The Gathering Place Art Galleries

Adrianne

A Reflective Look at a Survivor’s Journey

Adrianne Artist Statement and Bio:
 

I’m showing a collection of work that varies in composition using different application techniques. Many of my visual references have been about nature such as landscapes, trees, flowers, and animals. My work shows the blending of mediums and the strong use of vivid color, movement, and dimension. I take pride in making “one-of-a-kind originals.” I am delighted to share my art with you as a self-taught artist focusing on abstract and texture work. My pieces have been displayed at The Gathering Place, Art Therapy Studio, the VA Hospital, Cleveland State University and Tri C Community College. I have also been a participant in a traveling exhibition for Accessible Expressions Ohio.

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This year marks my 27th year as a cancer survivor. Since that first diagnosis, I have faced the challenges of cancer, mobility impairment, and other major health issues. To commemorate this time in my life, I am exhibiting artwork that allows the observer to experience a reflective look at my emotional journey while going through such hardships. During these tough times, I tend to lose my desire to create. This may go on for months and other times years. It is my passion for art the appears repeatedly during my participation in local art therapy programs. It is at those times that I rekindle my love for art, and I see the positive effect that art has in my life. I want to inspire others to seek a creative activity that can help them get through the tough times in life, both mentally and physically.

My creative abilities are a gift from God. My desire is to enlighten, uplift and inspire through my art. May each observer be blessed not only by what you see, but of what you feel. I am excited to return to show work at The Gathering Place where I started my journey in art therapy classes.

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Please join us to meet the artist at The Gathering Place East on October 15, 4:30-6:30pm. 

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Adrianne is donating 20% of her proceeds to The Gathering Place. 

Virginia Simons

Retrospective

Virginia Simons Artist Statement and Bio
 

Hello and Welcome to this retrospective exhibit.

This suite of watercolors, oils and collages highlights a late life artistic renaissance. It is a montage’ of works revealing visual influences over a lifetime. These are paintings that have meaning for the artist. The collection reflects a love of vistas: oceans, beaches, marshes, lakes, rivers and southwest mesas and mountains. Completing the collection are florals which intrigue the artist’s eye and comfort one’s spirit with their tenacity and detailed variations.

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Virginia Simons is an emerging artist from Westlake, Ohio who began her artistic journey in earnest after raising children and retiring as a therapist. She has learned from many established artists though courses and workshops. However, she says, “I am indebted to Pat Sigmier at Beck Center who expands my vision and has inspired many new ideas. I am also grateful to Westlake Westshore Arts Council and to the Rocky River Aquarelle group because relationships with fellow artists who share, question and explore the process of their own work encourages me.

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www.virginiasimons.com

 

Please join us to meet the artist at The Gathering Place West on November 5, 4:00-6:00pm. 

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Virginia is donating 25% of his proceeds to TGP.