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SUMMARY:Exhibition: 2025 NBAS Oil\, Sculpture\, and Mixed Media "The Mundane in Motion"
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Duration: August 26\, 2025 – October 18\, 2025 \nIn-Person Opening Reception: Friday\, September 5\, 2025\, at 6:30 — 9:30 pm \nVirtual Opening Reception: Friday\, September 12\, 2025\, at 6:30 pm \nNew Brunswick\, NJ — Alfa Art Gallery proudly presents the Summer 2025 NBAS Oil\, Sculpture\, and Mixed Media Exhibition\, The Mundane in Motion. The event is free and open from August 26\, 2025\, until October 18\, 2025. \nThe Mundane in Motion exhibition brings together an eclectic mix of artists whose works explore the interplay of vibrant color and rich texture\, inviting viewers on a journey through diverse artistic landscapes. This exhibition features emotionally charged paintings and sculptures that delve into the complexities of human emotion through spontaneous mark-making and layered textures. \nAbout the New Brunswick Art Salon Initiative: \nAlfa Art Gallery utilizes the New Brunswick Art Salons to unify the local art community and beyond. Since starting the program in 2010\, Alfa has made a point to include a salon dedicated to showcasing pieces in watercolor\, oil\, photography\, and various mixed media. Over the years\, the series has only exhibited works from both established and emerging artists\, but has made fruitful connections locally and internationally through its successful programs. As a non-profit\, Alfa Art Gallery maintains its mission to uplift artists by providing an open and innovative environment that is dedicated to fostering va ibrant and diverse cultural community \nAbout Alfa Art Gallery: \nFounders and husband-wife team Vesselin and Galina Kourteva established Alfa Art Gallery with the vision of creating a cultural hub that fosters diversity\, allowing individuals from all backgrounds to connect and gain mutual understanding through art. New Brunswick is an ideal setting for this vision\, thanks to its vibrant ethnic heritage and diverse community\, enabling Alfa to engage artists and visitors from near and far. Since its inception in 2007\, the dedicated team at Alfa Art Gallery has consistently pursued this mission\, striving to provide enriching and meaningful experiences for everyone involved. \n2025 NBAS Featured Oil\, Sculpture\, and Mixed Media Artists: \nShara E Bailey is a painter whose work reveals the quiet beauty of forgotten structures and overlooked spaces. Originally from suburban Philadelphia\, Bailey draws inspiration from a variety of subjects\, ranging from natural landscapes to the built environments of the American Northeast. After earning a Ph.D. in anthropology and becoming a professor at New York University\, she turned to painting as a way to reconcile her longing for clear skies and open terrain with her life in the urban Northeast. Returning to a long-standing interest in the visual arts\, Bailey studied at the New Jersey Visual Arts Center and received early training in commercial art at North Montco Technical Career Center. Working in oil on canvas and birch panel\, Bailey captures everything from nostalgic Western views to Brooklyn streets. Her work explores the emotional resonance of place\, and the quiet intimacy found in abandoned or neglected spaces\, often ones that exist only in memory. Through her paintings\, Bailey revitalizes and reveals the hidden beauty within the mundane. \nAbbey Rosko is an oil painter whose work combines realistic and dreamlike elements to create open-ended\, emotionally charged scenes. Inspired by snapshots of her friends\, family\, and film stills\, her paintings feel familiar yet mysterious. Rosko studied studio art at Moravian College and has shared her love of art by teaching at institutions such as The Baum Art School in Allentown\, Pennsylvania\, and Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre\, Pennsylvania\, as well as working with students in local schools. Since 2021\, she has showcased her work in over thirty exhibitions around Pennsylvania. She has received support from the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation and was named a finalist for The Bennett Prize in 2025. Rosko is also an active member of the Lehigh Art Alliance and the Arts Community at Easton. The artist now resides in New Tripoli\, Pennsylvania. \nChanelle René is a self-taught contemporary painter and muralist based in Southern New Jersey whose vibrant\, mixed-media work blends abstract realism with cultural storytelling. She began painting in 2020 after