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SUMMARY:Del Ray Artisans\, Fairy Tales Around the World\, March 2025 Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Two of my paintings\, One Missed the Kiss (30×40″ acrylic and collage on canvas) and The Fisherman & Jinni (12×12″ spray paint\, acrylic and pastel on canvas) were selected for the Del Ray Artisans’ Fairy Tales Around the World Art Exhibit\, March 2025 Art Exhibit. \nI am excited to return to this fabulous gallery and Del Ray’s amazing artist community. The pandemic interrupted my regular membership and having wrapped up moving to my new studio at The Torpedo Factory Art Center\, I did not have a chance to renew it until recently. Now that I am settled in a studio just a few miles from Del Ray\, I plan to participate in both art communities; Old Town and Del Ray in Alexandria\, VA. \nOpening Reception: Friday\, March 7 from 7–9 pm \nDuration: March 7–29\, 2025
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/del-ray-artisans-fairy-tales-around-the-world-march-2025-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:Del Ray Artisans Gallery\, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fragments: Reflections on Memory
DESCRIPTION:Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center Juried Exhibit\nSwan Song from my Perspective series was selected by Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center In Association with the Smithsonian Institution for the Fragments: Reflections on Memory Art Exhibition\, which is on display in the Kay Daugherty Gallery of the center for two months. We had a great opening reception and I recommend visiting the gallery during the day while the show is on to also enjoy the magical sculpture garden. \nThis exhibition explores how individual and collective memory can shape our identity and perception and influence our understanding of the world. Memory intertwines with our daily lives and is a fluid\, shifting narrative. \nDuration: \nFebruary 21 – April 27\, 2025 \nA few words about the artwork: \nSwan Song is a visualization of orchestral music inspired by classical music. Fragmented color fields vibrate at different levels. I use multidirectional perspectives to mimic musical harmony and my childhood memories of the first large classical performances I attended. The swan with a cut-off reflection is lost in the vast man-made interior\, depicting our endangered nature; hence\, the swan’s last song. \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/fragments-reflections-on-memory/
LOCATION:Annmarie Art Center\, 13470 Dowell Road\, Solomons\, MD\, 20688\, United States
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SUMMARY:Transformer's 9th Annual Heartbreakers Ball
DESCRIPTION:A Valintine’s Art Event\nI am invited to add my work to the Transformer’s FlatFile Collection\, starting with the Annual Heartbreakers Ball. I am participating in this awesome Valentine’s Night event with 15 limited print editions of hybrid digital-analog paintings\, including many pieces from my new 2025 Love Pond series and two from my Valentine’s collection I did in 2024. \nThe Ball is at The Line DC in Adam’s Morgan\, one of my favorite meet-up places. You need to buy tickets in advance ($15 per person). The link is below. I can’t wait to see some of my followers and friends and meet new art lovers.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/transformers-9th-annual-heartbreakers-ball/
LOCATION:The Line DC\, 1770 Euclid St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
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SUMMARY:Full Circle: Strathmore's 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Pursuit of Happiness from my Baroque series was selected for Strathmore’s 33rd Annual Juried Exhibition: Full Circle. \nThe historic Mansion\, located near The Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda\, MD\, presents exhibitions featuring local\, national\, and international artists. Its annual juried exhibits are one of the DC area’s well-thought-of art venues\, and I am truly excited to be part of this. \nOpening Reception: Friday\, January 31\, 7–9 PM \nDuration of the Exhibit: January 25–March 3 \n  \nConcept: \nThe Pursuit of Happiness\, 48×36″ acrylic on canvas\, is an intuitive abstract painting using geometrical and organic forms as color fields to express different feelings\, pursuing happiness despite the pain and embracing the imperfections and tilts that throw the balance out—the innocence that is forgotten.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/full-circle-strathmores-33rd-annual-juried-exhibition/
LOCATION:Strathmore\, 10701 Rockville Pike\, North Bethesda\, MD\, 20852\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hill Center Galleries 2025 Regional Juried Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Winter Refuge from my Inner Gardens collection\, Perspective series\, was selected by the independent Juror\, Phil Hutient\, for Hill Center Galleries 2025 Regional Juried Exhibition in Capitol Hill\, Washington\, DC. Consequently\, it was chosen for the cover of Capitol Hill’s magazine\, Hill Rag\, March 2025 issue. I am flattered that my art is featured for the second time on the cover of Hill Rag magazine\, as one of my last year’s displays at the same gallery was featured on the cover of the March\, 2024 issue. \nExhibit Duration: January 13–May 3\, 2025 \nConcept:  \nWinter Refuge depicts an imaginary indoor garden with a lily pond\, a snowy day on the left window\, floral motifs and geometrical color blocks\, all abstracted. This is\, in fact\, a color field painting. I used my signature perspective cuts in this painting and segmented the artboard into several canvases\, each deserving and competing for attention. \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/hill-center-galleries-2025-regional-juried-exhibition/
