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SUMMARY:DC Art Now 2025
DESCRIPTION:The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) FY 2026 Art Bank Program has selected my painting\, “Unhinged\,” among its finalists\, following my invitation to participate. It is featured on the screen as part of the DC Art Now 2025 Exhibit\, September 11 – December 12. \nWe celebrated the opening of the exhibition and honored all Art Bank finalists with a reception to kick off DC’s Art All Night weekend on September 11\, 2025. \n  \nAbout Unhinged: \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 fluorescent pink and light shades of yellow-green (acrylic) to create a soft background atmosphere\, 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. \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/dc-art-now-2025/
LOCATION:DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)\, 200 I Street\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art All Night
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SUMMARY:Georgetown Art All Night 2025
DESCRIPTION:One of the highlight community events in Georgetown\, Art All Night 2025\, is returning! This exciting event will take place at over 15 locations along Wisconsin Ave NW. I am thrilled to announce that I will be participating\, courtesy of an invitation from Lily Z Interior Designs\, at their storefront boutique\, Hunter & Huntress. I will showcase some of my recent small works\, flat files\, and accessories. \nJoin us for an evening filled with art and live music! This family-friendly event runs from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM on Friday\, September 12\, and offers something for everyone to enjoy. ​
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/georgetown-art-all-night-2025/
LOCATION:Hunter & Huntress\, 1665 Wisconsin Ave NW\, Washington\, 20007\, United States
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SUMMARY:Capital One Celebration of the Arts 2025
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss Northern Virginia’s largest inaugural art festival!\nSome of my limited-edition art prints (flat files) will be showcased and available for purchase by Transformer\, DC\, presented in collaboration with the Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (Tephra ICA) at the Capital One Center Celebration of the Arts This is a two-day outdoor festival taking place from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on October 4–5\, 2025\, in the heart of Tysons\, VA. Designed for all ages\, this immersive event transforms the streets of Capital One Center into a multi-block celebration of the arts—featuring interactive installations\, hands-on workshops\, live music\, and culinary experiences for every generation.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/capital-one-celebration-of-the-arts-2025/
LOCATION:Capital One\, Capital One Dr\, Tysons\, VA\, 22102\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chronicles: Storytelling Through Imagery\, Annmarie Arts Center\, The Smithsonian
DESCRIPTION:Craning the Net from my Figurative series has been selected for the Chronicles: Storytelling Through Imagery exhibit at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center by the juror Elizabeth Dale-Deines\, Public Programs Manager at the National Air and Space Museum. This marks my third consecutive acceptance at this prestigious venue affiliated with The Smithsonian.  \nThe exhibition will run from October 10 through January 18\, 2026\, offering you ample time to experience the art and the beautiful gardens.  \nAbout Craning the Net: \nA mixed media—spray paint\, watercolor\, acrylic\, charcoal and collage on a 20×60” canvas in which I combined an abstract female form and the net (left and below)\, resulting from spray-painting over a fishing net and a more representational male figure and construction tools on the right (charcoal and collage). It depicts the constant human struggle to make ends meet. Meanwhile\, a grander landscape appears with an optimistic energy on the horizon\, symbolizing hope.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/chronicles-storytelling-through-imagery-annmarie-arts-center-the-smithsonian/
LOCATION:Annmarie Art Center\, 13470 Dowell Road\, Solomons\, MD\, 20688\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hickok Cole Art Night Event 2025
DESCRIPTION:I am honored to announce that three of my paintings—Bounce\, Light Hall\, and Portal Mystique from my Architectural series—have been selected for the Hickok Cole Art Night 2025 Annual Auction. This prestigious event supports the Washington Project for the Arts (WPA) and local artists. \nMy participation came by invitation\, followed by an extensive jury selection process. I am thrilled that three of my works were chosen for this significant fundraiser\, and one sold at the opening. Art Night raised $164\,960 for WPA and the local arts\, marking this the biggest fundraiser in 25 years.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/hickok-cole-art-night-gala-2025/