a career in PR and marketing\, using her art to explore identity\, self-essence\, and the reclamation of space. Her process starts with expressive abstract underpaintings and evolves into layered figurative compositions\, incorporating materials like acrylic\, oil\, spray paint\, and metal leaf. René’s work has been exhibited widely\, including at the Noyes Museum\, Cape May MAC\, and the African American Heritage Museum\, and her murals appear throughout Atlantic City and beyond. A frequent collaborator with community organizations and museums\, she is also a grant recipient\, workshop leader\, and recent artist-in-residence in Brazil. Through her art and public engagement\, René encourages others to “Shine Your Vibe” and embrace creative expression at any stage of life. \nJonathan Yubi is a first-generation Ecuadorian American painter based in Bergenfield\, New Jersey\, whose work explores themes regarding labor\, identity\, and social unrest through narratives. Focusing on documented and undocumented construction workers\, his paintings focus on the lives and labor of construction workers\, building them into symbolic and historical scenes that link present-day struggles to broader histories of the Americas. Through these narratives\, Yubi reflects on the persistence of labor as a unifying force in Pan-American history. Yubi received his BFA from Lehman College (CUNY)\, as well as studied at the Memphis College of Art and the University of Central Florida. In addition to his studio work\, Yubi is the founder and publisher of ArtBorne Magazine\, a Central Florida arts publication dedicated to developing and advancing Orlando\, Florida’s art scene.  The works displayed showcase the backbreaking work of the construction workers\, whose tools are replaced by axes\, pikes\, and halberds\, symbols of modernity. Yubi’s art stands as a platform and encourages viewers to reject modernity and emphasize the importance of inclusion and social justice. \nKaren Goldberg is an oil painter and illustrator whose work gives the viewer a sense of peace and tranquility through her attention to detail and light reflection. She is primarily self-taught\, but attended classes at the Montclair Art Museum for several years\, as well as earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. John’s University and a Master of Arts in Arts Education from Montclair State University. Goldberg is inspired by images that impress her because of the light or reflection in the scene. Her work often depicts landscapes\, scenes\, and objects from everyday life. Her meticulous work highlights every detail of these scenes and leaves the viewer with a warm feeling of nostalgia and sentimentality. Goldberg is also dedicated to serving her community. She currently works as an Art Educator for PreK-Middle School students and is the co-creator of ‘Bumpybooks’\, which is a program that helps struggling readers of all ages learn to read. She is also the author of Funny Side Up\, which is a book of photos intended to turn any day sunny side up. \nLynda Charles is a Nigerian self-taught visual artist whose work intertwines identity\, perception\, and human connection(s). She tends to create through a lens of women’s experiences\, often using charcoal and acrylic paint to explore emotional and lifelike depth. Although she is a self-taught artist\, she did attend Ebonyi State University for a Bachelor of Science degree focusing on Applied Biology. Her artwork has gained international recognition\, her artwork has been displayed at the London Art Biennale (2023)\, the Contemporary Art Show in Paris (2024)\, as well as received an honorable mention during the 38th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition (2024). Her artwork embraces contrasting colors while holding depth emotionally and figuratively\, as the subjects come to life. Charles’ pieces will invite the audience to reflect on their own human relationships\, experiences\, and emotions. \nJoy Kreves is a mixed-media and sculpture artist whose work explores the intersections of language\, psychology\, and the natural environment. Born in Illinois\, she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in art from Illinois State University. After moving to New York City\, Kreves exhibited her work in various underground shows and contributed sculptural stage sets for gallery performances. She later established an art studio and gallery in Frenchtown\, New Jersey\, where she showcased works by emerging artists. Her art\, deeply influenced by eco-philosophers like Thomas Berry and Dr. Glenn Albrecht\, often