In challenging the notion of the feminine archetype, artists embrace and reach beyond the boundaries of the female form to express the essence of a woman, figuratively, conceptually and metaphorically. Participating artists: Sondra Arkin, David Carlson, Oletha Devane, Phylicia Ghee, Michael Gross, Nora Howell, Edwin Remsburg, Rachel Rotenberg, and Mary Walker. Myrtis Bedolla, curator, Jessica Stafford-Davis, co-curator
In challenging the notion of the feminine archetype, artists embrace and reach beyond the boundaries of the female form to express the essence of a woman, figuratively, conceptually and metaphorically.
As Color, alluring imagery stretches the imagination and explores a woman’s sexual and intellectual power through aggressive gestures and symbolic references to the feminine life-giving force. As Light, provocative photographs portray a woman’s physical strength and ubiquitous presence in nature. As Form, moving two and three dimensional objects, emblematic of the ethereal qualities of a woman, reveal the complexities, convictions and intuitiveness of the feminine expressed as the divine; a ritualistic-based video serves as testimony to one woman’s personal journey of renewal, and others speak to healing, identity, memory and transformation in tableaus that embody a woman’s unbridled spirit.
Artwork
Sondra Arkin
Permutations Toward Infinity Series
Wax/Shellac: dibond
No: 47
Year: 2012
16” x 16”
Sondra Arkin
Permutations Toward Infinity Series
Wax/Shellac: dibond
No: 68
Year: 2012
16” x 16”
Sondra Arkin
Permutations Toward Infinity Series
Wax/Shellac: dibond
No: 76
Year: 2012
16” x 16”
Sondra Arkin
Permutations Toward Infinity Series
Wax/Shellac: dibond
No: 73
Year: 2012
16” x 16”
Sigrid Vollerthun
Hibiscus Candle
Photograph
Year: 2010
Framed: 26 ½ x 20”
Mary Walker
Eternal Life
Acrylic and canvas on wood panel
Year: 2010
12” x 12” x 4 ½”
Participating artists: Sondra Arkin, Maya Freelon Asante, David Carlson, Oletha Devane, Phylicia Ghee, Michael Gross, Nora Howell, Ada Pinkston, Edwin Remsburg, Jamea Richmond-Edwards, Rachel Rotenberg, Amy Sherald, Sigrid Vollerthun and Mary Walker. Along with Sondheim Semi-finalists: A. Moon and Adejoke Tugbiyele
Artscape Gallery Network Exhibit curated by Myrtis Bedolla and co-curator Jessica Stafford-Davis
The Artscape Gallery Network connects two dozen Baltimore galleries to a wider audience through a promotional campaign sponsored by M&T Bank and provides art lovers with an extended opportunity to enjoy Baltimore’s talented artists before, during and after the festival weekend. The Artscape Gallery Network exhibitions highlight 2013 Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize applicants, along with artists working throughout the region.
Emergence: Contemporary Artists to Watch features forty artists from across the country, who are making an indelible mark on the contemporary art movement with compelling and technically skilled artworks. The exhibition explores the renaissance of artistic expression and creativity in American art, and highlights Baltimore’s position as an up-and-coming arts scene while raising questions about where art is going, both geographically and intellectually.
Exhibition Featured: Christina Batipps, Lois Borgenicht, Anne Bouie, Al Burts, Eugene Campbell, Jennifer Cheek, Larry Cook, Loring Cornish, John Cotterell, Daniel Everett, Peggy Fox, Phylicia Ghee, Lisa Grabenstetter, Don Griffin, Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle, Judy Hintz-Cox, Robin Holder, Amy Jackson, Evan Jensen, Rochelle Johnson, Nikia Kigler, Sharon Minor King, Douglas Kinnett, Gloria Kirk, Vivian Leinio, Jeannie Monico, Edmond Nassa, Lilya Pavlovic-Dear, Aidah Rasheed, Jamea Richmond-Edwards, Zenobia Rickford, Rachel Rotenberg, Donald Swindler, Jennifer Tam, Samuel Tefcon, Evita Tezeno, Melissa Vacek, Noi Volkov, Sigrid Vollerthun and James Williams II.
Video
Diapotheque Series, 2010 by Edwin Remsburg
