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acrylic paint, ink, graphite, and thread on paper 12 x 12" Art is the language through which I navigate the intricate tapestry of my heritage, stitching together threads of identity and points of view. Reimagined, the Palestinian thob dress and tatreez cross stitch embroidery undergo a metamorphosis into a vibrant painting, capturing the intricate identity and narrative of dispersed refugees, with a particular focus on the experiences of women. It serves as a powerful symbol of diaspora, encapsulating a shared destiny that, at times, may appear ambiguous. Yet, amid this uncertainty, it radiates an unmistakable spirit of conviction and strength, showcasing a resilience that remains impervious to any injustice. This reinterpretation mirrors an enduring commitment to self-determination and an unwavering pursuit of hope for a more promising future, especially for women facing the challenges of displacement. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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digital (1 of 10) 8.5 x 11" Creators of many kinds are recognized while incredible artists go unrecognized, have their work undermined, undervalued, and dismissed due to the melanin in their skin. These pieces aim to introduce an important group of rarely recognized artists. These female black fine artists of the 18th & 19th centuries not only sold their work but flourished during decades of our country’s deeply racist and dark underbelly. These women deserved our respect then, and they do now. Edmonia Lewis, Sculptor of stone. Elizabeth Catlett, Fine Artist & Sculptor. Alice Coltrane, Singer/Songwriter, and Musician. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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mixed media 18 x 24" Farideh Goldin left Iran at 22 for the United States, looking for opportunities denied her in Iran. She has published two books about her life ; "Wedding Song" chronicles her early years in Iran and "Leaving Iran" which focuses on her life during the early 90's when the rest of her family escaped the country. Currently she continues writing other peoples stories through her Blog, " Food and Memory". She explores the connection that food has with one's history. These are mixedmedia drawings, I use color pencil, watercolor pencil and neocolor ll on Rives Bfk paper. "Leaving Iran" uses images of the women in Farideh's stories. "Food and Memory" incorporates an Iranian motif with food references in Persian. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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mixed media 20 x 24" Farideh Goldin left Iran at 22 for the United States, looking for opportunities denied her in Iran. She has published two books about her life ; "Wedding Song" chronicles her early years in Iran and "Leaving Iran" which focuses on her life during the early 90's when the rest of her family escaped the country. Currently she continues writing other peoples stories through her Blog, " Food and Memory". She explores the connection that food has with one's history. These are mixedmedia drawings, I use color pencil, watercolor pencil and neocolor ll on Rives Bfk paper. "Leaving Iran" uses images of the women in Farideh's stories. "Food and Memory" incorporates an Iranian motif with food references in Persian. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic on wood 10 x 8 x 1.5" Inger is my mother. She has recently passed. I think most humans can relate to the importance of their mothers. The first face in one's sights. The dominant female presence shaping their lives. What could be a more vital character in telling the story of your life? Growing up I felt our school was really lacking in history. I only remember hearing about Inuit and feudalism and serfs and such. Therefore, as I have aged I am revisiting history whenever I can. I recently read about many incredible black women facing terrible racism and hardship but still able to be strong and make a difference in this world. Ida B.Wells was a journalist who exposed the brutality of lynching in the South. She also was a leading figure in the women's suffrage movement, having to go up against the prodominently white Women's Christian Temperance Union. Mary Church Terrell was one of the first African-American women to earn a college degree. She was the first African -American on the school board. She founded the National Association of Colored Women and the National Association of college women. And she was a charter member of the NAACP. What a role model in those rough times! Any light shed on these two incredible women is important to our history. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic on wood 10 x 8 x 1.5" Inger is my mother. She has recently passed. I think most humans can relate to the importance of their mothers. The first face in one's sights. The dominant female presence shaping their lives. What could be a more vital character in telling the story of your life? Growing up I felt our school was really lacking in history. I only remember hearing about Inuit and feudalism and serfs and such. Therefore, as I have aged I am revisiting history whenever I can. I recently read about many incredible black women facing terrible racism and hardship but still able to be strong and make a difference in this world. Ida B.Wells was a journalist who exposed the brutality of lynching in the South. She also was a leading figure in the women's suffrage movement, having to go up against the prodominently white Women's Christian Temperance Union. Mary Church Terrell was one of the first African-American women to earn a college degree. She was the first African -American on the school board. She founded the National Association of Colored Women and the National Association of college women. And she was a charter member of the NAACP. What a role model in those rough times! Any light shed on these two incredible women is important to our history. