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TEACHERS AS ARTISTS
The Teacher as Artist exhibition presents artwork made by graduate students in Art Education from Towson University. Each artist in the exhibit, a practicing teacher in Maryland, participated in a summer course focused on nurturing and strengthening connections between their roles as artist and teacher. While each journey of discovery has been unique, their renewed artistic practices and the artwork they produced are filling the creative wells severely depleted by these last few unprecedented years teaching in the Covid pandemic. Featuring Artists: Katherine Broadwater, Alex Garove, Kellsie Guy, Monica Heiser, Susan Tarabishi and Tani Teixeira
In Person Exhibit: January 6 – January 29, 2023
The Clubhouse, 10 St. Timothy's Lane, Catonsville
Join us for the Closing Reception: January 29 3-5 pm
If you are interested in purchasing the artwork available in this exhibit, please email us so that we can provide personalized service and an online link.
Amber Canyon
Artist: Kellsie Guy
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 18" x 24"
Price: $175.00
Artist Statement: As an avid hiker, I believe in taking in the whole moment and connecting to the time and place when out in nature. My collection of work acts as a series of windows or portals into the places that have resonated with me in the past or currently. Painting has always been an escape for me and by choosing to create an artwork of a sentimental location, I have found that the creative process becomes therapeutic. One way I feel bonded with nature as a painter is observing the subtleties in color that comes from that landscape. The three main landscapes represent a glimpse in time where I felt the most present. Although my work tends to be very personalized towards my own emotions surrounding these locations, I recognize that they could be interpreted in various ways by different people. In order to continue the journey into my work and allow for different perspectives, I experimented with creating small watercolor renditions. While they may look similar and depict the same places, they differ from their related paintings by showing the areas from varying viewpoints and different times of day. They are reminiscent of a postcard that someone would receive after traveling. The “postcards” serve as another opportunity for the audience to connect to the work in a more familiar or intimate way. It is my hope that others can view my work as a quick retreat from the world and to find a sense of contentment in my art.
As a teacher-artist, the creation of this body of work has reconnected me with what I love to do. I feel that throughout this series I was able to re-investigate what identifies me as an artist. It has also reminded me what was most important, the joy of making art. This has motivated me to share my artistic journey with my students. Looking at my artwork through the lens of an art educator has allowed me to come up with art lesson ideas to use in the future. I feel that it will offer a new way to connect with students, and ultimately share my passion with them.
(plus any applicable sales tax)
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 18" x 24"
Price: $175.00
Artist Statement: As an avid hiker, I believe in taking in the whole moment and connecting to the time and place when out in nature. My collection of work acts as a series of windows or portals into the places that have resonated with me in the past or currently. Painting has always been an escape for me and by choosing to create an artwork of a sentimental location, I have found that the creative process becomes therapeutic. One way I feel bonded with nature as a painter is observing the subtleties in color that comes from that landscape. The three main landscapes represent a glimpse in time where I felt the most present. Although my work tends to be very personalized towards my own emotions surrounding these locations, I recognize that they could be interpreted in various ways by different people. In order to continue the journey into my work and allow for different perspectives, I experimented with creating small watercolor renditions. While they may look similar and depict the same places, they differ from their related paintings by showing the areas from varying viewpoints and different times of day. They are reminiscent of a postcard that someone would receive after traveling. The “postcards” serve as another opportunity for the audience to connect to the work in a more familiar or intimate way. It is my hope that others can view my work as a quick retreat from the world and to find a sense of contentment in my art.
As a teacher-artist, the creation of this body of work has reconnected me with what I love to do. I feel that throughout this series I was able to re-investigate what identifies me as an artist. It has also reminded me what was most important, the joy of making art. This has motivated me to share my artistic journey with my students. Looking at my artwork through the lens of an art educator has allowed me to come up with art lesson ideas to use in the future. I feel that it will offer a new way to connect with students, and ultimately share my passion with them.
(plus any applicable sales tax)
Brood X
Artist: Alex Garove
Medium: Vellum, acetate, natural materials
Size: 9" x 9"
Price: NFS
Animation Short: Link at bottom of this description
Artist Statement: These shadowboxes were inspired by natural history collections, Renaissance-era curiosity cabinets, and early taxidermy and preservation practices. My work infuses natural materials with new technology and media: the layered vellum and transparency cuts were designed in Illustrator and cut on a Cricut, and QR codes are used to link each shadowbox to a corresponding animation. The animations bring the items in the shadowboxes to life, reflecting early museology practices of anthropomorphism and curiosity. This work considers the questions: how has the categorization, preservation, and display of natural ephemera changed throughout history? How do display practices reflect a society’s values and understanding of the natural world? How can the intersection of art, museology, and science enhance our understanding of each discipline?
Continuing to make is necessary for art teachers to infuse new ideas into their curriculum and learn new practices and techniques for the classroom. This project has motivated me to infuse arts-based research, outdoor learning, and technology such as QR codes, stop animation apps, vector imaging, and a cricut into my curriculum. The work has also reinforced my passion for interdisciplinary learning; specifically, the fusion of nature, science, outdoor education, and art. Art can be used to communicate ideas about nature and natural history, engage students in science, and foster an appreciation for the environment.
Medium: Vellum, acetate, natural materials
Size: 9" x 9"
Price: NFS
Animation Short: Link at bottom of this description
Artist Statement: These shadowboxes were inspired by natural history collections, Renaissance-era curiosity cabinets, and early taxidermy and preservation practices. My work infuses natural materials with new technology and media: the layered vellum and transparency cuts were designed in Illustrator and cut on a Cricut, and QR codes are used to link each shadowbox to a corresponding animation. The animations bring the items in the shadowboxes to life, reflecting early museology practices of anthropomorphism and curiosity. This work considers the questions: how has the categorization, preservation, and display of natural ephemera changed throughout history? How do display practices reflect a society’s values and understanding of the natural world? How can the intersection of art, museology, and science enhance our understanding of each discipline?
Continuing to make is necessary for art teachers to infuse new ideas into their curriculum and learn new practices and techniques for the classroom. This project has motivated me to infuse arts-based research, outdoor learning, and technology such as QR codes, stop animation apps, vector imaging, and a cricut into my curriculum. The work has also reinforced my passion for interdisciplinary learning; specifically, the fusion of nature, science, outdoor education, and art. Art can be used to communicate ideas about nature and natural history, engage students in science, and foster an appreciation for the environment.
Covid Gardener
Artist: Katherine Broadwater
Medium: Paper Cutting by Hand
Size:
Price: $500.00
(plus any applicable sales tax)
Artist Statement:
This work is in response to the three years of the covid pandemic, loss of life, and my recent retirement as a Professor at Towson University, after nearly 50 years as an art educator. To say that I loved being an art teacher and arts advocate would be an understatement. I fully believe in the power of the arts to transform lives and to make a significant difference in all who create and participate as artists or viewers. It is also a reflection of a deep sense of loss that is felt after letting go of something so personally meaningful and precious. The work reflects my desire to choose joy and to find beauty in solitude and loss.
Medium: Paper Cutting by Hand
Size:
Price: $500.00
(plus any applicable sales tax)
Artist Statement:
This work is in response to the three years of the covid pandemic, loss of life, and my recent retirement as a Professor at Towson University, after nearly 50 years as an art educator. To say that I loved being an art teacher and arts advocate would be an understatement. I fully believe in the power of the arts to transform lives and to make a significant difference in all who create and participate as artists or viewers. It is also a reflection of a deep sense of loss that is felt after letting go of something so personally meaningful and precious. The work reflects my desire to choose joy and to find beauty in solitude and loss.
