Michael Biello
Orange Buddha
Clay, metal, wood, paint, stain, gold leaf
5 x 5 x 9"

Michael Biello's work will be in the "In the Soft Light" exhibition in the InLiquid Galley April 11 - June 1, 2025

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Artist Bio

Michael Biello is an interdisciplinary artist who draws inspiration from his Italian American roots, his passion for theatre, his longtime commitment to LGBTQ+ cultural activism, and his belief in the healing power of art. Biello is one of the artisan/makers who helped create the revivals of Old City Philadelphia in the 1970's and Noho New York in the 1990's. Biello's work has been exhibited internationally and is in numerous private collections including many in the entertainment industry. In addition to his work in visual art, Biello has a long history as a performance artist and lyricist in collaboration with his life-partner, composer Dan Martin.

CP Lighting
newGROWTH Floor Lamp, 2022
Aluminum, paint, electric light, linen shade
72 x 22 x 22"

Artist Statement
Poehlmann designs and fabricates each newGROWTH light fixture as if a tree's DNA was predetermined to grow into a light fixture. Functional art has always been his priority, infusing sculptural intent with his objects of everyday use.

Artist Bio
Christopher Poehlmann has been designing and fabricating custom light fixtures for his company CP Lighitng since 1990. His newGROWTH fixture series launched twenty years ago was on the forefront of Modern Rustic style. This work has been widely published and has influenced countless other designers across the globe. Poehlmann's work can be seen in residential, commercial and hospitality interiors (and sometimes exteriors) across the country and internationally.

Warren Muller
On Fire
Found objects light sculpture

Donated By The Artist

Warren Muller
Wash, Rinse, Repeat
Found objects light sculpture

Donated By The Artist

Diane Marimow
Dark Wave Lamp, 2024
Ceramic base with black silk shade
18" x 5"

Artist Statement

My latest work--totems, sculptures and wall reliefs-- are inspired by my specific memories, both emotional or physical. For instance, the ceramic marine mollusks are reminiscent of my trips to the beach. My newest totems reflect my interest in exploring the city's architecture, construction and traffic patterns.
My abstract clay sculpture and wallscapes also show how I've studied movement as the clay moves, twist and rolls- flowing in space.
These organic forms are made from slab-constructed and extruded coils of clay, which have been draped over molds. The molds are often made with recycled materials like styrofoam, plastic lids and tennis balls.
The glazed surfaces reflect the colors, textures and patterns found in nature and in man-made forms. These 3-D organic sculptures and wall reliefs represent my positive perspective on life. Viewers have an opportunity to derive their own personal interpretation - whether my art evokes images that are figurative, natural or non-objective.

Artist Bio
Diane Marimow is currently a ceramic artist in Philadelphia. Until the pandemic she was an educator at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for 13 years.

She received a graduate degree in Art from Tyler School of Art and taught art to children and young adults in public and independent schools on the East Coast for more than 30 years.

Diane has exhibited her ceramic sculptures and wall pieces in galleries in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida and Arizona. Her sculptures reside in private collections throughout the U.S.- including one that was purchased by the Berman Institute of Bioethics at Johns Hopkins University.

Donated By The Artist