EXHIBITION DATES: November 30 - February 18, 2018
Opening Reception, Thursday, November 30, 5:30 - 7 PM

Tropospheres: Featuring artwork by Rae Broyles ​

Rae Boyles studied at American Institute of Art in Chicago and Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island. This was followed by a vibrant career as an art director and creative director for a number of consumer product companies and agencies. Although painting all through those years in addition to her career, in 2001 Rae became a full time fine artist.  Continuing studies included classes at Moulin de Perot in Southern France, Red Deer College in Alberta, Canada and Fine Arts Workshop in Atlanta. Rae began teaching encaustic painting at Fine Arts Workshop in 2010. Rae has also been invited to teach at Red Deer College.
 
Rae’s work is primarily mixed media abstract but at times incorporates other media including, photography, video, poetry and choreography. Her work has been shown in prestigious galleries and notably, she was accepted as one of 20 National Artists in the highly respected A.I.R. Gallery in New York.
 
Rae’s recognitions include 2016 Platform Artist of the Year Finalist with RMG, which hosts Spectrum Miami and Art Expo New York, 2016, Mixed Media Artist of the Year at the ADC Awards in Cincinnati, OH, The Bronze Award for Painting Forward, Best in Show at JF Gallery, West Palm Beach, FL, and multiple merit awards in National Shows including the Valdosta National, Grosse Pointe Art Center, MI and the APS National Show at Chastain in Atlanta with print work.
 
Rae lives in Roswell, GA and owns Fountainhead Art Space, a community based art program to mentor emerging artists. www.raebroyles.com/

Georgia Art League Juried Members' Exhibition: Recent work by GAL Members 


Georgia Art League is the art league that calls the Quinlan Visual Art Center home. We are a collection of artists collaborating to help spread the love and respect of the arts. We accept members who work in all mediums and disciplines of art, and are a current member of the Quinlan Visual Arts Center.  

Our purpose, as stated in our Mission Statement, is "To nurture and support the artistic growth and development of our members by providing opportunities to increase their skills and share their understanding and knowledge of visual arts through exhibition experiences, a variety of educational programs, and networking with other artists."  

We provide monthly meetings on the third Thursdays of the month at 12:00 Noon or otherwise published. You may bring your lunch and enjoy the program at the Quinlan. 

We have at least four art exhibitions each year and the winners will be awarded ribbons. In October there is a Members' Show upstairs at The Quinlan Visual Art Center. Professional artists are employed by 
​The Georgia Art League to judge the exhibitions.
The judges select the Exhibition winners, and provide a program for our quarterly
exhibition meetings.  www.georgiaartleague.org 

Sacred Ground: Artwork by Artist/Sculptor 
Basil Barrington Watson

Art :“The harmonious expression of one’s vision of life.” This personal description of his lifelong passion is what defines the work of Jamaican artist, Basil Barrington Watson. For more than 40 years, he has been translating life's most important attributes - positive emotions and attitudes, the spirit of freedom and spontaneity, strength, beauty, energy and vigor - into finely crafted works of art.

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, the son of internationally renowned painter Barrington Watson, it was a natural progression for Watson to study at the Jamaica School of Art. He then went on to establish a successful career as Jamaica's leading sculptor. The most notable of his achievements include having monumental works on the campuses of the 3 primary universities in the island, as well as signature works at the 2 major Stadia. In 2016, the Government of Jamaica awarded Basil the Order of Distinction (Commander) in recognition of his contributions in the field of Art. Emigrating to the United States in 2002, Watson established his home and studio in Lawrenceville, GA. Having continued the steep climb to international recognition, he has completed major works in China, Guatemala, and in various States within the US. Over his 40 year career, Basil has completed several major commissions for various governments and organizations all over the world.

These include: • Rings of Life, 2012. Unveiled by Prince Harry in honor of the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II • Bust of the late JoAnn Thompson, former Alderman of the 16th Ward of Chicago • Cradle – The Future In Our Hands, 2010. Neighborhood Union Health Center, Atlanta GA • Balance, 2006. 15ft sculpture commissioned in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of Doctors Cave Beach • Earth to Heaven, 2004. Life-sized sculpture installed in the Changchun Sculpture Park following the 7th International Sculpture Symposium in Changchun China • Circle of Knowledge, 2001. Signature work for Northern Caribbean University, Jamaica

​Current Projects include: • Tribute to Usain Bolt, three-time Olympic 100m Champion • Tribute to Shelley-Ann Fraser-Price, two-time Olympic 100m Champion • Tribute to Jamaican National Heroes, seven bust series
http://basilwatson.com/home.html

Reflections: Paintings by 
David Wendel

​​I now can devote 100% of my time to my art after a 32 year graphics career. It is wonderful.
Since then, I’ve been fortunate enough to show at many galleries, including a sold out show in California and a show in New York and Vancouver. There are now 5 galleries showing my work in the south


During chemo treatment for a 2nd recurrence of non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2000, I began painting full time. Painting was always the guiding constant goal in my life, and now the opportunity to indulge my passion during the three months for treatment allowed me to embrace it fully. Using a leave of absence from my job as a graphics artist, the art quickly became the passion of my life.

After the CR (complete remission) for the second time was achieved, I went back to graphic design. The oneness with the art, though, was always speaking to me. I embarked on a series of paintings, looking back at the automotive designs of my childhood. The huge Buicks, the big fins, all the outrageous cars were some of my earliest childhood memories. I wanted my kids to have a bit of something from me, a piece that meant something, the very best I could do. The paintings turned out just the way I envisioned them.

Today, I'm so thankful to be cancer free. To repeat an often used cliché, “Every day is a good day”.
Since 2011, I've been a full-time artist, indulging myself with everything from still life's to low country landscapes. 
Read David's 2014 interview with Cobb Life magazine below:
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