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Your Work Here

Published November 3, 2022

November 11 – December 18, 2022
Gallery reception: December 9th, 6-8pm

FPAC Gallery
300 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210

Gallery hours: Friday through Sunday, 12 to 6 pm

website of all artwork

Your Work Here

Photozaic statement:

How can I construct an image that moves beyond the surface? Photozaics, of course!

My award-winning Photozaics are inspired where Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi-step process and starts out with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye may it be rolling hills or a babbling brook. After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors. I cut the glass by hand taking smaller shards, and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled the frame. Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape adding the texture to my art.

Photozaic below is sized 20x17x1- All are unique works of art that are a must-see and feel!

Pine Edged Road

Sometimes the path in life is not clearly defined. The only thing you can do is breathe deeply, put your faith in the universe, and take the first step. Life’s road will have curves, enjoy them as they will bring you to wonderful places if you surrender. Road trips allow my mind to wander and absorb what Mother Nature shows me. I especially love watching the landscape change from mountains to desert; from city to Rolling country farms; brightly colored flowers to drab gray foggy scenes. All of these are gifts from her, so give thanks. Get out in nature and recharge your soul!

Praxis – International Juried photography exhibition

Published November 1, 2022

Black & White

Exhibition dates: November 19 through December 3^rd, 2022

Opening Reception Saturday, November 19^th

Time: 6 – 8 PM

Exhibition dates: November 19 through December 3^rd, 2022

Address: 2637 27^th Ave S. MPLS, MN 55406

Website: https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/calendar

Lone Tree Fenced in- Digital infrared photograph.

Standing alone doesn’t mean you are alone; it means you are strong enough to handle life’s challenges.

Small Stones Festival of the Arts

Published October 6, 2022

The festival will once again be held at locations around the newly renovated Grafton Common including the Great Hall, Apple Tree Arts at One Grafton Common, the Grafton Public Library at 35 Grafton Common, and the Grafton Congregational church at 30 Grafton Common.

Dates: October 14th through October 23^rd

Location: One Grafton Common, Grafton, MA

I will attend on opening night and will be available to chat, on October 14th starting at 7 PM.

Wishes or Weeds? Matted in black with simple satin black metal frame 16x20x1

This image reminds me of my childhood and every time I saw a Dandelion, I would pick it and make a wish. So, in this image, I see wishes and choose to hold on to my innocent belief that they are not weeds but wishes delivered to the Universe via a simple breeze. Next time you see a Dandelion, stop, pick it, and make your wish! Only true believers will see their wishes materialize! Today I wish for peace and equality for all.

New Works of Art

Published October 3, 2022

I’ve been busy in the studio creating more photozaics, some are as new as my recent trip to Michigan earlier this summer. I love traveling to new places and note to all you New Englanders, I’m heading your way on October 8th and will spend the month of October in your area. I can’t wait to see what New England offers an Artist… Stay tuned.

Also Gallery owners in New England area, I will have samples of my photozaics to view in person please reach out to me at nmcguirestudio@gmail.com to set up a time for personal viewing.

War or Peace?

Published September 15, 2022

By ART IMPACT® INTERNATIONAL

Thursday, September 15, 2022, to Saturday, December 31, 2022

Artists illustrate their creative thoughts on the subject of War

or Peace. Their talents are showcased to help raise funds for

Youth for Human Rights, Washington, D.C. Chapter.

3D Virtual gallery below:

https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/10658987/war-or-peace

online catalog of selected works links below

https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/10658987/catalog

My image selected is Refugee Trees- Story unedited

The Trees are walking away from the forest they’ve only known, fleeing invasive species that are killing them. Like refugees wandering into the unknown seeking safe grounds to flourish. I dedicate this picture to all the refugees worldwide who have endured this journey’s pain. I’ve donated money to humanitarian aides but still feel helpless as I watch this war unfold on Tv in my safe home. I will pay higher gas prices and bite my tongue as this is a small price for what Putin is doing to Ukraine and the world. I will cut back on other areas, like dining out, and buying unnecessary “stuff” and put that money towards Humanitarian Aid to help the people of Ukraine. I write that because I saw a Ukrainian woman on the news say to the world, “appreciate the little things in life like seeing blue skies and breathing fresh air.” I do appreciate the little things in life and do this also in honor of her request, as I have a roof over my head and food in my fridge and for that I’m grateful. My advice to you, the next time you bitch about inflation for the cost of food and gas think of Ukraine and what they are going through, and SHUT UP!

You And Your Camera

Published September 14, 2022

Cultural Center of Cape Cod

https://www.cultural-center.org/

Online Exhibition starting September 20^th, 2022.