Emerald Glen
Artist: Kellsie Guy
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 18" x 24"
Price: $175.00
(plus any applicable sales tax)
Artist Statement: As an avid hiker, I believe in taking in the whole moment and connecting to the time and place when out in nature. My collection of work acts as a series of windows or portals into the places that have resonated with me in the past or currently. Painting has always been an escape for me and by choosing to create an artwork of a sentimental location, I have found that the creative process becomes therapeutic. One way I feel bonded with nature as a painter is observing the subtleties in color that comes from that landscape. The three main landscapes represent a glimpse in time where I felt the most present. Although my work tends to be very personalized towards my own emotions surrounding these locations, I recognize that they could be interpreted in various ways by different people. In order to continue the journey into my work and allow for different perspectives, I experimented with creating small watercolor renditions. While they may look similar and depict the same places, they differ from their related paintings by showing the areas from varying viewpoints and different times of day. They are reminiscent of a postcard that someone would receive after traveling. The “postcards” serve as another opportunity for the audience to connect to the work in a more familiar or intimate way. It is my hope that others can view my work as a quick retreat from the world and to find a sense of contentment in my art.
As a teacher-artist, the creation of this body of work has reconnected me with what I love to do. I feel that throughout this series I was able to re-investigate what identifies me as an artist. It has also reminded me what was most important, the joy of making art. This has motivated me to share my artistic journey with my students. Looking at my artwork through the lens of an art educator has allowed me to come up with art lesson ideas to use in the future. I feel that it will offer a new way to connect with students, and ultimately share my passion with them.
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 18" x 24"
Price: $175.00
(plus any applicable sales tax)
Artist Statement: As an avid hiker, I believe in taking in the whole moment and connecting to the time and place when out in nature. My collection of work acts as a series of windows or portals into the places that have resonated with me in the past or currently. Painting has always been an escape for me and by choosing to create an artwork of a sentimental location, I have found that the creative process becomes therapeutic. One way I feel bonded with nature as a painter is observing the subtleties in color that comes from that landscape. The three main landscapes represent a glimpse in time where I felt the most present. Although my work tends to be very personalized towards my own emotions surrounding these locations, I recognize that they could be interpreted in various ways by different people. In order to continue the journey into my work and allow for different perspectives, I experimented with creating small watercolor renditions. While they may look similar and depict the same places, they differ from their related paintings by showing the areas from varying viewpoints and different times of day. They are reminiscent of a postcard that someone would receive after traveling. The “postcards” serve as another opportunity for the audience to connect to the work in a more familiar or intimate way. It is my hope that others can view my work as a quick retreat from the world and to find a sense of contentment in my art.
As a teacher-artist, the creation of this body of work has reconnected me with what I love to do. I feel that throughout this series I was able to re-investigate what identifies me as an artist. It has also reminded me what was most important, the joy of making art. This has motivated me to share my artistic journey with my students. Looking at my artwork through the lens of an art educator has allowed me to come up with art lesson ideas to use in the future. I feel that it will offer a new way to connect with students, and ultimately share my passion with them.
Firelight 1 of 3
Artist: Tani Teixeira
Part 1 of triptych
Medium: Acrylic on Wood
Size: 12" x 36"
Price: NFS
(Plus sales tax)
Artist Statement: My artwork is centered around place, family narrative, and belongingness. For this body of work I chose to focus on the emotional qualities associated with family photos and photos of important places and events. Many of these thoughts and emotions remain unresolved leading to layered images that distort and change as I work on them.
As part of my process, I gathered my photo resources and compiled a digital archive to work out of. I kept in mind not only artistic qualities but also emotional qualities as I planned my compositions. These photos were then layered and stitched together digitally to create more meaning and an obscured narrative that matches my thoughts and feelings about myself, my place in my family, and the wider world. This work dives deeply into interpersonal relationships, generational trauma, and introspection.
At the beginning of this project I began journaling in a written format instead of just relying on my visual journaling in my sketchbook. While this has been extremely helpful to me it is also frustrating that so much of the work that went into this artwork is not visible, but is instead behind the scenes work. Preparing to be able to create objects that represent internal mental and emotional struggles gives the artwork more meaning than any artwork I’ve made before as well as an almost magical quality.
In the past I have made artwork that is imbued with complex and emotional thoughts but never really stopped to unpick what I was trying to express or solidify. I feel that creating this body of work in its slow meditative way has allowed me to grow and be challenged not only as an artist but also as a human being.
Part 1 of triptych
Medium: Acrylic on Wood
Size: 12" x 36"
Price: NFS
(Plus sales tax)
Artist Statement: My artwork is centered around place, family narrative, and belongingness. For this body of work I chose to focus on the emotional qualities associated with family photos and photos of important places and events. Many of these thoughts and emotions remain unresolved leading to layered images that distort and change as I work on them.
As part of my process, I gathered my photo resources and compiled a digital archive to work out of. I kept in mind not only artistic qualities but also emotional qualities as I planned my compositions. These photos were then layered and stitched together digitally to create more meaning and an obscured narrative that matches my thoughts and feelings about myself, my place in my family, and the wider world. This work dives deeply into interpersonal relationships, generational trauma, and introspection.
At the beginning of this project I began journaling in a written format instead of just relying on my visual journaling in my sketchbook. While this has been extremely helpful to me it is also frustrating that so much of the work that went into this artwork is not visible, but is instead behind the scenes work. Preparing to be able to create objects that represent internal mental and emotional struggles gives the artwork more meaning than any artwork I’ve made before as well as an almost magical quality.
In the past I have made artwork that is imbued with complex and emotional thoughts but never really stopped to unpick what I was trying to express or solidify. I feel that creating this body of work in its slow meditative way has allowed me to grow and be challenged not only as an artist but also as a human being.
Firelight 2 of 3
Artist: Tani Teixeira
Part 2 of triptych
Medium: Acrylic on Wood
Size: 12" x 36"
Price: NFS
(Plus sales tax)
Artist Statement: My artwork is centered around place, family narrative, and belongingness. For this body of work I chose to focus on the emotional qualities associated with family photos and photos of important places and events. Many of these thoughts and emotions remain unresolved leading to layered images that distort and change as I work on them.
As part of my process, I gathered my photo resources and compiled a digital archive to work out of. I kept in mind not only artistic qualities but also emotional qualities as I planned my compositions. These photos were then layered and stitched together digitally to create more meaning and an obscured narrative that matches my thoughts and feelings about myself, my place in my family, and the wider world. This work dives deeply into interpersonal relationships, generational trauma, and introspection.
At the beginning of this project I began journaling in a written format instead of just relying on my visual journaling in my sketchbook. While this has been extremely helpful to me it is also frustrating that so much of the work that went into this artwork is not visible, but is instead behind the scenes work. Preparing to be able to create objects that represent internal mental and emotional struggles gives the artwork more meaning than any artwork I’ve made before as well as an almost magical quality.
In the past I have made artwork that is imbued with complex and emotional thoughts but never really stopped to unpick what I was trying to express or solidify. I feel that creating this body of work in its slow meditative way has allowed me to grow and be challenged not only as an artist but also as a human being.
Part 2 of triptych
Medium: Acrylic on Wood
Size: 12" x 36"
Price: NFS
(Plus sales tax)
Artist Statement: My artwork is centered around place, family narrative, and belongingness. For this body of work I chose to focus on the emotional qualities associated with family photos and photos of important places and events. Many of these thoughts and emotions remain unresolved leading to layered images that distort and change as I work on them.
As part of my process, I gathered my photo resources and compiled a digital archive to work out of. I kept in mind not only artistic qualities but also emotional qualities as I planned my compositions. These photos were then layered and stitched together digitally to create more meaning and an obscured narrative that matches my thoughts and feelings about myself, my place in my family, and the wider world. This work dives deeply into interpersonal relationships, generational trauma, and introspection.
At the beginning of this project I began journaling in a written format instead of just relying on my visual journaling in my sketchbook. While this has been extremely helpful to me it is also frustrating that so much of the work that went into this artwork is not visible, but is instead behind the scenes work. Preparing to be able to create objects that represent internal mental and emotional struggles gives the artwork more meaning than any artwork I’ve made before as well as an almost magical quality.