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil on canvas 12 x 16" “I’m disappearing with my words,” said the Reading Teacher, dear friend. Vascular Dementia prevents her telling her story. On Tuesdays we laugh, despair, communicate about politics and wars, and draw-except her drawing has “gone, all gone.” Bereft, we watched another loss slide away. Watercolors bring joy; abstract, delicate strokes of color emerge. ‘Irony’ my portrait and painting of leaves, her favorites like years of women’s pages, scattered. It acknowledges her intellect and anger, and reflects that of others. Today, unexpectedly, she demanded, “Get out there, tell them.” Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil stick on paper 10 x 12" The word Esperanto translates to "one who hopes." It can also be linked to an international auxiliary language developed in 1887. The painting captures the rhythm and spirit of women expressed through dance. Although earth bound, women can often find their head in space, defying gravity, becoming extraterrestrial. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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woodcut 36 x 30" Way ahead of her time, Mary Lou Williams was an amazing composer and band leader as well as a virtuoso piano player. She achieved this at a time where there was no inkling of gender or racial parity. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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mixed media woodcut & collage 36 x 30" Billie Holiday gave tuneful expression to heartbreak and also wrote a song “Strange Fruit” that still makes people think today. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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punch needle embroidery on weaver's cloth 30 x 24 x 2" Rejecting the insinuations often thrust upon the female form, this work presents a highly rigid and resolutely geometric portrait of a woman, without a stroke of curvature. It's depiction of a fractured facial profile calls out the notion of discomfort from unwanted attention and mis-placed celebration of beauty that women receive simply by just being out in the world. The Artist presents a reaction-driven portrayal of those exchanges, and simultaneously shows strength embodied in female agency. This work re-examines our perceptions on “social appropriateness”. The Artist's mission is to abstract identifiable features and remove individual characteristics to varying degrees, creating broadly familiar subjects that reflect femininity as part of the Whole rather than the Individual. The textures and micro-patterns in the thread-work accent the idea that there is no definable limit from where the fabric that we wear ends and our more personal and emotional inner weavings begin. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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punch needle embroidery on weaver's cloth 30 x 24 x 2" Rejecting the insinuations often thrust upon the female form, this work presents a highly rigid and resolutely geometric portrait of a woman, without a stroke of curvature. It's depiction of a fractured facial profile calls out the notion of discomfort from unwanted attention and mis-placed celebration of beauty that women receive simply by just being out in the world. The Artist presents a reaction-driven portrayal of those exchanges, and simultaneously shows strength embodied in female agency. This work re-examines our perceptions on “social appropriateness”. The Artist's mission is to abstract identifiable features and remove individual characteristics to varying degrees, creating broadly familiar subjects that reflect femininity as part of the Whole rather than the Individual. The textures and micro-patterns in the thread-work accent the idea that there is no definable limit from where the fabric that we wear ends and our more personal and emotional inner weavings begin. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic 21 x 17 x 1" My Strong Women series focuses on subjects of historical and cultural, artistic or literary significance to our lives as women. These are expressionistic portraits that reach for an immediacy that resonates with the viewer and not be considered an attempt at a naturalistic rendition. As a writer/artist/photographer, I have also spent time working with the power of black and white (especially in photography) to convey the intended feeling. Translating this into the medium of painting is challenging ut a great satisfaction. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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watercolor 24 x 28" Painting , for me, is an opportunity to retreat into my imagination and paint not just the subject, but my feelings about my "story. I call this imaginative process “painting with my mind’s eye”; as I work to cultivate artwork that tells the narrative of who I have painted. I dribble, splatter and toil with water-media to create an image that shares the spirit of my subject and her experiences. In recent years, I have been working with ideas inspired by the life of women’s experiences from past eras. In my “ghost story” series, my protagonist is experiencing the past, in terms of her memories, the present in the form of reading and writing her thoughts and the hopes for her future. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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Educator Statement As a Signature Member of the National Association of Women Artists and an educator at the Dartmouth Cultural Center I had the good fortune of participating in this inaugural educational event. The DCC students, Iria DeValles-Vieira, Beth Russo, and Robert Vesprini, accepted the challenge of creating a group artwork. Each of them created two pieces that narrate their interest in the oceans that are part of our everyday life. They started the project in mid-September and completed the work in mid-December. Working in class under my direction and on in their studios as a team. Weekly feedback and critique fuel the process until all were happy with the result. Over the twelve weeks they planned, executed, and delivered these amazing efforts. Each piece uses a construction tube as a substrate that was painted, sanded, decoupaged, and covered with found objects of their choice. These artists have taken numerous abstract painting classes at the DCC. They are quite familiar with each other’s methods and thought processes. We hope to display the artwork series, Neptune’s Rabbit Hole, in various public venues over the next several months. Given the amount of work each artist dedicated to the project they are to be commended for their excellent work as individuals and as a team. I am delighted to have steered the ship on this Imaginary Playground voyage. Participants Names & Ages Beth Russo, over 60 Iria DeValles -Vieira, over 60 Robert Vesprini, over 60
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Educator Statement My artwork is grounding to my soul. I am taken aback by the beauty and intangible qualities of natural flora: the various textures; the amazing flowers and fruits and foliage; and most of all, the spectacular rejuvenation after what appears to be a most definite death in the bleakness of a cold, dark winter. In our largely urban society, the ability to appreciate our natural surroundings has become dulled-the ability to see the wonder in a tree, the magic and the mystery in a flower, the indescribable peace and contentment that can fill one’s heart. I try to show this to the viewer as my work is a surreal reminder of the peaceful, centered energy of the miraculous, natural living world which surrounds us. My collages are made from torn, recycled brown shopping bags. I am interested in the concept that the bags started out as trees and then were made into paper which was torn and collaged into an image of the natural world, which in itself provided the required inspiration and energy. A quiet harmonic stillness is comprehended. Participants Names & Ages Mary Ellen Albin Nick Byfield Allison Connuck Usha Devadoss Christine Gleniewicz Janice Kaplan Nita Kromidasn Gracey Osmun Palmer Vidhya Perumal Andrew Kromidas Rob Tambini Kerrie Jones Deborah Mittelhozer Lore Reinhart
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Educator Statement Our school prepares students to understand, contribute, and succeed in a rapidly changing society through the means of art. Our students develop both the skills that the sound education provides and the competencies essential for success and leaderships in the emerging creative society. Participants Names & Ages Sophia Bushko, 12 Maximilian Duvidzon, 12 Benjamin Glayzer, 12 Nikolay Prokofiev, 14
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Educator Statement My name is Tamara Zalianyak (Toma Zale), I’m an artist and art instructor for adults. My work is inspired by the vibrant colors of nature and I often use bright and rich colors in my paintings. I believe that inside every adult lives happy and carefree child and my idea is to enthuse the viewer desire for happiness and enjoyment. This approach I bring to my art teaching where I encourage every student to experience the joy of creation and love for their work. I have been an art instructor since 2016, guiding adults though a creative journey at various centers, community spaces, parties and entertainment venues. My lessons cover a range of topics, including color theory, perspective, landscape, seascape, still life, abstract and Neurographica©. Typically, my classes include discussion of the subject(s) or scenery painted, color palette and then followed by step-by-step instructions. I tend to choose bright and more complex compositions as I know these would challenge my students, provide sense of satisfaction at the end of the lesson and inspire for further learning and technic improvements. At the same time my classes are fun, joyful and full of laughter, fostering a warm and friendly atmosphere. They serve as great place for mental rejuvenation, creativity and socialization. It is not just about learning art; it is about creating an environment where minds can recharge, creativity can flourish and individuals can connect through the shared artistic experiences.
