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at the gardens in San Marino. The sky was
gray and uncooperative during the visit,
but after situating herself in front of the
echeveria, “miraculously, the clouds parted
and the dramatic shadows appeared,”
Hesson says. “Sometimes chasing blue
skies requires patience, but that’s when
the drama happens and my heart warms.”
The olive branch is an image that appears
in several of Lemke Waste’s new paintings
for the show, including the aplty titled
work The Olive Branch. “The branch
carries more than the weight of its fruit,”
she says. “In Greek mythology, Athena,
Goddess of Wisdom, claimed victory
over Poseidon by planting the first olive
tree next to the damage he inflicted
by smashing into the Acropolis. Hers
was judged the better gift and the olive
branch signified her victory. Roman poets,
early Christians and the great artists of
the Renaissance added peace, harmony
and hope to the symbolism of wisdom
triumphing over foolishness.”
- Trina Moore, Another First, oil on canvas, 16 x 40" 13. Nancy Balmert, White Chocolate Rose, oil on canvas, 24 x 24" 14. Trina Moore, Hydrangea, oil on canvas, 48 x 48"
- Lotton Gallery, Floral with Dahlias, oil on canvas, 16 x 12", by Yana Movchan. 16. Brent Cooke, Garden Warriors, bronze mounted on black granite base, ed. of 30, 15 x 15 x 8"
- Lotton Gallery, Bouquet with Cockatiel with Parrot Tulips, oil on canvas, 28 x 22", by Yana Movchan. 18. Nancy Balmert, Topeka Garnet Peony, oil on canvas, 24 x 24"
- Nancy Balmert, Windsor Rose Iris, oil on canvas, 36 x 36" 20. Brent Cooke, Wind Riders, bronze and stainless steel mounted on a black granite base, ed. of 30, 45 x 18 x 14"
- Gemma Di Grazia, Confetti, soft pastel on paper, 16 x 24"
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