Closing reception set for Hooshang's show

Hooshang Khorasani's solo exhibition at Art Innovations will end one day sooner than originally planned, with a closing reception from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, April 29.

"If you want to get the florals at half-price, now is the time," gallery owner Jackie Cochran said. "Come out and enjoy the bold, energizing colors of Hooshang's work – first, in the gallery and then later in your home or office. His clients say that just looking at Hooshang's paintings brings them joy." Another plus of attending the closing reception: Customers won't have to pay sales tax. "We'll pay the tax if you buy the paintings," Cochran said.

"Spring Show" features both florals and abstracts. Hooshang is a Ruston resident who has exhibited his paintings widely throughout the country in galleries and museums. He works in mixed media and acrylic on canvas. The gallery is located at 112 W. Alabama. Currently, regular hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Hooshang's solo spring show unites color in both abstracts and florals

Art Innovations gallery and Hooshang are pairing two genres in a solo exhibition that spotlights both an homage to spring and bursts of color.

"Spring Flower Show," which features florals, and "Spring Color Storm," which features abstracts, will run at the Ruston gallery from April 10-30.

Hooshang said he hopes a spring flower show – on canvas – will become an annual Ruston tradition in which other artists will also participate. According to a flier for the show, this is "a celebration that causes all bouquets on canvas to be sold at 50 percent off regular price. These flowers last much longer, and you can enjoy them for many springs to come."

The accompanying abstracts have been described by a reviewer as "surprising" and "vibrant, with beautiful textures and colors." One museum writer commented on Hooshang's "heightened imagination and wild swings of color" that are "destined to energize."

Art Innovations owner Jackie Cochran said she selected Hooshang to exhibit in her gallery because she was intrigued by the dichotomy of these two genres: "In his floral works, Hooshang uses a boldly modern style with traditional subject matter. And his abstracts, while being distinctly modern, also take a classical look at that genre. So, in effect, this is art that has something to offer for everyone."

Hooshang has exhibited his work widely throughout the country in galleries and museums. He works in mixed media and acrylic on canvas. Bentley Publishing Group has published both his florals and abstracts.

The opening reception is set for 7-9 p.m. April 10 in the gallery at 112 W. Alabama Ave., Ruston.

Hooshang's work in 2 Ruston shows during April

Hooshang's art will be featured in two separate April shows at Art Innovations, a downtown Ruston gallery located at 112 W. Alabama Ave. Two of Hooshang's pieces will be part of an April Fool's Day show – "What Is Art?" – from 7-9 p.m. April 1. The attached image is a detail from "Days of Gray," a 48x60-inch mixed media on canvas that will be part of the one-night April Fool's show. Following that, from April 10-30, Hooshang will be featured in a solo exhibition that includes both his abstracts and florals. One portion of the solo show is called "Spring Color Storm" and the other, "Spring Flower Show." Regarding the floral segment, according to a flier for the show, this is "a celebration that causes all bouquets on canvas to be sold at 50% off regular price. These flowers last much longer, and you can enjoy them for many springs to come."

Hooshang's work in 3 exhibits in March

Four of Hooshang Khorasani's floral paintings were part of two exhibitions during March 2012 – one in Monroe and one in Massachusetts – and paintings from two other genres are being displayed in Wyoming.

"Bouquet of Flowers" and "Basket of Flowers," both 16x20 acrylics, were part of the Masur Museum's "Off the Wall" fundraiser, sponsored by the Twin City Art Foundation from 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 16. The event took place at the Masur Museum of Art, 1400 S. Grand St.

Proceeds from the fundraiser support exhibitions and educational programs at the Masur, the largest visual arts museum in northeast Louisiana. After the night's silent auction, the highest bidders got to take their purchases "off the wall."

Monroe native Kevin Gordon, who now lives in Nashville and was recently profiled in The New York Times, provided entertainment.