Training Day

An image is of a man and his best girl named Summit. This was her first time jumping off the pontoon to retrieve her favorite toy and my cousin, Tim wouldn’t allow her to swim on her own until she was ready! So, he jumped in grabbed the other end of the toy and they both Doggie paddled to the boat.

The Phipps Center for the Arts

Published September 2, 2022

The Enriching Arts Program

Location: Westfields Hospital & Clinic

in the Rotunda to Admin Hallway

Date: September 29^th through December 20, 2022.

Phipps website

https://thephipps.org/visual-arts/enriching-art-exhibitions

The hospital website is below:

https://www.healthpartners.com/care/hospitals/westfields/

My exhibition will be a combination of my collections Spirit of the land meets Sanctuary of the Soul.

” Spirit of the Land” documented in infrared black and white photography. They portray an otherworldly, surreal, almost dreamlike state that feels three-dimensional. These images are matted and framed in simple black, and they blend nicely with my award-winning Photozaics from “Sanctuary from the soul “collection. The inspiration came from Van Gogh’s textures meet Ansel Adam’s simplicity near the intersection of Bob Ross’ healing vibes. This technique is a labor-intensive multi step process and starts out with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that I spark my eye may it be rolling hills, a babbling brook. After modifying the composition, I take the print and head to the stained-glass shop to find matching colors. I cut the glass by hand taking smaller shards, and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assemble the frame. Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape adding the texture to my art.

Just a few examples you will see at this exhbition

Wolf-n-Bear WAB20x17x1x2020-1 — Wolf-n-Bear

Small Stones Festival of the Arts

Published September 1, 2022

The Festival will once again be held at locations around the newly renovated Grafton Common including the Great Hall, Apple Tree Arts at One Grafton Common, the Grafton Public Library at 35 Grafton Common, and the Grafton Congregational church at 30 Grafton Common.

Dates: October 14th through October 23^rd

Location: One Grafton Common, Grafton, MA.

Wishes or Weeds? Matted in black with simple satin black metal frame 16x20x1

Wishes or Weeds?

This image reminded me of my childhood and every time I saw a Dandelion, I would pick it and make a wish. So, in this image, I see wishes and choose to hold on to my innocent belief that they are not weeds but wishes delivered to the Universe via a simple breeze. Next time you see a Dandelion, stop, pick it, and make your wish! Only true believers will see their wishes materialize! Today I wish for peace and equality for all.

Gallery owners and art collectors I will be in Massachusetts from October 9^th through 29^th if you would like to see samples of my work, I will have some with me. Some samples will be from both collections Spirit of the land Infrared images and Sanctuary for the soul photozaics.

Sanctuary for the Soul- Collection

Published August 18, 2022

In this collection, the works of art are Mixed media; a combination of my loves of photography and mosaics that I call photoziacs. The artwork is available in various sizes, from 16×14 to 30×26 (long edge). These works of art change and exhibitions can be customized to fit the gallery’s space. They sell quickly so this is just an example of what I have to offer.

Contact me for Exhibition and Gallery representation at ncmguirestudio@gmail.com or call me at 651-470-0872.

Sanctuary-for-the-Soul-presentation Download

Art4Good* fundraiser

Published August 4, 2022

The Fulton Group will be hosting an *Art4Good* fundraiser for the
exhibition on *Thursday, August 18, 2022, from 6- 9 PM *at The Q.arma
Building <http://www.qarmabuilding.com/> located in Northeast Minneapolis.

NOTE: THIS IS A ONE-DAY-ONLY EVENT!

Q-Arma

1224 Quincy St. NE

Minneapolis, MN 55413

I will have the two works of art below for sale for this Fundraiser, as a fellow member of Art to change the World, I’m honored to donate my artwork to the Fulton Group’s upcoming exhibition.

Why are they doing this? details below about future exhibition:

Herman Milligan is co-curating along with *Art4Good* artist, Howard Oransky, an upcoming photography exhibition at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities’ Katherine E. Nash Gallery
(Department of Art) entitled, *A Picture Gallery of the Soul
<https://cla.umn.edu/art/galleries-public-programs/katherine-e-nash-gallery>

Howard is the Director of The Galley. The exhibition focuses on a
historical review of Black American photography from the 1800s to the
present and will run from *September 13 – December 10, 2022,

Campering Life is a 5×7 matted photo that is framed in an 8×10 simple black frame and matt.

Green is a 5×7 matted photo that is framed in my photoziac. OD is 16x14x1- this work is a mixed media of photography and mosaics. An original work of art.