The Algebra 2 students of New Tech High School are showcasing their Math Art project in the gallery.  It’s available to be seen by the public from Dec 2 – 18, 2011.

Each student chose an image, then recreated that image using algebraic formulas.

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Math Art #1

Math Art #2

Math Art #3

Math Art #4

Math Art #5

Math Art #6

Math Art #7

Math Art #8

Math Art #9

Math Art #10

Math Art #11

Math Art #12

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“Several years ago I was fascinated by colored stripe studies done in a class based on color. Later, walking along Northern Lake Michigan, I heard a beautiful bird song in the top of the trees and I was literally transfixed.  After a period of reflection, I knew that I wanted somehow to transfer that sound into painting and decided to continue my earlier explorations of the stripe format.”  Carol’s words from her artist statement.

Below is a short slideshow of pictures from the artist reception held on November 4, 2011.

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Be sure to read the exhibit review by John Cantu for AnnArbor.com.

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The Great Lakes “Small Works” exhibit has come to a close.  The People’s Choice votes have been counted.  Below are the four art pieces that received the highest number of votes.

Peony Blush

Form Over Function

Imaginary Sphere #2

My Parent's Shoes: A Unique Match

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Thank you everyone for visiting the gallery and participating in the vote.  Hope you all enjoyed this wonderful exhibit.

Award Winners in the Great Lakes "Small Works" 2011

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L to R:  Linda Lemke, Jennifer Seibert: Juror, Bruce Worden, Barbara Brown, Jaye Schlesinger,
Steve Elliott, Barbara S. Anderson, and Jean Canavan.  Four of the award winners were from out
of state and not able to be at the reception.

You can see images of all artwork that won awards in the posting below this one.

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The reception was a great celebration and opening for the exhibit.  Lots of family and friends of the artists, along with several walk ins to see the show.  Voting for People’s Choice continues throughout the month.

This is our second annual Small Works exhibit.  We do this exhibit at Riverside Arts Center to give artists of small, even tiny works, a venue to express their big ideas in little packages.  We congratulate this year’s award winners:

2D: 1st Place "Wireless" by Jaye Schlesinger

2D: 2nd Place "Chicago Intersection" by Steve Elliott

2D: 3rd Place "Relativity" by Jean Canavan

3D: 1st Place "Travel Guide" by Barbara Brown

3D: 2nd Place "Woman #1" by Alisa Rowland

3D: 3rd Place "Imaginary Sphere 2" by Bruce Worden

Honorable Mention "Peony Blush" by Barbara Anderson

Honorable Mention "Woman in Time 1" by Bryan Christie

Honorable Mention "I Broke my Utopia 2" by Kurt Hallsman

Honorable Mention "Summertime Promise" by Linda Lemke

Honorable Mention "Winged Perch" by Sheryl Paulson

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We still have People’s Choice Awards to decide on.    All visitors to the exhibit this month are asked to place their votes.

AAWA Award Winners

L to R in the Photo:  Kelly MacArthur, juror, Karen Gallup, Judith Mason-Macomber, Matruka Sherman, Lynne Whitney, Carolyn Reed Barritt, Carol Morris, and Paula Doe.

Juror’s Statement:  This diverse Exhibition impressively displays the various abilities of those within the Ann Arbor Women Artists organization.  There is an underlying theme of awareness and enjoyment of the everyday.  Subject matter that could be considered mundane or common has been transformed into art through vital self expression and meticulous attention to detail.  I commend these artists for being active participants in, and contributors to, the creative community.  They have taken the initiative to experience and comment on our culture and existence.

1st Place, Sherman

2nd Place, Barritt

3rd Place, Gallup

Honorable Mention, Doe

Honorable Mention, Macomber

Honorable Mention, Morris

Honorable Mention, Whitney

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The “Ann Arbor Women Artists” is the largest artist organization in Washtenaw county.  They hold 2 or 3 juried exhibits each year and have about eight locations for non-juried shows.

Congratulations to the award winners of this exhibit!

Thank you for sharing your art at Riverside Arts Center.
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RAC in Independence Day Parade

The Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation and the Riverside Arts Center jointly supported an entry in this year’s Independence Day parade.

