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by tipandjaminwonderland

UPCOMING EVENT

I am most honored to be invited to participate in an exhibit celebrating the opening of the Aver-Phillips Art Gallery on the CC Young Campus. A gallery dedication event and reception will be held Thursday July 21 from 3:30-4:30, the public is invited to attend.

My thanks to Director Brian Parman, and one of my persistent supporters, Lisa Kudros.

If you are unable to make the event, I hope you visit sometime during this exhibit and enjoy the art presented by a collection of local artists.

EXHIBIT DATES

Monday, July 18, 2022 – Monday, September 26, 2022

GALLERY DEDICATION EVENT & RECEPTION – VISTA BISTRO LOBBY

Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Location:         4847 West Lawther Drive – The Point Building, Dallas, Texas 75214

by tipandjaminwonderland

Tribute to Kandinsky

One of my favorite masters is Wassily Kandinsky.  I first met his art at the Guggenheim in New York.  His work was large and presented in a ground floor display.  Kandinsky was one of the early pioneers of abstract art, and even today his work is distinctive. Like most artists his work morphed with time and various influences. 

I particularly like the work he did in the 1920’s .  During that time he used a lot of negative space with well organized colorful shapes interacting as if they are in a well-rehearsed dance.

When my art group announced an upcoming exhibit dedicated to art inspired by the masters, I knew I had to have a go at Kandinsky.  This image titled, “Inspired by Kandinsky: Jazz”, reflects the dance I see in his images and plays tribute to his use of color and negative space.  It was fun to create and the colorful interplay brought happiness to my heart.

Who is your favorite master, and have you ever paid tribute to his/her work?

“Inspired by Kandinsky: Jazz” now on display with the Visual Art League of Lewisville North Hallway exhibit at the Lewisville Grand, 100 N. Charles through June 5.

If you want to research some of Kandinsky’s work check out these…

  • Several circles, 1926,
  • Soft Hard, 1927
  • Composition VIII Invitations
  • Delicate Tension No. 85
by tipandjaminwonderland

Earth, Wind, Water and Fire

Like so many others I find myself with more time to think this year. More time to think, to appreciate, to ponder , question, understand.

Last week I was reading about natural elements. The concept goes back much further than I had realized, and perhaps it was Aristotle who first named the four basic elements. There is some interesting discussion on various Greek philosophies, for a quick refresher, and some fun experiments check out: Home Science Tools.

Terra

I digress, another symptom associated with increased isolation.

Mariah

Today’s offering is a small collection representing personification of these four elements. Earth (which I call Terra), Wind (they call the wind Mariah), Water (Acqua) and Fire (I have named her Blaze).

Blaze

 

 

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Catch Me When I Fall

I am a sinner, regardless of my intentions, sometimes I fall.  To be honest, it doesn’t take me by surprise.  I sense the warnings but am too proud to reach for the handrails. I’ve got this.  I don’t need help.

Then it happens, I fall.

Confidently, I ask again for forgiveness, knowing He will send his guardians to my rescue.  He is always there to Catch Me When I Fall.3rd rev Catch Me When I Fall final small

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Winds of Change

She shivers as a cool breeze rides in on the warm dry air.  Clouds gather and the scent of a distant rain is the air. 

Circumstances brought an unexpected storm into her life. Everything is different now.  The field where she and Sugar played no longer excites her. Play has lost its luster.

Clinging to a few remaining constants, she considers the life she knew.  The homestead, her beloved Sugar, the fields where they would play.  It feels different now.

As the clouds blow in she knows this is a season of change.