addresses environmental themes to create tactile experiences that challenge viewers’ perceptions. Kreves has exhibited extensively in the tri-state area\, including venues like The Hunterdon Museum of Art and The Monmouth Museum. Currently\, she continues her practice from her studio in Ewing\, New Jersey\, remaining an active figure in the regional art community. \nBarbara Morcerf plays with the natural light of the colorful landscapes within her oil paintings. Starting her obsession with oils at the age of 12\, she began to explore beyond the limits of plein air painting\, working in front of her greatest muse\, Nature. She lived many years in between Italy and Manhattan\, New York\, where she found her space of tranquility and peace with still life paintings of natural landscapes\, house scenes\, and bodies of water. During the winter seasons\, she spends time painting still life and figurative paintings. Barbara has been in several art shows\, including her solo show at Chant Gallery in Lords Valley\, Pennsylvania\, and numerous group shows\, such as Shadows and Light 2021 with Wayne County Arts Council Gallery. Barbara currently lives in northeastern Pennsylvania and continues to study at the Art Students League of New York\, painting with her whole heart and soul for natural beauty. \nAngie Redmond is a Chicago-based oil painter and art instructor whose work explores the emotional complexity and beauty of the human experience. Through vibrant\, expressive brushwork and portraiture\, she captures intimate moments that reflect joy\, peace\, and connection\, often inspired by friends\, family\, and members of her community. Blending realism with expressionism\, her paintings are grounded in the tradition of Black Figuration\, while intentionally resisting marginalizing narratives\, focusing instead on the personal\, emotional presence of her subjects. Redmond holds advanced degrees in painting and digital art and has exhibited nationally in a wide range of museums\, galleries\, and cultural institutions\, including Agora Gallery (New York)\, ARC Gallery (Chicago)\, and the Museum of Science and Industry’s Black Creativity exhibition—where she won Best in Show in 2020. In addition to her studio practice\, Redmond has been invited to speak and present her work on platforms such as WGHC 98.3 FM\, Cantv Talk Show\, and at events including the Harlem Fine Arts Show and South Central Community Center. Her work has been featured in Fine Art Connoisseur (“Five to Watch\,” 2022)\, Realism Today\, Sistah’s Place Real Talk Magazine\, and other national publications. Currently teaching at Harper College in Palatine\, Illinois\, Redmond continues to use oil paint as a transformative medium—one that invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences and the shared emotional threads that connect us all. \nZach Mellman-Carsey is a visual artist based in Lancaster\, Pennsylvania\, who utilizes his jewelry techniques and three-dimensional expertise to create captivating\, conceptual sculptures and jewelry. He received his bachelor’s degree at Bowling Green State University in Ohio with an emphasis in Three-Dimensional studies in 2015 and consecutively earned his master’s in Jewelry\, Sculpture\, Computer-Aided Desig\,n and Manufacturing in 2018 from Indiana University in Bloomington\, Indiana. His work explores the notions of wealth and power in society and blends surreal and conceptual ideas of resilience\, grief\, and loss. In the form of stones and metal work\, Zach recontextualizes the narrative of offering to the dead by creating small pieces of sculptural art that represent not only his identity and the state of mourning but also the relationship between digital fabrication and advancements in art. He has been in several art shows since 2017\, including Anamnesis 2025 group exhibition at the Inliquid Gallery in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania. Within an increasingly technologically advancing world\, Zach encapsulates his work into a fascinating viewpoint on social classes and technology as an aspect of wealth. \nD’nae Harrison is a multi-award-winning interdisciplinary artist (and musician) based in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania. Having graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2014 from The Pennsylvania State University\, Harrison’s work spans visual art\, music\, and social commentary\, often exploring themes of identity\, empowerment\, and justice. Her work has been recognized in various prestigious platforms\, including public commissions\, exhibitions in New York\, and