Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Generations

Gallery Concord announces it's newest show "Generations" which will run from January 5th, 2011 through March 27, 2011. Opening night reception is Friday January 7th from 6:00 to 8:00. Light refreshments and beverages will be served and music will be provided by The Dana Street Trio.

The "Generations" show will feature gallery member Iretta Hunter and her daughter acrylic artist Krys Horley. Also FROgard Butler will exhibit her ceramic sculptures.



Award winning Iretta Hunter is a signature member of California Watercolor Association and her paintings have been shown in numerous local and national exhibitions. In a description of her art career, she wrote that "I started creating art a long time ago; first through pen and ink, then silk screen and even wearable art. But I truly loved my first watercolor class 15 years ago. I love to paint - the good, the not-so-good and the wow! It's exciting to see a painting appear on a piece of white paper." She paints from her photos taken anywhere and everywhere. She's always looking for an unusual angle or close up perspective and every piece of her paintings reflects her skills and artistic imagination with this magic medium. She feels thankful that the visual arts journey never ends; there are always more images to find and more pictures to paint.



As our guest artist, Krys Horley comes from a family of artists: two grandparents painted with oil and her mother paints with watercolors. She tried many different mediums, but never really found her place until she used acrylics in a class called "Abstract and Non-Objective Painting." She loves the versatility of acrylic paint and how it can feel like oil or watercolor or just acrylic. She paints with brushes, rags, palette knives, cardboard and even her hands. She also loves the freedom of non-representational painting, using color and texture and shapes to build her vision with no expectations or pressure.



FROgard Butler, a ceramic artist and also a member of California Watercolor Association, will exhibit her sculptures with unique forms and delicate design. Every piece of her artwork reflect her personal and spiritual experiences.