In the past I have made artwork that is imbued with complex and emotional thoughts but never really stopped to unpick what I was trying to express or solidify. I feel that creating this body of work in its slow meditative way has allowed me to grow and be challenged not only as an artist but also as a human being.
Firelight 3 of 3
Artist: Tani Teixeira
Part 3 of triptych
Medium: Acrylic on Wood
Size: 12" x 36"
Price: NFS
(Plus sales tax)
Artist Statement: My artwork is centered around place, family narrative, and belongingness. For this body of work I chose to focus on the emotional qualities associated with family photos and photos of important places and events. Many of these thoughts and emotions remain unresolved leading to layered images that distort and change as I work on them.
As part of my process, I gathered my photo resources and compiled a digital archive to work out of. I kept in mind not only artistic qualities but also emotional qualities as I planned my compositions. These photos were then layered and stitched together digitally to create more meaning and an obscured narrative that matches my thoughts and feelings about myself, my place in my family, and the wider world. This work dives deeply into interpersonal relationships, generational trauma, and introspection.
At the beginning of this project I began journaling in a written format instead of just relying on my visual journaling in my sketchbook. While this has been extremely helpful to me it is also frustrating that so much of the work that went into this artwork is not visible, but is instead behind the scenes work. Preparing to be able to create objects that represent internal mental and emotional struggles gives the artwork more meaning than any artwork I’ve made before as well as an almost magical quality.
In the past I have made artwork that is imbued with complex and emotional thoughts but never really stopped to unpick what I was trying to express or solidify. I feel that creating this body of work in its slow meditative way has allowed me to grow and be challenged not only as an artist but also as a human being.
Part 3 of triptych
Medium: Acrylic on Wood
Size: 12" x 36"
Price: NFS
(Plus sales tax)
Artist Statement: My artwork is centered around place, family narrative, and belongingness. For this body of work I chose to focus on the emotional qualities associated with family photos and photos of important places and events. Many of these thoughts and emotions remain unresolved leading to layered images that distort and change as I work on them.
As part of my process, I gathered my photo resources and compiled a digital archive to work out of. I kept in mind not only artistic qualities but also emotional qualities as I planned my compositions. These photos were then layered and stitched together digitally to create more meaning and an obscured narrative that matches my thoughts and feelings about myself, my place in my family, and the wider world. This work dives deeply into interpersonal relationships, generational trauma, and introspection.
At the beginning of this project I began journaling in a written format instead of just relying on my visual journaling in my sketchbook. While this has been extremely helpful to me it is also frustrating that so much of the work that went into this artwork is not visible, but is instead behind the scenes work. Preparing to be able to create objects that represent internal mental and emotional struggles gives the artwork more meaning than any artwork I’ve made before as well as an almost magical quality.
In the past I have made artwork that is imbued with complex and emotional thoughts but never really stopped to unpick what I was trying to express or solidify. I feel that creating this body of work in its slow meditative way has allowed me to grow and be challenged not only as an artist but also as a human being.
Gray Scale Thumbnails
Artist: Tani Teixeira
Medium: Watercolor and Gouch
Size: 13" x 13"
Price: $65.00
(Plus sales tax)
Artist Statement: My artwork is centered around place, family narrative, and belongingness. For this body of work I chose to focus on the emotional qualities associated with family photos and photos of important places and events. Many of these thoughts and emotions remain unresolved leading to layered images that distort and change as I work on them.
As part of my process, I gathered my photo resources and compiled a digital archive to work out of. I kept in mind not only artistic qualities but also emotional qualities as I planned my compositions. These photos were then layered and stitched together digitally to create more meaning and an obscured narrative that matches my thoughts and feelings about myself, my place in my family, and the wider world. This work dives deeply into interpersonal relationships, generational trauma, and introspection.
At the beginning of this project I began journaling in a written format instead of just relying on my visual journaling in my sketchbook. While this has been extremely helpful to me it is also frustrating that so much of the work that went into this artwork is not visible, but is instead behind the scenes work. Preparing to be able to create objects that represent internal mental and emotional struggles gives the artwork more meaning than any artwork I’ve made before as well as an almost magical quality.
In the past I have made artwork that is imbued with complex and emotional thoughts but never really stopped to unpick what I was trying to express or solidify. I feel that creating this body of work in its slow meditative way has allowed me to grow and be challenged not only as an artist but also as a human being.
Medium: Watercolor and Gouch
Size: 13" x 13"
Price: $65.00
(Plus sales tax)
Artist Statement: My artwork is centered around place, family narrative, and belongingness. For this body of work I chose to focus on the emotional qualities associated with family photos and photos of important places and events. Many of these thoughts and emotions remain unresolved leading to layered images that distort and change as I work on them.
As part of my process, I gathered my photo resources and compiled a digital archive to work out of. I kept in mind not only artistic qualities but also emotional qualities as I planned my compositions. These photos were then layered and stitched together digitally to create more meaning and an obscured narrative that matches my thoughts and feelings about myself, my place in my family, and the wider world. This work dives deeply into interpersonal relationships, generational trauma, and introspection.
At the beginning of this project I began journaling in a written format instead of just relying on my visual journaling in my sketchbook. While this has been extremely helpful to me it is also frustrating that so much of the work that went into this artwork is not visible, but is instead behind the scenes work. Preparing to be able to create objects that represent internal mental and emotional struggles gives the artwork more meaning than any artwork I’ve made before as well as an almost magical quality.
In the past I have made artwork that is imbued with complex and emotional thoughts but never really stopped to unpick what I was trying to express or solidify. I feel that creating this body of work in its slow meditative way has allowed me to grow and be challenged not only as an artist but also as a human being.
Color Thumbnails
Artist: Tani Teixeira
Medium: Watercolor and gouch
Size: 13" x 13"
Price: NFS
Artist Statement: My artwork is centered around place, family narrative, and belongingness. For this body of work I chose to focus on the emotional qualities associated with family photos and photos of important places and events. Many of these thoughts and emotions remain unresolved leading to layered images that distort and change as I work on them.
As part of my process, I gathered my photo resources and compiled a digital archive to work out of. I kept in mind not only artistic qualities but also emotional qualities as I planned my compositions. These photos were then layered and stitched together digitally to create more meaning and an obscured narrative that matches my thoughts and feelings about myself, my place in my family, and the wider world. This work dives deeply into interpersonal relationships, generational trauma, and introspection.
At the beginning of this project I began journaling in a written format instead of just relying on my visual journaling in my sketchbook. While this has been extremely helpful to me it is also frustrating that so much of the work that went into this artwork is not visible, but is instead behind the scenes work. Preparing to be able to create objects that represent internal mental and emotional struggles gives the artwork more meaning than any artwork I’ve made before as well as an almost magical quality.
In the past I have made artwork that is imbued with complex and emotional thoughts but never really stopped to unpick what I was trying to express or solidify. I feel that creating this body of work in its slow meditative way has allowed me to grow and be challenged not only as an artist but also as a human being.
Medium: Watercolor and gouch
Size: 13" x 13"
Price: NFS
Artist Statement: My artwork is centered around place, family narrative, and belongingness. For this body of work I chose to focus on the emotional qualities associated with family photos and photos of important places and events. Many of these thoughts and emotions remain unresolved leading to layered images that distort and change as I work on them.
As part of my process, I gathered my photo resources and compiled a digital archive to work out of. I kept in mind not only artistic qualities but also emotional qualities as I planned my compositions. These photos were then layered and stitched together digitally to create more meaning and an obscured narrative that matches my thoughts and feelings about myself, my place in my family, and the wider world. This work dives deeply into interpersonal relationships, generational trauma, and introspection.
At the beginning of this project I began journaling in a written format instead of just relying on my visual journaling in my sketchbook. While this has been extremely helpful to me it is also frustrating that so much of the work that went into this artwork is not visible, but is instead behind the scenes work. Preparing to be able to create objects that represent internal mental and emotional struggles gives the artwork more meaning than any artwork I’ve made before as well as an almost magical quality.
