland, and placed it on the trunk of his elephant. The elephant, irritated by its smell, threw it to the ground, which enraged the sage. Durvasa cursed the gods, draining their strength and energy. Eventually, the gods were defeated and the demons gained control of the universe.

The gods sought help from Vishnu, who advised them to take a diplomatic approach. They formed an alliance with demons to churn the ocean for the nectar of immortality together and to share it among them. The churning of the Ocean of Milk was an elaborate process. Mount Mandaranchal was used as the churning tool, and the king of serpents, became the churning rope. The gods held the tail, while the demons held his head. As they pulled, the mountain to rotated, which churned the ocean. When the  mountain began to sink, Vishnu, in his second incarnation as a turtle, supported it on his back.

“Invisible Cities” is a book by by Italian writer Italo Calvino, which explores the imaginable through the descriptions of cities by Marco Polo. The book, framed as a conversation Kublai Khan and Polo, consists of poems describing the cities, and dialogues discussing the ideas presented by the cities, such as linguistics and human nature.

The book, because of its approach to the imaginative potentialities of cities, has been used by architects to visualize how human imagination is not necessarily limited by the laws of physics or the limitations of modern urban theory. It offers an alternative approach to thinking about cities, how they are formed and how they function.

See New Work for “Sketches From the Invisible Cities,”  a series of new drawings and paintings, for upcoming show at the The Jung Center, “Invisible Cities, Churning of the Milky Ocean.”

In March, look for the show, “Invisible Cities, Churning of the Milky Ocean,” at the The Jung Center.

408 Franklin St
Buffalo, NY 14202-1525
(716) 854-7457

Join us this Friday, Feb. 6th, 8 to 10 p.m. for the February exhibit of the College Street Gallery.

Gene Witkowski, Glenn Murray, Robert Schultz, Michael Mulley, Jerry Greenberg, Amanda Giczkowski, Nick DeMarchi, Fran Amaya, Tim Raymond, Candace Keegan, Neil Mahar, Joe Moran, Jax DeLuca, Ran Weber, Sean Madden, and Evan Everhart.

244 Allen Street, Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 882-9727
Wed. through Fri., 5 to 9 p.m., Sat. 2 to 8 p.m., or by appointment.

Join us for the January Exhibit of the College Street Gallery Co-op Gene Witkowski, Glenn Murray, Robert Schultz, Michael Mulley, Jeanine Swallow, Jerry Greenberg, Amanda Giczkowski, Nick DeMarchi, Fran Amaya, Tim Raymond, Candace Keegan, Neil Mahar, Joe Moran, Sean Madden, and Evan Everhart.

244 Allen Street, Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 882-9727
Wed. through Fri., 5 to 9 p.m., Sat. 2 to 8 p.m., or by appointment.

Also at BuffaloRising.

Photography by Gene Witkowski, Glenn Murray, Robert Schultz, Michael Mulley, Jeanine Swallow, Jerry Greenberg, Amanda Giczkowski, Nick DeMarchi, Paintings by Tim Raymond, Sean Madden (Rochester) Candace Keegan, Neil Mahar. Sculpture by Evan Everhart (Erie, PA)

244 Allen Street, Buffalo, NY 14201 (716) 882-9727
Wed. through Fri., 5 to 9 p.m., Sat. 2 to 8 p.m., or by appointment.