[New post] Corner Gallery in Ukiah presents new front window show
gqlshare posted: "December is the much anticipated month when the artist members of the Corner Gallery get to celebrate themselves in the gallery's front windows. Each artist will hang one or two of their favorite, mostly new pieces. There is no theme to the show, but the " The Willits News
December is the much anticipated month when the artist members of the Corner Gallery get to celebrate themselves in the gallery's front windows. Each artist will hang one or two of their favorite, mostly new pieces. There is no theme to the show, but the intention is to have a vibrant and colorful display of the best each artist has to offer.
Earrings by Linda Wolfard(contributed)
Nancy Little is working on an exciting new project for the show. She is making a series of small pieces using a "Neurographic" art process. "They are cheerful and affordable," Nancy says, and I can't tell you how much fun I'm having with them."
The obvious question is "What is Neurographic art?" Nancy explains, "Neurographic art has algorithms that are used in therapy which combine drawing, visualization, and movement to help individuals improve their neurological and cognitive functions. It was developed by doctor and artist Dr. Alan Brown and is often used to assist patients recovering from neurological conditions and injuries, such as stroke or traumatic brain injury." Nancy continues, "The process is simple and anyone can do it. You basically draw intersecting squiggles with a felt pen and fill in the sharp corners where the lines intersect to make the resulting shapes rounded. Then you color the shapes in, and you can repeat the process with finer lines. The fun part is all the amazing shapes that seem to jump out of your subconscious."
Neurographic painting by Meelah Dorhosti(contributed)
The Corner Gallery's newest member, Meelah Dorhosti, will also be showing her brand new work on neurographia. "I caught the bug from Nancy Little," she smiles, "and I'm finding that it really inspires me. I haven't done any drawing lately, and after creating a large piece of neurographa I started seeing these surprising and unexpected images. I went over them all with linseed oil which did an amazing thing to the oil pastels that I had used. Now I'm going off in my own direction and dreaming with prismacolor pencils and prismacolor watercolor pencils to enhance the imagery. I guess I can say that I'm really tripping out on this technique."
Meelah continues, "All of my work to date that has been wall art has been very detailed and realistic. I've been wanting to get more abstract but when I start drawing I get very reality-oriented even if I don't want to. This dive into neurographia is giving me a freedom that I don't find in drawing. What I'm doing is not really a part of neurographia, but I'm loving it."
Child's chair by Jon Wolfard(contributed)
Besides Nancy and Meelah, there will be work by the twelve other gallery members in the front windows… none of which will be neurographia. Do come enjoy the show.
Elliot Little, one of the long-time gallery members, points out that the December front windows could be available next year to any local artist who would like to rent them and benefit from the great exposure. He points out, "With dark falling early and colder weather, the front windows sparkle with clear lights and are visible for hours after the gallery closes. And the art in them is the first thing visitors see when they enter the gallery."
Metal tree by Katie Gibbs(photo contributed)
The First Friday opening celebration for this member show will be on Dec. 1 from 5-8 p.m. Live music will be provided by Midas Well, otherwise known as Chris Gibson and Char Jacobs. The Corner Gallery is located at 201 S State Street in Ukiah.
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