Some of the more than 30 diverse pieces in Village Arts’ new exhibit, ‘Ebony and Ivory’ that explore the attraction of seeming opposites. Courtesy photo
Some of the more than 30 diverse pieces in Village Arts’ new exhibit, ‘Ebony and Ivory’ that explore the attraction of seeming opposites. Courtesy photo
VILLAGE ARTS News:
Village Arts is hosting a new exhibit, “Ebony and Ivory, through June 22 to explore the attraction of seeming opposites. As New Mexicans get ready to stand in line and cast ballots, Village Arts is highlighting work that brings together opposing elements to create a harmonious whole.
Twenty artists rose to the occasion with more than 30 diverse pieces that range from photography to traditional paintings, fiber work, ceramics, beading and collage.
Diversity and drama are both key outcomes that arise from the tension artists worked into their submissions and titles like Wendy Alexander’s “Uncertainty Meets Hope and Finds Themselves” and Stephen Ledeaux’s “Soft Lightening” promise to take viewers on a journey of thresholds and contradictions. Themes like Leia Roach’s “Trinity” and Ann Greene’s “Trust” speak of finding common ground.
Several artists took on the stark blacks and whites of “Ebony and Ivory” to create visually arresting work like Fred Jones’ pop art inspired “City Girl” and Paulette Woodall’s “Mr. Darcy” fiber piece. The light and dark in these pieces somehow complement and mirror the contrast created in the oranges and blues of Jeanne Bowles’ “Cranes in Flight”.
Similarly, the bright yellow orb in Cindy Boone’s “Day and Night” floats through a landscape of layered purple mesas and mountains. Eileen Patterson’s “Where the Land Meets the Sea” and Sue Ellen Hains’ “ Balancing Act” echo this compositional theme by placing straight lines against rounded and organic forms. Batik artist, Gloria Sharp, uses repeated patterns to resolve and blend colors that would typically fight for dominance when placed side by side. Tricks of the eye blend primary colors in Seth Dustin’s gouache painting and the white spaces between black threads create shaded forms in Petra Fajardo’s counted cross stitch.
“This exhibit truly asks alot from the artists who are participating, and I’ve learned so much from how they’ve tackled the prompt,” Village Arts owner Ken Nebel said, adding that he hopes the community will stop by for some inspiration, to vote on favorite pieces, or “give an artist the ultimate compliment by making a piece their own!”
Village Arts’ mission is to provide inspiration and tools for artists and hobbyists from start to finish, and custom archival framing for all the memories Los Alamos is busy creating! Village Arts is at 216 DP Road and is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 o.m. Saturday.
Find out more on social media or www.villageartsframing.com.
Some of the more than 30 diverse pieces in Village Arts’ new exhibit, ‘Ebony and Ivory’ that explore the attraction of seeming opposites. Courtesy photo
Some of the more than 30 diverse pieces in Village Arts’ new exhibit, ‘Ebony and Ivory’ that explore the attraction of seeming opposites. Courtesy photo
Some of the more than 30 diverse pieces in Village Arts’ new exhibit, ‘Ebony and Ivory’ that explore the attraction of seeming opposites. Courtesy photo