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Educator Statement Teaching is a profound journey for me, a pathway through which I witness the emergence of talent in students as I impart knowledge and skills. It transcends mere skill-sharing; it's a collaborative exploration of creativity and self-discovery. I am thrilled and honored to be a guide, unveiling the distinctive essence of each student's soul that beautifully manifests in their creative expressions. I conducted the "Imaginary Playground" project at Hilltop Country Day School, a community of learners. Tiny books became a part of the mixed media piece right from the start because students wanted to express how important books are. "Inclusive Wonderland Imaginary Playground" became a canvas for discussing and visualizing a better future, fostering self-expression, and nurturing creative collaborations. Meaningful conversations unfolded, centering around the essence of what is important—such as the ability to express our best versions and the profound impact of love for learning. An innovative touch was added as students incorporated a mirror into the artwork's center, inviting viewers to feel included in the experience. Please watch a video where students articulate their collective vision for "Imaginary Playground," showcasing the diverse perspectives of grades K to 8 as they collaboratively crafted an "Inclusive Wonderland Playground." Further, I present individual visions from selected students captivated by this idea, offering unique insights. The 3D art piece titled "Four Seasons" by Colby Wood transports viewers to a magical realm, seamlessly transitioning through the changing seasons. It stands as a testament to creativity and imagination. Here is a link to the video of the piece. Thank you, NAWA, for this project and opportunity. Participant Names & Ages: Collaboration: "Inclusive Wonderland" Hilltop Country Day Students Grades K-8 3D ART: Colby Wood, 3rd grade Painting: Julian Hallam, 3rd grade Aria Goellne, 4th grade Giuliana DiMiceli, 4th grade Solomon Baron 5th grade Anthony Cenatiempo, 5th grade Talon Schaeffner, 5th grade Anna Fraser, 7/8th Art Dillon Oricchio, 7/8th Art Lucas Kozonasky, 7/8th Art Kaydence Goellner, 7/8th Art
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printmaking 8 x 8" Universe Series uses a variety of animals to represent life as they ponder the latest scientific theories concerning the Universe. These playful explorations look toward space and at humankinds' reaction to it. Who hasn't wondered what it would be like to live in the caves of Mars, thought about when we might be drawn into the black hole that keeps our galaxy together, or seen heaven when we look up at the stars? This work of art is a serigraph, or more commonly known as a silkscreen print. It is a hand-made, small-edition print, that uses my graphite drawing as its basis, and is an original work of art. What makes serigraphy the perfect printmaking method for my art, is I can retain areas of pure white paper, capture the tonality of my drawings, and place blocks of intense color that either overlaps part of the image, or lightly kisses the edge of image. Serigraphy is a modern printmaking method with a very old history. Stencil-based, hand-made prints originated during the tenth century in China. They made their first appearance in Europe around the 18th century and are used throughout the world today. This mode of printmaking has evolved over time, so that Modern artists such as Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall, Pop artists such as Andy Warhol and Peter Max, and Contemporary artists including me, have found it an attractive medium for the creation of fine art. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic 11 x 10" In the hushed embrace of winter, where nature weaves a tapestry of solitude with its icy tendrils, my creations emerge as reflections of the quiet storm within. Winter, oft perceived as a season of retreat, becomes the crucible for a transformative dance between isolation and inspiration. As we seek refuge indoors from the tempestuous storms that sweep across the landscape, an introspective sanctuary unfurls, cultivating an environment where solitude metamorphoses into the catalyst for unrestrained creativity. This piece is an exploration of the delicate balance between the tranquility of seclusion and the tumultuous beauty of unleashed imagination. Each stroke, each contour, is a testament to the nuanced interplay between the serenity of winter's embrace and the tempestuous bursts of creativity that arise when the world slows down. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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photography 13 x 9" I strive to go beyond a subject's appearance to uncover a deeper, more elusive truth. That truth is revealed to me more vividly through the camera lens than through the naked eye. I see textures, and layers, and the way objects interact in geometric patterns to form other creations. I see shadows and reflections and sometimes an incongruous fusion of these elements. What I see in the camera lens joins with the impressions stamped in my mind's eye, informing the images I create. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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mixed media 11 x 14" My artwork gives me the opportunity to express thoughts and feelings that I am unable to articulate in words. I explore the thought process, revealing multilevel reflections of my inner self and collaborations between nature and culture. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil 10 x 10" As a landscape painter, I find nocturnes especially interesting and challenging. There is something special about capturing a feeling a nighttime experience has given us. Bright lights in contrast with cool eerie shadows allow me to explore different color palettes to evoke relatable emotions and memories. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic 13.5 x 13.5" My work in paint explores the backyard of imagination using ebullient colors in combination with the serendipitous experiences found in processes that use untraditional techniques and alternative tools. The results are oddly harmonious incongruities. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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collage 9 x 12" Different media enable a variety of ideas to form and emerge and small dimensions encourage experimentation. What one produces in monotype on a press contrasts with what one creates using encaustic and can look unlike anything done with paper collage. All three media are direct, spontaneous and playful. Here are three skyscapes or, as I prefer, three fantasies about looking out and up. A good way to begin the new year. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil 10 x 12" I paint stories about people and sceneries that are inspired by the complexities and awesomeness of life. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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pastel 12 x 12" I love capturing the essence of life with my art. Using distinctive coloring technique and imaginative approach, I depict the subtle lights, reflections and hidden hues on the subjects. The subjects are either close to my heart, telling a story, or from a memorable moment. Sweet Rain shows a rainy Christmas day in LA. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil 12 x 12" Each of my paintings represents the beauty of the ocean in an abstract and organic way. I am creating the ocean as it feels, looks, and what it means to our planet. This is conveyed through the movement of the water, the waves and currents like the rhythm of music flowing endlessly and translucently, and as a lens of above looking down at the richness of color and the islands being swallowed by the water as our oceans keep rising. While what is happening to our oceans is a dire situation, we can reflect on its beauty and what we can do to stop more irreversible damage to continue to enjoy the vast, wild, and serene place. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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sculpture 7 x 11 x 9" Barbara “Berne” Smith is a professional artist sculptor who creates award winning Porcelain & Clay works of traditional realism which express relationships, behavior and perspective of animals interacting with their daily environment. Ms. Smith’s insights are gained from a lifetime of working with and observing animals. Owning and living on a farm in central Virginia provides her a constant window on the personalities and activities of animals in their natural surroundings that inspire her creative works. Ms. Smith is an Elected Member of the Salmagundi Club of New York (SCNY); Signature Member of The American Artists Professional League Inc. (AAPL), Elected Member of Audubon Artists Inc., and National Sculpture Society Member. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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photography 8 x 12" I love photographing people on the street. This passion developed during travels to Mexico and Cuba. In the past few years, I have been photographing people on the streets of New York City. What excites and energizes me is how spontaneous the process is and how unpredictable people are. Sometimes people are unaware I've taken their picture. Others will agree to pose for several photos. I look for interesting places with interesting forms, light and geometry to serve as a background for the people I choose to photograph. What attracts me could be an expression, an action, detail, or reflection. You may often find me on the streets of New York capturing the fast-paced dynamics of life there. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic 9 x 12" My work is about finding connections through shared places and experiences. I see beauty in the ordinary. I find inspiration from roadside relics, abandoned alleyways and faded and rusty signage. Often forgotten or overlooked, these places have stories to tell. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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watercolor 11 x 14" I enjoy working in many mediums and have fun while engaged in the creative process. I rarely if ever have an end picture in mind, as I mostly play and experiment in a very fluid way. I enjoy layering, trying new techniques and tools, and using more than one medium in a piece. I step away often to assess my next move and try to stop when it 'feels done'. It's often a very happy surprise, but sometimes the piece goes into the 'someday' pile/file for a future painting or collage. My inspiration comes from nature, color, new art supplies and processes, and language. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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sculpture 11 x 10 x 2" I am interested in the expression of color and reflections as a language. Because of the transparent nature of plexiglass it is possible to create visual statements of color and hue that are not available with other materials. My work explores the nature of individual colors and their interaction and reflections. The composite of the individual components creates a distinctive visual statement. My work is meant to be joyous and celebratory. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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mixed media 9 x 9" If you see a woman walking and occasionally swooping down to pick up a shiny metal object, a sparkling gem, or an interesting piece of metal or plastic, it could be me. I am constantly searching for treasures on the street, at flea markets, in thrift stores, in discarded jewelry, in the trash room in my co-op, and anywhere I go. When I get home, I soak the day’s finds in detergent, rinse and dry them, then squirrel them away in clear plastic boxes and drawers, along with things I purchase, that fill my studio waiting to be turned into a collage, assemblage, or mixed media art piece. I get my inspiration from lots of sources, including museums and galleries, magazines and books, art classes, artists, and my imagination and dreams. I constantly teach myself new techniques, experiment with ways to work with different materials, and share ideas. Many of my pieces come about serendipitously, trying one thing and ending up with something unexpected and wonderful, which is what happened for the pieces I am submitting. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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digital 7 x 10" Creative Spirit Unveiled: Inspired by the holistic concepts of space and time in Indigenous cultures, I explore ways to use light, reflections, shadows, and delicately balanced spatial relationships to reveal the spiritual strength and synergy that evolve with creative expression. I use custom software that allows me to “mold space with light” and create ethereal nth dimensional worlds with spatial and temporal transformations that manifest various perceptual dichotomies. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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mixed media 12 x 12" I enjoy layering in all forms to give my work texture and depth using different mediums and collage elements building on each other. Each layer affects and can transform the previous one. The layers can be a metaphor for life. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic 12 x 12" Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic 11 x 9" As a fine artist: painter and sculptor, I use concepts of abstraction, cubism, and surrealism to explore the elusive qualities of time, energy, and storytelling. My artistic goal is to create seductive surfaces and provocative forms that involve the viewer in an emotional visual adventure. This painting is executed with acrylic paint on a third dimensional gourd. I redefine the use of the natural plant gourd as a third dimensional canvas. The gourd is a member of the pumpkin family. This plant form is dried, opened and the seeds removed. The surface is primed, images are rendered and finished with a protective matte varnish. Although coated inside the vessel may not be used for liquid. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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acrylic 12 x 12" My paintings explore texture and,gesture, and are about the memories and emotions that are evoked in the process. They suggest a sense of place, of peace, of elements of the natural world. Inspiration comes from everywhere: feelings, poetry, nature, things that take my breath away. These are tucked away into a kind of reservoir, echoes of them surfacing later in my paintings Starting with random marks and responding to them intuitively, I approach them with a sense of play, experimentation and an exploration of the materials, as much as an emotional response to the evolving painting. I work in acrylics, encaustics and oil & cold wax and mixed media, all involved with building layers and working back into them, scraping and dissolving to expose what lies beneath. For me, it is all about the process: finding a sense of order, of refuge and letting go; becoming immersed in the moment and the physicality of engaging the surface. A visual energy emerges flowing through the layers, creating depth and an intimate space that invites exploration. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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photography 7 x 5" In my art work, I capture the simple beauty in everyday life, the commonplace or ordinary scenes in the natural and built environment. These images offer us rare moments of solitude, time to slow down and observe the world around us, and to enjoy quiet beauty and serenity. A photograph captures a portion of this beauty and tranquility, offering viewers quiet moments of reflection. I use water and light as beautiful threads that draw the eye in, providing an opportunity to examine nature and the built environment. The quality of light is of paramount importance, defining the textures and forms in nature, and patterns of light and shadow. A strong sense of design is also important in these images. I use the platinum/palladium printing process to capture a softer, painterly effect, evoking late 19th century idyllic landscapes and lending a poetic quality to the images. The platinum/ palladium process, a time-honored process, also renders a rich tonal scale and permanence to the images. It is a time-intensive, hand-made process—from coating the paper with varying mixtures of the platinum/palladium solution to exposing the negatives to the sun. