tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652275538457823708.post3140916270879349231..comments2023-07-03T04:25:54.358-07:00Comments on Art Babel: Painting in the Third Level of HellNew York Cityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05807506312905707802noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652275538457823708.post-55748633040562372015-03-16T18:23:14.806-07:002015-03-16T18:23:14.806-07:00WOW!!! I'm so glad I read this, I actually hav...WOW!!! I'm so glad I read this, I actually have a interview with this old bat tomorrow. Im DEFINITELY NOT taking this job. nooo way in hell im dealing with another wanna be art dealer ever again. For all the people who said their writing about this company, feel free to drop me a line at jmandelbooking@gmail.com would be delighted to pitch a story to VICE. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652275538457823708.post-18552320861523317982014-04-09T09:26:03.439-07:002014-04-09T09:26:03.439-07:00MARALIANA DEPPE IS A MONSTER!!! She is a lying che...MARALIANA DEPPE IS A MONSTER!!! She is a lying cheating a decitefull woman. I rented from here for two years at her supposed "art studio in putnam county" I've never seen a woman abuse people with true talent more in my life and her daughters too there both spoiled brats. She will take advantage of anyone and then make them seem as if their profession is not worthy to her. Undercut pay NOT PAY THEM AT ALL, And then use ILLEGAL CONTRACTS <br /><br />DO NOT TRUST THIS WOMAN OR BUISSNESS THEY ARE THE ABSOLUTLE WORST Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652275538457823708.post-61300295085704846042014-02-03T05:10:03.077-08:002014-02-03T05:10:03.077-08:00Was going to send in my resume packet for a positi...Was going to send in my resume packet for a position there TODAY. VERY happy to have seen these posts. the publicity for this company makes it seem like a good place- I wish I had found these reviews first :P<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652275538457823708.post-8885371447877104872014-01-31T23:06:42.832-08:002014-01-31T23:06:42.832-08:00Another former employee chiming in. At the time I...Another former employee chiming in. At the time I worked there she had TWO undocumented immigrants as employees, both were using other people's names and social security numbers to work there. They were even receiving pay checks made out to these other names despite the fact that everyone in the office knew and called them by their actual names. <br /><br />Marlaina Deppe was more than aware of this as she signed the paychecks and brought it up several times while I was there. She was so casual about the whole thing, it was bizarre. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652275538457823708.post-26230272903666289832013-01-18T13:10:36.285-08:002013-01-18T13:10:36.285-08:00This post will be the highlight of my day. I worke...This post will be the highlight of my day. I worked for Novo Arts as an "intern" for 4 months (was supposed to be 6 months) in the fall/winter of 2011. Unfortunately, I also lived in one of the tiny rooms on the graphic design floor. I was paid minimum wage for NYC, and had to pay Marlaina $850/mo to rent the room, which was probably 10x12ft. The carpet in the room was disgusting scrap carpet just laid down on the floor, the walls were crap, and I had to share a bathroom and "kitchenette" (no stove) with another renter and the whole design department. <br /><br />Every day was hell. The only reason I stayed 4 months was because my boyfriend lived in Brooklyn at the time. Everything concerning invoices and taxes was super sketchy. I was told that if any tax collectors came in, to lie to them and say I only worked 3 days a week in the office (I worked 9-5 m-f).<br /><br />During the time I worked there, I got a pay raise and then everyone in the company got a 7% pay cut because the business was doing so poorly. Yet, Marlaina could still afford a housekeeper/chef to bring her 3 meals a day and do her laundry/clean her apartment. Everyone I worked with were really kind, honest, and talented people. We all deserved better. Marlaina treated us more like children than employees. Around the time I quit, several others had either already left, or were planning to leave in the coming weeks. <br /><br />I really wish I saw this blog post before I accepted the job at Novo Arts. I would have definitely turned down the job.