coverage in major media outlets. For example\, in 2020\, her painting Shaded Oppression received the MOZAIK Philanthropy Future Art Award and honorarium; as well as\, in the same year\, her mural Save the Date in Philadelphia’s LOVE Park gained widespread coverage across public media. Harrison’s art is emotionally charged\, blending bold colors with geometric patterns\, black-and-white contrasts\, with the use of human portraiture. Through her vibrant compositions and expressive use of line\, she addresses both personal and societal narratives\, engaging with topics like self-reflection\, inequality\, and the complexities of American culture. She aims to inspire those who feel marginalized to embrace self-love\, trust their vision\, and use their voices to challenge injustice. \nManuel Monge is a realist oil painter who takes the most mundane moments of everyday life and reshapes them with emotional depth. Born in Lima\, Peru\, his father was an architect\, while his mother was a ceramist. Although he came from an artistic background\, art was not his first career choice. Instead\, he pursued engineering while keeping painting as a mere hobby. Once the COVID-19 pandemic hit\, painting went from a simple hobby to a more serious profession. His paintings are a reflection of his personal journeys around the world\, in addition to American suburbia. Rather than creating a mimesis of what is in front of him\, he evokes the more pensive moments of life through feelings of nostalgia and connection. This distinct approach acts as a visual documentation of how individualized experiences can affect human perception. Monge seeks to express the beauty that lies within everyday occurrences that can easily be overlooked by viewers. His paintings elicit a welcoming and pleasant tenor without being muddled by a grandiose context to justify why certain subjects are depicted in such a way. Currently\, Monge is attending the Academy of Art University in San Francisco pursuing his Master of Fine Arts\, while maintaining a full-time career in human resources for a non-profit organization based within the city. \nRena Segal is an oil-based artist recreating the world in her unique visual language. A New Jersey-born native and daughter of the late artist and sculptor George Segal\, she takes familiar objects and surroundings and transforms them into their most distinctive colors\, textures\, and shapes. Segal has been surrounded by art as far back as holding a crayon during childhood. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Montclair University\, NJ\, in 1975\, followed by a Master of Fine Arts from Rutgers University in 1977. Segal has since developed her skills\, enriching herself in creating an intimate space between her and her subject matter. The mediums she specializes in are oil painting\, pastels\, and oil sticks. Concentrating on landscapes and still life artwork\, Segal takes the viewer on an introspective journey through her expressive\, imaginative compositions based on her perceptions. Working with photos of a lake near her childhood home\, Segal’s landscapes are influenced by the flux of time and weather\, coupled with her interpretation of the seasonal colors of nature. Meanwhile\, her still life pieces are arranged in a way that creates an enigmatic\, yet striking appearance where only the colors and shapes remain. \nSarah Yuster is an oil painter and illustrator devoted to unveiling the poetic within the prosaic. Yuster earned her B.F.A graduate from the School of Visual Arts in New York City\, and began oil painting as a pre-teen\, drawn to the medium’s capacity to reinvigorate ideas\, narratives\, and experiences through the two-dimensional. Yuster works primarily in oil across wood\, canvas\, board\, and medium-density fiberboard\, also incorporating charcoal and conté crayon into her portraiture and landscapes. Her subject matter ranges from intimate portraits to liminal urban spaces where stillness and emotional depth take center stage. Yuster’s creative curiosities and expressions are not limited to oil\, charcoal\, and crayon. Her practice is further developed through her parallel work as a filmmaker exploring environmental stewardship\, social bias\, and immigration policy. Moreover\, studying with the Greek Language Center for five years and the Italian Culture Institute for two years\, Yuster is also a lifelong learner with an insatiable curiosity that feeds her interdisciplinary practice. Across all media\, Yuster approaches her work as visual reportage – an homage to place\, people\, and the persistent beauty of the everyday.