LOCATION:Hickok Cole\, 301 N Street Northeast Suite 300\, Washington\, DC\, 220002\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art League Little Winter 2025 Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:My mixed media miniature painting\, Botanical Parallax II\, was selected for The Art League’s Little Winter Exhibit. Little Winter is an annual exhibit of miniature work\, perfect for the holiday season\, and small gifts and souvenirs for tourists visiting the Torpedo Factory Art Center\, one of the landmarks of Old Town Alexandria near DC. \nThe Art League has three other exhibits in November: Monochrom\, a solo show\, and ceramics and bladesmithing. I also have several unframed flat files\, handmade cards and one wall piece in the adjacent Gallery 75. \nThe exhibits are on display from November 6 to December 7. \nMy own studio is just a few steps from The Art League Gallery with many more holiday-perfect original art\, prints and accessories\, and I hope you visit both! \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/the-art-league-little-winter-2025-exhibit/
LOCATION:VA
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SUMMARY:Honorable Mention—The Art League December 2025 Open Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Canyon Bride from my recent series\, Spirits\, was selected and won an Honorable Mention by the independent juror\, Amy Waldrop\, for the Art League’s December 2025 Open Exhibit. I was very excited about this selection\, as this was the debut of the Spirits series outside my studio. \nConsequently\, the first edition of Canyon Bride was sold at The Art League Gallery even before the opening reception. Since the buyer was traveling\, the gallery had to remove it\, but they kindly allowed me to replace it with another painting from the same series. Visit The Art League Gallery to see Crimson Pass and walk to my studio (No. 5) for several other paintings from my Spirits series. \nCrimson Pass 24×24\n  \nAbout the selected pieces: \nThe veiled figure rises from the landscape\, symbolizing the ethereal emergence of nature’s guardians and underscoring humanity’s inherent connection to and responsibility for the Earth. The “Spirits” series fuses figurative and landscape painting through a unique technique employing dense\, filament-like lines and parallel striations\, reminiscent of intaglio or etching. I hope to emphasize environmental awareness with this approach. \nThe Art League December Open Exhibit will be on display from December 11 to January 4. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/the-art-league-december-2025-open-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Art League\, 105 N Union St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Event
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SUMMARY:Best in Show—The Art League January 2026 Open Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to start the year with a Best-in-Show Award and a sale before the opening! \nUnbound (diptych) from my Spirits series was selected and chosen for the first-place Best-in-Show Award in the first open exhibit of the year at The Art League Gallery\, juried by Xenia Gray. It was sold before the opening reception—a second pre-opening sale from this series in two months (see details on the previous event). \nVisit Monday-Sunday\, 10-6 pm during the exhibit: January 7 – 25\, 2026 \nMy own studio (#5) is a few steps from the Art League Gallery and is open to the public Friday-Sunday afternoons. \nAbout the selected piece:\nUnbound is the third piece from my new Spirits series\, selected for The Art League Gallery’s open exhibits two months in a row (click here to read more). In Unbound\, I experimented with the composition by splitting the painting into a diptych\, thereby breaking its continuity to reflect the title—unbounding with the past and moving forward. The full narrative is left to the viewer’s interpretation\, as I always invite the viewer to finish the story by delving into the ambiguity.  \nThe “Spirits” series fuses figurative and landscape painting through a musical approach—a unique technique employing dense\, filament-like lines (melody) and parallel striations (harmony)\, reminiscent of intaglio or etching. I hope to emphasize environmental awareness with this approach. The veiled figures\, rendered in neutral tones\, contrast with the warm landscape\, symbolizing the ethereal emergence of nature’s guardians and stressing humanity’s inherent connection and responsibility to the Earth. \nAs a colorist artist trained by the founders and followers of the Washington Color School\, my practice has evolved from abstract color field painting. I now employ a surreal approach\, introducing elements of reality to explore the gap between the known (recognizable forms) and the unknown (abstract expression). This investigation centers on my “Spirits” series\, in which innovative digital and mixed-media techniques fuse the human figure and landscape\, emphasizing environmental connection. \nProcess: \nI’ve used a hybrid\, analog-digital-analog process in all these pieces\, consisting of digitally merging and manipulating images of analog studies\, printing on archival art watercolor paper mounted on a wood carded panel\, and painting over with mixed media\, including watercolor\, pastel\, ink\, and acrylic\, sealed with cold wax or spray varnish.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/best-in-show-the-art-league-january-2026-open-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Art League\, 105 N Union St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hill Center Galleries 2026 Regional Juried Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Delphic\, from my Figurative series\, is selected by the independent juror\, Claude L. Elliot\, for the 2026 Regional Juried Show at Hill Center Galleries\, Capitol Hill\, Washington\, DC.\nThis marks my third consecutive year in this prestigious exhibition\, following my Best in Show award in 2024. \nThe exhibition runs from January 21 to May 2\, 2026 \nAbout the selected piece: \nLayered water media on a 24×24″ water media wood board\, Delphic is a tribute to Eva Palmer-Sikelianos\, merging ancient and modern themes. The central figure exudes 1920s sophistication and classical poise\, set against a vibrant backdrop of abstract botanical forms. The composition is intersected by red grids\, reimagining the traditional loom as a construct that blends history\, nature\, and the future into a single enigmatic moment.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/hill-center-galleries-2026-regional-juried-exhibition/
