gouache & mixed media on paper
29 x 40"
August 12 – September 30, 2024
Each year, NAWA honors the women who have generously contributed their time to advance this mission. NAWA celebrates these exceptional volunteers, known as Art Angels, with an annual exhibition showcasing their work. The organization relies on the kindness, generosity, goodwill, and expertise of its volunteers, who have been the backbone of NAWA’s growth and expansion since its founding in 1889.
NAWA thanks the sponsor of this exhibition:
AMERICAN WOMAN SPIRIT CO.
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.This piece continues to explore color and marks as a means to connect with current events, mood and temperament.
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.On a trip to France in 2005, I was inspired by the idyllic landscape and skies to begin my Trees Leaving series. I was thinking about the threat we have become to our natural environment and remembering Magritte’s floating men in bowler hats. After the pandemic hit, I continued the series with another twist. Rather than one or lots of trees leaving, chunks of isolated areas lifted into the sky. Autumn Passing is one of these pieces. I have found it deeply gratifying to keep this series evolving with ever expanding meaning.oil on canvas 22 x 28 x 1.5"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.Inspired by a Chinese poem by Lao Tse.oil on canvas 48 x 72"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.Seeing Land After a Long Journey is inspired by my many crossings of oceans where no land is seen for many days. There is a special feeling of excitement when experiencing the first signs of land such as twigs, birds and the distant change in the horizon. With each crossing, I was reminded about explorers like Columbus and his crew who voyaged into the unknow and had sense of excitement and relief too when they saw the first signs of land.oil on linen 60 x 42 x 1.25"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.When I am upset by something I always head to my studio to bring my world to a peaceful place. Song to Ukraine was my response to the invasion of Ukraine. The sense of helplessness in world events often overwhelms me, and although I know my painting will not bring peace to Ukraine perhaps it can bring some personal peace to someone who views it. This painting was included in an exhibit in Tulsa, OK dedicated to the Ukrainian refugees who have arrived to live in our city.acrylic 30 x 40 x 2"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.With the artwork Path to Enlightenment I explore the hidden wealth of information that marginalized communities contain. This painting references life in the deep sea. The deep sea exists below 200 meters and is vastly under explored. Organisms in the deep sea help to remove more than one third of the carbon dioxide produced by human activity on earth. Thus, these denizens of the deep may be instrumental in slowing down catastrophic climate change. In considering this painting as a metaphor for gleaning knowledge from underrepresented factions, which other living communities may contain knowledge vital to our survival on earth?encaustic & mixed media 18 x 24 x 2"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.In the realm where Veil reigns supreme, Curiosity dances like a shimmering dream. Beyond its folds, mysteries softly gleam, Inviting hearts to explore and redeem. Veil invites viewers into a realm where curiosity reigns supreme and fear of the unknown dissipates. Against a backdrop of deep blues and shimmering stars, a young girl boldly parts a veil, revealing a mysterious and enchanting sky beyond. The surrealistic elements, accentuated by subtle hints of purple undertones, evoke a sense of wonder and intrigue. Through this painting, I seek to celebrate the beauty of exploration and the courage it takes to embrace the mysteries that lie beyond the confines of our eve.acrylic on canvas 24 x 18"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.Lavender Tango is a vibrant abstract expression of cherished memories. The calming lavender hue evokes the beauty of my husband's favorite flower, while dynamic black lines symbolize the passionate energy of tango, a dance my father loved. This artwork is a harmonious blend of nature and movement, a visual tribute to those I hold dear.mixed media on watercolor paper 12 x 9"
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Fiber 8 x 8 x 1.5 in. Symbols and their relationships to each other form the syntax of my Logic Grid. Drawing on ideas of the intersection between written language and spirituality, this piece includes passages that are meticulous hand stitched, embellished with gold leaf, and monoprinted. Then it is deconstructed and reassembled, being refined with each reconstruction into a unique language to be sensed more than read. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.Night Music is my response to the sounds of nature I experience late at night from the deck of my cabin in the Vermont woods. The human sounds quiet down. My moment of solitude changes to reverie. I am transported by a symphony of natural sounds that fill the air--the rhythmic chorus of the frogs and crickets, the roar of rushing of water in the nearby river, and the percussive sound of wind rustling through the trees all rise up as i gaze at the stars in the dark sky above. The music is soon punctuated by the haunting calls of a pair of great horned owls. I painted Night Music to remember this magical experience.acrylic on Bristol board 10 x 8"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.The ocean delivers gifts of beauty in special ways. This piece is intended to invoke thoughts of unexpected tenderness via the tumbling, rustling, and tossing of the currents. After being carefully sheltered by a jagged, stone-like exterior, the gentle, shiny abalone interior holds a surprising hue. The tender pearl contained within a myriad of colorful hues displays proof that beauty can be carefully created and then surrendered from within the center of the toughest elements. Abalone Heart reminds us that we are strong and resilient. We will render the product of our worth despite the storms we experience.acrylic, watercolor, metallic watercolor, soap, & ink 