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Art Exhibits

Linda Hesh: Reimagine Civic

Published: December 5, 2017

Put the “i” into Civic

On exhibit at Central Library, December 2017 – January 2018, and at the Columbia Pike Branch Library, February – May 2018

You are invited to stand in the space of the missing “i” in the C_vic sculpture to Put the i into Civic.

Michelle standing in the Civic sculpture

“Do your best to make sure your net impact on the world around you is positive”

Artist Linda Hesh’s project asks you to consider what Civic means to you. What do you expect from your government? What do you appreciate? Civic Expectations or Treasures? What might be your contribution, your Civic Duty or Civic Pleasure?

Photographed portraits, along with the participant’s opinion about what Civic means to them, will become part of www.reimaginecivic.com by posting with #reimaginecivic, or by going to the website to upload images directly.

Reimagine Civic is a public art initiative aimed at sparking public conversation about the future Courthouse Square by exploring the interaction between civic space and civic life in Arlington in the twenty-first century. It is sponsored by Arlington Public Art.

 

December 5, 2017 by Web Editor Filed Under: Art Exhibits, On Exhibit

Kathleen Gillman: Paintings

Published: November 13, 2017

Maine Landscapes

On exhibit at Central Library, November – December 2017.

Painting of Maine by Kathleen Gillman

Kathleen Gilman’s Artist statement:

Due to my love of the outdoors, I have been painting landscapes since 2006 and find myself especially attracted to water.  I found my artist’s voice more than a decade ago working in pastel and acrylic paint when I began painting the north Shore of Lake Superior and shortly thereafter the coast of Maine.  Since then, I’ve  broadened my subject matter to include what I find locally (Virginia) and while traveling.  I’ve also returned to oil – a media I explored in college and sometimes work en plein air.  Themes in my work continue to evolve from my quotidian outdoor walks, from my youth spent in New England, and current explorations near and far.

Want to buy something you see on our walls? Artists contribute 20% of sales made during their exhibit to the Friends of the Arlington County Public Library, to help support Library programming.

 

November 13, 2017 by Web Editor Filed Under: Art Exhibits, On Exhibit

Joan DeMoss and Shelley Valentine: Photographs and Paintings

Published: November 6, 2017

Concrete to Abstract: Inspires Imagination

On exhibit at Central Library from November 1 through December 31.

Meet the Artists: Joan and Shelley will answer questions about their work on Monday, Nov. 13, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Photographer DeMoss believes that buildings are like human lives.

“You cannot know a person from a single point of view in a single setting. The same applies to structures. When I approach a building, I do so gently with all my senses alive, gathering information. I sit with a building’s image while allowing it to share its secrets. My eyes seek the special touches that separate it from other structures and the line of vision that introduces me to its unique form, texture and essence. That is what I attempt to capture.”

Painter Valentine feels that her photographic images inspire the dangerous and surprising.

“As I viewed the images I imagined them cut and fractured and put into form without thought for beam or foundation and re-assembled into the fantasy of what could be in another dimension. Each painting has pieces of her photographs embedded to give homage to her vision. The paints and the lines are my effort to make the buildings sacred in an entirely different way.”

 

Want to buy something you see on our walls? Artists contribute 20% of sales made during their exhibit to the Friends of the Arlington County Public Library, to help support Library programming.

 

November 6, 2017 by Web Editor Filed Under: Art Exhibits, On Exhibit

Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos Altars

Published: November 1, 2017

All Saints / All Souls Day

On exhibit at Central Library, October 15 – November 15 2017.

Day of the dead altar

Traditionally put up in people’s homes to honor the dead on all saints/ souls day on November 1-2, Day of the Dead altars are a popular custom in Mexico and other central American countries. The traditional alters contain a photograph of the deceased, plus favorite fruits, vegetables, good and drinks.

Artists include Greta Kauffman, Rusty Lynn, Ingrid Kauffman, Kasse Andrews-weller, Students from the Buckingham Youth Brigade, Dean Kauffman, Alexis Kauffman, Diana Gammerman and Maria Illingworth.

Want to buy something you see on our walls? Artists contribute 20% of sales made during their exhibit to the Friends of the Arlington County Public Library, to help support Library programming.

November 1, 2017 by Web Editor Filed Under: Art Exhibits, On Exhibit

Ferbo Ligali: Paintings/Mixed Media

Published: October 31, 2017

On exhibit at the Shirlington Branch Library, October – November 2017.

Pictures both figurative and abstract, the Ligalista style is characterized by being the fruit of the conjunction of several disciplines: chemical paintings utilizing chemical processes & materials, “physical” paintings utilizing 3D vision, bio-paintings utilizing algae, and lastly drum-paintings where the image has been formed in participation with a rock performance.

Want to buy something you see on our walls? Artists contribute 20% of sales made during their exhibit to the Friends of the Arlington County Public Library, to help support Library programming.

 

October 31, 2017 by arlingtonvalib Filed Under: Art Exhibits, News Archive

Golié Miamee: Photographs

Published: October 13, 2017

Stone and Light: City Scenes from Around the World

On exhibit at the Cherrydale Branch Library, October 3, 2017 – February 5, 2018.

photograph of a Venice canal

About the Artist:

Golie Miamee is an American born, Iranian-American artist. For Golie, art has always been a passion and her primary form of expression. Born in Michigan, her travel adventure started when she was just one month old with a trip to Iran where she spent the first 10 years of her life and where she discovered her interest in art at the age of 8. Golie is now a world traveler who loves to photograph and capture her journeys. With a background in Computer Science, Graphic Design and Visual Arts, Golie switched her focus to photography ten years ago.

