My collage using Color Aid paper, Nude Descending a Staircase – Next Step, was juried into the
National Association of Women Artists Layering Exhibition.
This online show will be on view from
September 10 – November 5, 2021.
An online Reception will be held on September 16, 2021 from 5-6pm
This artwork of mine is from an uncertain period of my life and reflects how, at the time, I was looking into myself and deciding where my life was taking me, what journey I was thinking of embarking upon. The concentrated gazing at my personal self, the potential for missteps and danger in those decisions I was contemplating are all the forces behind this work.
Nude Descending a Staircase – Next Step. Collage using Color-Aid Paper.
The Darcy Gallery Upstairs From The Firefly Gallery
162 Main St
Northport Village NY 11768
August 14 through September 12, 2021
Works on Paper
Juried Exhibition
Works on Paper is a juried exhibition of works that are unframed and unmatted.The exhibit is hung ”Clothespin style”. The exhibition will be on display through September 12th in the Darcy Arts Center located on the second floor of The Firefly Artist Gallery in Northport, NY.
Three of my Designer Prints have been juried into this show.
Two of my artworks that were juried into this show were different approaches in technique and in the subject matter. These little boys in the “Beach Boys” painting are my grandsons although they are now 21 and 16. But they still love the beach.
Beach Boys”. 16×20 canvas on board. Mixed Media. Ink and Acrylic
Juried Exhibition Celebrating the Wildlife of Long Island.
This in-person live show is being held in the quaint harbor village of Northport on the North Shore of Long Island.
This area is surrounded by the waters of the Long Island Sound with its abundant marine and avian populations. Incredible views along the shorelines invite quiet meditation of our natural environments. In this quiet, you can hear the buzzing of bees pollinating the gardens rimming our coastline.
As an artist member of the Artists2artists Social Network, I posted some of my work in their online gallery.
Their resident curator, Kristen T Woodward* saw my work and wrote about it. She has allowed me to share her review.
Here is her review of my work:
It was a joy to discover your series of large-scale flower paintings on view this morning. Subtle Exuberance- Tree Peony held my attention the longest, with it’s delicately curling petals, and contrasts of value. The lower chroma hues within the areas of shadow- variations of brown and muted violets, are a surprising color scheme in the giant bloom. The colors beautifully contrast with the complementary yellow center’s delicate stamens, which provides striking textural variation against the smooth petals. The abstraction of the flowers presented in large format grants them an otherworldly quality. I find the peony works, including Worth the Wait are particularly effective in their restraint of color. Thank you for sharing your work. I look forward to viewing more over time.
My name is Kristen T Woodward, and I am the official resident curator for Artists2artists. Please view my short bio below:
A Professor of Art at Albright College in Pennsylvania, I have exhibited my mixed media paintings in over 200 venues since 2000. I currently teach introductory through advanced levels of undergraduate printmaking & painting, including oil and water media, and encaustic. I have also team taught interdisciplinary courses on Latin American graphic art, and gender and the visual arts. Currently, I am collaborating with a biologist to explore tropical ecosystems in Central America.
Opening reception: Thursday, June 17, 2021, 5:00-6:30 PM via Zoom.
For more information about how to join the reception, please email: office@thenawa.org.
The invited artists for this exhibition are:
Toni Truesdale, Pamela Cook, Pam Krimsky, Barbara Bell, Laura Bronzini, Maxey Medolin, Linda Snider Ward, Judith Carlin, Nancy Jacey, Joanna Coke, Lucinda Abra, Barbara Williams, Joan Menschenfreund, Victoria Elmer, Mary Ahern, Joanna Biondolillo, Lily Braff, Meredith Beattie, Kathleen Zimmerman, Arlene Robbins, Mary Bell Steffen, Elena Zelenina, Merill French, Julie Rothblatt-Amrany, Sandy Dimke, Carol Branton, Melinda Welker, Meredeth Turshen, Julie O’Conner, and Barabra Stahl.
“Pat’s Passion” is a painting I created of my friend Pat Sayers who is a daylily hybridizer. You can see her website here: Whispering Hills Garden
About NAWA:
Over 800 professional women artists comprise the national membership. The National Association of Women Artists holds juried group exhibitions, solo exhibitions, workshops and fundraising events throughout the year promoting visibility for women artists across the country. Artists are also recognized through a variety of awards given by NAWA.
Established in 1889, NAWA is the first established professional women’s art organization in the U.S. NAWA’s documented exhibitions are archived within The Smithsonian Institution Archives; The Museum of Modern Art; the Metropolitan Museum of Art; the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum; the Zimmerli Art Museum; Rutgers University, the Whitney Museum of American Art; the Ryerson and Burnham Libraries at the Art Institute of Chicago; the Library of Congress; the National Museum of Women in the Arts; the Frick Art Reference Library; and the New York Public Library.
This Art Angels 2021 celebrates the efforts of the generous women who have donated their time during the year to promote the work of all the Women Artists who have been accepted into this prestigious organization all across the country.
NAWA was the first official organization of professional women artists founded in this country. They’ve been supporting women’s creativity since 1889.
This online exhibition is featured until May 31, 2021