The artwork, done by local scenic artist Beth Sandamier, is a representation of circa 1918 views of the Masonic Temple and the Detroit Edison buildings that make up the RACs campus.

The heading of “Preservation and the Arts…Picture Perfect” shows how our two organizations are intertwined.

Parade watchers will probably remember Beth’s rendition of Miss Ypsilanti Underwear from 2009.  This year’s entry is less provocative, but every bit as compelling.

We hope all devotees of the arts and historic preservation in Ypsilanti will take note of our float and give an encouraging cheer!  The parade will begin around 11 a.m. on July 4th.  The line-up formation will start just west of the Ypsilanti Police station on Michigan Ave and travel east to River Street.  See you there!

Nora Venturelli

Nora Venturelli was born in Rosario, Argentina and in 1968 she immigrated with her family to California, where she graduated from high school and started her studies in art.

She received her BFA from the University of Michigan and her MFA from Eastern Michigan University.  She have been active showing her work, and teaching drawing and painting as adjunct professor at both universities since 1997.

In speaking about her work, Nora  says, “As long as I can remember, my principal focus and subject for inspiration has been the human form.  I am compelled by the complexities of the human dynamics – how we move, communicate, interact and display ourselves to others, exposing and suppressing the many layers and complexities of our characters.”

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Shaqe Kalaj

Shaqe Kalaj (pronounced shacha call-eye) is an Albanian-American mixed-media artist, born in Montenegro (former Yugoslavia). She was raised in Livonia, Michigan, and currently resides there.  Shaqe holds a BFA in painting and graphic design from Wayne State University and a teaching certificate from Eastern Michigan University.

Shaqe defines herself as a content-based artist, where autobiography plays a role in the context of her work. Her life and perceptions are drawn upon for the content and direction of each body of work.  She is also interested in advocating through her work the issues that she explores.

The artwork Shaqe contributed to this exhibit are woodcuts from her “American Woman” series in which she creates dialogue about gender issues.

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John Conklin

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John Conklin has been studying art at Washtenaw Community College.  He carries a sketch book and drawing supplies just about everywhere he goes and loves capturing events happening around him at any given moment.

This is John’s first gallery exhibit and he has enjoyed every minute of it.  His medium of choice is pastel.

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Ting K. Liang

T.K. Liang is from Taiwan.  He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and used his engineering skills with General Motors until early retirement.

Now Ting has a studio and works with a group of artists.  It makes him very happy to see people enjoy his art work and he finds his sculpturing journey to be humbling, challenging and fascinating.

You can meet T.K. in the gallery on Sunday, May 22 and discuss the world of sculpturing.

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Marnie Fender

Marnie Fender has been fascinated with the human body since the age of 12.  In college she learned how to design artificial limbs, earning a degree in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

After 14 years at General Motors in Manufacturing Engineering, Marnie left her career to pursue her life her life as a mother and an artist.  During these ten years she has participated in several exhibits in Michigan and nationally where her art has received numerous awards.

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Robert A. Ongaro

Robert Ongaro has this to say about his artwork, “Sculpting has always made me feel more complete in life.  I enjoy trying to capture the grace and beauty of the female form, and I am delighted to share my creations with anyone who can appreciate my attempts.”

Robert will be available in the gallery to discuss his art with you while gallery sitting on Friday, May 20 and Thursday, May 26 from 6-8pm.

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Susan Robinson-Heaslip

Susan Robinson-Heaslip studied art at Kent State University in Ohio,  Philadelphia Academyof Art and the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan.

She regular exhibits her art and has received awards for her work.  Her passion for creating figurative artwork is obvious in both her sculptures and drawings.

Visit with Susan in the gallery on Friday, May 20 from 6-8pm.

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Douglas White

Douglas White says that sculpture became a consuming passion relatively late in his life.  His work has exhibited in several states around the country.

Doug says, “I believe that sees wondrously and hope that my medals, portraits and figures reflect the ineffable beauty of the human face, form and spirit.”

Doug will be available at the gallery to discuss his work as well as any questions people may have about the ways of sculpture on Saturday May 21, between 3 and 6 pm.

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