Past Events

Opening Reception in The Corridor Gallery: “Captured Moments”

“Captured Moments:  Artwork by Nicolette Rose & Anita Brett”
Opening Reception
Friday, April 9, 2010
7:00ish - 9:00ish pm
The Corridor Gallery at Riverview

Free of charge
All ages are welcome
Free coffee and hors d’oeuvres

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Artist’s Statement by Nicolette Rose:
“Often, I am struck by an emotional moment in nature, realizing that not only this moment, but all things connected with it, combine to inform my translation. Forming that moment into a creative channel, requires me to detach myself from the organic or inorganic place, while remembering the honored feeling of being a witness to the extravant moods of nature. I work toward fusing my perceived reality with an imaginary alternative reality; presenting an image that is descriptive with abstracted elements. This allows me to participate in the natural encounter, while being drawn inexplicably into the mysterious workings of instinct. These paintings represent a body of work that span the last eighteen years. The desire to paint comes from a graphic arts background and today has expanded to the use of textiles. Wool fibers convey a feeling of earthy qualities and a constant reminder of what life has generously given us. Both mediums have allowed me to delve in all the possiblities of the creative self.”

Artist’s Statement by Anita Brett:
“My husband’s family stressed the importance of reading books to children. As I read to our five children, I found that I often returned to picture books that were thoughtfully worded and beautifully illustrated. I made it my goal to add to these illustrated publications with my own childrens’ books. On my journey to publish, I have been side-tracked by the beauty and individual personality that can be captured in portraits. A shy smile, a reserved look, a playful gesture and a confident grin are each fascinating to capture and repeat on a canvas. Watercolor is the only medium I use. I am fascinated by the interplay of watercolors; the ‘mistakes’ are what give movement, life, and joy to the medium. I have studied with various artists in the Greater Lansing area. I also studied in New York City at the National Academy School of Fine Arts. I also learned much from my recent visit with Tracy Reid.”