2018 SPRING EXHIBITIONS
OPENING RECEPTION
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
EXHIBITION DATES: APRIL 12 – JUNE 2, 2018
SURREALIST APPARATUS artwork by by surrealist artists Jorge Arcos, Bronislaw Bak, Gary Chapman, Pedro Fuertes, Graciela Nunez, Rigo Peralta, Michael Polomik, Carolina Rojas, Carlos Solis, Ricardo Solis, Ramiro Torres, Kuukua Wilson.
Surrealist Artists are deeply interested in interpreting dreams as unspoken feelings and desires. The world of a surrealist artist explores the notion of converting our subconscious into reality. The project “Surrealist Apparatus” brings to the surface the subconscious thoughts of the imaginary process to create what we perceive and sense.
The word apparatus means “a group or combination of instruments, machinery, tools, materials, etc., having a particular function or intended for a specific use.” Besides creating the opposite of our own limitations of rational thoughts, we try to manifest and reveal the different dimensions of our own realities. In this case, we are trying to create a theme where we merge as an Apparatus.
Illustrating the process of integrating ourselves as part apparatus and part human. Showing in our own personal way a scene of the steps of being connected with our minds and ideas and the manifestation of the final result.
Surrealist Artists are deeply interested in interpreting dreams as unspoken feelings and desires. The world of a surrealist artist explores the notion of converting our subconscious into reality. The project “Surrealist Apparatus” brings to the surface the subconscious thoughts of the imaginary process to create what we perceive and sense.
The word apparatus means “a group or combination of instruments, machinery, tools, materials, etc., having a particular function or intended for a specific use.” Besides creating the opposite of our own limitations of rational thoughts, we try to manifest and reveal the different dimensions of our own realities. In this case, we are trying to create a theme where we merge as an Apparatus.
Illustrating the process of integrating ourselves as part apparatus and part human. Showing in our own personal way a scene of the steps of being connected with our minds and ideas and the manifestation of the final result.
POSTCARDS OF AN ARTIST’S TRAVELS: Paintings by Joan Darflinger
"ART feeds my soul." My goal is to encourage everyone to look for the beauty in the ordinary. We live in such a beautiful world, I attempt to capture that moment in time, to tell my stories with my brush as I convey the feeling, the emotion of a scene that speaks to me. I am drawn to locations and subjects that serendipitously happen to cross my path in my life's journey.
Teaching others, to share my skills, and most importantly, to encourage them to be thankful and cognizant of our beautiful world has been my life long mission. Encouraging others to take the time to actually see the beautiful world in which we live, in a way they have never seen before. To open their eyes and be thankful to our Creator.
Joan Darflinger’s exhibition presents a few pages from her painterly diary, of her amazing life's journey. Joan offers on-going art classes at the Quinlan Visual Art Center and her Art Adventures around the globe.
"ART feeds my soul." My goal is to encourage everyone to look for the beauty in the ordinary. We live in such a beautiful world, I attempt to capture that moment in time, to tell my stories with my brush as I convey the feeling, the emotion of a scene that speaks to me. I am drawn to locations and subjects that serendipitously happen to cross my path in my life's journey.
Teaching others, to share my skills, and most importantly, to encourage them to be thankful and cognizant of our beautiful world has been my life long mission. Encouraging others to take the time to actually see the beautiful world in which we live, in a way they have never seen before. To open their eyes and be thankful to our Creator.
Joan Darflinger’s exhibition presents a few pages from her painterly diary, of her amazing life's journey. Joan offers on-going art classes at the Quinlan Visual Art Center and her Art Adventures around the globe.
A BOWING ACQUAINTANCE WITH PLANTS: Photoencaustic Works by Lee Anne White
In To Know the Wild Flowers, published in 1893, Mrs. William Starr Dana extolled the many benefits of being on “a bowing acquaintance with flowers.” I love that phrase and so agree—only my interest in plants extends beyond flowers. I find the foliage, fruit, seedpods, roots and shoots of all kinds of plants equally fascinating. The phrase also reminds me of my grandfather, who inspired my interest in plants and gardening. As a child, I often accompanied him on walks down the native wildflower trail in his garden. There he would pause, slowly bow over a plant and introduce us—always using the plant’s formal botanical name. It would be many years before I could understand Latin, but I did fall in love with wildflowers on those walks. If you take a bit of time to get to know plants, you may be both surprised and delighted by what you discover. I often find they have almost human qualities in the way they reach toward sunlight, dance in the wind, mingle among themselves or gracefully bow their heads when fading. A Bowing Acquaintance with Plants explores these unique characteristics that give plants personality.
In To Know the Wild Flowers, published in 1893, Mrs. William Starr Dana extolled the many benefits of being on “a bowing acquaintance with flowers.” I love that phrase and so agree—only my interest in plants extends beyond flowers. I find the foliage, fruit, seedpods, roots and shoots of all kinds of plants equally fascinating. The phrase also reminds me of my grandfather, who inspired my interest in plants and gardening. As a child, I often accompanied him on walks down the native wildflower trail in his garden. There he would pause, slowly bow over a plant and introduce us—always using the plant’s formal botanical name. It would be many years before I could understand Latin, but I did fall in love with wildflowers on those walks. If you take a bit of time to get to know plants, you may be both surprised and delighted by what you discover. I often find they have almost human qualities in the way they reach toward sunlight, dance in the wind, mingle among themselves or gracefully bow their heads when fading. A Bowing Acquaintance with Plants explores these unique characteristics that give plants personality.
A PAINTERS WORLD: Original artwork by Kim Shockley Karelson
Art making can be a mesmerizing activity. I enjoy the process of planning my paintings, preparing my surfaces, mixing the colors and going for it. My work is deliberate and accidental at the same time. Unlike most professional artist I alternate between realism and abstraction .When I create abstract paintings I typically use Golden Liquid Acrylics. These paints have properties that can achieve a wide variety of effects that lend themselves to exploration and surprise. As I lose myself in the process of painting I hope the viewer loses his or herself while viewing them and achieves a dreamlike moment. When I create landscape paintings I prefer to use oil paints for the thicker consistency that holds brush marks and stays open longer to allow for more subtle mixing. Both my abstract and realism are influenced by many things -the earth, cities, organic matter, music and emotions. They are created on custom wooden support surfaces. I can't imagine not having art making in my life. It is a wonderful occupation and a privilege. I am grateful for my collectors both private and commercial and the interior design professionals that facilitate the placement of my art in many collections.
Art making can be a mesmerizing activity. I enjoy the process of planning my paintings, preparing my surfaces, mixing the colors and going for it. My work is deliberate and accidental at the same time. Unlike most professional artist I alternate between realism and abstraction .When I create abstract paintings I typically use Golden Liquid Acrylics. These paints have properties that can achieve a wide variety of effects that lend themselves to exploration and surprise. As I lose myself in the process of painting I hope the viewer loses his or herself while viewing them and achieves a dreamlike moment. When I create landscape paintings I prefer to use oil paints for the thicker consistency that holds brush marks and stays open longer to allow for more subtle mixing. Both my abstract and realism are influenced by many things -the earth, cities, organic matter, music and emotions. They are created on custom wooden support surfaces. I can't imagine not having art making in my life. It is a wonderful occupation and a privilege. I am grateful for my collectors both private and commercial and the interior design professionals that facilitate the placement of my art in many collections.