Solo Exhibition; Emergence

I am excited about this opportunity to show my latest ceramic bust and wall hangings. There will be some new drawings along with previous favorites.

New Figurative Ceramic Sculpture Class

CERAMIC FIGURATIVE EXPRESSIONS: THE BODY 

"Divine",
7.5" x 5.5" x 3.25", Ceramics and Mixed Media, 2015.
$100

In this intermediate ceramics class, we will utilize the basic human anatomy to understand the form and movement of the body and create expressive figurative pieces in clay. We will focus on the maquette, “small scale model” like the master sculptors and learn to enlarge from to create a larger piece. We will also explore glazing and alternative finishing techniques. Minimum 4 students. There is a $25 materials fee for this class. WINTER SPRING SESSION begins March 1. Class runs Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm for 8 weeks.  $200 + materials (member), $225 + materials (non-member).

To register for class click here

Ceramic Figurative Expression will be held at:

ArtFusion 19464

254 E. High Street

Pottstown, PA 19464

Her Story: September 19 - October 31, 2015

Her Story September 19-October 31, 2015

This educational show will feature artwork inspired by women’s history. The show will run September 19 through October 31. There will be a paid private opening reception on Friday, September 18 from 6-8pm. Click here to get your tickets. In conjunction with the show, ArtFusion will be offering free field trips to local schools. If you would like to reserve a free field trip, please click here and fill out our Field Trip Request Form.

Become Part of the Exhibit

Help us create a community exhibit of the women who have inspired and impacted our lives. The woman can be living or deceased, internationally famous or just a rock star in your eyes. She can be someone you have never met, someone whose writing or actions have inspired you; or she can be someone who has made a difference in your life today through her mentoring, teaching and encouragement. Please be sure to fill out the form below. We are also asking that each submission be accompanied by a $5 donation, to help defray the costs of this project and our Her Story exhibit. Make your donation online here. Your submission will be printed out and join others from our community to form a tribute wall during our Her Story exhibit.

This featured piece by Gwendolyn Lanier-Gardner is available for purchase. It is a portrait of Contortionist Lucille Winter:

"This Way to Egress" 2015

Charcoal, pastel, & graphite on paper

39" x 28"

$900.00

New Ceramic Classes at ArtFusion19464!

Hello! Hope you all are having a wonderful day. I am pleased to announce that I will Be teaching two courses this fall at ArtFusion 19464 in Pottstown, PA. I am returning to Ceramics which has been an exciting endeavor to reconnect with my favorite medium. I have some new pieces for my upcoming exhibition "Myth Conceptions" which will be on display November 7 - 21, 2015 at ArtFusion as well.
 In addition to that I will be teaching two courses; Figurative Expression: The Body and Figurative Expression: The Face. These are intermediate classes that will delve into basic anatomy and sculpting techniques that enable student to create imaginative figurative works of art in clay. Take a look at the descriptions below and Sign up Today!!!

CERAMIC FIGURATIVE EXPRESSIONS: THE FACE with Gwendolyn Lanier-Gardner

Sign Up Here!

In this intermediate ceramics class, we will explore the skeletal structure of the face, as well as, the muscles that make up different facial expressions. Student will create 2 busts and reference tiles that feature the eyes, nose, lips, and ears. We will also investigate glazing and alternative finishing techniques. Minimum 4 students. There is a $25 materials fee for this class. FALL SESSION begins September 24. Class runs Thursdays from 6:30-8:30pm for 8 weeks.  $200 + materials (member), $225 + materials (non-member).

CERAMIC FIGURATIVE EXPRESSIONS: THE BODY with Gwendolyn Lanier-Gardner

Sign Up Here!

In this intermediate ceramics class, we will utilize the basic human anatomy to understand the form and movement of the body and create expressive figurative pieces in clay. We will focus on the maquette, “small scale model” like the master sculptors and learn to enlarge from to create a larger piece. We will also explore glazing and alternative finishing techniques. Minimum 4 students. There is a $25 materials fee for this class. FALL SESSION begins September 22. Class runs Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm for 8 weeks.  $200 + materials (member), $225 + materials (non-member).

Our Town: Showcasing artwork that's all about Pottstown

Our Town: Summer Member Show

Showcasing Artwork that's all about Pottstown

June 6th - July 18th, 2015

Reception: Friday, June 5th 6-8pm

ArtFusion 19464

254 E. High Street

Pottstown, PA 19464

http://artfusion19464.org/exhibits/

"Al Grey, the last Big Time Plunger," Charcoal, pastel, and graphite on paper, 18.5" x 24", 2015.

I choose Al Grey as a subject matter for this show because I wanted to highlight a historical figure  to inspire people to follow their dreams. Al Grey was a person who had great passion for music and that passion took him to exciting places and helped him meet wonderful people. He also returned to Pottstown, PA to give back to his community and teach music to young people. He teaches us that life is what you make it and to have diligence when it comes to your craft. His circumstances as a child did not stop him from believing in his self worth.

After creating this piece I realized that the start of the show is also his Birth date (June 6th, 1925), which makes creating this piece and honoring his legacy all the more special. 

Listen to some of his music here

18th International Open @ Woman Made Gallery, Chicago IL

To view online preview of the exhibition click here

Artist Represented:

Lynn Arnold, Alex Lee ATYL, Vitoria Bein, Jong-un Choi, Joelle Circe, Dana Colcleasure, Dani Dodge, Olga Dudygina, Jessika Hamilton, Tracy Ostmann Haschke, Ann Ginsburgh Hofkin, Kani Kamil, Jess Kirkham, Mie Kongo, Gwendolyn Lanier-Gardner, and Many more!!!

If you are in Chicago please visit the Woman Made Gallery, at 685 Milwaukee Ave and view the wonderfully diverse work of these juried artist.

Lawrence Eagle Tribune Article!!!

Hello Everyone,

      I have been very busy ( mother of three <3) and a tad bit late on the updates. An artist career is much more than just creating images and the marketing/ promoting of this new body of work has been time consuming to say the least, but I have learned a lot from this experience. I usually dedicate my blog as a news feed to update those who are interested in my work with exhibitions, new work, etc, but I hope that in the future I can create more posts that are filled with advice for other emerging artist. With art being cut from many public schools and the lack of focus on professional development in Art Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, I feel passing along this information to those who have the same desire to create art as I do is apart of my calling.
       This article written by Terry Date, writer for the Lawrence Eagle Tribune, reminded me how important mentorship has been for my career.

http://www.eagletribune.com/news/merrimack_valley/dropping-in-on-a-dream/article_a33d9541-cfe4-516c-a31f-0cd438bb51cd.html?mode=jqm

Keep Dreaming...Keep Creating!