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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photography 15 x 15" "I am passionate about my photography and print all my images, spending hours in the "Light Room". This gives me a true sense of freedom in expressing my work. I want my work to enhance my viewers' imaginations and to lift their spirits. I hope that what I see with my heart becomes what the viewer sees with their eyes." Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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assemblage 3 x 2" Maryann Riker is a mixed media artist whose collages and artist books convey a visual narrative relating to women's roles, historical topics and internal landscapes. She uses vintage ephemera, book parts and vintage photos to create collages, assemblages and artist books. Her work is in many private and public collections. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil 12 x 6" Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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oil 10 x 10" All I ever wanted to be was smaller. I’ve found refuge from this compulsive desire by allowing myself space in the work. In my body of work, autobiographical paintings depict tender moments from my day to day life. Portraits of my partner and I provide queer representation void of hyper sexualized or traumatic imagery, with this I begin to disrupt heteronormative narratives, and provide images of queer joy. In focusing on the figure through a queer feminine gaze I create colorful and carefully composed oil paintings that allow bodies that are often asked to shrink, a place to be vulnerable and take up space. Candid photos often acting as my source material allow insecurities to penetrate the most loving of works. Through eye level and framing the casual nature of the references invites the viewer in as a participant rather than a voyeur. There is sympathy and authenticity to the rendering of each subject, with careful consideration put into capturing the volume of the forms. My emphasis is always on the sense of touch, creating works that are tender and where each push and pull of the skin is felt. Thoughtfully placed line and vivid color works to exploit the most tense areas of the work, helping each to feel uncomfortably intimate. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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sculpture 7 x 7 x 4" I created a large California brown pelican wall relief for a commission at a children's hospital in 2016. I decided to create this smaller one with a window box. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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mixed media 12 x 12" Currently, my work has focused on military spouses, in the form of figurative and portraiture paintings. The work explores and expresses the psychological impacts felt by this subculture. This small portrait is one from a large series focusing on identity; military spouses are organized and named by their "sponsor's/ spouses's last four" of their social security numbers- not by their name... Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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printmaking 10 x 8" My purpose in making art is to touch the ineffable, to go beyond words into the deep belly of creativity. It is to meet myself in the wellspring and have a conversation with the viewer, to communicate in a deep and intimate way at first sight, in an instant. I strive only to be in harmony with each line, each splash of color and splatter of ink as it strikes the painting surface, to reveal what is already there. The experience of making marks gets truly exciting when I resist the impulse to name what I’m seeing take shape and open myself up to the possibility of not knowing, of just seeing and experiencing whatever is in front of me – what it is saying, what it is becoming. To let it do me rather than me do it. I wish for anyone who stands or sits in front of a piece of art created in my studio this same experience. I don’t want viewers to know or feel what I feel. I want them to know and feel whatever they feel. That is for me the true nature of all art: beauty that is unrepeatable and unnamable. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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photography 10 x 8" I am passionate about photography as an art form. In a world overfull with images, ideas, and messages streaming at us at warp speed, there is profound value in the thoughtfulness, the provocation, the silent aesthetic, the power of a single image made with the vision and ever evolving techniques of fine art photography. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
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assemblage 8 x 8" Everything I use in my work I find on my walks. I'm cleaning up the environment in a small way. The beauty of these pieces never ceases to amaze me. Additional shipping/delivery charges will be handled between artist and buyer after the purchase.
