MVA Gallery

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The Pleasure of Small Art

Exhibition date October 23rd through November 21st2024

Location: MVA gallery

35 E Elizabeth Ave, Suite 313

Bethlehem, PA 18018



Website: https://www.mvaartgallery.com/

Hill is alive with color

Accepted work: Hill is alive with color

Autumn is Summer’s last party celebrating a colorful season, so step outside and participate in Mother Nature’s gorgeous grand finale! For me, it’s like the trees are excited to shed the old in a colorful magical way; getting ready for their much-needed hibernation to rejuvenate and start fresh coming spring.  

Commando photoziac artwork series statement:

My award-winning Photozaics are inspired by 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 with my journey into nature; recording the landscapes that spark my eye whether 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 by taking smaller shards and placing them in a rock tumbler to remove sharp edges while larger pieces are sanded by hand and assembled in the frame.  Grouting finishes the artwork allowing the detail of each cut glass shape to add texture to my art.  This series I call commando, it’s liberating to see the photo in sync with the frame no boundaries separating these two mediums from dancing: just beautiful fluid flow.

Common Bond’s new Lumin facility in St. Paul, MN

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I’m thrilled to announce these two pieces sold for a great cause!  These two lovely works Golden Gate Bridge and Hill is alive with color (formal photoziacs) future home is with Common Bond’s new The Lumin facility at 830 Cretin Ave, Saint Paul, MN.  This wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for Art to change the world, and I’m proud to be a task force member!  I’ve seen so much positive social change since joining back in 2020.  Below are the links to artwork for Common Bond and Art to change the world!  Join if you feel compelled, do not need to be local or an artist we have a diverse group of members with backgrounds ranging from artists, business owners, and educators just to name a few.

 I love projects like this one where everyone wins!  I can’t wait to see the faces of these women who come here and see they are worthy of great art hanging on their living walls.  I hope that some or all tenants find their creative gifts and will someday share them with the world.  So let us keep sending out positive vibes and continue to encourage others that they are worthy of a great life!

https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/acws-art-treasures-gallery/

https://www.arttochangetheworld.org/mission/

The favorite photograph you took in 2022

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Favorite photo of 2022

Reflections of Fall, taken in Bolton, MA

Early in 2022, I was out with friends having dinner and I put my mirrored glasses down on the table and loved the reflected image.  That sparked the idea that I would do this on my travels and create a new collection of “Reflected” works.  The below image is filled with bright colors, shallow depth of field, and of course, no photographer reflected in the image.  This you must stand in just the right place to avoid “capture”, LOL.  I do most of my work in camera, so this has little editing down in Lightroom. 

Stay Tuned for more work to come…

The link below of all photographer’s submissions

https://lenscratch.com/2023/01/the-favorite-photograph-you-took-in-2022-exhibition/

Reflections of Fall- Taken Bolton, MA fall 2022