Ridgefield Guild of Artists - "Continuum" Exhibition

Tonight as I stepped into Ridgefield Guild of Artist to see the "Continuum" show I knew it will be a show you see only in big progressive cities. A show that is far beyond landscapes, far beyond "still life" with fruits and bowls and vases. The "house" was packed. and it was a show, which seemed to me that it have been exhibited in Manhattan, but then by some forces transposed to Ridgefield CT. "Continuum" was curated by Nancy Moore and I as an artist clap my hands for job well done.

Therefore, if you live in the area and want to have a theme for your dinner, go see the show. But it would be much better to buy one of the thought provoking art works and display it on the wall in your dining room.

Unfortunately it was my busy day and I forgot my camera at home. But if I will drive by RGOA in a near future I will stop by and take couple of images and edit this page for everyone to see that it is really worth it to see.

Upcoming Show - Easton Arts Council: "Art in the Country"

Well, I have gotten into another show in Connecticut. One of my newest paintings "Fire" was accepted into a show called "Art int the Country", organized by Easton Arts Council  from May 9 through May 21, 2011. More info HERE and HERE.

As you may have noticed I love strong and vibrant colors. Actually, I love my life to be strong and vibrant too, that is when I get out of my living quarters :-)

Come and be part of my celebration.



"Fire"

Dimensions: 48" x 36" x 1.5"

Acrylic on canvas

2011


© 2011 Bronislava Slagle, All Rights Reserved

A Chair For Ai Weiwei

Many artists and organizations are protesting against Chinese artist Ai Weiwei's imprisonment. (Chinese government already fought back by hacking into an on-line organization that supports Ai Weiwei). Protests are held in front of Chinese embassies. Local art organizations have their ways of protesting as well. The Aldrich Museum in Ridgefield, CT shows what they think of Ai Weiwei's issue. Artists and visitors are asked to create a miniature chair for a display. Artists that do not live in Connecticut can participate too. Read all about it HERE.

Of course, I would not miss an opportunity to create one chair for Weiwei's cause - a red chair. The chair is made out of carton paper in mixed media - painted with red acrylic tint and then I glued on little hand made stars (red color and stars represent Chinese flag) along with an image of Ai Weiwei.  Also, I applied to my miniature chair one of my techniques I used on my abstract paintings.

Credits - I have downloaded Ai Weiwei's image from THIS WEBSITE and then manipulated it in a photoshop before gluing it to my chair.

PS. Below is see my artistic piece "Free Weiwei" in the Aldrich Contemporary Museum among many other little chairs :-) Let's hope Ai Weiwei will be free soon.

Drawn Away And Drawn Toward - Reception

Despite the bad weather and that the show was during the week, when people are busy with responsibilities, my "hard core fans" came to celebrate my first solo show. We talked about art and traveling and food and you name it.
It was a very relaxed evening and everyone enjoyed the "escape from obligations". The only drawback was that I left my camera chip at home, and had to take at least couple of images with my cell phone camera. Better than nothing, right?

Mark Boughton, Mayor - standing in front of his favorite painting. It happens to be my favorite too, and I decided not to sell it :-)

Wayne Shepperd, Chief of staff - this is Mr. Shepperd's favorite painting. We share same passion for orange and blue colors :-)

Jeff, Di and Veronika

Sue Brandt and Barbara Joblin

Bill Buzan loves my drawing "A Girl Riding Roomba"

Emilya Padlowski (an artist) loves my drwings too.

Jeff and Cintia

Art Hanging With Friends In Danbury CT

For few days I worked on my show (price list, labels, framing, etc.) and today "D" day finally arrived. My three friends (Helenka, Karolina a Stana) were ready to help me hang all the paintings and drawings. I think that at first they were a little reluctant to make decisions, but I told them that what ever they will decide will be a great choice. And let me tell you - I could not have a better "Art Hanging" crew! They measured, help me make decision how and where to hang all the paintings. I could not be luckier to have such great friends.
As we brought all the paintings in, we were getting pretty good raves - "ooohs and aaahs" and "this is so different" and "these paintings are awesome" and "they are very cheerful". (To tell you the truth I really do not want to sell them. My husband and I grew kind of attached to them.)

If you live in driving distance from Danbury, CT - come see what a great job they did and at the same time you can see my art :-) Come to the opening on Thursday. More info is HERE.

Below are several images from "Art Hanging" with my friends.

The "Art Hanging" crew

Our little helper is a very handy boy

Stana's doing it right

Karolina and Helenka are patient for sure!

I tried my best to attach labels

Abstracts in pastel colors

Abstracts

I could not resist to include some of my DailyDraw365 in the show

City Center is another location where my art is displayed

My first "Hairstyles" painting looks great on this City Center's orange wall

THANK YOU HELENKA, KAROLINA AND STANA (AND OUR LITTLE HELPER). I COULD NOT HAVE HANG THEM UP WITHOUT YOU.