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/exhibition-2025-nbas-oil-sculpture-and-mixed-media-the-mundane-in-motion/
CATEGORIES:New Brunswick Art Salon
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SUMMARY:Alfa Art 2024-2025 Awards
DESCRIPTION:Alfa Art Gallery is delighted to invite you to “The Virtual Ceremony” for the New Brunswick Art Salon 2024 and 2025 Cycle Award Winners\, judged by our panel of curatorial interns. With expertise in artmaking\, graphic design\, art history\, and more\, our team offers professional and credible evaluations. The event will announce the first\, second\, and third-place award winners\, along with honorable mentions. \nFor over a decade\, the annual New Brunswick Art Salon has cultivated relationships between artists and art enthusiasts from New Jersey and the surrounding tri-state area. This September\, a special event will highlight the winners from exhibitions in 2024 and 2025\, celebrating their achievements and showcasing their exceptional work. \nThe Art of Perspective (January 2024 – March 2024) opened the 2024 New Brunswick Art Salon series with a dynamic showcase of photography. Featuring both emerging and established artists\, the exhibition highlighted how traditional subjects can be transformed through unique perspectives\, inviting viewers to reimagine their environment and reflect on the power of images to capture life in new ways. \nColor and Texture: Anthologies of Artistry (Aug 2024 – Oct 2024) brought together a vibrant mix of artists whose works explored the interplay of color and texture across painting\, sculpture\, and mixed media. The exhibition invited viewers to consider how identity\, heritage\, and environment are expressed through bold palettes\, layered materials\, and dynamic forms. \nTextures of the Tides: Explorations of Nature\, Forms\, and Identity (Nov 2024 – Jan 2025) showcased the fluidity and expressive potential of watercolor and mixed media. The exhibition explored the relationships between nature\, identity\, and form\, using texture and movement to evoke both personal and environmental connections. \nBeyond the Image: Unveiling Hidden Narratives (Jan 2025 – Mar 2025) presented diverse approaches to artistic photography\, emphasizing its power to tell layered human\, natural\, and spiritual stories. The works reflected on the complexity of narrative-making and the ways photography bridges the ordinary with the unseen. \nThe Mundane in Motion (Oct 2025 – Dec 2025) highlighted how everyday gestures and ordinary moments can be transformed into profound artistic statements. Through painting and sculpture\, artists reflected on memory\, presence\, and transformation\, turning the rhythms of daily life into expressive works of art. \nBetween Stillness and Surge (November 2025 – January 2026) featured watercolor and mixed media works that explored the shifting boundaries between serenity and momentum. Moving between abstraction and naturalism\, the exhibition highlighted watercolor’s expressive versatility and invited viewers to consider the balance of stillness and movement in both art and life. \nFeatured New Brunswick Art Salon Artists: \n2024 Photography – The Art of Perspective \nAnthony Buccino\, Arik Gorban\, Chery; Bomba\, Danny Froyen\, David Anderson\, Dennis Maida\, Dwight Hiscano\, Frederick Ballet\, Kay Kenny\, Samuel Vovsi\, Tsveta Ubcheva. \n2024 Oil\, Sculpture\, and Mixed Media – Color and texture: Anthologies of Artistry \nCarmelita Diaz Kamin\, Dan Finaldi\, Deborah Winiarski\, Duane Lutsko\, Jane Dell\, Josephine Barreiro\, Kat Collins\, Keith Vogrin\, Kirk Maynard\, Lisa Marseglia-Moran\, Rebecca Welz\, RitaMarie Cimini\, RitzB – Ritu Bajaj\, Rosalind Nzinga\, Sandra Koberlein\, Shoshana Kertesz. \n2024 Watercolor and Mixed Media – Textures of the Tides: Explorations of Nature\, Forms\, and Identity \nAlaiyo Bradshaw\, Cathleen McCoy Bristol\, Cheryl Gross\, David Gothard\, Hana Aviv\, Indira Cariappa\, Isabella Pizzano\, Joel Popadics\, Lisa Daniels\, Lisa Marseglia-Moran\, Patti