LOCATION:Hill Center\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art League January 2025 Open Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Doubt from my Figurative series was selected by Eric March\, the independent juror of the month for the January 2025 Open Art Exhibit at The Art League\, Alexandria\, VA. \nDon’t miss this first exhibit of the year featuring the most recent works by many local artists in the DC area. The Art League Gallery is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM and the opening reception is Friday\, January 10\, 6:30–8 PM. \nMy own studio is just a few steps from the Art League Gallery within the Torpedo Factory Art Center at Studio 5\, 105\, Union Street\, Alexandria\, VA. I will be there before this opening on Friday and throughout the weekend afternoons. \n  \nConcept:  \nInspired by classical masters\, I abstracted a female model\, adding an accurately painted hand that did not necessarily belong to her\, bent the perspective\, and interfered with realism further. I completed this during the 2024 New Year holidays (last year\, this time). At this time of gift exchange\, many have little to give or receive\, and many have doubts about who to give to and expect. I leave the interpretation to the viewer. With figurative morphs and a Venetian Scaramouche mask on the top left\, the narrative is left obscure. \nProcess and Media:  \nDoubt is both a multimedia and mixed-media painting. I digitally combined and altered images of my separate studies on paper and canvas using pastel and acrylic. I then professionally printed the digital collage on museum-grade archival canvas (stretched on heavy-duty double-wood bars) and hand-embellished it with acrylic and pastel. \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/the-art-league-january-2025-open-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Art League\, 105 N Union St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210
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SUMMARY:The District 51 Art Show
DESCRIPTION:I am honored to be recognized as one of the 51 living and working artists who have shaped\, inspired\, and impacted the dynamic cultural scene of Washington\, DC\, both past and present\, as this exhibition honors the vibrant creative landscape of the District of Columbia\, and champions the local artistic community. \nRead The Washington Post Article > I am mentioned in the last paragraph. \nArtists were selected by a panel of three jurors: Caitlin Berry- Irene and Richard Frary Gallery Inaugural Director\, Nehemiah Dixon III- Phillips Collection Senior Director for Public Programming and Community Engagement\, and Anisa Olufemi- Curator and Hamiltonian Artists Fellowship Manager. Two paintings from my Inner Gardens collection\, Perspective series\, were juried for this exhibit. \nDuration: \nJanuary 9 – February 9\, 2025 \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/the-district-51-art-show/
LOCATION:Touchstone Gallery\, 901 New York Avenue Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art League December 2024 Interiors Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:My painting Mise-en-scène from my Architectural series was selected by Joe Gyurcsak\, the independent juror of the month for the December 2024 Interiors Art Exhibit at The Art League\, Alexandria\, VA. \nDon’t miss this great exhibit featuring the most recent works by many local artists in the DC area. The Art League Gallery is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM and the opening reception is Friday\, December 13\, 6:30–8 PM. \nMy own studio is just a few steps from the Art League Gallery within the Torpedo Factory Art Center at Studio 5\, 105\, Union Street\, Alexandria\, VA. I will be there before this opening on Friday and throughout the weekend afternoons. \n  \nConcept:  \nMise-en-scène is another painting in which I utilize geometrical shapes generated from an imaginary interior as color fields. In this painting\, the refraction and reflection of light add to the depth of the chromatic arrangements\, inviting the viewer to walk in and explore. \nProcess and Media:  \nI created the composition outline digitally\, transferred it onto the watercolor paper\, mounted it on a wood panel (20×24″) and painted it with acrylic and spray paint.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/the-art-league-december-2024-interiors-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Art League\, 105 N Union St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241124
