Zorthian & Yale Salon at Dr. Suzy's Speakeasy Gallery

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		Zorthian & Yale An Erotic Art Historic Salon Dr. Susan Block's Speakeasy Gallery Saturday, April 2, 2005 8-11 pm RSVP: 213.749.1330 Detail from "5-F" .. . Col. Jirayr H. Zorthian Photo: Alex Saglimbeni One of the great artists of our times, Colonel Jirayr H. Zorthian (Yale, '36), was also one of Yale University's most fascinating alumni. Yale, after all, is not just a powerbroker's training ground for the Bushes and Skull & Bones. America's second oldest university has also produced some extraordinary artists. Think Samuel F. B. Morse (Yale, 1810), an artist whose most famous creation was the telegraph. And think Colonel Jirayr H. Zorthian, "larger-than-life" artist, rancher, friend, lover, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and connoisseur of joie de vivre. Recently, Zorthian passed away at the age of 92, attributing his longevity to fine art, red wine and being surrounded--at least once a year--by a bevy of beautiful nude dancers. The nymphs, satyrs and thousands of revelers at his world-famous "Primavera" bacchanals dubbed him "Zorbacchus," crowning him king of the bon vivants in the Altadena Hills. Though Zorthian the man has gone, the spirit of "Zorbacchus" has come alive within the downtown LA art gallery of his friend and fellow Eli, Dr. Susan Block (Yale, '77). Dr. Block's Speakeasy Gallery is very proud to present several of Zorthian's largest and most important erotic masterworks in the gallery's current show, "EROS 2005," complemented by sculptures, paintings and photography from some of LA and Europe's finest artists, curated by Kim Mendoza. Against this backdrop of magnificent erotic art, on Saturday evening, April 2, beginning at 8 pm, Dr. Block will host a very special night at the Speakeasy Gallery: The ZORTHIAN & YALE ART SALON. This salon will include a gallery tour, the premiere of "ZORTHIAN: Art & Times," a BlockFilms video short, cocktails, Armenian hors d'oeuvres, various "Tales of Zorthian" related by family, including Dabney Zorthian, friends, fellow Yalies, including Alma Cielo (Yale '95) who played violin at many of the Primaveras, and some of the artist's models, including Jennifer Patton, the lovely, mysterious subject of many of his erotic works, and a performance by the always delightful Nymphs of Zorbacchus, featuring Jennifer Patton and Lisa Ann Davis. Music and dancing will top off the evening's celebration of this great man's life and art. Admission to the ZORTHIAN & YALE ART SALON is FREE. But you MUST RSVP by phone to gain admittance. To RSVP and receive address and directions, please call Dr. Block's office at 213.749.1330. Col. Jirayr H. Zorthian meets Dr. Susan Block at Stage Blue of the Yale Tricentennial The Awakening "The Awakening" .... .......... Col. Jirayr H. Zorthian At the age of five, little Jiraryr Zorthian showed genius artistic talents, which he honed at Yale (Class of ’36) and at the American Academy in Rome. A native Armenian, American military man, Altadena rancher and legendary larger-than-life artist and connoisseur, Zorthian was famous for his large vibrant paintings and drawings of everyday life and world history. In his later years, he focused on erotica, creating an extraordinarily exciting oeuvre. We at Dr. Susan Block’s Speakeasy Gallery are honored to be exhibiting a selection of Zorthian’s original works. The originals are not for sale, and will eventually hang in museums. However, we are pleased to be able to make available the first limited edition reproductions of some of his finest works of art. We begin with “The Awakening,” a favorite among current visitors to our gallery. As the artist told us on a visit to his ranch shortly before he died, his inspiration for this exquisite, gentle yet explosive, movingly sensuous piece, was his own boyhood memory of his first crush on an older woman. The model for the woman in the piece is Jennifer Patton, his favorite artist model, and one of the famous “Nymphs of Zorbacchus,” who danced nude at Zorthian’s renowned “Primavera” festivals. Now you can collect and enjoy this masterpiece of fine art that is also a piece of hedonic history, or give it as a gift for someone to treasure forever. Our limited edition reproductions are created in collaboration with the Zorthian estate, and made in the finest quality giclee and canvas prints in various sizes, by Jack Leustig Imaging in New Mexico. These are the highest quality reproductions you can obtain. Choose the size appropriate for your environment, and enjoy the stirring magic of “The Awakening.” Get a high quality, inexpensive limited edition print of Jirayr Zorthian's "Awakening" http://drsusanblock.secure-shops8.com/product.asp?itemid=9&catid=31 View a selection of the erotic art of Col. Jirayr H. Zorthian: http://www.drsusanblock.com/zorthian_mixed_media.htm Read more about Col. Jirayr H. Zorthian and see photos of the Dance of the Nymphs at one of his Primaveras: http://www.drsusanblock.com/editorial/Zorbacchus.htm See Great Photos and a Recap of the Zorthian & Yale Art Salon http://www.drsusanblock.com/zorthian/zorthian_yale.htm PRESS: Please contact David L. Ross at 213.749.1330 or press@blockbooks.com.
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