Spring Has Sprung

We have the doors propped open, and a wonderful breeze is coming into the gallery today. It's 72 and the sun is out, making us feel like we live in Southern California. And with Spring comes spring cleaning, and what better way to brighten up a living space just in time for sunny weather than a piece of art?

An excerpt from an article we came across recently on ArtBusiness.com, from Alan Bamberger:

"Art improves quality of life. All you have to do is think about the difference between a room with bare walls and one with walls full of art...Art stimulates the expression and interchange of thoughts, feelings, and ideas among total strangers who might never otherwise say a single word to each other."

We couldn't agree more.

Just a few pieces that conjure up thoughts of Spring...

Cara Enteles, Pollination Series #12

oil on aluminum

Dorothy Goode, Homage 72

egg tempera on panel

Margie Stewart, Inlet, Summer

oil on linen

Carl Plansky, Wild Flowers

oil on linen

Kristina Bailey, Hot House Flowers

mixed media on panel

Nature Interpreted

Cara Enteles, Bees do it Best, 12" x 12" Oil on acrylic sheet

This Friday night, I am hosting the second exhibition at the gallery since we opened.  The show, entitled Nature Interpreted, explores the way in which different artists take vastly different approaches to representing nature.  Whether it be oceans, flowers, mountains, birds, bees, or leaves, artists have long been fascinated with nature's depiction.  These five talented artists from across the country have come together to display the way in which they each interpret nature.

Please join me in welcoming them to Atlanta at a reception for the artists, Friday November 7th, from 7-10 pm.  I hope to see you here!