Studio Montclair - Evolving Origins & Liminal Perceptions

 

Evolving Origins and Liminal Perceptions

WHEN: September 12 to November 29, Monday through Friday, 7am to 7pm; an opening reception sponsored by Equilibrium Acupuncture will take place on Thursday, September 12, from 6 to 8pm.
WHERE: Academy Square Gallery, 33 Plymouth Street, Montclair
ADMISSION: open to the public Monday through Friday from 7am to 7pm. 
smi@studiomontclair.org, 862-500-1447

Studio Montclair, Inc. is proud to host Evolving Origins and Liminal Perceptions, an exhibition of work using the luscious medium of cold wax and oil by artist, Donna Grande. (Above: Circling Around, Oil & wax on wood blocks, 10 x 10 inches)

Donna Grande is an artist for whom “nature lives inside of me”. “Pastels, oil and cold wax enhance the dialogue between surface and underlying structure and give each piece veils of color to which luminosity and subtlety occur.”  Her work is not just meant to be seen, but experienced.

About the Artist: Donna Grande’s formal training includes a BA from Montclair State University, an A.A.S. from Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC and supplemental studies at The Art Students League of NY, NJ School of Visual Arts, NJ and Koho School of Sumie, NYC. She has participated in solo, curated, and juried exhibitions and has received numerous awards for her works which are held in both private and public collections.  Ms. Grande has been showcased in American Artist and New Jersey Design magazines and has been interviewed on radio and television. (Right: Origins, Cold wax, oil on wood, 26 x 26 x 2 inches)

About Equilibrium Acupuncture: Equilibrium Acupuncture is a private treatment center at Academy Square, serving the community for acupuncture since 2007 and herbal medicine since 2010 and is under the direction of Deborah Vaphides, L.Ac. Deborah is a Board Certified Acupuncturist and a trained herbalist, using individualized formulas to treat a patient’s unique conditions. In addition to her private practice, Deborah is on staff at Reproductive Medicine Associates, Basking Ridge, using laser acupuncture therapy for patients undergoing in vitro fertilization. She has also served as Acupuncturist at Atlantic Health Integrative Medicine in Morristown, New Jersey.  (Left: Illusions, II, Oil on canvas, 48 x 40 inches)

About Studio Montclair: Studio Montclair is a nonprofit organization of exhibiting professional artists and others interested in the visual arts. Its mission is to promote culture and education in the visual arts and encourage emerging artists. Founded in 1997, the organization includes over 500 members including artists from around the United States, as well as Europe and Asia. For more information, contact smi@studiomontclair.org, or call 862-500-1447. (Right: To the Beach, Oil on canvas, 34 x 40 inches)