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Includes artwork by:
Ari Hauben
Sam Belisle
Sofia Plater
Lost & Found examines Belisle, Plater & Hauben’s most recent work and their explorations of urban
identity through a variety of media, including, painting, sculpture, and installation. Each of the artists
embrace a Pop Art and Graphic Art approach, make stylistic use of unexpected materials, and employ
texture as a prominent element in their artwork. Additionally, Lost & Found will feature an immersive,
full-scale installation by Plater in the gallery’s back space.
Lost & Found runs from September 6th through 28th at Beacon Gallery, with an opening reception on
September 6th at 6 pm.
More about the artists:
Sam Belisle
Sam Belisle is a Boston-based painter, sculptor, and installation artist. He received his BFA in Studio Art
from Denison University (Granville, OH) in 2013 and his MFA from the School of The Museum of Fine
Arts at Tuft’s University (Boston, MA) in 2018.
My work, whether it be painting, sculpture, or installation, highlights moments of work and leisure within a working-class
context. I see this as a necessary revisiting of the American tradition of Social Realism. Following the Great Depression,
artists shifted their focus towards the working-class experience. Their realistic portrayal of American life acted as a political
weapon protesting the deficiencies of American capitalism while highlighting the values and dignity of an entire class of
people. I align myself with this part of American history because I recognize that those same social and economic injustices
are operating covertly today. As the working class continues to struggle ten years after the housing market crash of 2008,
you can see clear examples of class exploitation, disproportionate resource allocation, and the division of a collective
working-class consciousness.
Oil painting in general and portraiture are specifically tied historically to wealth and high-culture. I work within this medium
in an attempt to subvert this expectation. I further undermine these norms by working on found or repurposed materials.
My intention in these paintings and sculpture is to touch on experiences that are familiar to working-class people in order
to generate a collective consciousness that transcends divisions based on race, religion, ethnicity or any other means.
It is my hope that these paintings can acknowledge problematic symptoms of capitalism, refocus the interests of the
collective working class and bridge the gap of communication, and lastly, and perhaps most importantly, celebrate
community cohesion and other working-class values. Presenting a positive counter narrative is the first step in disproving
fears fashioned by white supremacy.
Sofia Plater
Sofia Plater is a Boston-based mixed media and sculpture artist. She received her BFA from Boston
College in 2011 and her MFA from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University in 2018.
Sofia works with construction materials to create unexpected explorations of aesthetic possibilities. Her
work features designs that resemble naturally growing forms composed mostly of human-made and
mass-produced materials that were once destined to inhabit a landfill. Creating sculptures that are
simultaneously organic and synthetic, her work evokes the conflict between natural and man-made
architecture. Her primary inspiration comes from witnessing the architecture of raw nature and the freeform
textures and structures that exist and grow in the environment.
Ari Hauben
Ari Hauben is a Boston-based artist and a member of Boston’s Fort Point Art Community. His work
consists of multimedia work which covers a broad spectrum of topics, styles, and materials and has been
exhibited throughout Boston, including at the Grand Opening of the Art of Americas Wing at the
Museum of Fine Arts.
Ari’s artwork predominantly involves newspaper, epoxy, spray paint, and layering techniques that are
integrated into a variety of visual platforms. Oftentimes he constructs the images within his work using
newspaper print from relevant articles for the dual purpose of creating meaning for the work, as well as
adding an element of perspective. Although this style has been his latest muse, he is continually
searching for ways to push boundaries and expand his art into new territories.
The idea of form meeting function was born out of Ari’s belief that art can be both meaningful and
aesthetically pleasing, something he embraced while getting his BFA in industrial design from RIT. He
continued to explore and refine his style and skill set while getting his MFA from BU. As a result of his
experiences in both Industrial design and fine arts, Ari believes in not limiting himself to any one process
or material. Instead, he simply reaches for a solution that feels right for each individual piece of work.
Thus, Ari leaves no stone unturned in creating art that represents not only his experiences but those
society at large as well.
INSTAGRAM VOTE PRINT GIVEAWAY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
i. Title
Ari Hauben Vote Print Giveaway
ii. No Purchase Necessary
No purchase is necessary in order to win this print
iii. Promotion Description
The contest is open to entrants from 12:00 pm EST Friday Sept 27th through October 4th at 12:00 pm EST.
Beacon Arts LLC DBA Beacon Gallery is the sponsor of this giveaway. Please email contact@beacongallery.com with any questions about the giveaway.
iv. Eligibility
Open to US residents 18 years and older.
Employees or those associated with Beacon Gallery and their family members aren’t eligible to win.
v. Prize
Beacon Gallery is giving away one (1) limited edition print by Ari Hauben entitled "Vote." The retail value of this print is $200. This item may not be exchanged for credit, cash or any other item.
Beacon Gallery will ship this unframed print USPS to a postal address in the United States.
vi. How to Enter
Users of Instagram may enter by liking the original giveaway photo and commenting on it tagging two friends as well as following @beacongallery and @arihaubenart. Bots or a service that automatically enters participants are automatically disqualified.
vii. Winner Selection
Winner will be chosen at random from all the entrants on October 4th. Odds of winning the giveaway are dependent on the number of entries.
viii. Winner Notification
Winner will be selected at random and notified on October 5th.
If the winner does not respond within 24 hours of notification via Instagram DM, a new winner will be chosen.
ix. Privacy
Winner's email address will be added to both Beacon Gallery and Ari Hauben's email list. Their private information will not be shared. Please see Beacon Gallery's Privacy Policy for more information.
x. Limitation of Liability
Print will be insured in transit but
xi. Social Network Disclaimer
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.
xii. Winner List
Winner will be posted on original post on October 5th
xiii. Sponsor
Sponsor of the giveaway is Beacon Gallery 524B Harrison Ave Boston MA 02118 contact@beacongallery.com 857-277-1700 - instagram handle @beacongallery please contact with any questions