Studio 107 Artists exhibit in national juried show
Studio 107 artists Aleen Wilson of the Five Glassy Chix and Mary Donaldson Powell will exhibit work in the Academy of Fine Arts' National Juried Art Exhibition, which opend Friday, April 1, 2011 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Wilson and Powell are two of 53 Artists from 23 states whose work was chosen for display.
Wilson, a warm glass artist, will display her piece, "Caught Red-Handed", which she created by fusing pieces of glass together in a kiln. A former chemistry teacher, Wilson began working with glass after she retired.
Of her work, Wilson said, "Inspiration comes in many forms. I had just finished a piece with a hand in it and saw the red glass. So, with that piece still in my head, I thought, "caught red-handed". Then came the communication of the idea without words. That brought on the black frame and the bars."
Powell has worked in watercolor for the past eight years. She paints a variety of subject matter, but most recently has gained recognition for her signature style featuring a brightly colored figure set against a white background. Powell's piece, "Erin", which was chosen for display in the National Juried Art Exhibition epitomizes this style.
"My painting was inspired by a photo of my daughter," said Powell. "After I finished painting it, I put a background in and felt I had ruined it. I repainted it on a textured board and left the background white. I love the way it makes Erin, a solitary figure, stand out against the starkness of the white."
This year's National Juried Art Exhibition was juried by renowned gallery owner George Billis. With over 25 years experience as an art dealer and curator at his galleries in New York's Chelsea Art District and Los Angeles, Billis is known for selecting works based on the talent of the artist rather than the subject matter.
The Academy of Fine Arts National Juried Art Exhibition will remain on display in the Ann White Academy Gallery and the Up Front Gallery through April 30, 2011.
Wilson, a warm glass artist, will display her piece, "Caught Red-Handed", which she created by fusing pieces of glass together in a kiln. A former chemistry teacher, Wilson began working with glass after she retired.
Of her work, Wilson said, "Inspiration comes in many forms. I had just finished a piece with a hand in it and saw the red glass. So, with that piece still in my head, I thought, "caught red-handed". Then came the communication of the idea without words. That brought on the black frame and the bars."
"My painting was inspired by a photo of my daughter," said Powell. "After I finished painting it, I put a background in and felt I had ruined it. I repainted it on a textured board and left the background white. I love the way it makes Erin, a solitary figure, stand out against the starkness of the white."
This year's National Juried Art Exhibition was juried by renowned gallery owner George Billis. With over 25 years experience as an art dealer and curator at his galleries in New York's Chelsea Art District and Los Angeles, Billis is known for selecting works based on the talent of the artist rather than the subject matter.
The Academy of Fine Arts National Juried Art Exhibition will remain on display in the Ann White Academy Gallery and the Up Front Gallery through April 30, 2011.
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