In the past I have made artwork that is imbued with complex and emotional thoughts but never really stopped to unpick what I was trying to express or solidify. I feel that creating this body of work in its slow meditative way has allowed me to grow and be challenged not only as an artist but also as a human being.
Immersion
Artist: Monica Heiser
Medium: Acrylic paint
Size: 24" x 36"
Price: NFS
Artist statement: It's curious to me how water both reflects and distorts light. In watching people swim underwater, because the subjects’ faces are masked, we are naturally more curious about both the experiences: Are they enjoying being under the water? What is it like under there? Who are they? How do I feel as I witness another swimming underwater? To me these questions and imagery connect with the simultaneous joy and unknowability of the non-dual and non-self nature of direct experience that I also explore in my practice of Buddhist meditation. The color variations, texture, and broad, painterly strokes seek to convey the dreaminess of water that intrigues and entices the viewer to get lost in their color and shape. The intention is for the water to pull the viewer into the work and also convey a similar wavy, dreamlike, pleasant experience of submerging below the surface. I am also exploring non-duality, immateriality, immersion, and direct experience in my artworks and am inspired by how these themes have throughout art history frequently called to artists to explore their immediate experience in various mediums. The work is about looking into the void and exploring the actual and symbolic surface texture of experience on both personal and literal universal levels. I want to engage the viewer so they are encouraged and supported to examine and imagine their own experience with self-awareness. I utilize a collage of frames and perspectives that forces the viewer to reconsider their own location and identity in space and time.
Medium: Acrylic paint
Size: 24" x 36"
Price: NFS
Artist statement: It's curious to me how water both reflects and distorts light. In watching people swim underwater, because the subjects’ faces are masked, we are naturally more curious about both the experiences: Are they enjoying being under the water? What is it like under there? Who are they? How do I feel as I witness another swimming underwater? To me these questions and imagery connect with the simultaneous joy and unknowability of the non-dual and non-self nature of direct experience that I also explore in my practice of Buddhist meditation. The color variations, texture, and broad, painterly strokes seek to convey the dreaminess of water that intrigues and entices the viewer to get lost in their color and shape. The intention is for the water to pull the viewer into the work and also convey a similar wavy, dreamlike, pleasant experience of submerging below the surface. I am also exploring non-duality, immateriality, immersion, and direct experience in my artworks and am inspired by how these themes have throughout art history frequently called to artists to explore their immediate experience in various mediums. The work is about looking into the void and exploring the actual and symbolic surface texture of experience on both personal and literal universal levels. I want to engage the viewer so they are encouraged and supported to examine and imagine their own experience with self-awareness. I utilize a collage of frames and perspectives that forces the viewer to reconsider their own location and identity in space and time.
Immersion( Study)
Artist: Monica Heiser
Medium: Watercolor
Price: $100
(plus applicable sales tax)
Artist statement: It's curious to me how water both reflects and distorts light. In watching people swim underwater, because the subjects’ faces are masked, we are naturally more curious about both the experiences: Are they enjoying being under the water? What is it like under there? Who are they? How do I feel as I witness another swimming underwater? To me these questions and imagery connect with the simultaneous joy and unknowability of the non-dual and non-self nature of direct experience that I also explore in my practice of Buddhist meditation. The color variations, texture, and broad, painterly strokes seek to convey the dreaminess of water that intrigues and entices the viewer to get lost in their color and shape. The intention is for the water to pull the viewer into the work and also convey a similar wavy, dreamlike, pleasant experience of submerging below the surface. I am also exploring non-duality, immateriality, immersion, and direct experience in my artworks and am inspired by how these themes have throughout art history frequently called to artists to explore their immediate experience in various mediums. The work is about looking into the void and exploring the actual and symbolic surface texture of experience on both personal and literal universal levels. I want to engage the viewer so they are encouraged and supported to examine and imagine their own experience with self-awareness. I utilize a collage of frames and perspectives that forces the viewer to reconsider their own location and identity in space and time.
Medium: Watercolor
Price: $100
(plus applicable sales tax)
Artist statement: It's curious to me how water both reflects and distorts light. In watching people swim underwater, because the subjects’ faces are masked, we are naturally more curious about both the experiences: Are they enjoying being under the water? What is it like under there? Who are they? How do I feel as I witness another swimming underwater? To me these questions and imagery connect with the simultaneous joy and unknowability of the non-dual and non-self nature of direct experience that I also explore in my practice of Buddhist meditation. The color variations, texture, and broad, painterly strokes seek to convey the dreaminess of water that intrigues and entices the viewer to get lost in their color and shape. The intention is for the water to pull the viewer into the work and also convey a similar wavy, dreamlike, pleasant experience of submerging below the surface. I am also exploring non-duality, immateriality, immersion, and direct experience in my artworks and am inspired by how these themes have throughout art history frequently called to artists to explore their immediate experience in various mediums. The work is about looking into the void and exploring the actual and symbolic surface texture of experience on both personal and literal universal levels. I want to engage the viewer so they are encouraged and supported to examine and imagine their own experience with self-awareness. I utilize a collage of frames and perspectives that forces the viewer to reconsider their own location and identity in space and time.
Indigo Waves
Artist: Kellsie Guy
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 18" x 24"
Price: $175.00
(plus any applicable sales tax)
Artist Statement: As an avid hiker, I believe in taking in the whole moment and connecting to the time and place when out in nature. My collection of work acts as a series of windows or portals into the places that have resonated with me in the past or currently. Painting has always been an escape for me and by choosing to create an artwork of a sentimental location, I have found that the creative process becomes therapeutic. One way I feel bonded with nature as a painter is observing the subtleties in color that comes from that landscape. The three main landscapes represent a glimpse in time where I felt the most present. Although my work tends to be very personalized towards my own emotions surrounding these locations, I recognize that they could be interpreted in various ways by different people. In order to continue the journey into my work and allow for different perspectives, I experimented with creating small watercolor renditions. While they may look similar and depict the same places, they differ from their related paintings by showing the areas from varying viewpoints and different times of day. They are reminiscent of a postcard that someone would receive after traveling. The “postcards” serve as another opportunity for the audience to connect to the work in a more familiar or intimate way. It is my hope that others can view my work as a quick retreat from the world and to find a sense of contentment in my art.
As a teacher-artist, the creation of this body of work has reconnected me with what I love to do. I feel that throughout this series I was able to re-investigate what identifies me as an artist. It has also reminded me what was most important, the joy of making art. This has motivated me to share my artistic journey with my students. Looking at my artwork through the lens of an art educator has allowed me to come up with art lesson ideas to use in the future. I feel that it will offer a new way to connect with students, and ultimately share my passion with them.
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 18" x 24"
Price: $175.00
(plus any applicable sales tax)
Artist Statement: As an avid hiker, I believe in taking in the whole moment and connecting to the time and place when out in nature. My collection of work acts as a series of windows or portals into the places that have resonated with me in the past or currently. Painting has always been an escape for me and by choosing to create an artwork of a sentimental location, I have found that the creative process becomes therapeutic. One way I feel bonded with nature as a painter is observing the subtleties in color that comes from that landscape. The three main landscapes represent a glimpse in time where I felt the most present. Although my work tends to be very personalized towards my own emotions surrounding these locations, I recognize that they could be interpreted in various ways by different people. In order to continue the journey into my work and allow for different perspectives, I experimented with creating small watercolor renditions. While they may look similar and depict the same places, they differ from their related paintings by showing the areas from varying viewpoints and different times of day. They are reminiscent of a postcard that someone would receive after traveling. The “postcards” serve as another opportunity for the audience to connect to the work in a more familiar or intimate way. It is my hope that others can view my work as a quick retreat from the world and to find a sense of contentment in my art.