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SUMMARY:Transcendence Art Auction Gala at American University Katzen Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to participate in the 2024 Transformer’s Annual Auction Exhibition & Benefit Gala\, Transcendence\, in collaboration with the Austrian Embassy in DC and the American University. This event is a celebration of innovative contemporary art and artists that rise above the fray\, with 160+ artworks in a variety of mediums by a dynamic mix of emerging and more established artists\, as well as unique experiences\, all up for bidding and buying! All proceeds from Transcendence support Transformer and the participating artists. I am thrilled the auction’s jurors have selected three of my paintings\, recognizing my artistic journey. This is a fundraiser to support art and artists\, and I am excited that my art will contribute to the growth of our artist communities. \nVisit the exhibit before the auction night\, click here to bid on the online auction\, or become a patron and join us for the fabulous gala night. \nMany thanks to those who attended my art talk on November 16. \nAuction Exhibition:\nNovember 9–22\, 2024 | Gallery Hours: Weds-Sat\, 12 – 5 PM. \nGala Night (for patrons only):\nSaturday\, November 23\, 2024 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM. \nA few words about the jurors and the nomination process:\nI was nominated (without any early knowledge or open calls) to submit artwork to be considered for inclusion in Transcendence via an extensive Nominating Committee of artists and artist leaders\, including: \n\nTransformer Board President Jennifer Sakai\,\nIndependent Curator\, Artist\, and Professor at American University Cordula Everett\,\nCultural Officer\, Austrian Cultural Forum\, Austrian Embassy Washington\, DC Johannes Aigner\,\nDirector\, Austrian Cultural Forum\, Austrian Embassy Washington\, DC Yam Chewoah\,\nArtist and Professor at MICA Emily Strulson\,\nArtist Robin Davis\,\nArtist Mira Hecht\,\nArtist Kyle Hackett\,\nArtist and Professor at American University Department of Art | Studio Art Charles Jean-Pierre\,\nArtists and Professors at Howard University; and\nTransformer staff.\n\nI was initially told that the committee would select only one piece from each artist\, but I am very pleased that they chose three of my works!
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/transcendence-art-auction-gala-at-american-university-katzen-arts-center/
LOCATION:Katzen Arts Center\, 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20016\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art League November 2024 Open Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:My painting Tracked and Traced from my Figurative series was selected by Matthew T. McLaughlin\, the independent juror of the month for the November 2024 Open Art Exhibit at The Art League\, Alexandria\, VA. \nDon’t miss this great exhibit featuring the most recent works by many local artists in the DC area. The Art League Gallery is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM. \nConcept:  \nWe are all tracked and traced by all sorts of public cameras and our own devices\, leaving something behind each time. Hence\, the inspiration. Instead of getting paranoid about it and blocking everything online\, I used it as the concept here.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/the-art-league-november-2024-open-exhibit/
LOCATION:VA
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025
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SUMMARY:Hickok Cole Art Night Gala 2024
DESCRIPTION:The auction is live through Thursday\, October 24\, 6:30 PM. >> Click here to access.\nFloating in Limbo (SOLD)\, Revival (SOLD)\, and Foundation (SOLD) from my Architectural series were selected for the Hickok Cole Art Night 2024 Annual Auction\, which supports Washington Project for the Arts (WPA) and the local artists. \nMy participation was by invitation rather than an open call. Nevertheless\, it was an extensive jury selection process\, and I am thrilled that not one\, not two\, but THREE of my paintings were chosen for this prestigious fundraiser\, and they all sold! I am excited that my sales contribute to the growth of our artist communities. Art Night 2023 raised $147\,365 for WPA and the local arts; we aim for more this year. \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/hickok-cole-art-night-gala-2024/
LOCATION:Hickok Cole\, 301 N Street Northeast Suite 300\, Washington\, DC\, 220002\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art League October 2024 Open Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:My painting Gallery Chromatique was selected by Nicholas Serratore\, the independent juror of the month for the October 2024 Open Art Exhibit at The Art League\, Alexandria\, VA. \nDon’t miss this great exhibit featuring the most recent works by many local artists in the DC area. The Art League Gallery is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM. \nConcept:  \nGallery Chromatique is another painting in which I utilize geometrical shapes generated from an imaginary interior as color fields. The architecture of this interior consists of a corridor with several entries—a dream-like passage easy to get lost in\, distracting from composition and focusing on colors. The color fields jump from the floor to the painting on the wall and the doorways\, while the main walls and ceiling remain neutral gray. I created the composition outline digitally\, transferred it onto the canvas (20×24″) and painted with acrylic\, pastel and spray paint.