" In the depths of winter
I finally learned
there was an invincible Spring."
~~ Albert Camus ~~
"Be glad for life because it gives you the
chance to love and to work
and to look up at the stars....."
~~Henry Van Dyke ~~
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~~WINTER MORNING HERE AT HOME ~~ " In the depths of winter I finally learned there was an invincible Spring." ~~ Albert Camus ~~ "Be glad for life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to look up at the stars....." ~~Henry Van Dyke ~~
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"Icons in Transformation" Last week. good friend and fellow artist, Sandy Shelenberger, and I had the marvelous opportunity to attend the exhibit of contemporary artist, Ludmila Pawlowska at The Cathedral Of St. Paul in Erie, Pa. As a note, we were given permission to take photos of the 135 piece exhibit. She was born in kazakhstan and now resides in Sweden. Her art has been influenced by the color and symbolism of Russian Iconography. Her 2 & 3 demensional pieces encompass a huge range of sizes. The structures are made up of multi-media - wax, metal, wood, paper, glass among other materials. She titles pieces as "The Face Is Looking At You" or "Letter To You" ..... all leaves the interpretation to the viewer. We were absolutely facinated by her work and feel so very lucky for the opportunity of seeing the exhibit as it travels around the world. To find out more about the artist and her work, go to: www.ludmilapawlowska.com Another page of this Blog follows with some pictures of the exhibit. ~~ Ciao Morning On Kinsman Lake It is snowing now and very cold here; but day break was beautiful. A new Week with other friends in for dinner again, tonight. These are some of the "sma;ll things that become the big things"....... sharing food together, sitting back and sharing good and difficult things. Listening to some good music, Last evening, after the friends left I got on U-Tube and listened to some of the music we had talked about. Just a pleasant weekend - Now, for a peaceful week in the Studio, I hope! Must get the Art Log done for the 13 pieces headed to New Zealand. Another piece of Art finished for an Evening Of Art & Wine at one of the Art Centers next weekend..... and that will be February! Wishing you a great week; and more pictures to come of the Outstanding and awesome exhibit that I saw in Erie, Pa last week. ~~ WORKS IN PROGRESS ~~ A New Year's wish for all of you! A new year and new works in progress ........... feels good to be back in my Studio working. This a "Afternoon Music In Paris" and is one of the 13 pieces of collage art that I will be sending to New Zealand for the Annual International Collage Exhibit and Exchange. "Afternoon Music In Paris" |
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