As a teacher-artist, the creation of this body of work has reconnected me with what I love to do. I feel that throughout this series I was able to re-investigate what identifies me as an artist. It has also reminded me what was most important, the joy of making art. This has motivated me to share my artistic journey with my students. Looking at my artwork through the lens of an art educator has allowed me to come up with art lesson ideas to use in the future. I feel that it will offer a new way to connect with students, and ultimately share my passion with them.
June 23
Artist: Monica Heiser
Medium: Digital collage print
Price: 100.00
(plus applicable sales tax)
Artist statement: It's curious to me how water both reflects and distorts light. In watching people swim underwater, because the subjects’ faces are masked, we are naturally more curious about both the experiences: Are they enjoying being under the water? What is it like under there? Who are they? How do I feel as I witness another swimming underwater? To me these questions and imagery connect with the simultaneous joy and unknowability of the non-dual and non-self nature of direct experience that I also explore in my practice of Buddhist meditation. The color variations, texture, and broad, painterly strokes seek to convey the dreaminess of water that intrigues and entices the viewer to get lost in their color and shape. The intention is for the water to pull the viewer into the work and also convey a similar wavy, dreamlike, pleasant experience of submerging below the surface. I am also exploring non-duality, immateriality, immersion, and direct experience in my artworks and am inspired by how these themes have throughout art history frequently called to artists to explore their immediate experience in various mediums. The work is about looking into the void and exploring the actual and symbolic surface texture of experience on both personal and literal universal levels. I want to engage the viewer so they are encouraged and supported to examine and imagine their own experience with self-awareness. I utilize a collage of frames and perspectives that forces the viewer to reconsider their own location and identity in space and time.
Medium: Digital collage print
Price: 100.00
(plus applicable sales tax)
Artist statement: It's curious to me how water both reflects and distorts light. In watching people swim underwater, because the subjects’ faces are masked, we are naturally more curious about both the experiences: Are they enjoying being under the water? What is it like under there? Who are they? How do I feel as I witness another swimming underwater? To me these questions and imagery connect with the simultaneous joy and unknowability of the non-dual and non-self nature of direct experience that I also explore in my practice of Buddhist meditation. The color variations, texture, and broad, painterly strokes seek to convey the dreaminess of water that intrigues and entices the viewer to get lost in their color and shape. The intention is for the water to pull the viewer into the work and also convey a similar wavy, dreamlike, pleasant experience of submerging below the surface. I am also exploring non-duality, immateriality, immersion, and direct experience in my artworks and am inspired by how these themes have throughout art history frequently called to artists to explore their immediate experience in various mediums. The work is about looking into the void and exploring the actual and symbolic surface texture of experience on both personal and literal universal levels. I want to engage the viewer so they are encouraged and supported to examine and imagine their own experience with self-awareness. I utilize a collage of frames and perspectives that forces the viewer to reconsider their own location and identity in space and time.
Covid Rose
Artist: Katherine Broadwater
Medium: Paper Cutting by Hand
Size:
Price: $500.00
(plus any applicable sales tax)
Artist Statement:
This work is in response to the three years of the covid pandemic, loss of life, and my recent retirement as a Professor at Towson University, after nearly 50 years as an art educator. To say that I loved being an art teacher and arts advocate would be an understatement. I fully believe in the power of the arts to transform lives and to make a significant difference in all who create and participate as artists or viewers. It is also a reflection of a deep sense of loss that is felt after letting go of something so personally meaningful and precious. The work reflects my desire to choose joy and to find beauty in solitude and loss.
Medium: Paper Cutting by Hand
Size:
Price: $500.00
(plus any applicable sales tax)
Artist Statement:
This work is in response to the three years of the covid pandemic, loss of life, and my recent retirement as a Professor at Towson University, after nearly 50 years as an art educator. To say that I loved being an art teacher and arts advocate would be an understatement. I fully believe in the power of the arts to transform lives and to make a significant difference in all who create and participate as artists or viewers. It is also a reflection of a deep sense of loss that is felt after letting go of something so personally meaningful and precious. The work reflects my desire to choose joy and to find beauty in solitude and loss.
Lost and Found
Artist: Monica Heiser
Medium: Charcoal
Price: 300.00
(Plus applicable sales tax)
Artist statement: It's curious to me how water both reflects and distorts light. In watching people swim underwater, because the subjects’ faces are masked, we are naturally more curious about both the experiences: Are they enjoying being under the water? What is it like under there? Who are they? How do I feel as I witness another swimming underwater? To me these questions and imagery connect with the simultaneous joy and unknowability of the non-dual and non-self nature of direct experience that I also explore in my practice of Buddhist meditation. The color variations, texture, and broad, painterly strokes seek to convey the dreaminess of water that intrigues and entices the viewer to get lost in their color and shape. The intention is for the water to pull the viewer into the work and also convey a similar wavy, dreamlike, pleasant experience of submerging below the surface. I am also exploring non-duality, immateriality, immersion, and direct experience in my artworks and am inspired by how these themes have throughout art history frequently called to artists to explore their immediate experience in various mediums. The work is about looking into the void and exploring the actual and symbolic surface texture of experience on both personal and literal universal levels. I want to engage the viewer so they are encouraged and supported to examine and imagine their own experience with self-awareness. I utilize a collage of frames and perspectives that forces the viewer to reconsider their own location and identity in space and time.
Medium: Charcoal
Price: 300.00
(Plus applicable sales tax)
Artist statement: It's curious to me how water both reflects and distorts light. In watching people swim underwater, because the subjects’ faces are masked, we are naturally more curious about both the experiences: Are they enjoying being under the water? What is it like under there? Who are they? How do I feel as I witness another swimming underwater? To me these questions and imagery connect with the simultaneous joy and unknowability of the non-dual and non-self nature of direct experience that I also explore in my practice of Buddhist meditation. The color variations, texture, and broad, painterly strokes seek to convey the dreaminess of water that intrigues and entices the viewer to get lost in their color and shape. The intention is for the water to pull the viewer into the work and also convey a similar wavy, dreamlike, pleasant experience of submerging below the surface. I am also exploring non-duality, immateriality, immersion, and direct experience in my artworks and am inspired by how these themes have throughout art history frequently called to artists to explore their immediate experience in various mediums. The work is about looking into the void and exploring the actual and symbolic surface texture of experience on both personal and literal universal levels. I want to engage the viewer so they are encouraged and supported to examine and imagine their own experience with self-awareness. I utilize a collage of frames and perspectives that forces the viewer to reconsider their own location and identity in space and time.
SOLD: Memory Window 2
Artist: Tani Teixeira
Medium: Acrylic on glass
Size: 18" x 9"
Price: $90.00 (SOLD)
(Plus sales tax)
Artist Statement: My artwork is centered around place, family narrative, and belongingness. For this body of work I chose to focus on the emotional qualities associated with family photos and photos of important places and events. Many of these thoughts and emotions remain unresolved leading to layered images that distort and change as I work on them.
As part of my process, I gathered my photo resources and compiled a digital archive to work out of. I kept in mind not only artistic qualities but also emotional qualities as I planned my compositions. These photos were then layered and stitched together digitally to create more meaning and an obscured narrative that matches my thoughts and feelings about myself, my place in my family, and the wider world. This work dives deeply into interpersonal relationships, generational trauma, and introspection.
At the beginning of this project I began journaling in a written format instead of just relying on my visual journaling in my sketchbook. While this has been extremely helpful to me it is also frustrating that so much of the work that went into this artwork is not visible, but is instead behind the scenes work. Preparing to be able to create objects that represent internal mental and emotional struggles gives the artwork more meaning than any artwork I’ve made before as well as an almost magical quality.
In the past I have made artwork that is imbued with complex and emotional thoughts but never really stopped to unpick what I was trying to express or solidify. I feel that creating this body of work in its slow meditative way has allowed me to grow and be challenged not only as an artist but also as a human being.
Medium: Acrylic on glass
Size: 18" x 9"
Price: $90.00 (SOLD)
(Plus sales tax)
Artist Statement: My artwork is centered around place, family narrative, and belongingness. For this body of work I chose to focus on the emotional qualities associated with family photos and photos of important places and events. Many of these thoughts and emotions remain unresolved leading to layered images that distort and change as I work on them.