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/the-art-league-october-2024-open-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Art League\, 105 N Union St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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SUMMARY:Parallax Paradigms solo show by Abol Bahadori – ADA Gallery DC Art All Night 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the last showing of my Parallax Pardigms solo show at the ADA Gallery during the DC Art All Night Dupont Circle 2024 Events\, September 28\, 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. We’ve added a few of my most recent paintings debuting for this exceptional event.\nI am honored to be selected by the ADA Gallery\, Washington Center of ADA University\, for the gallery’s Summer 2024 Exhibit. Working closely with the gallery’s curator\, Louette Ragusa\, I’ve assembled an intriguing collection from my Perspective and Architectural series that has never been displayed together. A few common elements allowed me to combine these paintings in a solo show\, which addresses certain contradictions in unison. Hence\, the title is “Parallax Paradigms.” \nI now have 30+ small to large paintings in this show that join spontaneous abstract marks with more recognizable elements\, such as human figures\, flora and fauna while simulating depth using perspective grids and architectural structures. The “parallax” is defined by both the process of layering paint (literally) and the viewers’ perception of color and depth based on the individual/personal interpretation.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/parallax-paradigms-solo-show-by-abol-bahadori-ada-gallery-dcartallnight-2024/
LOCATION:ADA Gallery\, 1627 21st Street NW\, Washington DC\, DC\, 20009\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T200000
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SUMMARY:The Art League Sept 2024 Wit & Whimsy Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Unhinged (60×36″ acrylic and spray paint on canvas) was selected by Elissa Armstrong\, juror for the September 2024 Wit & Whimsy at The Art League\, Alexandria\, VA. \nConcept and Process:\nUnhinged is an attempt to relax the viewers\, take their minds off daily obstacles\, and engage them in a fun visual trick or illusion. Viewers may wonder if it’s meant to be about faces (profiles)\, plants\, or buildings. And it is whatever they want it to be. I used florescent pink and light shades of yellow-green (acrylic) to set a soft atmosphere in the background and then energized it with dangling and upward-growing shapes (spray paint) and fixed-width thinner lines (collaged blue tape). The two futuristic orange spheres (eyes) and the lines (outlines of human or bird heads) interact to generate three whimsical profiles\, with only two present simultaneously depending on which way you look at it—the wave being the mouth and nose or chin for all three.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/the-art-league-sept-2024-wit-whimsy-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Art League\, 105 N Union St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241002
DTSTAMP:20260525T070526
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SUMMARY:Van Landingham Gallery September 2024 Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:I am introducing new works from my “Inner Gardens” collection in the September 2024 group exhibit at Van Landigham Gallery. This collection is inspired by nature reclaiming abandoned buildings and the concept of inner gardens within each of us (an inner connection with nature). Using new techniques of layering with multi- and mixed-media\, I’ve created a sense of space that the viewer can imaginatively enter\, connecting with our environmental awareness. I am excited about this display and would love to share it with all of you. \nThe gallery is open during the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s public hours\, which are 10 am—6 pm daily. I will be there most Saturdays and Sundays 2–6 pm starting the third week of September.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/van-landingham-gallery-september-2024-exhibit/
LOCATION:Torpedo Factory Art Center\, 105 N. Union Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240904
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SUMMARY:The Art League Aug 2024 Open Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Lotus Flood from my Perspective Series (20×20″ mixed media on canvas) was selected by Andy Yoder\, juror for the August Open Exhibit at The Art League\, Alexandria\, VA. \nThe Art League Gallery is open daily 10 am – 6 pm. \nConcept and Process:\nThis is another play on reversing the human invasion of nature. Here\, a flood of organic forms in the shape of lotus leaves reclaims the manmade structure (geometrical forms). As a colorist\, I combine the chromatic push and pull with the perception of depth to generate a more dynamic composition. I took photos of old walls with exciting textures of rocks\, concrete and wood\, collaged them digitally to create the foundation of the composition\, printed the digital image on watercolor paper and then painted over with watercolor\, gouache\, pastel\, and ink (lines) to enhance the grunge look\, then mounted on the wood panel sealed with cold wax.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/the-art-league-aug-2024-open-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Art League\, 105 N Union St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241105
