Alchemy Art Auction

Posted by: George Lenz

Alchemy has had a long standing relationship with art, seen both in alchemical texts and in mainstream entertainment. Literary alchemy appears throughout the history of British literature from Shakespeare to J. K. Rowling. Here, characters or plot structure follow an alchemical magnum opus. In the fourteenth century, Chaucer began a trend of alchemical satire that can still be seen in recent fantasy works like those of Terry Pratchett.

Visual artists had a similar relationship with alchemy. While some of them used alchemy as a source of satire, others worked with the alchemists themselves or integrated alchemical thought or symbols in their work. Music was also present in the works of alchemists and continues to influence popular performers. In the last hundred years, alchemists have been portrayed in a magical and spagyric role in fantasy fiction, film, television, comics and video games.

Arizona Art Promotions, LLC is sponsoring the first Alchemy Art Auction.
This event is scheduled for March 28th, 2013, 6pm to 10pm.
The event location is Anzio Landing at 2613 N Thunderbird Circle, Mesa AZ 85215, right off the Falcon Field Airport runway.
This is a live auction designed to bring together talented artists perspective buyers for the benefit of promoting local art talent.
Appetizers, desserts, coffee/tea and water will be provided by Arizona Art Promotions, LLC at the event.
Guests can pre-register below for the event for $15 to enter the auction ($20 at the door) by selecting the Guest Pass.
Interested buyers can pre-register below for $25 ($30 at the door) by selecting the Buyer Pass. Buyers will be given a bidding placard at the door.
A portion of the winning bidder\\\\\\\'s registration fee ($10) will be deducted from any purchases during the show.
Winning bidder\\\\\\\'s must be prepared to pay for their art at the show.
Credit cards are acceptable, as well as cash or check. Returned checks will incur a $20 maintenance fee.
Artists have uploaded images of the pieces they are auctioning off. You may preview the images being auctioned on the Art Auction Images page.
The About the Artists page contains information about participating artists.
If you wish to pre-register you can do so below or you can register at the door. Again, your cost for the bidding placard will be reimbursed with your art purchase.