I'm going to have 2 of my paintings made this summer displayed at the "Artist/Teacher Institute: Summer 2008 Exhibition" in NYC--and the photos will be added here afterwards!!! This will be the 2nd art gallery I'm a part of! The 1st one, seen here, was in Nov. at Columbia High School's art gallery in South Orange/Maplewood. I've also included the inspiration for my favorite painting made this summer, Sister Butterfly (although this photo does not do it justice). I'll be in another art exhibit in September & will let you all know the details ASAP.
August 9- August 18, 2008
Arts Horizons
LeRoy Neiman Art Center
2785 Frederick Douglas Blvd.
(near West 148th St.)
New York, NY 10039
Gallery hours are Mon.-Sat. 10-5
Reception: Sat. Aug. 9, 2008 12-2
contact: clayton@artshorizons.org
(917)817-2957
The following is my profile which will be featured beside my 2 paintings:
ABOUT the PAINTER
______ teaches history at ___ High—where she, her sisters, and mother once majored in art. After losing her father, last grandparent, and last sister to cancer in 06’, aTi became her art therapy. Her first time painting since age 15, she has since made 8 paintings, a dream on the back burner for 26 years.
Dee painted her sister Lynn with butterfly wings in Sister Butterfly because Lynn flew to 3 relatives as this beautiful insect. A cousin reported Lynn visiting her as a butterfly shortly after passing by staying on her shoulder a spell before flying off. Next, she stayed a while on her own funeral program as their niece and sister and law walked to her burial.
Meadow Medley, was made in three hours. A naturalist at heart, put Dee amongst trees and flowers, and watch her exhale. She hopes you will feel the peace that a meadow exudes yourself.
For further info. about this artist and her aTi experience, go to www.djwhitley.blogspot.com
August 9- August 18, 2008
Arts Horizons
LeRoy Neiman Art Center
2785 Frederick Douglas Blvd.
(near West 148th St.)
New York, NY 10039
Gallery hours are Mon.-Sat. 10-5
Reception: Sat. Aug. 9, 2008 12-2
contact: clayton@artshorizons.org
(917)817-2957
The following is my profile which will be featured beside my 2 paintings:
ABOUT the PAINTER
______ teaches history at ___ High—where she, her sisters, and mother once majored in art. After losing her father, last grandparent, and last sister to cancer in 06’, aTi became her art therapy. Her first time painting since age 15, she has since made 8 paintings, a dream on the back burner for 26 years.
Dee painted her sister Lynn with butterfly wings in Sister Butterfly because Lynn flew to 3 relatives as this beautiful insect. A cousin reported Lynn visiting her as a butterfly shortly after passing by staying on her shoulder a spell before flying off. Next, she stayed a while on her own funeral program as their niece and sister and law walked to her burial.
Meadow Medley, was made in three hours. A naturalist at heart, put Dee amongst trees and flowers, and watch her exhale. She hopes you will feel the peace that a meadow exudes yourself.
For further info. about this artist and her aTi experience, go to www.djwhitley.blogspot.com
1 comment:
Joy, you art work is very expressive and personal. I admire the warmth of your blog space. Your family sounds like a very warm and loving bunch. It is clear, your sister is completely loved and missed by you and the rest of your family. Her memory is being properly honored. Makes me re-think the value of my own sister relationships.
I also love to paint and be creative. It is relaxing, fun and personal. Thank you for inviting me to your blogspot. You've inspired me to find an outlet for my creativity. Love and blessings, Chrystina
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