Designer Van% & Furniture At last ••• a Design Source in your neighborhood! them," says Gilula. "We like work that show, we also are glad that we have is modern, abstract and flowing." more than one work by Dale Frankel and Gilula, who grew up Chihuly." together in Missouri and have been For the U-M Dearborn exhibit, friends for 25 years, opened Elements Gross decided to approach collectors four.years ago. Frankel received his known for amassing very contempo- bachelor of fine arts degree at the rary pieces and has arranged a recep- University of Wisconsin, while Gilula tion with them from 7-9 p.m. Friday, earned a comparable degree at Alfred April 11, when gallery visitors can learn more about maintaining a collec- University in New York. Although both have made Judaica tion. "I've gotten to know collectors as items for family members, their studio does not produce any pieces with reli- I've worked in the art community, and gious themes. The two, who have not they've become a strong resource," exhibited in Michigan before, met Ariana Gross explains. "We've grouped the pieces according to individual holdings with written informa- tion so that visitors can learn more about the people willing to showcase their finds." Alex Neshkes of Southfield is one of the Jewish collectors who has loaned pieces to the exhibit, including a vessel form by Shane Fero, a box by Kyohei Fujita and an installa- — Kenneth Gross, director of the Art Museum tion by Emily Brock. Project, U-M-Dearborn. Neshkes, who purchased much of his collection while on business travels, has been a volunteer at- the Berkowitz Gallery and staff at an art show in another state. "We believe that the collaboration helped install earlier exhibitions. gives more views on one subject," says "Alex is fascinated by the material Gilula, whose studio offers classes and and first became acquainted with glass workspace to other artists. "We also art through Habatat Galleries," Gross think collaboration gives more explains. Habatat was at the center of strength to each sculpture and can launching Michigan Glass Month. open greater dialogue among the peo- Jerome and Carolyn Ash are other ple who are viewing each object." ❑ Jewish collectors represented in "Five from Ten." Among their pieces on loan are a colorful cameo by Barry Sautner, an organic form by Marvin Lipofsky "Metro Glass," on view at the and a pyramid by Fred Birkhill. Janice Charach Epstein Gallery in Other Jewish collectors with hold- the West Bloomfield Jewish ings in the show are Richard and Community Center, runs 10 a.m.- Louise Abrahams, Warren and Margot 5 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays, 10 Coville, Stuart and Maxine Frankel, a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays and 11 Byron and Dorothy Gerson and Jean a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. The gallery Sosin. will be closed during the holidays, "We really want to celebrate the April 17-18 and 23-24. (248) artists and collectors," Gross says. 432-5448. "The owners found these works "Five from Ten" runs through through exhibits, galleries and auc- April 25 in the Alfred Berkowitz tions, and most place them through- Gallery in the Mardigian Library at out their homes instead of having cen- the University of Michigan- tral exhibit space." Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays- Fridays. (313) 593-5087. Abstract At Ariana "Sculptural Glass" runs Aaron Frankel and Ian Gilula of 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays Elements Glass in Portland, Ore., and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturdays at introduce three abstract sculptures at Ariana Gallery, 119 S. Main, Ariana Gallery in Royal Oak. Enigma, Royal Oak. (248) 546-8810. Infinity and Rainbow Basket are from To locate a brochure that lists series developed for the season. all Glass Month exhibits, call "They're from my designs, but we (248) 357-0783. collaborate in the process of making "Most of the works we've selected are very significant in the art glass movement. Up To 70% OFF SELECTED ITEMS Let Us Transform Your Floors & Walls Into A Masterpiece... 248.735.9204 43381 Grand River • The corner of Grand River & Novi Road, Novi Hours: Mon-Sat 10am to 8 pm Sun 12 noon to 5 pm 5 Announcing Second Location of SILVIA' SALON ioliviommeann Hair, Makeup, Manicure, Pedicure, Waxings Grand enin Specials Highlights with toner Woman's Wash, Haircut & Blovtdry SAVE $ SAVE S i 2 35 expires 4/18/03. with coupon. expires 4/18/03. with coupon. Men's Wash, Haircut & Bloc %{dry SAVE $10.00 OFF $1 $5 expires 4/18/03. with coupon. MANICURE WITH PEDICURE expires 4/18/03. with coupon. WAIN-INS WELCOME Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9-8 OAK PARK 10124 W. 9 Mile 248-399-7300 NEW - Old Orchard Mall 6595 Orchard Lk. Rd. 248-932-3180 639490 -'41 -a 7 1 °1114 --111%I 11 ' .,10 THE GALLERY RESTAURANT " Enjoy gracious dining amid a beautiful atmosphere of casual elegance BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER I 4i OPEN 7 DAYS: MON.- SAT. 7 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. SUN. 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. West Bloomfield Plaza • 6638 Telegraph Road and Maple • 248-851-0313 tTS 4/4 NOD624550 2003 83