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SUMMARY:Gallery at Canal Center 2024 Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:KYO Gallery has selected four paintings from my Perspective series for the 2024 group exhibit Modern Traditions at the Alexandria Arts Alliance Gallery at Canal Center Plaza in Alexandria\, VA. We had a great opening reception on July 13 in conjunction with Alexandria City’s 275th anniversary. \nThe exhibit will be on view and open to the public during various upcoming art events in the plaza (to be announced) through November 2024. Meanwhile\, you may also visit the show by appointment through any participating artist\, including myself.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/gallery-at-canal-center-2024-exhibit/
LOCATION:Gallery at Canal Center\, 11 Canal Center\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240829
DTSTAMP:20260525T070527
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T060010Z
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SUMMARY:Van Landingham Gallery August 2024 Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:We have a great art exhibition at the Torpedo Factory Artists Association’s Van Landingham Gallery\, Studio 311\, throughout August 2024. \nI had six paintings on display from my Colorfield series\, one of which won the second prize award from this month’s juror\, Karen Schmitz. Four paintings were sold by the middle of the month\, and I replaced two with new paintings from the same series. \nCome and visit this show while it lasts! The gallery is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/van-landingham-gallery-august-2024-exhibit/
LOCATION:Torpedo Factory Art Center\, 105 N. Union Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240721
DTSTAMP:20260525T070527
CREATED:20240524T203832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T004127Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Facade 2024 Exhibit at CFAC
DESCRIPTION:Mise-en-scène from my Interiors collection (part of the Architectural series) was selected by Calloway Fine Art & Consulting (CFAC) for Behind the Facade\, Interpreting the Interior group exhibit at CFAC’s Georgetown Gallery. \nI am honored to be part of this highly competitive contemporary art show\, which selected only 16 artists from over 200 submissions for the CFAC’s 2024 Summer Show. \nExhibit Duration: June 22 – July 20\, 2024\, Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm \n  \nA few words about my Interiors collection:\nIn Interiors\, the boundaries between color and architecture blur\, resulting in a compelling fusion of fields and forms. This collection juxtaposes vivid color fields against the structural elements of interiors\, creating a powerful visual narrative that plays with perception and perspective. Light and refraction are key elements\, casting abstract reflections that transform ordinary surfaces into realms of imaginative exploration. The dynamic interaction between color and light and the resulting push-and-pull effect challenges viewers to reimagine the dimensions of interior spaces\, seeing beyond their physical boundaries into a world of possibilities and opening doors to imaginative dimensions. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/behind-the-facade-2024-exhibit-at-cfac/
LOCATION:Calloway\,\, 1643 Wisconsin Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070527
CREATED:20240525T215350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T153449Z
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SUMMARY:Art Exhibit at The Little Theater of Alexandria
DESCRIPTION:Epic Song from my Baroque series was selected for a special art exhibit at The Little Theater of Alexandria in collaboration with The Art League to coincide with their production of “Is He Dead?”\, Mark Twain’s witty send-up of the art world. \nJoin us for a wine and cheese reception at the theater on Sunday\, June 2\, from 5–7 pm\, and chat with the actors in the play and the artists with work in the exhibit. This event is free and open to the public\, although attendees are encouraged to get tickets to the afternoon performance that precedes the reception. \nExhibit Duration: May 18 – June 8 \n  \nA few words about Epic Song:\nEpic Song\, 20×20”\, mixed media on canvas\, is an imaginary landscape inspired by tales of Azerbaijani Ashugs (troubadour musicians). I’ve combined the abstracted/surreal motifs of a village on top of hills with the folk musical instrument\, Saz\, doorways and vine forms over the color field background. The colorful eclipse is part of a folk tale I’ve borrowed from. I created the general composition digitally\, transferred it onto the canvas and painted with acrylic\, dry pastel and spray paint.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/art-exhibit-at-the-little-theater-of-alexandria/
LOCATION:The Little Theatre of Alexandria\, 600 Wolfe Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTSTAMP:20260525T070527
CREATED:20240524T212749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T153851Z
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SUMMARY:Van Landingham Gallery 311\, TFA June 2024 Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:I am honored to have been selected by the Torpedo Factory Artists Association as a member in May 2024. Therefore\, this exhibit at Van Landingham Gallery is my first participation as a member. \nI have several small-medium-size mixed-media paintings from my various series with some common elements on display—a good variety with studio discounts to select from. \nVan Landingham Gallery\, Studio 311\, is located on the third floor of Torpedo Factory Art Center\, next to the stairs. \nExhibit Duration: June 1 – 30 \nOpening Hours: Daily\, 10am – 6pm