LOCATION:Hill Center\, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue\, SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20003\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rhythm: Movement in Art\, Annmarie Arts Center\, The Smithsonian
DESCRIPTION:Fallings and Bliss from my Figurative series have been selected for the Rhythm: Movement in Art exhibit at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. This marks my fourth consecutive acceptance at this prestigious venue affiliated with The Smithsonian. \nDuration: \nThe exhibition runs from February 13 through April 19\, 2026\, offering you ample time to experience the art and the beautiful gardens. \nAbout the selected pieces: \nFallings\, 48×36″ mixed media—In this piece\, I put floating male figures with vivid orange and teal up against a misty background of pastel colors. The perspective grid is balancing the organic forms. Inspired by the discovery of perspective in Renaissance paintings\, I applied the same tools to contemporary abstract and surreal motifs. There is a mood of freedom and an adrenaline rush at the same time. \nBliss\, 24×24″ mixed media—about the joy of putting behind a shattered past—preservation or deliverance from harm\, ruin\, or loss. I’ve used a solid wooden artboard and various media and tools\, including initial digital studies\, stained tissue paper (collaged)\, acrylic paint (brush and spray)\, pastel\, stencils\, and sanding\, to achieve the unique look and feel of this painting. I allow the viewer’s imagination to tell the narrative.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/rhythm-movement-in-art-annmarie-arts-center-the-smithsonian/
LOCATION:Annmarie Art Center\, 13470 Dowell Road\, Solomons\, MD\, 20688\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art League Patron's Show Fundraiser 2026
DESCRIPTION:I’ve donated eight of my large and medium-sized paintings from various series created between 2011 and 2026 to this great annual show\, which is an experience that’s part fundraiser\, part block party\, and totally fun. It’s The Art League’s biggest fundraising event of the year\, providing seasoned art collectors and newcomers alike with the excellent opportunity to acquire high-quality\, original fine art at a bargain price while supporting a great non-profit organization and our artist community. All proceeds benefit The Art League’s educational programs\, exhibits\, community outreach\, and classroom relocation project. \nThe live event on February 15\, 6 pm\, will run in person with an online broadcast\, so ticketholders may choose how they would like to attend: in person or virtually! For each ticket drawn\, ticket holders go home with a work of art valued at up to thousands of dollars. \nClick here for details and tickets.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/the-art-league-patrons-show-fundraiser-2026/
LOCATION:The Art League\, 105 N Union St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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SUMMARY:Minotaur—my first sculpture on display
DESCRIPTION:My very first clay sculpture\, Minotaur\, is on display at The Art League Gallery\, Alexandria\, VA. \nAfter firing the clay\, I painted it with turquoise acrylic for an oxidized bronze effect and finished with bronze oil wax and graphite polish. Huge thanks to my teacher\, George Tkabladze\, for his guidance – and for being a great studio neighbor! \nMain takeaway: Experimenting with different surface media is key\, as the finish is just as important as the sculpture itself. \nExhibit Duration:  \nFebruary 18–March 1 \nClosing Reception: \nSunday\, March 1\, 2-4 pm. \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/minotaur/
LOCATION:The Art League\, 105 N Union St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Baroque—in search of new sensoria\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:I was deeply honored to have my recent works featured in a solo exhibition at the prestigious IA&A at Hillyer in DC. This selection\, chosen from hundreds of competitive local and international proposals\, was a significant professional affirmation of my artistic direction\, particularly following the well-attended opening reception\, which garnered many compliments from art lovers and fellow artists. \nVirtual Gallery Guide >\nThe exhibition features works (created between late 2023 and February 2026) from my Baroque series\, inspired by the dynamism and grandeur of Western Baroque and the rich traditions of Eastern miniatures that I have studied since childhood. \nThese paintings are intentionally theatrical. I establish the “stage” through chromatic harmony and movement\, inviting you\, the viewer\, to step into the scene and complete the narrative.  \nArtist Talk\nDuring the artist talk (March 21)\, we dove deep into the concept and process\, and the exchange of ideas with fellow art enthusiasts and creatives was truly inspiring. \nwith moderator and print expert\, Joshua Dunn\nHuge thanks to Joshua Dunn for being an amazing moderator and to the fantastic Hillyer Gallery team for making it all happen. \nDon’t miss out on the exhibit – it’s on display until March 29! \nGo to top\n\n Watch the interview by IA&A at Hillyer >\nDuration: March 7–March 29 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/hybrid-baroque-2026-solo-show/