Jordan\, Stella Chang\, Tony Armendariz\, Vince Salvati. \n2025 Photography – Beyond the Image: Unveiling Hidden Narratives \nBob Leonard\, Burt Solomon\, Dakin Roy\, David DesRochers\, Edward Volpe\, Jane Soodalter\, Jessica Margo\, Kay Kenny\, Neil Kohl\, Pete Aldrich\, Rocio De Alba\, Suzette Dushi\, Tsveta Ubcheva\, Walter Plotnick \n2025 Oil\, Sculpture\, and Mixed Media – The Mundane in Motion \nAbbey Rosko\, Angie Redmond\, Barbara Morcerf\, Chanelle René\, D’nae Harrison\, Jonathan Yubi\, Joy Kreves\, Karen Goldberg\, Lynda Charles\, Manuel Monge\, Rena Segal\, Sarah Yuster\, Shara E Bailey\, Zach Mellman-Carsey \n2025 Watercolor and Mixed Media – Between Stillness and Surge \nAlaiyo Bradshaw\, Andrew Chalfen\, Aprajita Lal\, Cassandra Saint-Jean\, Debra Bernath\, Gail Wood Miller\, Indrani Choudhury\, J. Jie Li\, Jill Hellman\, Joel Popadics\, Judy Levy\, Kathleen Wert\, Lynnette Shelley\n\n\n				Zoom Meeting Information:  \nVirtual Event Date: September 10\, 2025\, 6:30  \n  \nInvite Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88529818492pwd=hHGXwU0LM0PNboTGGv8dzdOoPjXyCo.1  \nMeeting ID: 885 2981 8492  \nPasscode: 681643  \n 
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/alfa-art-2024-2025-awards/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening Reception
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SUMMARY:Alfa Art Awards 2024-2025 NBAS Artist Awards
DESCRIPTION:Alfa Art Gallery is pleased to have you join us in our “The Virtual Ceremony” for the New Brunswick Art Salon 2024 and 2025 Cycle Award Winners.  \nThe event will announce the First\, Second\, and Third-place award winners\, along with Honorable Mentions for exhibits taking place 2024-2025. \nJurors: Amelia Bitting\, Anna Jerakis\, Ava Colleran\, Avishi Bansal\, Caitlyn Kercado\, Danielle Scaramuzzi\, Elaina Soboleski\, Helen Zhang\, Isabela Cicala\, Isabella Welch\, Jennah Sadiq\, Kelly Rodrigues\, Lexie Corr\, Liliana Salca\, Mila Osorio\, Mya Jackson\, Natalie Martinez\, Petra Welchanss\, Stella Gibson \nThe Art of Perspective Photography 2024 \nArik Gorban – 3rd Place \nSandy Hook\, Photo\, 12” x 16”  \n  \nKay Kenny – 2nd Place \nLips of the Sea 1\, Pigment Ink Photograph\, 16” x 20”  \n  \nSamuel Vovsi – 1st Place \nDarkness of the Labyrinth\, Photo\, 24” x 18”  \nCheryl Bomba – 2024 Excellence in Composition \nUniversal Language\, Photo\, 11” x 14”  \nColor and Texture: Anthologies of Artistry \nOil\, Sculpture\, and Mixed Media 2024 \nLisa Marseglia-Moran\, 3rd Place \nIn Lak’ech #2 Mixed Media 16” x 20”  \nRosalind Nzinga\, 2nd Place \nBirthing Humanity Mixed media\, Handmade paper collage on archival paper 37” x 30”  \nDan Finaldi\, 1st Place \nChildren Swimming in the River Oil 22” x 33”  \nKeith Vogrin\, 2024 Mastery of Material \nPine Barrens Oil on canvas 16.5” x 26.5”  \nTextures of the Tides: Explorations of Nature\, Form\, & Identity \nWatercolor 2024 \nHana Aviv\, 3rd Place \nOutreach\, Watercolor\, 11” x 15”\, 2024  \nPatti Jordan\, 2nd Place \nBenthic Elegies\,(Human Ecotone 023b) Monoprinton Rives; Glazed Porcelain\, Ceramic\, Putty\, 16”x 22”  \nJoel Popadics\, 1st Place \nThe Russel Burn\, Applecross Hills\, Watercolor\, 22” x 28”  \n  \nTony Armendariz – 2024 Excellence in Transparency and Flow \nTouch of Red\, Watercolor\, 24” x 18”  \nBeyond the Image: Unveiling Hidden Narratives \n2025 Photography \nNeil Kohl – 3rd \nKrampuslauf Portrait 22 Inkjet print 40″ × 32″  \nBurt Solomon – 2nd \nEldridge Street Museum\, Lower East Side\, New York\, 2019 15 x 12″  \nDavid DesRochers – 1st \nThe Fountain Photo Print 16 x 20 x 1  \nJane Soodalter- 2025 Excellence in Composition \n“Collage” Photo Print\, 12” x 18” x 0  \nThe Mundane in Motion  \nOil\, Sculpture\, & Mixed Media 2025 \nJonathan Yubi – 3rd \nIntra Caetera and Inter Latinos 44” x 29” x 2” Oil on canvas  \nAngie Redmond – 2nd \nThe Sounds of the Music Warms Me 36” x 26” x 1” Oil on Canvas  \nSarah Yuster – 1st \nLacey’s Bridge Tavern 12” x 15” x 1” Oil on MDF  \nKaren Goldberg – 2025 Mastery of Material \nHolding On 24” x 18” Oil on Canvas  \nBetween Stillness and Surge \nWatercolor & Mixed Media 2025 \nCassandra Saint-Jean – 3rd \nTravelers 30” x 40” Mixed media on Canvas  \nJoel Popadics – 2nd \nArcadian Mist 10” x 14” Watercolor  \nJ. Jie. Li – 1st \nInner Self 33” x 39” Watercolor on Arches Paper  \nKathleen Wert – 2025 Excellence in Transparency and Flow \nField 17.25” x 25.25” x 1“ (framed) 13” x 21.4” (image size) Watercolor  \nHonorable Mentions \nEmerging Artist – J. Jie Li \nThe Path of Solitude 52 × 33” Watercolor on Arches Paper  \nInnovation Award – Zach Mellman-Carsey \n2SWEET2SMOKEFW21 3”x4”x1” Mixed Media  \nLifetime Dedication – Gail Wood Miller \nA Nasturtium 8 x 10 x .01” Watercolor on paper
URL:https://www.alfaart.org/event/alfa-art-awards-2024-2025-nbas-artist-awards/
LOCATION:Alfa Art Gallery\, 108 Church Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Brunswick Art Salon
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SUMMARY:2024 NBAS – “Textures of the Tides: Explorations of Nature\, Form\, and Identity" 2024 NBAS – “Color and Texture: Anthologies of Artistry” Oil\, Sculpture and Mixed Media Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:New Brunswick\, NJ — Alfa Art Gallery Presents the Fall 2024 NBAS Oil\, Sculpture and Mixed Media Exhibition “Textures of the Tides: Explorations of Nature\, Form\, and Identity” From November 5\, 2024 – January 11\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\nVirtual Opening Reception: Thursday\, November 14\, 2024 @6:30pm\nIn-person Opening Reception: Friday\, November 15\, 2024 @6:30 – 9:30pm \n\n  \n  \n\nAlfa Art Gallery is thrilled to announce Textures of the Tides: Explorations of Nature\, Forms\, and Identity\, a captivating exhibition showcasing the expressive potential of watercolor and mixed media. This exhibition will have a virtual opening reception on November 14\, and an in-person reception the following night on November 15\, 2024.\nTextures of the Tides delves into the intricate relationships between nature\, forms\, and identity\, capturing the fluidity and dynamism of the natural world. Through the diverse perspectives of the featured artists\, this exhibition explores how the interplay of texture\, color\, and form can evoke deep personal and environmental connections.\nWatercolor\, known for its spontaneity and fluidity\, serves as a primary medium in this exhibition\, allowing artists to express the ephemeral and ever-changing nature of the tides. Complemented by mixed media\, the artworks push the boundaries of traditional watercolor\, incorporating materials and techniques that add layers of meaning and texture.\nThe artists featured in Textures of the Tides bring their unique voices and experiences to the forefront\, reflecting on their relationships with nature\, their identities\, and the world around them. Their works invite viewers to immerse themselves in a visual exploration that is both intimate and expansive\, challenging conventional boundaries and inviting contemplation.\nJoin us at Alfa Art Gallery to experience Textures of the Tides: Explorations of Nature\, Forms\, and Identity\, where the convergence of watercolor and mixed media opens a window into the beauty\, complexity\, and diversity of the natural world and the human experience.\nAbout the New Brunswick Art Salon Initiative:\nAlfa Art Gallery utilizes New Brunswick Art Salons to unify the local art community and beyond. Since starting the program in 2010\, Alfa has made a point to include a salon dedicated to showcasing pieces in watercolor\, oil\, photography\, and various mixed mediums. Over the years\, the series has not only exhibited works from both established and emerging artists\, but has also made fruitful connections locally and internationally through its successful programs. Within this non-profit organization\, Alfa Art Gallery maintains its mission to uplift artists by providing an open and innovative environment that is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and diverse cultural community.