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WOMEN ARTISTSment to the artists’ individual experiences
and interests.
Anthony, who lives in Maine, also says,
“The ongoing energy of life in a wild
place, existing outside my experience, is
fascinating to me. In wilderness I can just
begin to perceive the complicated relation-
ships in these mysterious communities, a
message flowing through this hidden world
and then flowing through my brush onto
my canvas.”
The PoetsArtists group, headed by
Didi Menendez, includes artists such as
Cheryl Kelley, Viktoria Savenkova, Mary
Chiaramonte and Shana Levenson.Kelley says, “My new work seeks to explore
the interaction between memory and
dream. There is a confrontation, an uncom-
fortable intimacy that I aim to achieve. My
hope is that the paintings create a portal,
inspiring the viewer to go deeper into their
own inner space.”
Daily life and the things that happen
around us inspire Levenson’s artwork.
“I try to create strong figures with some
surrealistic elements to create a story that
viewers can relate with,” she says. “Each
painting is a personal story within my
diary that I am creating with brushstrokes
instead of words.”Savenkova builds an emotional and
psychological dialogue with the spectator
by creating unfinished stories that allow
her to immerse herself in her inner world
while involving the viewer. She introduces
her own concept of beauty and emotion,
drama and sensuality.
New Jersey artist Catherine Mamola
says, “I believe that if you speak from your
heart and are truly faithful, honest and
passionate about your subject and what you
want to portray, then people will listen and
respond. If you can capture a moment that
touches your heart or stirs feelings within
you, you will touch another’s heart. My goal- Southwest Gallery, Angel Symphony, oil on canvas, 38 x 58", by Olga Suvorava. 22. Maura Allen, 8MM | Blue Moon, acrylic on panel, 60 x 40" 23. Maura Allen, Scarlet
Starlet, acrylic on panel, 96 x 72" 24. J.M. Brodrick, Lady with an Owl, acrylic on panel, 20 x 16" 25. J.M. Brodrick, Quiet Elegance, acrylic on panel, 24 x 18"
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