Chroma Art Exhibition to Open in Philadelphia's Historic Old City Neighborhood

Philadelphia, PA - July, 2023 - Create! Magazine and PxP Contemporary are thrilled to announce the opening of an in-person group exhibition on July 7, 2023, at the Paradigm Arts Building.

Philadelphia's historic Old City neighborhood will come alive with the vibrant and intense works of a curated selection of artists. This highly anticipated exhibition promises to captivate art enthusiasts and the general public alike.

Curated by Alicia Puig, CEO of PxP Contemporary and Director of Create! Magazine, along with Ekaterina Popova, Founder of Create! Magazine, this exhibition celebrates the power of color and its expressive possibilities. Titled "Chroma," the exhibition invites artists and viewers to explore the rich and diverse interpretations that color inspires.

"We are thrilled to present this dynamic exhibition that celebrates the use of color as a catalyst for expression," said Alicia Puig, co-curator of the exhibition. "The new Paradigm Arts Building in Old City provides the perfect backdrop for these vibrant works, and we invite art lovers from all walks of life to join us in this celebration of creativity."

The exhibition will be open to the public for three weeks, allowing ample opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in the vivid and thought-provoking artworks on display. Attendees will have the unique chance to engage with the artwork and discover the individual artists' perspectives on color, while exploring their own personal connections to the theme.

"We are excited to bring together this diverse group of artists who are pushing boundaries and exploring the limitless possibilities of color," added Ekaterina Popova, co-curator of the exhibition.

Event Details:

  • Where: Paradigm Arts Building, 12 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, 3rd Floor
  • When: Friday, July 7, 2023, from 6-8 pm EST

For more information, please contact us at:

  • Create! Magazine: info@createmagazine.com
  • PxP Contemporary: info@pxpcontemporary.com

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About Paradigm Arts Building:

Mission:

The Paradigm Arts Building is a commercial art space for the greater Philadelphia community. In the heart of Old City, the building offers visitors the opportunity to experience, collect, and make art, all under one roof. Established by Paradigm Gallery + Studio co-founders Sara McCorriston and Jason Chen, the Paradigm Arts Building expands upon the gallery’s founding mission of increasing access to the commercial art world, supporting artists and advancing their careers, and collaborating with like-minded partners to build a more equitable, sustainable arts economy for all.


About:

Established by Sara McCorriston and Jason Chen in 2023, the Paradigm Arts Building is a multi-use space for making, collecting, and experiencing art all under one roof. Honoring the building’s original function as a wallpaper factory and showroom, Paradigm is reimagining its role within the rich history of art and design in Old City, and at the heart of the district’s burgeoning contemporary art scene.


The Paradigm Arts Building boasts 7000 sq. ft. of commercial space across 5 stories, serving as the permanent home of Paradigm Gallery + Studio, and the platform for McCorriston and Chen’s expanded vision of an art center for the Philadelphia community. The first two floors of gallery space are complemented by a flexible third floor for pop-up exhibitions, events, workshops, and programs, as well as by fellow small businesses like Butterfield Editions on the fourth floor, and BYO Print Studio on the fifth floor.


The new venture is aligned with Paradigm’s founding mission of increasing access to the commercial art world, supporting artists and advancing their careers, and collaborating with like-minded partners to build a more equitable, sustainable arts economy for all.

About Alicia Puig:

Alicia Puig is the CEO of PxP Contemporary, an online gallery specializing in connecting collectors with emerging and mid-career artists. She is also the Director of Create! Magazine, a publication and platform that supports artists and offers opportunities for exposure.

About Ekaterina Popova:

Ekaterina Popova is an artist, curator, master coach, and founder of Create! Magazine.

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Participating Artists:

Lindsey Benitz

Elizabeth Bergeland

Yana Beylinson

Neena Buxani

Andrea Bartine Caldarise

Ali Cavanaugh

Alexandra Chiou

Kendra Dandy

Gabrielle Dobrzelewski

Poppy Dodge

Melissa Gile

Phyllis Gorsen

Elizabeth Hamilton

Jade Jaroszenski

Teresa I Johnson

Michael Kalmbach

Tyler Kay

Kelly Kozma

Ruth LaGue

Kate Leibrand

Katherine Loeber

J. Frankie McCourt

Chloe McEldowney

Emily Mullet

James Oliver

Jack Rowland

Marc Scheff

Ann Miller Smith

Amy Stewart

Melissa Minh Truex

Gretchen Warsen

Bella Wattles

Ali Williams

Ben Willis

Zifeng Zang

Pete Zebley

And more!