Ben Elisha at Kick Gallery

The weekend opening of Ben Elisha’s Exhibition – Suited Men and Patchwork Women – at Kick Gallery, Collingwood was a warm and wondrous gathering. Elisha’s works are exquisite, beautifully crafted, almost mesmerizing. Suited Men was described by one viewer as – almost Madmen like, referring to the opening sequence of the popular television show – the works certainly hold a gaze. Elisha’s Patchwork Women are masterfully crafted, Elisha’s eye for  detail is – hopefully – insightful, his armored patchwork lends his models a resilience that might only come from a mind filled with admiration for the females in it’s eye. The opening speech by Norman Rosenblatt was heartfelt, moving. With the room filled and glasses charged the Opening was a wonderfilled way to spend a weekend afternoon, Kick once again has filled it’s space with exciting works from a passionate artist. Read the full article »»»»