for the Creative Arts
A Non-Profit Organization
Located in the Historic Silversmith House, circa 1785
and a Partner of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Carol's and Maura's Artist Statements
Opening Reception June 4th, 6-8:30 PM.
Carol Baker
My art is not about representation—it is
about journey, growth, expression, creativity and experimentation. I focus
on the right side of my brain, letting my subconscious direct the flow of
the work. My art is not so much about telling my story but rather allowing
the viewer to create his or her own. My inspirations come from 20th century
artists like Jasper Johns, Jackson Pollock, Franz Marc, Marc Chagall,
Matisse and Miro. Like Pollock, I believe that art comes from within—the
ultimate expression of the artist. I prefer to work in acrylics because of
the faster drying time, although I rarely finish a piece in one sitting. I
often use different media and materials I have found as well as layers and
layers of paint. Textures are an integral part of my work. I delight in
being surprised by what emerges. I would like the viewer to be equally
delighted. My goal is to have the viewer want to return to view my works and
discover something new each time he or she studies it.
cfdbaker@msn.com
Maura Harrison
I am inspired to create pieces that go
beyond the photograph. It is an approach and artistic style that I like to
describe as painting with photographs. With my camera, I capture
images—varied tubes of paint and textures—and apply layer upon layer of
“photo paint” on my canvas. For this show, I have selected pieces that
explore the details, shapes and intricacies of flowers. There is an
abundance of grace and beauty to be found in the curves of a petal and the
stages of a bloom—small signatures of Creation. While some of the pieces in
this show depict my subject as it was in camera, others have been altered,
layered and daubed with elements of several photographs. Maura is the
Creative Director of The Design Room, Inc., a local design-and-build firm.
She holds degrees from George Mason University and lives with her husband
and four children in Spotsylvania County.
mauraharrison@aim.com
[Click image to enlarge.] [Image courtesy artists.]
Mary E Johnson May 2010
Shirley Whelan & Cathyann Burgess April 2010
Audrey Bruno & Lori McCown March 2010
Lynn Mehta February 2010
Members' Annual Show & Sale December 2009 - January 8, 2010
Anne Parks & Tracey Clarke November 2009
Lisa Osgood-Dano October 2009
Mary Lou Cramer September 2009
Maura Harrison August 2009
Jeanne Marie Tanks July 2009
Joan Limbrick June 2009
Marcela Noriega-Del Valle May 2009
Shirley Whelan April 2009
Eric May -- VCU thesis show -- March 2009
Kathleen Guzman & Jim Stagner February 2009
Members' Christmas Show December 2008
Millie Lane & Cat Isham November 2008
Kondra Orr October 2008
Judith Merrill Hall & John Bice September 2008
Evelyn Davis August 2008
Steve Walker July 2008
Student Show & Invitational June 2008
Milvi Gill & Lynette Reed May 2008
Elizabeth Seaver & Jen Callahan April 2008
Ariel Freeman March 2008
Darlene Wilkinson & Brenda Russell February 2008
Carol Coffman January 2008
All Members' Christmas Show December 2007
Ruth Loving and Steve Schwartz November 2007
Laura Sherrill Ligon January 2007
Anita Holle October 2006
Elizabeth Seaver & Peggy Sponseller September 2006
Kay Roscoe and Ana Rendich April 2006
Nancy Williams and Christopher Rok March 2006
Cheryl Bosch February 2006
Diane Rohman January 2006
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