Every year,
Piedmont Arts Association, our local arts center, features an exhibit called "Expressions," which
showcases the work of local artists, and this is the second year that Ms. B.
has entered some of her work. This year, both of her pieces — "Scarlet Elf
Cups" and "Lake Superior" (shown above) — won purchase awards, meaning that
one of the show's sponsors purchased the works prior to the show's opening.
(In the left-hand photo, we see friend/artist Charles Hill's "Statue of
Liberty" below her painting.)
"Expressions" typically has a theme, and this year's is the United States's
250th birthday. The exhibit showcases 150 works by 80 local artists, so
receiving purchases awards for both of her entries is pretty damned impressive
in my book. Kimberly has really devoted herself to her art in the past few
years, especially since she joined Piedmont Arts a couple of years ago, so I
love seeing her creative efforts so nicely rewarded.
In the early 1980s, after I graduated college with a Bachelor of Fine Art
degree, I was an active member of Piedmont Arts, where I frequently exhibited
and taught classes. I don't do much in the way of fine art anymore, but I very
much enjoy revisiting my artistic roots at Piedmont Arts. And I'm sure Ms. B.
will do plenty more exhibiting (and hopefully selling her work). "Expressions"
will be up for the month of July, so if you're local, you should stop in and
check out some truly excellent art.
L: "Scarlet Elf Cups" (pen & ink, watercolor); R: "Lake Superior" (mixed media); click to enlarge