As part of my process, I gathered my photo resources and compiled a digital archive to work out of. I kept in mind not only artistic qualities but also emotional qualities as I planned my compositions. These photos were then layered and stitched together digitally to create more meaning and an obscured narrative that matches my thoughts and feelings about myself, my place in my family, and the wider world. This work dives deeply into interpersonal relationships, generational trauma, and introspection.
At the beginning of this project I began journaling in a written format instead of just relying on my visual journaling in my sketchbook. While this has been extremely helpful to me it is also frustrating that so much of the work that went into this artwork is not visible, but is instead behind the scenes work. Preparing to be able to create objects that represent internal mental and emotional struggles gives the artwork more meaning than any artwork I’ve made before as well as an almost magical quality.
In the past I have made artwork that is imbued with complex and emotional thoughts but never really stopped to unpick what I was trying to express or solidify. I feel that creating this body of work in its slow meditative way has allowed me to grow and be challenged not only as an artist but also as a human being.
Memory Window 3
Artist: Tani Teixeira
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 8.5" x 16"
Price: NFS
Artist Statement: My artwork is centered around place, family narrative, and belongingness. For this body of work I chose to focus on the emotional qualities associated with family photos and photos of important places and events. Many of these thoughts and emotions remain unresolved leading to layered images that distort and change as I work on them.
As part of my process, I gathered my photo resources and compiled a digital archive to work out of. I kept in mind not only artistic qualities but also emotional qualities as I planned my compositions. These photos were then layered and stitched together digitally to create more meaning and an obscured narrative that matches my thoughts and feelings about myself, my place in my family, and the wider world. This work dives deeply into interpersonal relationships, generational trauma, and introspection.
At the beginning of this project I began journaling in a written format instead of just relying on my visual journaling in my sketchbook. While this has been extremely helpful to me it is also frustrating that so much of the work that went into this artwork is not visible, but is instead behind the scenes work. Preparing to be able to create objects that represent internal mental and emotional struggles gives the artwork more meaning than any artwork I’ve made before as well as an almost magical quality.
In the past I have made artwork that is imbued with complex and emotional thoughts but never really stopped to unpick what I was trying to express or solidify. I feel that creating this body of work in its slow meditative way has allowed me to grow and be challenged not only as an artist but also as a human being.
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 8.5" x 16"
Price: NFS
Artist Statement: My artwork is centered around place, family narrative, and belongingness. For this body of work I chose to focus on the emotional qualities associated with family photos and photos of important places and events. Many of these thoughts and emotions remain unresolved leading to layered images that distort and change as I work on them.
As part of my process, I gathered my photo resources and compiled a digital archive to work out of. I kept in mind not only artistic qualities but also emotional qualities as I planned my compositions. These photos were then layered and stitched together digitally to create more meaning and an obscured narrative that matches my thoughts and feelings about myself, my place in my family, and the wider world. This work dives deeply into interpersonal relationships, generational trauma, and introspection.
At the beginning of this project I began journaling in a written format instead of just relying on my visual journaling in my sketchbook. While this has been extremely helpful to me it is also frustrating that so much of the work that went into this artwork is not visible, but is instead behind the scenes work. Preparing to be able to create objects that represent internal mental and emotional struggles gives the artwork more meaning than any artwork I’ve made before as well as an almost magical quality.
In the past I have made artwork that is imbued with complex and emotional thoughts but never really stopped to unpick what I was trying to express or solidify. I feel that creating this body of work in its slow meditative way has allowed me to grow and be challenged not only as an artist but also as a human being.
Orchidelerium
Artist: Alex Garove
Medium: Vellum, acetate, natural materials
Size: 9" x 9"
Price: NFS
Animation Short: Link at bottom of this description
Artist Statement: These shadowboxes were inspired by natural history collections, Renaissance-era curiosity cabinets, and early taxidermy and preservation practices. My work infuses natural materials with new technology and media: the layered vellum and transparency cuts were designed in Illustrator and cut on a Cricut, and QR codes are used to link each shadowbox to a corresponding animation. The animations bring the items in the shadowboxes to life, reflecting early museology practices of anthropomorphism and curiosity. This work considers the questions: how has the categorization, preservation, and display of natural ephemera changed throughout history? How do display practices reflect a society’s values and understanding of the natural world? How can the intersection of art, museology, and science enhance our understanding of each discipline?
Continuing to make is necessary for art teachers to infuse new ideas into their curriculum and learn new practices and techniques for the classroom. This project has motivated me to infuse arts-based research, outdoor learning, and technology such as QR codes, stop animation apps, vector imaging, and a cricut into my curriculum. The work has also reinforced my passion for interdisciplinary learning; specifically, the fusion of nature, science, outdoor education, and art. Art can be used to communicate ideas about nature and natural history, engage students in science, and foster an appreciation for the environment.
Medium: Vellum, acetate, natural materials
Size: 9" x 9"
Price: NFS
Animation Short: Link at bottom of this description
Artist Statement: These shadowboxes were inspired by natural history collections, Renaissance-era curiosity cabinets, and early taxidermy and preservation practices. My work infuses natural materials with new technology and media: the layered vellum and transparency cuts were designed in Illustrator and cut on a Cricut, and QR codes are used to link each shadowbox to a corresponding animation. The animations bring the items in the shadowboxes to life, reflecting early museology practices of anthropomorphism and curiosity. This work considers the questions: how has the categorization, preservation, and display of natural ephemera changed throughout history? How do display practices reflect a society’s values and understanding of the natural world? How can the intersection of art, museology, and science enhance our understanding of each discipline?
Continuing to make is necessary for art teachers to infuse new ideas into their curriculum and learn new practices and techniques for the classroom. This project has motivated me to infuse arts-based research, outdoor learning, and technology such as QR codes, stop animation apps, vector imaging, and a cricut into my curriculum. The work has also reinforced my passion for interdisciplinary learning; specifically, the fusion of nature, science, outdoor education, and art. Art can be used to communicate ideas about nature and natural history, engage students in science, and foster an appreciation for the environment.
Original Face
Artist: Monica Heiser
Medium: Photograph
Price: $100
(plus applicable sales tax)
Artist statement: It's curious to me how water both reflects and distorts light. In watching people swim underwater, because the subjects’ faces are masked, we are naturally more curious about both the experiences: Are they enjoying being under the water? What is it like under there? Who are they? How do I feel as I witness another swimming underwater? To me these questions and imagery connect with the simultaneous joy and unknowability of the non-dual and non-self nature of direct experience that I also explore in my practice of Buddhist meditation. The color variations, texture, and broad, painterly strokes seek to convey the dreaminess of water that intrigues and entices the viewer to get lost in their color and shape. The intention is for the water to pull the viewer into the work and also convey a similar wavy, dreamlike, pleasant experience of submerging below the surface. I am also exploring non-duality, immateriality, immersion, and direct experience in my artworks and am inspired by how these themes have throughout art history frequently called to artists to explore their immediate experience in various mediums. The work is about looking into the void and exploring the actual and symbolic surface texture of experience on both personal and literal universal levels. I want to engage the viewer so they are encouraged and supported to examine and imagine their own experience with self-awareness. I utilize a collage of frames and perspectives that forces the viewer to reconsider their own location and identity in space and time.
