by kathleen-obrien | Jan 13, 2023 | art shows, artist book
I am supper excited to present Alexander’s Library and the paintings from the Grace series at the Lexington Public Library, Eastside Branch in February – March. I am happy that this coincides with the first mid-season celebration of the year, Imbolc and Candlemas. (more…)
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by kathleen-obrien | Apr 29, 2022 | art shows, studio updates
Now the first quarter of the seasonal year is tidied up, it’s Mid-Spring, Beltaine, a favorite time for many folks. The next season is open for possibilities (more…)
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by kathleen-obrien | Feb 13, 2022 | art shows
Sparked by a goal to show a collection on Artwork Archive of artist books created in the past year, (more…)
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by kathleen-obrien | Jan 31, 2022 | art shows, classes, community, new art, studio updates
The returning and increasing light is daily perceptible, welcome and cheering. Now it is peaceful after a transition to the new year after snow, rain, tornados, fires. This Mid-winter, Imbolc, Candlemas season (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Oct 27, 2021 | 4 seasons, Art Farms, art shows, Open Studio, studio updates
Whether you celebrate The Night of the Ancestors (Samhuin), Dias de la Muertos, Halloween, or all of them, Happy Mid-Autumn Celebrations! (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Sep 2, 2021 | art shows
Opening
I am happy to announce that “Bamboo Structures”, was created for and is featured in the online exhibit “Opening”. It is curated by Sergio Gomez for the members of Art NXT Level. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Aug 12, 2021 | art shows, collectors, retrospective
Bridge Across Time
In 1988 I wrote: “I am attracted to petroglyphs in a deep way. They came from a time when art was an integral aspect of community, when the artist was a healer. Even though scientists are reluctant to give meaning to these symbols I think ancient artisans knew that the power of manifesting an image was to cross the bridge to spiritual nourishment. “Bridge Across Time” was the first oil painting in a series of over 100 that depict petroglyphs. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Jun 17, 2021 | art shows
Beginnings Endings
Coming or going? Where does one leave off and the next one begin? Apart and together, crossing and passing. On Aka threads we retrace our steps, begin again. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Jun 3, 2021 | art shows, inspiration, retrospective
Harmony, New Harmony
Sweet thoughts occur after a recent trip to America’s prettiest art town to pick up artwork from New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art. It marked the end of an era, and got me reminiscing about that period and how much the town has meant to me as an artist. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Apr 20, 2021 | art shows, artists, beads
II am pleased that all three of my Rock Paperglyphs were selected for the virtual exhibition Rock Paper Scissors, curated by Kate Savage for Arts Connects Lexington. Artists were asked to respond to the idea of “Rock, Paper, Scissors”. (more…)
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