Two other Hooshang florals were part of the annual "Flower Show" from March 22-25 at the Attleboro (Mass.) Arts Museum.

This year's theme was "Garden America: Freedom of Expression."

His equine work "Horse Power" is being exhibited in the Western Spirit Art Show at the Cheyenne (Wyo.) Frontier Days Old West Museum from March 3 through April 15.

Last fall "Horse Power" was on display at the Horizontal Grandeur exhibition at Stevens County Historical Museum in Morris, Minn.

A special feature of Western Spirit's opening night was the Vandewark Miniature Art exhibit. Hooshang had an abstract work, "Wintry Afternoon," in that show.

Hooshang Studio is site on Holiday Arts Tour - Friday, Saturday and Sunday

We're part of the Holiday Arts Tour again this year and invite you to drop by Hooshang Studio from 4-8 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 18, 2011), tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 19) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m or on Sunday (Nov. 20), also from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

We'll have hot tea, cookies and candy -- and lots of paintings -- waiting for you! Styles include floral, equine, abstract, still life and landscape. There are both prints (in three sizes) and originals in sizes ranging from 6x6 inches to 48x60 inches.

Hope you are having a great pre-Thanksgiving week!

Hooshang's work part of artspace "Presents"

A variety of Hooshang's work will be part of "Presents" at artspace in Shreveport. The Opening Party is 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, and the show will continue through Jan. 7.
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artspace is affiliated with the Shreveport Regional Arts Council and located in downtown Shreveport on Texas Street. For the opening night only, there's a $10 admission fee; admission to artspace during regular hours is free – Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 6 p.m.

Let the Wrapping Begin!

"Presents" is a shopping exhibition featuring the unique artworks of 17 area artists. Be the first to shop and the first to buy! For one night only there's a 10% discount for purchases made at the Opening Party, with FREE gift wrapping. You can also enjoy holiday music performed by Mr. Christopher and AJ Haynes … and nibble on holiday goodies.

Hooshang's work shown in Mass., Fla., Ruston

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Ruston artist Hooshang Khorasani is continuing his busy year of exhibitions with gallery and museum events in Florida and Massachusetts approaching, as well as the local Holiday Arts Tour in Ruston.

A three-painting set of 6x6-inch abstracts will be featured Oct. 7-15 in Tallahassee's 621 Gallery, and two 36x36-inch abstracts will be in Attleboro (Mass.) Arts Museum from Oct. 14 to Nov. 5. The Ruston Arts Tour is scheduled for Nov. 18-20.

Gallery 621 will hold its 17th Annual Art Auction on Oct. 15 with Hooshang's "Fall Series" as one of the items. The preview party and Silent Auction will run from 5:30-7 p.m. with the live auction beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Silent Auction starts Oct. 7. The gallery is celebrating is 30th anniversary this year and is committed to bringing contemporary art, artists, ideas and programs to the Tallahassee area as well as the North Florida and South Georgia regions. http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

The Attleboro event will begin Oct. 14 with a Spotlight Exhibition that kicks off with an opening reception from 6-7:30 p.m. The live portion of the 20th Benefit Art Auction will follow on Nov. 5 with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. For online auction bidding, visit www.biddingforgood.com/attleboroartsmuseum. Hooshang's paintings are titled "Color Storm XXII" and "Color Storm Symphony III."

Ruston's 2011 Holiday Arts Tour will begin Friday, Nov. 18, at 4 p.m. with an Art Crawl through downtown Ruston and some of the surrounding artist studios, including Hooshang Studio at 1001 Cedar Creek Road. Hooshang Studio and other sites will also be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 19-20.

"This is a wonderful time for everyone to drop by my studio to see the artwork up close and personal," Hooshang said. "Plus, it will give all the tour participants and the artists a chance to interact with each other."

In addition to original abstracts, Hooshang offers several other genres, including limited-edition prints, florals, figuratives, running horses, landscapes and still lifes.