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/van-landingham-gallery-311-tfa-june-2024-exhibit/
LOCATION:Torpedo Factory Art Center\, 105 N. Union Street\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240603
DTSTAMP:20260525T070527
CREATED:20240514T190058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240526T153604Z
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SUMMARY:The Art League – May 2024 Open Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Escape from my Architectural series was selected by Rose O’Donnell\, the juror of the May 2024 Open Exhibit at The Art League\, Alexandria\, VA. \nThis painting combines ancient and modern architecture using mixed media—acrylic and spray paint layered over printed digital art on canvas.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/the-art-league-may-2024-open-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Art League\, 105 N Union St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T230000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070527
CREATED:20240426T014952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T004547Z
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SUMMARY:Selected for WPA 2024 Collector's Night Gala
DESCRIPTION:Two of my paintings\, Chroma Fields and Harvest Dawn from my Colorfield Landscape series\, were selected for the Washington Project for The Arts (WPA) 2024 Collectors’ Night Gala; the annual art auction. The auction\, hosted online on Artsy from April 19 to May 4\, features more than 150 artworks by some of the most exciting artists working in the region today. All artworks will be exhibited at the Collectors’ Night gala for guests’ exclusive viewing.\nProceeds from the auction directly benefit the participating artists and WPA\, as all sales are split 50/50. \nRegister to bid at artsy.net/wpabenefit\nBuy tickets for Collectors’ Night on Saturday\, May 4 at wpadc.org
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/selected-for-wpa-2024-collectors-night-gala/
LOCATION:555 12TH STREET NW WASHINGTON\, DC\, 555 12TH STREET NW\, WASHINGTON\, DC\, DC\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Project for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wpadc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20260525T070527
CREATED:20240309T224646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T184119Z
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SUMMARY:Inner Gardens | Open Now – June 15
DESCRIPTION:I am honored to be selected by the McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) for the 2024 Spring Solo Show and featured in The Washington Post. \nExhibit Duration: April 11 to June 15\, 2024 | Gallery is open daily\, 9 am – 10 pm\nTea & Talk: June 4 at 11am \nAtrium Gallery at MPA features my recent Inner Gardens painting collection from my Architectural and Perspective series. \nThis exhibit is an interplay between artificial and natural\, solid and fluid\, geometrical and organic\, and abstract versus real. Such combinations and contradictions open many directions for the viewer’s eye to pass or float through. Meanwhile\, using all elements as color fields is a visual metaphor to awaken each viewer’s inner gardens. \nI explore the space between the recognizable and unfamiliar\, unveiling the unknown or forgotten. Success in the work lies in viewers finding their unique stories within\, forging a profound connection to self and nature. Color\, prioritized over form\, is paramount\, shaping space and dimension and evoking deep emotions. \nPlease visit any day until June 15\, and I would love to see you at the in-person artist talk event on June 1\, 11 a.m.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/solo-show-2024/
LOCATION:McLean Project for the Arts\, 944 Mackall Farms Lane\, McLean\, VA\, 22101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240404
DTSTAMP:20260525T070527
CREATED:20240309T181654Z
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SUMMARY:Honorable Mention Award - The Art League March 2024 Open Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Bounce from my Architectural series was selected and received an honorable mention award from Juliette Colas\, the juror of the March 2024 Exhibit at The Art League\, Alexandria\, VA. \nBounce combines ancient and modern architecture using mixed media—acrylic and spray paint layered over printed digital art on canvas. \nI also have several other paintings in Gallery 75 of The Art League (same location)\, one on the wall and five on the racks. \nVisit through March 2024 any day of the week\, 10 am – 6 pm.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/honorable-mention-award-the-art-league-march-2024-open-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Art League\, 105 N Union St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTSTAMP:20260525T070527
CREATED:20240309T192901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T192901Z
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SUMMARY:Our American Soul\, National Juried Show - Gallery Underground\, March 2024
DESCRIPTION:Liberation from my Perspective series was selected by Robert Yi\, the juror of Our American Soul at Gallery Underground\, Arlington\, VA \nThis mixed media painting is inspired by American contemporary ballet and depicts the soul’s liberation. \nGallery Underground is part of the Arlington Artists Alliance and is open to the public Monday through Friday\, 10 AM to 6 PM.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/our-american-soul-national-juried-show-gallery-underground-march-2024/
