January 4 – February 27, 2010

PHILADELPHIA-   Wexler Gallery presents a survey of contemporary studio furniture including works by Timothy S. Philbrick, Silas Kopf, Tom Huang, Wendy Stayman, John Dunnigan, and more.  Historic pieces by master glass artists such as Mark Peiser and Joel Philip Myers will also be on view.  The show will run from January 4 – February 27, 2010.  *An opening reception will take place First Friday, February 5, 2010 from 5 – 8pm.

The exhibition will include one-of-a-kind or limited production furniture objects designed and produced by local and national artists.  Blurring the line between sculpture, craft, and design, featured objects will explore boundaries between the functional and dysfunctional and the representational and abstract. 

Wexler Gallery is an internationally recognized gallery exhibiting the finest in art and design.  We are proud to showcase some of the world’s most esteemed artists working in the fields of contemporary glass, ceramics, jewelry, and studio furniture.

As specialists in contemporary and historic glass, Wexler Gallery serves a wide client base including established collectors looking for specific pieces to enhance their collections, as well as those individuals just beginning to acquire contemporary glass. Our gallery glass collection includes pieces by master glass artists such as Howard Ben Tre, Tom Patti, Dan Dailey, Harvey Littleton, William Morris, and more.  Alongside the masters, visitors will find extraordinary glass works by today’s emerging talent.

On the second floor of the gallery WALLS at Wexler presents a salon type environment featuring outstanding, affordable paintings, prints and photography.  Visitors will find rotating exhibitions highlighting works by Tanja Softic, Jenny E. Balisle, Chiyomi Longo, Lisa Tyson Ennis, Margot Nimiroski, Mark Bennion, and more.

Wexler Gallery is located at 201 North Third Street in the historical district of Old City Philadelphia. We invite you to visit our gallery or explore our website at www.wexlergallery.com. For high resolution images or additional information, please contact Sienna@wexlergallery.com or call (215) 923-7030.