Headlines & Clips from 2002

The opening of its 5,000-square-foot, informal fourth-floor gallery will double the space at Space 237. With the opening of "Take Back Toledo"--comprised of works by Toledo artists--Space 237 pays tribute to the flurry of development that has recently taken place in Toledo, particularly in the past year in the uptown and downtown areas of town. In the informal gallery, two installations will feature the works of progressive artists including Joseph Balestreri, Jennifer Bennett and Zach Buchner. The first floor will feature the works of sculptor and ceramic artist Zak Knudtson (pictured) and other sculptors and potters, including Andrea Moon and Denny Gerwin. Also on exhibit: paintings, prints, photographs and other mediums by Jeffrey Mueller, Dustin Hostetler and Beth Marinelli, among others. Also, plenty of food and wine! "Take Back Toledo" opening, Space 237 Gallery, 237 Michigan St., 7-10 p.m. Info: (419) 255-5117.

Toledo City Paper
June 20-28, 2002

Toledo City Paper
November 14, 2002

By Matthew Wiederhold

Caption reads: 23 clay masks by Steve Karla.

Clip from article: Space 237, a wonderful arts establishment just south of the Main Library on Michigan Street, has pulled together yet another blockbuster exhibition that highlights several area artists. The self-described art environment is designed to pamper the artist and the art enthusiast, and they do this well.

"Newfangled," Space's current exhibition, features the work of Ned Lawrence, Eric Small, Luke Ellison, Sue Karp, Brian Krawetzke, Terry Burton, Steve Karla and Hali Lynne. The exhibition also includes works by several other artists who are not featured. The works of art on view (and for sale) range from photography to painting, sculpture to pottery. Overall, prices range from a very affordable $10 into four figures.

Clip from article: Most of Terry Burton's contributions to this exhibition focus on paintings, but Burton is well versed in photography, writing and the performing arts. He sums up his creativity: "The world tells me that my skin is brown, but my soul has many colors, and when my soul takes me to the canvas, I listen and record what it says."

Burton's paintings are bold, colorful, seemingly painted in a hurry. Most would simply glance at the canvases and walk by, not really thinking about what the artist is trying to impart to the viewer. His brush strokes (when he uses a brush) are powerful and applied with abandon. Layers upon layers of paint mix with the layers in depth of meaning or implied message that combine to present art. His technique isn't sophisticated, that is not an insult. Burton is more involved with relaying his thoughts and feelings rather than making nice little landscapes that are socially acceptable.
Caption reads: "Toledo" by Terry Burton.

Toledo Advantage
December, 2002

By Myndi Milliken

Clip from article: From pastel watercolors to bold statements of expression, the Space 237 gallery has an array of things for the art collector. Since 2000, Space 237 has adorned 237 N. Michigan Street in Toledo, having renovated an old probation building with flooring and lighting from Italy.

The gallery offers art mixed with New York and Philadelphia contemporary, as well as Midwest contemporary, for any price range, starting at $25. Art medium includes sculptures, paintings, prints, photography, and ceramics.

Caption reads: The view through the Space 237 windows is one of festive good cheer.