<br /><br />I am still in contact with one friend from working there, who directed me to this blog. He is still unfortunately working for that witch. I really hope he finds a better job soon, but times are tough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652275538457823708.post-3544999782328381202012-09-11T17:47:07.853-07:002012-09-11T17:47:07.853-07:00I can't even tell you how happy I was to find ...I can't even tell you how happy I was to find this. I worked as an "intern" (and I use the term loosely) for Marlaina and she is one of the most horrible people I have ever worked for. At this point in time (around 2008) she was so broke she fired almost everyone and hired UNPAID interns to do the job that the hired employees were doing! This is ILLEGAL by the way. I work at a law firm now and I can tell you that yes, you should hire a lawyer. What she does is illegal. Seriously, this place is horrible. I think that everyone should know the truth about this place and she needs to be punished for her actions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652275538457823708.post-49147586648814700742008-05-21T18:17:00.000-07:002008-05-21T18:17:00.000-07:00Sure, I would be happy to contribute. My e-mail is...Sure, I would be happy to contribute. <BR/>My e-mail is jsgallery@gmail.comNew York Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05807506312905707802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652275538457823708.post-90206395318475194922008-05-21T05:31:00.000-07:002008-05-21T05:31:00.000-07:00yeah, i had a feeling that that would be the one t...yeah, i had a feeling that that would be the one thing that would make her give in. THat is the only kind of person she didn't have on full time staff. Hey, I have a question. About a year ago a former staff member that worked there several years contacted me. Being so close to the situation (he had worked there a while), he was writing a text book designed for "senior semester art students". You know - tips, tricks of the trade and of course his experience at novo. He told me that he wanted to make sure Novo went down and was documented properly for what it was. That 10, 15, 25 years from now The art historical world was well aware of the TRUTH behind NOVO, and what it was all about. He emailed me parts of the book, and it was amazing. It wasn't just a long complaint...it actually described how the owner's vision was "well intended" at the beginning, but, how "corporate" blah blah blah drove her over the edge of .....Anyway I gave him an interview. He recently shot me an email to say that he had found a publisher that was very interested, after trying for 2 years. Would you be interested in giving him an interview? Perhaps I could email you his address.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652275538457823708.post-79196955152283782912008-05-20T15:24:00.000-07:002008-05-20T15:24:00.000-07:00So, I did threated litigation and she did indeed b...So, I did threated litigation and she did indeed back down. I received a check for the full amount (peanuts) a week later.New York Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05807506312905707802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652275538457823708.post-71229393933427193232008-05-20T14:58:00.000-07:002008-05-20T14:58:00.000-07:00You have no idea how happy I am to finally see thi...You have no idea how happy I am to finally see this business exposed for what it truly is. Being an ex-employee of the above mentioned company was by far the hardest test of survival any NY artist can find them selves, gratuating art school and falling into. My next 3 jobs in the NY art world had all heard of this company and were very well aware of what goes on there. Don't forget, she shows her true colors to clients as well. She does have a reputation. THE constant abuse, and I mean Severe abuse that the artists, consultants, management, senior level advisors had to endure on a daily basis is matched by no other situation I have ever heard of. If the money was worth it it would be one thing, but, this company likes to keep workers poor often hiring illegals as book keepers, etc. Perhaps if everyone who had ever passed through the doors of this company started EXPOSING the abuse, a quick call the dept. of labor, and how bout one to the IRS...we could show the president that yes, she too is as replaceable as all of us were. I would get a lawyer if i were you. Based on past knowledge she won't have the time or energy and will back down. she hates paying anybody...if she were to have to hire a litigation lawyer that would perhaps make her back down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652275538457823708.post-6218714787107018772007-09-15T16:55:00.000-07:002007-09-15T16:55:00.000-07:00Yes, you're right. And this should come as no surp...Yes, you're right. And this should come as no surprise....<BR/><BR/>She now doesn't want to pay me the full amount.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I should have known better, but being jobless at the time, I was desperate. <BR/><BR/>By the way, the good news is I just got a job.New York Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05807506312905707802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652275538457823708.post-1192832170031192472007-09-15T12:49:00.000-07:002007-09-15T12:49:00.000-07:00That is one familiar story. Only recently I have ...That is one familiar story. Only recently I have learned to say "no" to certain jobs. (Don't tell my wife this). It simply isn't worth it. No matter what the dangled carrot is, sometimes we have a visceral understanding that a client is going to be trouble. But the money. . . .<BR/><BR/>No!<BR/><BR/>You end up losing money, and sleep, and pride.<BR/><BR/>But it is the end of the month. . .<BR/><BR/>Is there such a thing as a portrait artist union?Steven LaRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11932068647330025855noreply@blogger.com