Medium: Photograph
Price: $100
(plus applicable sales tax)
Artist statement: It's curious to me how water both reflects and distorts light. In watching people swim underwater, because the subjects’ faces are masked, we are naturally more curious about both the experiences: Are they enjoying being under the water? What is it like under there? Who are they? How do I feel as I witness another swimming underwater? To me these questions and imagery connect with the simultaneous joy and unknowability of the non-dual and non-self nature of direct experience that I also explore in my practice of Buddhist meditation. The color variations, texture, and broad, painterly strokes seek to convey the dreaminess of water that intrigues and entices the viewer to get lost in their color and shape. The intention is for the water to pull the viewer into the work and also convey a similar wavy, dreamlike, pleasant experience of submerging below the surface. I am also exploring non-duality, immateriality, immersion, and direct experience in my artworks and am inspired by how these themes have throughout art history frequently called to artists to explore their immediate experience in various mediums. The work is about looking into the void and exploring the actual and symbolic surface texture of experience on both personal and literal universal levels. I want to engage the viewer so they are encouraged and supported to examine and imagine their own experience with self-awareness. I utilize a collage of frames and perspectives that forces the viewer to reconsider their own location and identity in space and time.
Postcard 1
Artist: Kellsie Guy
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 5" x 7"
Price: $45.00
(plus any applicable sales tax)
Artist Statement: As an avid hiker, I believe in taking in the whole moment and connecting to the time and place when out in nature. My collection of work acts as a series of windows or portals into the places that have resonated with me in the past or currently. Painting has always been an escape for me and by choosing to create an artwork of a sentimental location, I have found that the creative process becomes therapeutic. One way I feel bonded with nature as a painter is observing the subtleties in color that comes from that landscape. The three main landscapes represent a glimpse in time where I felt the most present. Although my work tends to be very personalized towards my own emotions surrounding these locations, I recognize that they could be interpreted in various ways by different people. In order to continue the journey into my work and allow for different perspectives, I experimented with creating small watercolor renditions. While they may look similar and depict the same places, they differ from their related paintings by showing the areas from varying viewpoints and different times of day. They are reminiscent of a postcard that someone would receive after traveling. The “postcards” serve as another opportunity for the audience to connect to the work in a more familiar or intimate way. It is my hope that others can view my work as a quick retreat from the world and to find a sense of contentment in my art.
As a teacher-artist, the creation of this body of work has reconnected me with what I love to do. I feel that throughout this series I was able to re-investigate what identifies me as an artist. It has also reminded me what was most important, the joy of making art. This has motivated me to share my artistic journey with my students. Looking at my artwork through the lens of an art educator has allowed me to come up with art lesson ideas to use in the future. I feel that it will offer a new way to connect with students, and ultimately share my passion with them.
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 5" x 7"
Price: $45.00
(plus any applicable sales tax)
Artist Statement: As an avid hiker, I believe in taking in the whole moment and connecting to the time and place when out in nature. My collection of work acts as a series of windows or portals into the places that have resonated with me in the past or currently. Painting has always been an escape for me and by choosing to create an artwork of a sentimental location, I have found that the creative process becomes therapeutic. One way I feel bonded with nature as a painter is observing the subtleties in color that comes from that landscape. The three main landscapes represent a glimpse in time where I felt the most present. Although my work tends to be very personalized towards my own emotions surrounding these locations, I recognize that they could be interpreted in various ways by different people. In order to continue the journey into my work and allow for different perspectives, I experimented with creating small watercolor renditions. While they may look similar and depict the same places, they differ from their related paintings by showing the areas from varying viewpoints and different times of day. They are reminiscent of a postcard that someone would receive after traveling. The “postcards” serve as another opportunity for the audience to connect to the work in a more familiar or intimate way. It is my hope that others can view my work as a quick retreat from the world and to find a sense of contentment in my art.
As a teacher-artist, the creation of this body of work has reconnected me with what I love to do. I feel that throughout this series I was able to re-investigate what identifies me as an artist. It has also reminded me what was most important, the joy of making art. This has motivated me to share my artistic journey with my students. Looking at my artwork through the lens of an art educator has allowed me to come up with art lesson ideas to use in the future. I feel that it will offer a new way to connect with students, and ultimately share my passion with them.
Postcard 3
Artist: Kellsie Guy
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 5" x 7"
Price: $45.00
(plus any applicable sales tax)
Artist Statement: As an avid hiker, I believe in taking in the whole moment and connecting to the time and place when out in nature. My collection of work acts as a series of windows or portals into the places that have resonated with me in the past or currently. Painting has always been an escape for me and by choosing to create an artwork of a sentimental location, I have found that the creative process becomes therapeutic. One way I feel bonded with nature as a painter is observing the subtleties in color that comes from that landscape. The three main landscapes represent a glimpse in time where I felt the most present. Although my work tends to be very personalized towards my own emotions surrounding these locations, I recognize that they could be interpreted in various ways by different people. In order to continue the journey into my work and allow for different perspectives, I experimented with creating small watercolor renditions. While they may look similar and depict the same places, they differ from their related paintings by showing the areas from varying viewpoints and different times of day. They are reminiscent of a postcard that someone would receive after traveling. The “postcards” serve as another opportunity for the audience to connect to the work in a more familiar or intimate way. It is my hope that others can view my work as a quick retreat from the world and to find a sense of contentment in my art.
As a teacher-artist, the creation of this body of work has reconnected me with what I love to do. I feel that throughout this series I was able to re-investigate what identifies me as an artist. It has also reminded me what was most important, the joy of making art. This has motivated me to share my artistic journey with my students. Looking at my artwork through the lens of an art educator has allowed me to come up with art lesson ideas to use in the future. I feel that it will offer a new way to connect with students, and ultimately share my passion with them.
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 5" x 7"
Price: $45.00
(plus any applicable sales tax)
Artist Statement: As an avid hiker, I believe in taking in the whole moment and connecting to the time and place when out in nature. My collection of work acts as a series of windows or portals into the places that have resonated with me in the past or currently. Painting has always been an escape for me and by choosing to create an artwork of a sentimental location, I have found that the creative process becomes therapeutic. One way I feel bonded with nature as a painter is observing the subtleties in color that comes from that landscape. The three main landscapes represent a glimpse in time where I felt the most present. Although my work tends to be very personalized towards my own emotions surrounding these locations, I recognize that they could be interpreted in various ways by different people. In order to continue the journey into my work and allow for different perspectives, I experimented with creating small watercolor renditions. While they may look similar and depict the same places, they differ from their related paintings by showing the areas from varying viewpoints and different times of day. They are reminiscent of a postcard that someone would receive after traveling. The “postcards” serve as another opportunity for the audience to connect to the work in a more familiar or intimate way. It is my hope that others can view my work as a quick retreat from the world and to find a sense of contentment in my art.
As a teacher-artist, the creation of this body of work has reconnected me with what I love to do. I feel that throughout this series I was able to re-investigate what identifies me as an artist. It has also reminded me what was most important, the joy of making art. This has motivated me to share my artistic journey with my students. Looking at my artwork through the lens of an art educator has allowed me to come up with art lesson ideas to use in the future. I feel that it will offer a new way to connect with students, and ultimately share my passion with them.
Serpentes Vanitas
Artist: Alex Garove
Medium: Vellum, acetate, natural materials
Size: 9" x 9"
Price: NFS
Artist Statement: These shadowboxes were inspired by natural history collections, Renaissance-era curiosity cabinets, and early taxidermy and preservation practices. My work infuses natural materials with new technology and media: the layered vellum and transparency cuts were designed in Illustrator and cut on a Cricut, and QR codes are used to link each shadowbox to a corresponding animation. The animations bring the items in the shadowboxes to life, reflecting early museology practices of anthropomorphism and curiosity. This work considers the questions: how has the categorization, preservation, and display of natural ephemera changed throughout history? How do display practices reflect a society’s values and understanding of the natural world? How can the intersection of art, museology, and science enhance our understanding of each discipline?
Continuing to make is necessary for art teachers to infuse new ideas into their curriculum and learn new practices and techniques for the classroom. This project has motivated me to infuse arts-based research, outdoor learning, and technology such as QR codes, stop animation apps, vector imaging, and a cricut into my curriculum. The work has also reinforced my passion for interdisciplinary learning; specifically, the fusion of nature, science, outdoor education, and art. Art can be used to communicate ideas about nature and natural history, engage students in science, and foster an appreciation for the environment.