LOCATION:IA&A at Hillyer\, 9 Hillyer Ct NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
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SUMMARY:Reflecting: MFA April 2026 Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Lily Den\, from my Perspective series\, is selected by Nataliya Gurshman\, juror of the Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) Reflecting Exhibit\, Spring 2026\, at the Circle Gallery in Downtown Annapolis. Out of 293 total entries by 115 artists\, I was one of 45 artists selected. \nDuration: April 1–25 \nAnnapolis Art Walk Reception: April 16 from 5 – 8 PM \nClosing Reception/Meet the Artist: April 25 from 4 – 6 PM \n\nConcept: \nCalla lilies have found refuge in a den under the steps of an alley in an old town. Inspired by his birthplace\, Tabriz\, Azerbaijan\, Iran\, I created this nostalgic space to invite all viewers to walk in with their own sense of déjà vu. \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/mfa-reflecting-spring-2026/
LOCATION:MFA\, Circle Gallery\, 18 State Circle\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jurying the 2026 NOVA Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:I am thrilled to announce that I was invited to serve as the juror for Northern Virginia Community College’s (NOVA) Annual Student Art Exhibition. \nSupporting the next generation of artists is a passion of mine\, and I am honored to have the opportunity to review the diverse and talented works emerging from the NOVA art programs. Selecting winners from such a creative pool is never easy\, but it is a deeply rewarding process to see the world through their eyes. \nVisit the extraordinary works of these emerging artists. \nExhibition Duration: \nApril 6 – May 8\, 2026
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/juried-the-2026-nova-student-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Waddell Art Gallery\, 21200 Campus Drive\, Sterling\, VA\, 20164\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
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SUMMARY:Green: AACC Annual National Juried Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Blue Frog from my Indoor Pond collection\, Architectural series\, is selected for the AACC Annual National Juried Exhibit\, Green at the Cade Center for Fine Arts Gallery\, Arnold\, Maryland. Juried by Roberto Ferrari\, renowned curator of Columbia University\, it was selected from 400 submissions\, with only 43 artists chosen. \nDuration: April 28–July 14 \nOpening Reception/Meet the Artist: April 29 \nAbout the selected piece: \nMy Indoor Pond collection\, consisting of small layered watercolor on pigment print pieces (16-18″ wide)\, is a study of boundaries: where solid structures meet liquid depths and airy light. I use these states of matter to bridge the gap between abstract shapes and familiar forms\, letting the concept dictate the movement of color across the canvas. While the series is grounded in a deep\, atmospheric palette of greens\, it is defined by its “interruptions”—shocks of warm light and cool blues. Here\, the solitary blue frog acts as a vibrant anchor\, emerging from the dominant greens to breathe life into the composition. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/green-aacc-annual-national-juried-exhibit/
LOCATION:John A. Cade Center for Fine Arts Gallery\, 101 College Pkwy\, Arnold\, MD\, 21012\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art League May 2026 Open Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Dawn from my Spirits series is selected by Jowita Wyszomiska\, the independent juror of the month\, for the May 2026 Open Exhibit at The Art League Gallery\, Alexandria\, VA. \nExhibit Duration: May 6–June 7\, 2026 \nAbout the selected piece:\nDawn\, a layered watercolor and pigment print on a 24×24-inch wood watermedia panel\, is the fifth painting from my Spirits series selected for a monthly exhibit at The Art League. Two previous pieces from this series received Best in Show and Honorable Mention awards and were sold by The Art League. \nThe “Spirits” series fuses figurative and landscape painting through a musical approach—a unique technique employing dense\, filament-like lines (melody) and parallel striations (harmony)\, reminiscent of intaglio or etching. I hope to emphasize environmental awareness with this approach. The veiled figures\, rendered in neutral tones\, contrast with the warm landscape\, symbolizing the ethereal emergence of nature’s guardians and underscoring humanity’s inherent connection to and responsibility for the Earth. \nAs a colorist artist trained by the founders and followers of the Washington Color School\, my practice has evolved from abstract color field painting. I now employ a surreal approach\, introducing elements of reality to explore the gap between the known (recognizable forms) and the unknown (abstract expression). This investigation centers on my “Spirits” series\, in which innovative digital and mixed-media techniques fuse the human figure and landscape\, emphasizing environmental connection. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/the-art-league-may-2026-open-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Art League\, 105 N Union St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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SUMMARY:Landmark: Iconic American Views\, Annmarie Arts Center\, The Smithsonian
