March, 2007
"The Queen Poses with Her Mardi Gras Beads"
36" x 24"
acrylic on canvas
I was out walking recently, and walked right by a Queen of Spades card lying on the ground staring up at me. About 20 feet later I turned around and picked it up. I glued it into my sketch book. She now has a home. Fast forward to the Academy Awards. The Queen, Helen Mirren, wins the Oscar.
Another day, another walk and I come across a front yard where the person (Rosa) had created this amazing shrine to life. Literally. It is a miss mash of everything. There were beads strung on lots of different figures. That's how I tied the two together where the beloved Queen gets her portrait made wearing her Mardi Gras beads.
Happy Spring!
Mary
Events & Shows
KALEID Gallery
88 South Fourth Street
San José, CA
(street level Fourth Street Garage) between Santa Clara and San Fernando Streets. Across the street from the San José/San José State University Martin Luther King Jr. Library.
I am showing recent figurative works at this salon-style gallery in downtown San José.
Reception:
Friday, April 6, 2007
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Gallery Hours:
Tuesdays - Fridays: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturdays: 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Show dates:
Ongoing
Silicon Valley Open Studios
May 5 - 6, 2007
My Studio
818 Nevada Avenue
San José, CA 95125
408.288.8220
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day
Showing with:
Julie Goodenough, a contemporary crochet artist.
May 19 & 20, 2007
Cindy Stokes' Studio
28 Selby Lane
Atherton, CA 94027
650.400.2809
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day
Showing with:
Cindy Stokes, Photography
Chris Oliver, Mixed media and paintings
Both weekends are wheelchair accessible
Children are welcome
I am thrilled and honored to say that I have been selected to participate in the sixth edition of the Florence Biennale in Florence, Italy. It will take place December 1-9, 2007 in the historical Fortezza da Basso. In 2001 The United Nations recognized the Florence Biennale as an official partner in the program "Dialogue Among Nations". The artists of the Biennale, despite their differences of language and faith, found a common language in art to communicate their cultural values, illustrating Kofi Annan's statement: "Art opens new doors for learning, understanding, and peace among people and nations".
Show dates:
December 1-9, 2007
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News
I am now showing new figurative paintings in Kaleid Gallery downtown
San José. It's a very cool space with loads of amazing art. Check it out.
Student Work
This is the studio of one of my students, Linda. She is shown here with her new puppy Ansel Adams. Notice the portrait she is making of him on the easel. Very nice, Linda. Thank you for sharing.
Semi-Private Studio Sessions Available!
Studio sessions are available on Fridays with no more than four people at a time. No pressure or competition. A supportive, positive learning environment.
Bring your own project to work on, or paint the still life set up in the studio. Lessons are $20/hour.
Call me for more info. 408.288.8220
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