Jan Eubanks "Luminosity"
Jan Eubanks began her love for painting at the University of Georgia in the Lamar Dodd Fine Art School. While there, she was inspired by the master works of Paul Cezanne, Edgar Degas and Mary Cassett. She has continued her studies under well known artists such as Mark Chatov, Roger Brown and C.W. Mundy.
Jan interprets the subject in a personal and unique way rather than a literal study. Her style lands somewhere between realism and expressive contemporary. Sincerity is honored but the viewer is also challenged. She is intrigued with how the paint application communicates the importance of the scene and is always concerned with what the finished painting communicates to the viewer. Jan strives to create paintings that are visually exciting and poetic. She views herself as a student of art, always experimenting and exploring to see what she creates and, for her it is an integral part of each day.
Jan interprets the subject in a personal and unique way rather than a literal study. Her style lands somewhere between realism and expressive contemporary. Sincerity is honored but the viewer is also challenged. She is intrigued with how the paint application communicates the importance of the scene and is always concerned with what the finished painting communicates to the viewer. Jan strives to create paintings that are visually exciting and poetic. She views herself as a student of art, always experimenting and exploring to see what she creates and, for her it is an integral part of each day.
EXHIBITION DATES: AUGUST 16 - OCTOBER 6, 2012
Opening reception, Thursday, August 16, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Expressions of Creative Minds
Click HERE to read The Times article about Quinlan's new exhibitions featuring artists from the TULA Art Center in Atlanta. Now on display until October 6. Below you'll find photos, bios, and web links of the four featured artists.
Pictured from left to right: Artists Lisa Moore, Joe Camoosa, Cat Tesla and Jan Eubanks.
Pictured from left to right: Artists Lisa Moore, Joe Camoosa, Cat Tesla and Jan Eubanks.
Cat Tesla "Exhale"
Cat Tesla loves the outdoors and lives on a lake 25 miles from downtown Atlanta in Snellville, GA - where the town's motto is 'everybody is somebody'. To her the water is meditative and healing, where every moment one can feel the presence of a higher power. Tesla's work is an ongoing exploration of ethereal landscapes and organic abstract designs - either originating from Mother Nature or inspired by her - executed in mixed media on canvas and birch supports. “One goal of my work is to transport the viewer into a realm of calm and respite, or perhaps to recall a memory of a favorite place or loved one. My visual vocabulary seeks to communicate the indescribable serenity and healing experienced from nature”. Centuries ago the Persian poet and mystic, Rumi, put it simply: “Observe the wonders as they occur around you. Don’t claim them. Feel the artistry moving through and be silent.”
Southern Living Magazine described Cat's work as complex, where 'organic landscapes and abstract elements meet structured grids and lines'. Originally from St. Louis, Tesla’s work is collected worldwide. |
Lisa Moore "Moments"
Award winning artist
Lisa Upchurch Moore was born and raised in Northwest Georgia. Surrounded by artists, educators and free thinkers, Lisa was taught to look at the world in a way that enabled her to appreciate the beauty and wonder that surrounds all of us. That open way of thinking and seeing led Lisa to develop the skill of creativity that took her through sixteen years in the corporate world as an organizational development and design specialist. In short, her personal and work life passionately led her to a career as a professional artist. A gifted colorist, she paints exceptional figures, children and rural settings. Recently her work has exploded reaching new levels. By applying paint, wax, lace and plaster, she is creating a dramatic surface with the subject matter becoming more abstract. Lisa’s work is instinctive and brings to life the underlying theme of the beauty that exists in our lives. |