\n2024 NBAS Featured Artists in Watercolor and Mixed Media:\nCheryl Gross masterfully combines abstract and realistic elements to create impactful socio-political narratives. Her art delves into childhood fantasies while addressing gender and societal roles\, particularly in male-dominated professions. In series like “Biking Babes\,” “Boxing Babes\,” and “Cowgirls\,” Gross critiques the marginalization of women while celebrating their growing prominence in these fields.\nDavid Gothard is a highly accomplished artist and educator with a BFA in Drawing from Pratt Institute. He teaches as an Adjunct Professor at the New York Academy of Art and Penn State University. As a versatile freelance illustrator\, Gothard has created concept art for editorial\, books\, and corporate advertising\, with a notable client list of major publications and companies.\nHana Aviv believes in the soothing power of nature\, which she captures in her bright watercolor works. Inspired by her outdoor adventures and plein air sketching\, Aviv’s art invites viewers to experience the peace and tranquility that nature offers.\nIndira Cariappa takes inspiration from everyday life and nature\, depicting her compositions in an abstract realist style. Her travels throughout the United States and instruction from fellow watercolor artists have shaped her unique perspective.\nIsabella Pizzano blends water media\, inks\, and collages in her work\, challenging traditional perceptions and encouraging viewers to move beyond the confines of object identification. Her commitment to exploring the unknown and taking creative risks places her at the forefront of contemporary experimental art.\nJoel Popadics is a master watercolorist whose work captures the subtle beauty of natural landscapes. As Vice President/Treasurer of the American Watercolor Society\, Popadics is deeply committed to the advancement of the medium and to inspiring and educating both emerging and established artists.\nLisa Daniels creates abstract works influenced by architecture and nature\, using color\, texture\, and subject matter to inspire the viewer’s imagination. Her collaborations with interior designers\, developers\, and architects showcase her ability to tailor artworks to specific settings.\nLisa Marseglia-Moran is a retired art educator with a BFA from Boston College. Her unique abstract style weaves together handmade paper\, watercolor\, thread\, and enamel to create images of nature that express the interconnectedness of all living things.\nPatti Jordan is an interdisciplinary artist whose inky images of protean and organic forms reflect chance and unpredictability. Her works are entirely unique due to fluctuations in her artistic process\, making each piece a distinct expression of her vision.\nStella Chang began her career in fashion after completing her undergraduate degree at NYU\, gaining recognition for her handbag designs. Returning to her creative roots\, Chang now explores a range of mediums\, including watercolor\, ink illustration\, digital art\, and 3D printing.\nTony Armendariz is an award-winning artist who graduated from the American Academy of Art in Chicago. His watercolors convey the complexity of human expression\, using simple compositions to tell profound stories about life.\nVince Salvati studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology and Pratt Institute\, using abstraction to reflect emotional expressions and contemporary ideas. His works inspire viewers to engage with the narratives he creates.\nJoin us for this extraordinary exhibition that promises to engage\, inspire\, and provoke thought. Textures of the Tides: Explorations of Nature\, Forms\, and Identity is free and open to the public\, Tuesday to Saturday\, from 11 AM to 6 PM. \nThank you to our Sponsors: Johnson & Johnson\, Merck Pharmaceutical\, Magyar Banks\, Amboy Bank\, New Brunswick City Center\, Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commision\, The Bank of Princeton\, and GSK
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