NC Institutional Galleries - Carolina Arts

Whimsy Joy© by RozTherapeutic Expressions for All Ages“Roz’s SEAHORSE “is a very HAPPY SOUL!It brings COLOR and LIFE to all who say “HI”and gently waves to you as you say “GOOD-BYE.”Come to visit; the lake is its home;come in and meet Panda,the little 4 lb. princess dog.She will give you a HUGand steal your HEART.You will know you’re OKas you feel PATTER PATTER,because Panda and the SEAHORSEare here!Images are available on:• Prints • Notecards• T Shirts • Decals• Aprons • Stickers• Calendars • Mousepads• Children’s Paint SmocksCheck my website for new whimsies!I am gorgeous...Can’t you see I’m really cute!Put me on your personalmousepad for $12.00All images are copyrightedRosalyn Kramer Monat-HallerM.Ed., P.A.Counseling for Children, Adolescents, & AdultsMother, Grandmother, Daughter, Friend, Psycho therapistand Artist who uses color and whimsical imaginationto create joyful art for children of all ageswww.whimsyjoy.com843-873-6935Some Exhibits That Are Still On Viewcontinued from Page 8USA is presenting this extraordinary bodyof work created in Charleston by twosignificant contemporary artists: StephenMueller and Carl Palazzolo. Mueller andPalazzolo began visiting Charleston duringthe Festival in the early 1990s and createdpaintings inspired by their experiences inthe city. Drawn from the collection of Davidand Carol Rawle, this exhibition documentsthe collaborative relationship betweenMueller, Palazzolo, and the Rawles - arelationship that continues to thrive today.For further information check our SC InstitutionalGallery listings, call the Museum at843/722-2706 or visit(www.gibbesmuseum.org).Blue Star MuseumsRemember to check with any art museumin the Carolinas to see if they are participatingin the Blue Star Museum initiative, apartnership with the National Endowmentfor the Arts, Blue Star Families and morethan 1,800 museums across America to offerfree admission to all active duty militarypersonnel and their families through LaborDay, Sept. 2, 2013.The Real Estate Studio in Charleston,SC, will present an exhibit of works by FredJamar, on view from July 3 - Aug. 13, 2013.A reception will be held on July 12, from5-8pm.Before moving to Charleston in 1997,Jamar was a valedictorian from the BelgianMaritime College and spent three years atsea. With a major in finance, he spent 30years at J. P. Morgan & Co. focusing onglobal credit exposure, so he was able tolive and travel all over the world. There areno continents and very few countries he hasnot seen. While living in the United States,Untitled, 2006, by Stephen Mueller (American,1947–2011), watercolor on cotton rag, 22 1/8 x 143/4 inches, courtesy of David and Carol Rawle.The Real Estate Studio in Charleston,SC, Features Works by Fred JamarWork by Fred Jamara favorite family vacation spot was Kiawah,which eventually led to him permanentlymoving to Charleston in 1997 after retirement,to “the most European of Americancities”.When Jamar was a small boy, his motherwould sometimes paint little floral scenesand give them to her children. He alsocontinued above on next column to the rightTable of Contentshad a neighbor who created backdrops fortheaters. Stimulated by these and other examples,he developed a great zest for artisticcreation. As a child, he would paint on bedsheets, on cardboard, anything flat. In theMerchant Marine, he used discarded tarpsfrom the engine room. To this day, he enjoysprocess more than product. The smell ofthe oils and turpentine, the texture of thecanvas, sensuality of brushes and paint aremore important to him than the result.Jamar was very successful with severalsolo exhibitions at local galleries, and hasbeen selected as an exhibiting artist withthe Charleston Artist’s Guild. In 2002 hewon the Cooper River Bridge Run DesignCompetition. His recent work has beendominated by Charleston cityscapes – notseen, however, with the traditional eye. Thesky is generally very dark, inky “Prussian”blue, and starless. The trees are assembledcolor masses, balloon-like in appearance,and the buildings are intensely vivid in formand color, an impression heightened by theoverhanging darkness. The paintings arebright-but also lonely, with no human oranimal figures.Jamar laughs at the notion that his passionbe considered work. “It’s not a job”, hesays. “Art keeps you young. When you’repainting, you forget about pains and aches;The Charleston Artist Guild in Charleston,SC, will present Imagine, featuringworks by Deborah Sisco, on view in theGuild Gallery, from July 1 - 31, 2013. A receptionwill be held on July 2, from 6-8pm.Sisco’s exhibit will stir your imaginationwith its use of oil and bas reliefs in oil. Theactual idea started when a friend told her ofa painting he had wanted to buy of a personplaying a guitar then lost interest when hefound that the artist simply copied it from aphotograph. This gave her an idea, why notcreate something that actually appeared tocome out of the canvas?The process of creating the reliefs is doneG LENN HARRINGTON‘AVELLNA’, 24X181 SANCTUARY BEACH DR, KIAWAH, SC 29455843.576.1290WWW. WELLSGALLERY. COMWork by Fred Jamaryou float. Even when I’m painting somethingI know, such as Charleston, everythingis like a dream”.The Real Estate Studio is the downtownoffice of Dunes Properties, a boutique realestate, vacation rental and property managementcompany serving the Charleston areasince 1989. The Real Estate Studio supportsCharleston’s thriving art communityby highlighting a new artist or organizationevery six weeks. The Studio routinely hostsspecial events and receptions for area nonprofitsand artists.For further information check our SCCommercial Gallery listings or contactSusan St. Hilaire at 843/722-5618 or e-mailto (ssthilaire@dunesproperties.com).Charleston Artist Guild in Charleston,SC, Features Works by Deborah Siscoin stages. They must be done on wood panelsin order to support the weight. Sisco firstbuilds a structure using wire, plaster anddifferent forms to create the three dimensionalportion of each piece. Then coversthe entire surface with molding paste to giveit a feeling of being chiseled, then to preparefor painting it is covered with gesso andthen with impasto to create a soft paintingsurface.Sisco was born and raised in Cleveland,OH, and migrated to Charleston as a youngadult where she attended the College ofCharleston and developed her passion forcontinued on Page 10Carolina Arts, July 2013 - Page 9