LOCATION:Gallery Underground\, The Shops at 2100 Crystal Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070527
CREATED:20240101T223308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240101T223308Z
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SUMMARY:The Art League – January 2024 Still Life Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Falling Vase from my Perspective series was selected by Jorge Alberto\, the juror of the Still Life Exhibit at The Art League\, Alexandria\, VA. \nFalling Vase depicts the constant universal struggle between order and disorder—realism and abstraction. I am representing the chaos with the abstraction of floral forms against the order symbolized by the perspective grid. The vase is the most representational (the least abstract) form in this painting. The falling of the vase is a passage from order to disorder (release of energy). I created the perspective grid and the background digitally\, traced them on 300 lb cold-pressed watercolor paper\, painted with layers of watercolor\, gouache\, acrylic paint and markers\, and sealed with cold wax after mounting on the wood board. I’ve used both spontaneous action painting and more controlled detail work here. \nI also have several other paintings in Gallery 75 of The Art League (same location)\, one on the wall and five on the racks. \nIf you can’t make it for the opening night\, visit through Janura 2023 any day of the week\, 10 am – 6 pm.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/the-art-league-january-2024-still-life-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Art League\, 105 N Union St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260525T070527
CREATED:20240102T004907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T011455Z
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SUMMARY:Best in Show Award – Hill Center Galleries 2024 Regional Juried Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Two of my paintings\, Uplift and Revival from the Architectural series\, were selected for this highly competitive regional exhibition in Washington\, DC by the juror\, Amy Cavanaugh and I received the Best-in-Show Award for Uplift. \nMy Architectural series is inspired by early perspective paintings of the Renaissance period. Uplift and Revival bring a contemporary shift to classical painting and architectural style. Everything is to serve the colors for me (as a colorist artist) and the segmented color fields accommodate that. I’ve digitally sketched the architectural composition\, printed on canvas and painted it over with acrylic.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/best-in-show-hill-center-galleries-2024-regional-juried-exhibition/
LOCATION:Hill Center\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTSTAMP:20260525T070527
CREATED:20240101T220857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T071202Z
UID:3912-1704067200-1706745599@www.abolart.com
SUMMARY:Van Landingham Gallery 311\, TFA January Blues Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The First Art Exhibit of 2024\nI am participating in January Blues\, the first art show of 2024 at Van Landingham Gallery\, Studio 311\, Torpedo Factory Art Center\, Alexandria\, VA. \n\n\nMy display\, shown in the above photo\, received the 2nd place Award from the juror of the month\, Andrea Salzman. This display consists of seven paintings from my Architectural series. \nThis exhibition has a collaborative component in that poets have been invited to draw inspiration from the artworks in the show and write poems for their favorite works. I am truly honored that Michal Mahgerefteh\, an award-winning poet and artist based in Virginia\, wrote Mindful Intent\, inspired by my painting Bounce in this collection. > Click here to read it on Michal’s website. \nCome visit us at the gallery!\nOpen daily\, 10 am – 6 pm and I am in the gallery all Sundays 2 – 6 pm
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/van-landingham-gallery-311-tfa-january-blues-exhibit/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTSTAMP:20260525T070527
CREATED:20231118T221802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T223938Z
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SUMMARY:Honorable Mention Award – The Art League – December Open Art Exhibit 2023
DESCRIPTION:Revival from my Architectural Series (20×20″ mixed media on canvas) was selected and awarded with an Honorable Mention by David Culpepper\, juror for the December Open Exhibit at The Art League\, Alexandria\, VA. \nI also have several other paintings in Gallery 75 of The Art League (same location)\, one on the wall and five on the racks. \nVisit this art show throughout December 2023 any day of the week\, 10 am – 6 pm.\nA few words about Revival:\nRevival brings a contemporary shift to classical painting and architectural style. My Architectural series is inspired by early perspective paintings of the Renaissance period with a contemporary twist of segmented color fields.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/the-art-league-december-open-art-exhibit-2023/
LOCATION:The Art League\, 105 N Union St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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