Author: jentucky

Rockaway Artists Alliance InkSplash 2016 exhibition, ‘Printmaking in a Changing World’

My recent work. (from left to right, ‘Tent City’, ‘Woodlands’, ‘Bewilderbeast’, ‘Back with Butterfly Wings’)

 

This past Sunday, the Rockaway Artists Alliance InkSplash 2016 exhibition ‘Printmaking in a Changing World’ came to a close.  I was fortunate to attend the opening reception, see the work in person and meet most of the artists who exhibited.   And. I. Was. Impressed!!…by both the caliber of the work and the beautiful arts community at RAA.

 

The large and beautiful sTudio 7 at Rockaway Artists Alliance.

 

And not only was I impressed…I was INSPIRED!  InkSplash 2016 featured a wide variety of original printed works including intaglio, mono print, relief, solar-plate etching, aqua tints, photo transfers and experimental techniques celebrating the fine art of printmaking in a changing world.  My work as a photo based artist falls into the latter of the above mentioned processes.

 

 

(In all the photo galleries, I have linked the artist’s website with their image if they have one…learn more about that artist and their work by simply clicking on an image)

 

 

The printmaking press at RAA.

 

 

The exhibition also got some amazing press and I was fortunate enough to be prominently featured in a lot of it as well!  Click on the clicks below to read more.

THANK YOU again to the Rockaway Artists Alliance and especially to Victoria Barber who invited me to exhibit in this show.  I was honored to hang alongside such quality work that inspired me to continue seeking new ways to create.  I met a lot of wonderful individuals, who were happy to share their stories and process with me!  And lastly, I received great feed back on my work from a new audience…and even sold a piece!!

 

 

Other artists included in InkSplash 2016 are Carolyn Antonucci-Almeida, Victoria Barber, Kathy Caraccio, Faith Edeson, Jason Novetsky, Brendan Patrick, Renee Radenberg, Carmen Frank, Willa Mae Gilbert, Elizabeth Harington, Neddi Heller, Christian Le Gars, Luanda Lozano, Esther Grillo, Deena des Rioux, John Grillo, Melissa Rubin, Onnie Strother, Susan Rostow, Dan Welden, and Wendy Stefanelli.

~jz

Open Studio Weekend 2016

 

Hard to believe, but it’s that time of year again… 🙂

One weekend, each year, artists from all over Louisville open their doors for Open Studio Weekend!  And I am one of those artists!!  This event is a wonderful opportunity to see artists at work, get a glimpse into their process of making art and add to your local art collection!

Open Studio Weekend (OSW) is a partnership of the LVA and University of Louisville’s Hite Art Institute to raise funds for LVA‘s signature program Children’s Fine Art Classes and the Hite Art Institute’s Mary Spencer Nay Scholarship programs.  For only $20 you can gain access to artist studios throughout the city, while supporting arts education and scholarship programs.  It’s a small way to make a big difference and take part in an exciting and interactive exploration of the local art scene in Louisville!  Click this link to purchase your Open Studio Weekend Ticket.

You can also purchase at the following locations: Cressman Center for Visual Art, Commonwealth Bank & Trust, Louisville Visual Art, Nitty Gritty, Preston Arts Center, Revelry Gallery Boutique and Silica Ceramic Studio.

Important information about Open Studio Weekend 2016:

Launch Party and Exhibition Opening
Friday, November 4 • 6 – 8pm
Cressman Center for Visual Arts
Hite Art Institute | University of Louisville
100 East Main Street

Open Studio Weekend hours (and times you can visit me at Studio JZ):
Saturday, November 5 • 10am – 5pm
Sunday, November 6 • Noon – 5pm

 Studio JZ, 1228 E. Breckinridge St., Louisville, KY  40204  

For more information visit louisvillevisualart.org/open-studio-weekend

InkSplash: Invitational Printmaking Exhibition

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2016 marks the year that I make a major dream come true…

It’s an honor and privilege to announce that I am exhibiting new work at InkSplash 2016, Rockaway Artists Alliances’ annual, invitation-only printmaking exhibition, themed “Printmaking in a Changing World”, from October 22 – November 13th, 2016.  InkSplash 2016 will feature a wide variety of original printed works: intaglio, mono print, relief, solar-plate etching, aqua tint, photo transfers and experimental techniques celebrating the fine art of printmaking in a changing world.

Rockaway Artists Alliance is an arts organization headquartered on the Rockaway peninsula in the New York City borough of Queens. Their studio is located at Fort Tilden in Gateway National Recreation Area, NYC’s National Park.  RAA’s mission is to encourage and engage residents of its community, with arts and cultural activities. RAA also partners with New York institutions (most recently with MoMA PS1) in an effort to bring various art forms and experiences (via workshops, demonstrations and exhibitions) to the residents of this unique and geographically isolated peninsula.  Rockaway is a cool way to experience New York in a small community within in a big city that has ties to the serious art world….and…I. AM. READY!!!  (Can you tell I’m super excited???!!!)

I will be attending the opening reception of InkSplash 2016, where I will have the opportunity to meet the other exhibiting artists and engage with the local artist community of Rockaway.  Other artists included in InkSplash 2016 are Carolyn Antonucci-Almeida, Victoria Barber, Kathy Caraccio, Faith Edeson, Jason Novetsky, Brendan Patrick, Renee Radenberg, Carmen Frank, Willa Mae Gilbert, Elizabeth Harington, Neddi Heller, Christian Le Gars, Luanda Lozano, Esther Grillo, Deena des Rioux, John Grillo, Melissa Rubin, Onnie Strother, Susan Rostow, Dan Welden, and Wendy Stefanelli.

Exhibition Dates: Saturday, October 22 – Sunday, November 13, 2016

Artist’s Opening Reception: Sunday October 23, 2016, 12-4pm

Gallery hours:  Saturdays and Sundays, 12-4pm