30 x 30 x 2.25"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.Iridescent colors evoke the dazzling spectrum of humanity, with varied hues that meet and merge, illustrating the beautiful complexity of a diverse community. Inspired by the unity and strength that emerges when individuals from disparate backgrounds come together, this artwork celebrates the vibrant tapestry of human connections and the collective power that can be woven from our differences.acrylic on canvas 72 x 40 x 1.5"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.An old jewelry box was up-cycled - the four surfaces cleaned and 4 refracted watercolors added to correspond with each of the four lines of a poem written for the box. Sky knows the snow will cloak the resting branches Sky knows the tilting of the earth will warm the trees and bring them to life Sky knows the heat of the summer will bring the fruit ready for harvest Sky knows the falling of leaves returns the strength of the tree to the earth for the next year. Most of the other surfaces are just left as they were, to remind the user of the box's previous life. Acrylic glazing makes the box a useable item.4 refracted watercolors on up-cycled box with poem 6 x 16 x 11"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.Borrowing the lake house of a friend, and taking time away from the usual, a group of my friends gathered on Keuka Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, for fun and adventure. This image of the house reflected in the lake, is the view from a kayak. The friends (not shown but having stayed together in the house) are those from high school, and the reflections may represent how time breaks up the memories, as well as how moving water, like time, breaks up the reflections. The more friends, the more broken memories may be stitched back together, especially when some go back to elementary school!acrylic on canvas 14 x 11"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.With all the tension in the world with aggression and war, I wanted to create an image that represented the end of the conflict. There is a feeling of exhaustion of the soldier's limp arm. There is no weapon in his open hand. The soldier has given everything for a cause, but his desire to continue has come to an end. Let the symbolism of the toga, wing of victory and laurel wreath inspire dialog and compromise to bring peace.acrylic on canvas 40 x 30 x 3"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.Inspiration: To explore the mysteries of the ocean and the earth and the sun and humans and the passing of time that all come together for an unknown ritual. There is a nexus of many unseen energies.oil on canvas 20 x 16"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.I saw a painting at Art Basel in Miami Beach done with enamel paints on copper and was fascinated with the texture and glistening reflections. After some research and the purchase of new supplies Surmountable was created. I have been experimenting with this medium since and enjoying different results every time.enamel on copper 12 x 24"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.Global Series is meant as a gentle reminder that humanity is not separate from nature but a part of it. In Bear Hugs, polar bears are portrayed in a circular format to represent life on Earth and a loving embrace. The red dot represents the Sun, warmth and the need to stop and consider the effect humanity has on the natural world. This pair of serigraphs,, or commonly know as silkscreen, prints, are hand printed on Coventry Rag 290 gram paper using archival serigraphic inks in limited editions of 24 with 2 artist proofs and 3 printers proofs signed by the artist. All artwork was created and is copyrighted by Kathleen Zimmerman, who reserves all rights to their usage.serigraphs 20 x 40 x 1"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.My inspiration is the view out my window, but I want to capture the light and the response I have to the view, not the exact scene.oil on linen 24 x 30 x 1.5"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.In depicting individuals at different ages and life stages, I engage themes of temporal change, individual vulnerability and human mortality. As I preserve a time and moment in the subject’s evolution, I acknowledge the inevitable unstoppable sea of change we ride in life. This child gaze was riveting, both vulnerable and fierce; the drawing is another in a portrait series that honors the purest of encounters with the special little humans in my life. The difficult and satisfying challenge in my portraiture is to portray some unarmed truth and in so doing to suggest our complex humanity and shared experience.charcoal on Arches paper 25 x 19.5"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.This painting was inspired by the flowers on the tropical brugmansia plant I have been overwintering for years and abstractly by images of the galaxy in which we are a part. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant community of life in my garden, my flowers invite universal questions of existence and purpose in their quest for survival, eventual senescence, and rebirth. The merging of the visions of space with the identifiable floral images by using transparent glazing between the micro and macro visions symbolizes the interconnectedness and fragility of all life, underscoring the need for open discourse to ensure universal survival.oil on canvas 40 x 30 x 1.5"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.This painting is inspired from a visit to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. It is the latest in my series, Faraway Places. The colors and imagery represent the feelings and colors as I walked through the market. With the vibrant colors I sought to capture the vitality and bustling atmosphere as one goes through the market stalls.oil on canvas 24 x 18"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.Primarily rooted in abstract expressionism, my paintings reflect an evolving universe where communication is less concrete. My visual language evolved with my own memories and experiences making up the stories I needed to tell through my art. This process-oriented work explores themes of the human condition, identity, and