Medium: Vellum, acetate, natural materials
Size: 9" x 9"
Price: NFS
Artist Statement: These shadowboxes were inspired by natural history collections, Renaissance-era curiosity cabinets, and early taxidermy and preservation practices. My work infuses natural materials with new technology and media: the layered vellum and transparency cuts were designed in Illustrator and cut on a Cricut, and QR codes are used to link each shadowbox to a corresponding animation. The animations bring the items in the shadowboxes to life, reflecting early museology practices of anthropomorphism and curiosity. This work considers the questions: how has the categorization, preservation, and display of natural ephemera changed throughout history? How do display practices reflect a society’s values and understanding of the natural world? How can the intersection of art, museology, and science enhance our understanding of each discipline?
Continuing to make is necessary for art teachers to infuse new ideas into their curriculum and learn new practices and techniques for the classroom. This project has motivated me to infuse arts-based research, outdoor learning, and technology such as QR codes, stop animation apps, vector imaging, and a cricut into my curriculum. The work has also reinforced my passion for interdisciplinary learning; specifically, the fusion of nature, science, outdoor education, and art. Art can be used to communicate ideas about nature and natural history, engage students in science, and foster an appreciation for the environment.
Super Flower Blood Moon
Artist: Alex Garove
Medium: Vellum, acetate, natural materials
Size: 9" x 9"
Price: NFS
Link to Animation Short at the bottom of this description
Artist Statement: These shadowboxes were inspired by natural history collections, Renaissance-era curiosity cabinets, and early taxidermy and preservation practices. My work infuses natural materials with new technology and media: the layered vellum and transparency cuts were designed in Illustrator and cut on a Cricut, and QR codes are used to link each shadowbox to a corresponding animation. The animations bring the items in the shadowboxes to life, reflecting early museology practices of anthropomorphism and curiosity. This work considers the questions: how has the categorization, preservation, and display of natural ephemera changed throughout history? How do display practices reflect a society’s values and understanding of the natural world? How can the intersection of art, museology, and science enhance our understanding of each discipline?
Continuing to make is necessary for art teachers to infuse new ideas into their curriculum and learn new practices and techniques for the classroom. This project has motivated me to infuse arts-based research, outdoor learning, and technology such as QR codes, stop animation apps, vector imaging, and a cricut into my curriculum. The work has also reinforced my passion for interdisciplinary learning; specifically, the fusion of nature, science, outdoor education, and art. Art can be used to communicate ideas about nature and natural history, engage students in science, and foster an appreciation for the environment.
Medium: Vellum, acetate, natural materials
Size: 9" x 9"
Price: NFS
Link to Animation Short at the bottom of this description
Artist Statement: These shadowboxes were inspired by natural history collections, Renaissance-era curiosity cabinets, and early taxidermy and preservation practices. My work infuses natural materials with new technology and media: the layered vellum and transparency cuts were designed in Illustrator and cut on a Cricut, and QR codes are used to link each shadowbox to a corresponding animation. The animations bring the items in the shadowboxes to life, reflecting early museology practices of anthropomorphism and curiosity. This work considers the questions: how has the categorization, preservation, and display of natural ephemera changed throughout history? How do display practices reflect a society’s values and understanding of the natural world? How can the intersection of art, museology, and science enhance our understanding of each discipline?
Continuing to make is necessary for art teachers to infuse new ideas into their curriculum and learn new practices and techniques for the classroom. This project has motivated me to infuse arts-based research, outdoor learning, and technology such as QR codes, stop animation apps, vector imaging, and a cricut into my curriculum. The work has also reinforced my passion for interdisciplinary learning; specifically, the fusion of nature, science, outdoor education, and art. Art can be used to communicate ideas about nature and natural history, engage students in science, and foster an appreciation for the environment.
Postcard 2
Artist: Kellsie Guy
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 5" x 7"
Price: $45.00
(plus any applicable sales tax)
Artist Statement: As an avid hiker, I believe in taking in the whole moment and connecting to the time and place when out in nature. My collection of work acts as a series of windows or portals into the places that have resonated with me in the past or currently. Painting has always been an escape for me and by choosing to create an artwork of a sentimental location, I have found that the creative process becomes therapeutic. One way I feel bonded with nature as a painter is observing the subtleties in color that comes from that landscape. The three main landscapes represent a glimpse in time where I felt the most present. Although my work tends to be very personalized towards my own emotions surrounding these locations, I recognize that they could be interpreted in various ways by different people. In order to continue the journey into my work and allow for different perspectives, I experimented with creating small watercolor renditions. While they may look similar and depict the same places, they differ from their related paintings by showing the areas from varying viewpoints and different times of day. They are reminiscent of a postcard that someone would receive after traveling. The “postcards” serve as another opportunity for the audience to connect to the work in a more familiar or intimate way. It is my hope that others can view my work as a quick retreat from the world and to find a sense of contentment in my art.
As a teacher-artist, the creation of this body of work has reconnected me with what I love to do. I feel that throughout this series I was able to re-investigate what identifies me as an artist. It has also reminded me what was most important, the joy of making art. This has motivated me to share my artistic journey with my students. Looking at my artwork through the lens of an art educator has allowed me to come up with art lesson ideas to use in the future. I feel that it will offer a new way to connect with students, and ultimately share my passion with them.
Medium: Mixed Media
Size: 5" x 7"
Price: $45.00
(plus any applicable sales tax)
Artist Statement: As an avid hiker, I believe in taking in the whole moment and connecting to the time and place when out in nature. My collection of work acts as a series of windows or portals into the places that have resonated with me in the past or currently. Painting has always been an escape for me and by choosing to create an artwork of a sentimental location, I have found that the creative process becomes therapeutic. One way I feel bonded with nature as a painter is observing the subtleties in color that comes from that landscape. The three main landscapes represent a glimpse in time where I felt the most present. Although my work tends to be very personalized towards my own emotions surrounding these locations, I recognize that they could be interpreted in various ways by different people. In order to continue the journey into my work and allow for different perspectives, I experimented with creating small watercolor renditions. While they may look similar and depict the same places, they differ from their related paintings by showing the areas from varying viewpoints and different times of day. They are reminiscent of a postcard that someone would receive after traveling. The “postcards” serve as another opportunity for the audience to connect to the work in a more familiar or intimate way. It is my hope that others can view my work as a quick retreat from the world and to find a sense of contentment in my art.
As a teacher-artist, the creation of this body of work has reconnected me with what I love to do. I feel that throughout this series I was able to re-investigate what identifies me as an artist. It has also reminded me what was most important, the joy of making art. This has motivated me to share my artistic journey with my students. Looking at my artwork through the lens of an art educator has allowed me to come up with art lesson ideas to use in the future. I feel that it will offer a new way to connect with students, and ultimately share my passion with them.
Teacher & Student
Artist: Katherine Broadwater
Medium: Paper Cutting by Hand
Size:
Price: $500.00
(plus any applicable taxes)
Artist Statement:
This work is in response to the three years of the covid pandemic, loss of life, and my recent retirement as a Professor at Towson University, after nearly 50 years as an art educator. To say that I loved being an art teacher and arts advocate would be an understatement. I fully believe in the power of the arts to transform lives and to make a significant difference in all who create and participate as artists or viewers. It is also a reflection of a deep sense of loss that is felt after letting go of something so personally meaningful and precious. The work reflects my desire to choose joy and to find beauty in solitude and loss.
Medium: Paper Cutting by Hand
Size:
Price: $500.00
(plus any applicable taxes)
Artist Statement:
This work is in response to the three years of the covid pandemic, loss of life, and my recent retirement as a Professor at Towson University, after nearly 50 years as an art educator. To say that I loved being an art teacher and arts advocate would be an understatement. I fully believe in the power of the arts to transform lives and to make a significant difference in all who create and participate as artists or viewers. It is also a reflection of a deep sense of loss that is felt after letting go of something so personally meaningful and precious. The work reflects my desire to choose joy and to find beauty in solitude and loss.
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