WINTER EXHIBITIONS - December 12 - February 15, 2014
Opening Reception, Thursday, December 12, 5:30-7PM
"Nocturnal Realm"
"Grounded in Nature: A Survey of Paintings by Paige Harvey"
Paige Harvey is an Atlanta painter, observer of the world
and amateur bird watcher. In the past 30 years Harvey has traversed a myriad of subjects which can be divided into several bodies of work. The consistent thread between these collections is Harvey’s transcendent connection to nature which saturates every aspect of her work, from conception to completion.
After completing her master’s degrees in Fine Arts at the University of Georgia in 1979, Harvey began teaching drawing and painting at Brenau University in Gainesville, GA. During this time, the artist began her Birdsong series in which two of Harvey’s lifelong passions were linked. By transcribing field recordings of birds onto paper using an audio spectrograph and incorporating resultant images she made use of the inherent pattern in sound to inspire and accompany her own brushstrokes. This is a typical theme of Harvey’s work, as she says: “The environment infuses my canvas with its compelling, undeniable beauty and its irreplaceable exuberance.” CLICK HERE for her website.
Paige Harvey is an Atlanta painter, observer of the world
and amateur bird watcher. In the past 30 years Harvey has traversed a myriad of subjects which can be divided into several bodies of work. The consistent thread between these collections is Harvey’s transcendent connection to nature which saturates every aspect of her work, from conception to completion.
After completing her master’s degrees in Fine Arts at the University of Georgia in 1979, Harvey began teaching drawing and painting at Brenau University in Gainesville, GA. During this time, the artist began her Birdsong series in which two of Harvey’s lifelong passions were linked. By transcribing field recordings of birds onto paper using an audio spectrograph and incorporating resultant images she made use of the inherent pattern in sound to inspire and accompany her own brushstrokes. This is a typical theme of Harvey’s work, as she says: “The environment infuses my canvas with its compelling, undeniable beauty and its irreplaceable exuberance.” CLICK HERE for her website.
"Hotel Side Yard, Playacar, Mexico"
“Watercolor Bold and Free” impressionist and expressionist landscapes by artist Alex McKibbin.
Painting seriously since 1957, Alex McKibbin earned his B.F.A. from The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the Tyler School of Art, Temple University in Philadelphia. McKibbin earned his M.F.A. at Claremont University, Claremont, California. When not in his own studio, he taught Art History, painting and drawing at the collegiate level for three decades both here in the U.S. as well as Greece and Mexico. His paintings and drawings have appeared in over 200 exhibitions locally, nationally and internationally. At least half of the exhibitions were national and regional juried exhibitions. While having been represented by over twenty galleries throughout his career, he is pleased to be presently represented by the Begley Art Source, Evansville, Indiana and Boody Fine Arts, St. Louis, Missouri.
Currently having returned from a permanent residence, for well over a decade in Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico, he has established a home and studio in Villa Rica, Ga. CLICK HERE for his website.
Painting seriously since 1957, Alex McKibbin earned his B.F.A. from The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and the Tyler School of Art, Temple University in Philadelphia. McKibbin earned his M.F.A. at Claremont University, Claremont, California. When not in his own studio, he taught Art History, painting and drawing at the collegiate level for three decades both here in the U.S. as well as Greece and Mexico. His paintings and drawings have appeared in over 200 exhibitions locally, nationally and internationally. At least half of the exhibitions were national and regional juried exhibitions. While having been represented by over twenty galleries throughout his career, he is pleased to be presently represented by the Begley Art Source, Evansville, Indiana and Boody Fine Arts, St. Louis, Missouri.
Currently having returned from a permanent residence, for well over a decade in Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico, he has established a home and studio in Villa Rica, Ga. CLICK HERE for his website.
"Second Stage"
“Evolution” a collection of textiles in mixed media form by artist Judy Carpenter.
Judy has spent her life working with textiles in a variety of forms. Both grandmothers introduced her to embroidery and garment construction when she was four. Carpenter pursued this path into her early twenties, shifting then to knitting and smocking. A member of the Embroiderers Guild of America, Carpenter exhibited her work in the Atlanta area for many years. Her interest switched to quilting in the 90's and she quickly realized that she preferred dyeing and manipulating fabric in lieu of purchasing the designs and color blends of others. In order to more seriously pursue her passion, Carpenter enrolled in the Art Cloth Mastery Program in 2010 which she completed in 2012.
She works from a private studio in Gainesville, GA. CLICK HERE to visit her website.
Judy has spent her life working with textiles in a variety of forms. Both grandmothers introduced her to embroidery and garment construction when she was four. Carpenter pursued this path into her early twenties, shifting then to knitting and smocking. A member of the Embroiderers Guild of America, Carpenter exhibited her work in the Atlanta area for many years. Her interest switched to quilting in the 90's and she quickly realized that she preferred dyeing and manipulating fabric in lieu of purchasing the designs and color blends of others. In order to more seriously pursue her passion, Carpenter enrolled in the Art Cloth Mastery Program in 2010 which she completed in 2012.
She works from a private studio in Gainesville, GA. CLICK HERE to visit her website.
Georgia Art League Winter Juried Exhibition
The Georgia Art League (formerly the Art League) was started as a small group of like-minded artists in Gainesville, GA in the spring of 2005. Their mission 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 experience, a variety of educational programs, and networking with other artists." The group consists of over 120 members many of whom are professional artists and art appreciators.
Artwork within this exhibition consists of an eclectic array of media including
landscapes, abstracts, still life compositions, portraits, ceramics, and more.
The group meets monthly at the Quinlan for informative programming and
networking with community artists.
CLICK HERE to visit their website. Are you a member and need forms for this show?
Deadline for entries, November 1st, CLICK HERE for more info.
The Georgia Art League (formerly the Art League) was started as a small group of like-minded artists in Gainesville, GA in the spring of 2005. Their mission 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 experience, a variety of educational programs, and networking with other artists." The group consists of over 120 members many of whom are professional artists and art appreciators.
Artwork within this exhibition consists of an eclectic array of media including
landscapes, abstracts, still life compositions, portraits, ceramics, and more.
The group meets monthly at the Quinlan for informative programming and
networking with community artists.
CLICK HERE to visit their website. Are you a member and need forms for this show?
Deadline for entries, November 1st, CLICK HERE for more info.