6 new exhibits and 75 artist studios open daily, 12 pm - 6 pm Tuesday - Sunday. Free Admission. Exhibits Include:
Borderline by Mary Storms
Mary Storms expresses her artistic vision through abstract mixed-media landscapes. As a self-taught artist, with a degree in biology, Mary is intrigued and inspired by the natural environment. Her intent is to provide the viewer with a sense of the symbiotic relationship between primeval elements--stone, soil, water and sky--and the life these elements nurture.
Mary’s canvases are noted for their rich textures and intense color, from bold and vibrant to quiet and subdued. In addition to acrylic paint, she uses sculpting paste, along with layers of torn or cut handmade paper and recycled magazine paper. To add additional depth, portions of some layers are scrubbed or scraped off. Paint is applied with brushes, palette knives and her hands.
Mary’s award-winning work has been exhibited in multiple venues throughout North Carolina and is included in many local, national, and international private collections. She is currently represented by Gallery444 in San Francisco, CA and the Sunset River Marketplace in Calabash, NC. This exhibit will be in the Jane Sandelin Gallery.
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Life in Metal by James Wilson
Wilson has spent 40 years working in photography. After many years of using film, most of his photos and negatives were lost in a flood. This event caused him to move to digital photography. Digital editing is a blessing but capturing the moment is a new challenge. Wilson has produced traditional prints and canvas prints as well. For this show the work is printed on metal. On metal, colors are richer and jump off the surface. Black and white images sparkle and sometimes seem antique. Life in Metal makes use of the richness of the metal print to show off everyday life. Instead of giving the print a moment in time, the medium adds life back into the print, bringing that past moment into the present. This exhibit will be in the Centre Gallery, East.
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Color Pop RVA by Perry Matthews
Urban setting. Local architecture. Vibrant color.
Color Pop RVA is an exhibition that takes the elements of photographic composition and pushes color onto a local urban landscape, transforming the work into architectural abstractions. RVA has emerged as a vibrant, creative city packed with a variety of flavor and experiences. Color Pop RVA brings this vibrancy to Art Works through a series of digital images on canvas with a decidedly local flair. Richmond has provided Matthews with a fascinating abundance of subject matter as she developed as a photographer and artist. Creating an exhibit that captures her love and admiration of the city and having the opportunity to show the work in the heart of her urban landscape conveys an extra special appeal for the artist. This exhibit will be in the Centre Gallery, West.
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James Stenson Recent Work
James Stenson will exhibit in the Corner Gallery
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Virginia Blacksmithing Today
The Central Virginia Blacksmith Guild is dedicated to promoting and preserving the craft of blacksmithing and the art of forged ironwork. The exhibit will be in the Skylight Gallery.
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JUNE 2018 ALL MEDIA ART SHOW
This exhibit is a focal point of all Art Works’ openings. It is a juried show with cash prizes and is open to all artists and all mediums. Call for Entries is on June 15th and 16th, 2018 at Art Works. Check our website for details on submitting your artwork: http://www.artworksrichmond.com/CallforEntries.htm
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