Golie considers herself a visual artist, rather than a traditional photographer, who uses a photograph as her canvas and digital editing as the main medium. She strives to let her audience see the world as she sees it through her lens where every photo becomes a timeless capture of that specific scene. Intrigued by the world, her love for photography, and passion for travel, have together allowed her to capture memorable moments of nature, people, places, art, culture and much more. Golie sees every photograph as an image that can come to life; and hopes that each one gives her viewers the same bliss and enjoyment as it does for her. She ventures to expand her work by adding more destinations from around the world while developing new media techniques.

Want to buy something you see on our walls? Artists contribute 20% of sales made during their exhibit to the Friends of the Arlington County Public Library, to help support Library programming.

October 13, 2017 by Web Editor Filed Under: Art Exhibits, On Exhibit

Michele Soulé: Paintings

Published: September 14, 2017

Kitchen Series

On exhibit at Central Library, September – October 2017

paintings by Michele Soule

Artist Statement:

I paint to create form, line, color, and space in light. I prefer simple subjects,  good contrast and often choose still-life subjects found in my kitchen or on my bookshelves. Land and cityscapes intrigue me as I try to capture the harmony of light and color in the compositions. The figure is also a great subject. Looking for the gesture in a young girl or a cherry blossom tree framing the Jefferson Memorial makes painting through direct observation a passion.

My “Kitchen Series” came about when the weather was cold and the need to paint was there.

Want to buy something you see on our walls? Artists contribute 20% of sales made during their exhibit to the Friends of the Arlington County Public Library, to help support Library programming.

 

September 14, 2017 by Web Editor Filed Under: Art Exhibits, On Exhibit

Ester Davis: Pen and Ink Drawings

Published: September 12, 2017

On exhibit at Central Library, September 2017

Pen and ink drawing of butterflies

Artist Statement:

I loved drawing at a very young age and in the sixth grade was so proud when one of my drawings was selected for display at Parent’s Night. I drew every chance I had and after I married with two children decided to take professional instructions while living in Newport, RI. I was introduced to different media, oil was my choice, it was a struggle but I learned a lot. Have used other media but always come back to my first love – Oil.

I have an AA in Fine Arts from San Diego Community college, have taken studio classes in Coronado, CA and other places. I started selling my art in the California area, sold around 75 paintings and donated two to the Naval Hospital in San Diego. While in Naples, Italy I met a local artist and was invited to go to the country side for a day of pleine aire painting. I loved it! Upon returning to the US I realized that I needed to hone my skills so I enrolled in art classes at NOVA. Where do I paint now? Home.

Want to buy something you see on our walls? Artists contribute 20% of sales made during their exhibit to the Friends of the Arlington County Public Library, to help support Library programming.

 

September 12, 2017 by Web Editor Filed Under: Art Exhibits, On Exhibit

Alejandra Piñeiro: Paintings

Published: September 5, 2017

Natural Landscape

On exhibit at Central Library, September 2017

Virginia landscape painting

Artist Statement:

Painting is an outlet to explore personal feelings and give expression to our experiences. Some of the elements involved in my art are nostalgia, wonder, and awe, which are symbolized through the effects of light, texture, and vibrant colors.

In my paintings you will see reflected the different places where I have lived or places I have traveled, places that had a positive impact on me and stayed with me.  You will find images that will take you to Argentina, Canada and the States showing agricultural farmland and the 4 different seasons especially winter and fall. Also, you will see some tropical influence from Costa Rica or Dominican Republic where I lived for years and where I decided to start painting inspired by its beauty.

My passion is about the natural landscape that surrounds us; the importance of light and shadows and how they interact to influence our emotions. I like to use strong colors that remind us permanently that life is beautiful.

Want to buy something you see on our walls? Artists contribute 20% of sales made during their exhibit to the Friends of the Arlington County Public Library, to help support Library programming.

 

September 5, 2017 by Web Editor Filed Under: Art Exhibits, On Exhibit

Mary-Jeanne Reid Martz: Paintings

Published: September 5, 2017

Travel through Latin America

On exhibit at the Connection: Crystal City from September - November, 2017

Painting of mountains and clouds

Artist Statement:

For me, painting and travel are strongly linked. I have made many trips to Latin America. I have vivid memories that have formed the basis for these paintings. My personal experiences and emotions are a part of my work.

While I have been to Mexico a number of times in the last forty plus years, I focused my painting there on lovely Guanajuato where I attended an art workshop a few years ago. In the Caribbean, I found Havana Cuba to have many interesting scenes to paint. The Andean indigenous love of color, as shown in “Market Day in Cuenca Ecuador”, appeals to me. Most recently, I traveled to Argentina and Chile, where the Andes are among the most spectacular peaks in the world. “In the Heart of Patagonia” is very special for me.

My work is regularly accepted for juried shows at the Arlington Artists Alliance, Art League of Alexandria, Arts Club of Washington, and McLean Art Society. I show continuously at the Gallery Underground in Crystal City.

Want to buy something you see on our walls? Artists contribute 20% of sales made during their exhibit to the Friends of the Arlington County Public Library, to help support Library programming.

 

September 5, 2017 by Web Editor Filed Under: Art Exhibits

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