self-reflection. It takes me back to bright spots in my memory when I felt close to starting a new chapter and the decision felt right - it felt like the punctuating marks of time of a sunrise and a sunset. The promise of a new day and the magic light that happens at both hours.oil on canvas 48 x 48 x 1.5"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.During my travels through Morocco, particularly in the enchanting city of Safi, I became captivated by the intricate beauty and cultural significance of their doors. In Safi, doors are adorned with intricate tile work, reflecting the city's rich history as a center of pottery and ceramics. I never knew what I would discover as I rounded the corner in the Medina- the ancient walled part of the city. Through my photographs and batik paintings, I aim to capture the essence of these Moroccan doors—celebrating their visual splendor and the stories they silently hold, inviting viewers to journey with me into the heart of North African culture.Batik on silk mounted on canvas 40 x 30"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.Primeval Caprice is a conceptual abstract interpreting the both the repetitive, predictable patterning and surprising randomness of our biological world. As there will always be more to learn about the unseen that makes up everything, this work seeks to engage in a playful conversation with surprises that will reveal themselves in time. Recognizing that we are all "made up of the same stuff," my hope is that the visual connection viewers may make with the piece will plant the seeds for this awareness in other aspects of our lives, especially those that seek to sow division.acrylic, airbrush, latex, ink on canvas 48 x 48 x 1"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.The exquisite landform at Sunset Cliffs in La Jolla, California, belies the unwitting sacrifices made by indigenous populations who stood in the way of conquest and "progress." Their memory transmuted onto the canvas by way of this artist's brush in an undeniable form. I contemplated this surprise for a few months before deciding to honor it, front and center.acrylic on canvas 60 x 36 x 1.25"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.Self-Contained is about the healing power all women have within them to heal or regain power over their own lives. The woman is holding her power close, refusing to let anyone take it from her.acrylic 30 x 40 x 2"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.Fire and Ice is a plea for us to recognize our profound interconnection with all life on earth, the impact of humanity's disconnection from the natural world and from each other. It offers solace and a recognition of the inherent beauty of our natural world even as It highlights the need to address this existential challenge. My intention is for Fire and Ice to be part of the great web of healing. I invite you to engage with the painting, lose yourself in its details, meditate on its meanings, and to carry those messages into your daily lives.acrylic & oil paint on canvas 48 x 48 x 1.5"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.My work is narrative. I use nature, people or symbols to simplify & tell my stories. My art is but one visual page, allowing viewers to use their unique life experiences to make the story their own.acrylic, sculpted paper, ground metal, metallics, bamboo, & pressed flowers 36 x 24"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.The "Woven View" sculptural dress, meticulously crafted and stitched from a canvas painting, echoes the resilience and narratives of Palestinian culture. Inspired by the traditional embroidered Palestinian Thobe, it links Palestinians to their homeland and reflects cultural self-expression and identity. By cutting and stitching canvas, the dress creates a borderless composition, symbolizing the ongoing struggle and resilience of a society forced into scattered exile. It represents the unwavering determination to reclaim autonomy and pursue a brighter future, embodying the spirit of defying injustices to preserve identity and hope.acrylic, ink, graphite, image transfer, gold foil, & thread on canvas 42 x 20 x 3"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.This owl is part of a series of Sentinel Figures. I mean them to be protective and fierce. I started them during the pandemic when I just wanted to protect my family and friends. They are all made with a combination of forms thrown on a potters wheel and forms that are modeled. I read about and studied images of owls for inspiration. Owls are awesome.glazed stoneware 18 x 7 x 7"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.My work focuses on exploring the concept of one's soul journey and the mythic idea of one’s daimon, or spiritual companion, as described by Plato. Guided by my daemon, I undertook a month-long residency in Ireland. While exploring the countryside, I stumbled upon "The Greenville Rookery" and was captivated by the sight of hundreds of rooks building nests. Their energy and spirit became intertwined with my artmaking, leaving a lasting impression on my subconscious.mixed media collage & fiber 36 x 28"
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B/W Digital Photography 13 x 14 in. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.In a day of expectations and heightened awareness, my perceptions focus on an unexpected moment of reverie. The composition excites me, as does the sense that something mysterious and magical is happening. I feel an ethereal twinkling of transition, a subtle change that only color can capture, and I am in thrall.oil on canvas 48 x 60 x 1.5"
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Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between the artist and buyer after the purchase.This painting, Star Mass, was inspired by the poem, The Sleeping Prophet (Astronomy of Love) written by Josepha Gutelius. The materiality of this poem really spoke to me, especially the lines, "Every one of us in the plush arms of giants, crammed full of dreams and milk and star mass." (copyright Josepha Gutelius) Those lines evoke thoughts of life, death and rebirth - the fiery moment when a star flares out or when a soul's new journey begins.acrylic on cradled wood panel 24 x 18 x .75"
