The Redwood Art Group BLOG

16 Dec 2022

THAT’S A WRAP: HIGHLIGHTS OF RED DOT MIAMI 2022

Art lovers and collectors were excited to attend the 17th edition of Red Dot Miami, a curated contemporary art fair held annually during Miami Art Week. This year’s five-day fair ran from Opening Night on November 30 through Sunday, December 4, with exhibitors from 22 countries showcasing works from hundreds of artists across the globe. 

Fair Highlights

Stepping into the Lobby, guests were greeted by the Elephant Parade, baby elephant sculptures created by Katy Perry, Khloe Kardasian, and Brandon Thomas.  The Elephant Parade is an international organization raising awareness for the endangered Asian elephant with the world’s largest exhibition of hand-painted elephant statues. It was a wonderful welcome for Red Dot Miami 2022! The lively tunes of Miami’s favorite DJ, Joey Paradis got collectors in the mood while they checked out their favorite booths.
  • They checked out The African Spirit, by artist and designer Andre Croteau,  a pop art-inspired metaphor for the cultural colonization of Africa in K-Art Projects USA‘s Booth 200. Drawn in by the piece’s unique texture and  overall sculptural rhythm, the work symbolizes the ebb and flow of the overall global cultural process.
  • The Good Dog / Bad Dog Collection by Jackie Fuchs at Art Love Gallery, Booth 208, had people stopping and chuckling for a second and third look. And they had all found new homes by the end of the fair.
  • Once again Kris and Angela Gebhardt showcased their newest works in the  Gebhardt Gallery Booth 401 with Awaken the Soul being placed on Opening Night, among other pieces sold.
  • Strolling the aisles and finding that perfect piece of art was made all the better while sipping a glass of Pommery Champagne!

There was so much more — take a look at the videos that capture the magic or our photo albums and you’ll see what we mean!

While collectors were enjoying the art, grabbing a treat from the Cafe, and sampling a taste of Empress 1908 Gin, galleries received special honors as we handed out this year’s awards. Here are this year’s winners:

Spotlight Award:

  • Artio Gallery
  • Dong Yang Gallery
  • Jen Tough Gallery
  • Natalia Fedner Studio

Directors’ Award: Gebhart Gallery and Agora Gallery

Best Booth Design: Ralwins Art Gallery and ArtNWordz

Sculpture Award: Dong Yang Sculpture and The Englishman Fine Art

Award of Excellence: K-Art Projects USA

Best New Exhibitor: Cummings Burg Gallery and Jen Tough Gallery

Best International Exhibitor: Renssen Art Gallery and Gallery With

Showcasing artwork that ranged from watercolors to sculpture, from mixed media to Street Art, and from landscapes to abstracts, the Red Dot five-day art experience had collectors excited to add the artwork to their collections. Here is a sampling of highlights from this year’s exhibitor sales:
  • Gebhardt Gallery sold two of Kris Gebhardt’s sought after pieces along with placing Angela’s Awaken the Soul.
  • Art Design Consultants was excited with placing Doug Powell’s Elton John, Rocket Man. They also sold several of Ken Rausch’s pieces to a collector in London — and were busy throughout the fair with placements of several others.
  • K-Art Projects USA not only sold Andre Croteau’s The African Spirit, but took a commission for a second piece. Additionally, they sold Tatiana Zayseva’s  O’Keefe Tribute, Marianella Balsini’s Menina and Velina in Silver, a Gary Traycyk sculpture, and Nana S.R.T.’s Kagura III, Kagura V, and Kagura VIII.
  • Art Love Gallery was making impressions from the Opening Night and all through the fair with sales of 40 pieces from Jackie Fuchs, Con$umer, Amy Shekhter, and Hunter Connor artworks.
  • Dane Fine Art placed multiple pieces created by Jonis Wood, Brainwash, Warhol, Miro, Damien Hirst, Dali, and Moser among others.
  • Jen Tough Gallery’s unique exhibition of the Artist Alliance Collection resulted in sales of Alissa Van Atta’s High Roller, Lori Sokoluk’s Elk Point and Metis Crossing, Gwen Mafrin’s Legacy and Astonish, MG Stout’s Sweater Weather, Julia Fong’s After You and Adriatic Coast, Carol Jenkins’ Rio, and Irmgard Geul’s One Way Road and Stop Sign at the Old Dairy Twist.
  • The Miami Fine Art Gallery had a busy five days and placed multiple artists’ works, including Dr. Death, Marc Rudinsky, Jossa, Calder, Alex Katz, Kaws, Kenny Scharf, Brainwash, and Kenny Scharf.
  • Erik Renssen’s works were once again sought after with the Renssen Gallery placing Abstract Figure, Woman in Floral Pantaloons, Mother & Child, Piano, Reclining Nude, Woman with a Book in Red Chair, Still Life with Instruments, and View on Amsterdam, plus two sculptures.
  • As usual ArtNWordZ was busy throughout the fair and sold multiple pieces ranging in price from $600 to $6,000, including RBG, Loo, Jimmy Hendrix, Butterflies Fly, Waltz World, Flying Off the Page, along with many others.

Still thinking about one of your favorite pieces from the fair? Find the exhibitor in our Online Art Gallery and connect to see if it is still available. Who knows—you may find more than one that’s perfect for your collection!

See You in 2023

Many thanks to Pommery Champagne, Perrier, Empress 1908 Gin, Dezo, Coppola ProseccoZephyr Hills Water, Teremana Tequila, Sarris CandiesArt One Nation, American Art Collector, American Fine Art Magazine and all of our other wonderful sponsors for their generosity and to everyone who attended the show. Red Dot Miami 2022 was amazing because of you!

 

Until next year, make sure to follow Red Dot Miami on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram for all the latest news, updates, and behind-the-scenes shots. And add November 29-December 3, 2023, to your calendar now for the 2023 edition of Spectrum Miami!

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