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ROCK ISLAND GALLERY

David Van Allen & Ron Meyer

JUNE 26 - AUGUST 14, 2020
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Assembled portraits by David Van Allen and jazz noir images from the Iowa City Jazz Festival by Ron Meyer 

David Van Allen

Van Allen’s process begins by collecting hundreds of images of a person, using silver-based black & white film. His camera is very close to his subject during the image collection part of the process and he changes camera position for each fragment. This tends to make the portraits mildly cubist.  He then assembles the photographs (up to 200) to create a nearly life-size portrait. Through this process Van Allen compiles multiple facial expressions and hand gestures, providing the viewer a more complete “picture” of the individual.
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All of David Van Allen’s pieces are mounted on foam core.

Ron Meyer

These images were captured during live performances at Iowa City Jazz Festivals. Jazz is characterized both by musical conversation between the performers (“call and response”) and by improvisation. This exhibit is my photographic improvisation, which I call Jazz Noir Images™.

Jazz Noir Images™ are crafted in the style of Hollywood 1940’s and 1950’s “film noir” cinematography. This cinematic style uses dramatic low-key, black-and-white, unbalanced compositions and negative space to elicit suspense, mystery and tension in the viewer.

Enjoy my Jazz Noir Images™ as photographic “call & response.” Imagine a visual conversation between the image and you, the viewer. Hear the sax and the walking rhythm of the bass.  Sway to the swing of the ride cymbal.  Feel the images’ emoting calls. What is your response?
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All of Ron Meyer’s pieces are matted and framed.

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We offer curbside pick-up or shipping. For more information contact Visual Arts Director Dawn Wohlford-Metallo.

Ronald Meyer-Chris Potter Sax no. 2 - EGRM1016

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Ronald Meyer-Eddie Henderson - EGRM1004

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Ronald Meyer-Franciso Torres - EGRM1005

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Ronald Meyer-Vicente Archer no. 1 - EGRM1010

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Ronald Meyer-Adam Cruz-EGRM1011-

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Ronald Meyer-Poncho Sanchez - EGRM1012

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Ronald Meyer-Danilo Perez - EGRM1003

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Ronald Meyer-Ben Street - RM1006

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Ronald Meyer-Billy Drewes - EGRM1007

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Ronald Meyer-Billy Harper - EGRM1009

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Ronald Meyer-David Berkman - EGRM1015

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Ronald Meyer-Pharoah Sanders - EGRM1000

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Ronald Meyer-Cecil McBee - EGRM1001

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Ronald Meyer-Chris Potter Sax no. 1 - EGRM1002

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Ronald Meyer-David Weiss EGRM1013

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Ronald Meyer-Billy Hart - EGRM1008-

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Ronald Meyer- Vicente Archer no. 2 - EGRM1014

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David Van Allen-Elmo Konzen-SKU1002

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David Van Allen-David Dunlap-SKU1003

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David Van Allen-Chuck Barth-SKU1016

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David Van Allen-Harlan Sifford & Steven Warner-SKU1019

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David Van Allen-Peter Feldstein-SKU1020

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David Van Allen-Henry Davisson-SKU1006

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David Van Allen-Leisha Stanek-SKU1007

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David Van Allen-Dennis Jennings-SKU1011

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David Van Allen-John Tinker-SKU1012

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David Van Allen-Stan Wiederspan-SKU1014

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David Van Allen-Gudrun Dohrmann-SKU1004

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David Van Allen-Rodolfo Morales-SKU1023

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David Van Allen-Jonathan P. Berger-SKU1024

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David Van Allen-Adam Murray-SKU1000

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David Van Allen-Bob Kocher-SKU1005

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David Van Allen-Salvavida y Marina-SKU1015

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David Van Allen-Matt Freedman-SKU1009

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David Van Allen-Sandy Dyas-SKU1026

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David Van Allen-Blair Gaunt-SKU1001

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David Van Allen-Rick Edleman-SKU1008

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David Van Allen-Ann & Jane Gilmor-SKU1013

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David Van Allen-Jorge Rojas-SKU1025

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David Van Allen-Barry Sigel-SKU1010

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David Van Allen-George Henry-SKU1017

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David Van Allen-Saige Turner-SKU1022

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David Van Allen-Alejandra Villegas-SKU1018

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David Van Allen-Juansolo-SKU1021

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Rock Island Gallery

The Quad City Arts Gallery is home to an exhibition space located on the first floor. The building, which was once a turn-of-the-century department store, features hardwood floors, and a  fourteen foot-high ceiling. The exhibition space is more than 1,500 sq. ft., a perfect space to showcase large paintings, sculptures and enjoy an occasional performance. 
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1715 Second Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201
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View our latest call for entries and submit your work! Quad City Arts provides a multitude of locations to display and exhibit artwork. Join countless of artists that have exhibited in our galleries in our 50 year history. Most call for entries at Quad City Arts are free and open to midwest artists.
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Interested in buying artwork? Don't hesitate to reach out for more details. For artists interested in participating in a gallery show, or selling artwork please contact us

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DAWN
​WOHLFORD-METALLO

Visual Arts Director
309.793.1213 ext. 108
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1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

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  • Programs
    • Art Services
    • Visiting Artist Series
    • Public Sculpture Program
    • Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program
    • Arts Dollars Grant Program
  • Events
    • All Events
    • Chalk Art Fest
    • Riverssance Festival
    • Performing Arts Signature Series (PASS)
    • Annual Celebration & Lloyd Awards
    • High School Art Invitational 2023
    • Festival of Trees
  • Galleries
    • Rock Island Gallery
    • Airport Gallery
    • Second Avenue Window
  • Opportunities
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