DESCRIPTION:Canyon I from my Colorfield series is selected by Elizabeth Wilson\, Head Registrar of The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibitions Services\, for the Landmark: Iconic American Views exhibit\, at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center. \nDuration:\nThe exhibition runs through September 20\, 2026\, offering you ample time to experience the exhibit and the beautiful gardens. \nAbout the selected piece:\nCanyon I\, watercolor and pigment print on a 16×16″ water media panel\, is one of the landscape pieces in my Colorfield series\, which focuses on a dialogue between the structured precision of cartography and the fluid\, emotive qualities of colorfield abstraction. They visualize the human impulse to map and categorize the natural world by overlaying boundaries onto atmospheric horizons. Red and warm colors dominate the palette in these series\, with cold hues used as accents. The degree of abstraction varies; some\, including Canyon I\, are inspired by the Midwestern US\, Arizona\, New Mexico\, and the Grand Canyon. \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/landmark-iconic-american-views-annmarie-arts-center-the-smithsonian/
LOCATION:Annmarie Art Center\, 13470 Dowell Road\, Solomons\, MD\, 20688\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winging It: Birds in Art\, Annmarie Arts Center\, The Smithsonian
DESCRIPTION:Mentation from my Baroque series is selected by Saul Drake\, Exhibits Project Director\, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services (SITES)\, for the Winging It: Birds in Art exhibit at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (main gallery). \nThis marks my sixth consecutive acceptance at this prestigious venue affiliated with The Smithsonian\, coinciding with the Landmark exhibit at Kay Daugherty gallery (above the main gallery)\, where my other piece\, Canyon I\, is on display. Visit both shows and enjoy the spectacular sculpture garden throughout the summer. \nDuration: \nJune 5 (opening night)–August 23\, 2026 \n\nAbout Mentation\nMedia: Layered hybrid media (pastel\, acrylic\, and pigment print) on watercolor paper mounted on a 24×36-inch cradled wood panel. \nConcept: I am interested in the gap between the known (recognizable) and the unknown (abstract)\, inviting the viewer to delve into their subconscious and “finish” the painting. \nApplying this philosophy to Mentation\, the images of birds are deconstructed to serve as a metaphor for human cognition. By using headless\, abstracted birds\, the work moves away from ornithological study and toward a representation of “flying thoughts.” These avian forms symbolize the erratic and elusive nature of imagination—ideas that take flight before they are fully formed. It captures the kinetic energy of a mind in flight—a personal experience amidst work in progress\, depicting my creative frenzy.
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/winging-it-birds-in-art-annmarie-arts-center-the-smithsonian/
LOCATION:Annmarie Art Center\, 13470 Dowell Road\, Solomons\, MD\, 20688\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Art League June 2026 Landscape Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Castle Fields III from my Colorfield series is selected by Jill Basham\, the independent juror of the month\, for the June 2026 Landscape Exhibit\, one of the most popular annual shows at The Art League Gallery\, Alexandria\, VA. \nJoin us for the opening reception on Friday\, June 12\, 6:30–8:00 pm and come earlier to check out my studio (5)\, a few steps from The Art League Gallery at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. \nExhibit Duration: June 10–July 5\, 2026 \n\nAbout Castle Fields III\nMedia: Layered hybrid media (watercolor\, acrylic ink and pigment print) on watercolor paper mounted on a 24×24-inch cradled wood panel (third variation). \nConcept: Having spent most of my life in the DC area with access to significant works by the founders of the Washington Color School\, I’ve closely studied their techniques\, yet deviated from traditional colorist styles in the Landscape collection within my Colorfield series. These works present a dialogue between the structured precision of cartography and the fluid\, emotive qualities of colorfield abstraction. By overlaying rigid\, grid-like structures and “fenced” boundaries onto ethereal\, atmospheric horizons\, I attempt to visualize the human impulse to map the natural world. The vibrant\, saturated palettes create a sense of topographical depth\, yet the bleeding edges and layered transparencies suggest a landscape that is constantly shifting. This tension illustrates the gap between the known and the unknown\, where the comfort of a recognizable landmark dissolves into the vast\, unknowable mystery of pure color and light. \n 
URL:https://www.abolart.com/event/the-art-league-june-2026-landscape-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Art League\, 105 N Union St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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