June 2nd & 3rd - “Illuminations”

(click photo for larger image)Los Angeles--St. Paul Lutheran Church will be presenting its 1st Annual fundraising art exhibition on Saturday & Sunday - June 2nd and 3rd, 2012. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of artworks will benefit the Church.

This milestone “first” of what will be many Annual events at St. Paul will feature works of art inspired by feelings, thoughts, and ideas related to spirituality--which lead,  of course -- to “Illuminations”. The artists sharing their personal visions include Stan Bruce, Sherry Giang, Jill Kiefer, Toni Scott, and Shelley Bruce.

Because of the varied styles and media pursued by each of these talented artists--this promises to be a fantastic show! During the course of each exhibit day--the artists will deliver impromptu talks about their work. They’ll also be available to chat with visitors during all exhibition hours.

There will be a meditation space where people can just relax and reflect on their own thoughts. A Community Art Project will also be in place--where guests can express their own illuminations.

We hope that you will offer your support to the artists--and to St. Paul Lutheran Church--by visiting the exhibition.

There will be a reception on Saturday at around 12:30 PM and on Sunday at around 1:30 PM. Light refreshments will be served. Join us for this very special event!

June 2 & 3, 2012 (Saturday & Sunday)

Saturday - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday - NOON - 5:00 PM

St. Paul Lutheran Church

3901 West Adams Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90018

Phone: 402-525-3395

Did You Know?

The “Battle of Gettysburg” is the largest painting in the world.  It was painted in 1883 by Paul Philippoteaux and sixteen assisatants.  It took two and a half years to complete and is 410  feet long, 70 feet high and weighs 11,792 pounds.

Featured Artist Friday: Marlene Delugish

Marlene Delugish“I studied art part-time at Santa Monica College while working full-time in a law office in Century City, taking as many art classes as my work schedule allowed. My first art class was an introduction to drawing using dry pastels.  I fell in love with the luxurious colors of this medium, which enabled me to change the interplay and intensity of colors on a variety of surfaces. After retiring in 1995 and moving to the South Bay area, I became interested in painting as more than a hobby,  and continued my art education by studying with regional artists and attending painting seminars and workshops. I now paint in pastels, mixed media and acrylics, depending on the tone, mood and subject matter of my paintings.

Marlene Delugish - “Foxy” - Mixed Media on Canvas - 12x16 in.In 2002, my artistic interests expanded into the three dimensional art form of fused and dichroic glass, and I now divide my art endeavors  between painting and creating dichroic jewelry and unique fused glass plates and bowls.

Marlene Delugish - ”Relish Dish” - 9 1/2 in. - Black iridescent glass with dichroric glass accents (Fused)

I am a member of the Palos Verdes Art Center (PVAC), currently Membership Chair and Malaga Cove Chair of the Peninsula Artists Group at PVAC, past President of PVAC Artists (PVACA), and currently Treasurer of PVACA.  I am past Membership Chair of the Southern California Pastel Society. I have exhibited at (and have been represented by) the Masters Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano, CA. For seven years, I was a juried member of The Artists Studio Gallery at PVAC. I currently exhibit at the Malaga Cove lawn shows and at other outdoor art shows throughout Los Angeles County.  I work out of my home studio in Rolling Hills Estates, CA, where I shares space with my dogs.

Marlene Delugish - “Preening Parrot” - Pastels on Paper - 11x14 in.My art reflects my appreciation for the love I receive from the animals who are my friends, and for those animals I can only admire from afar. My enthusiasm for all the beauties and bounties of nature are also an important part of my oeuvre. I paint realistic life forms, as well as whimsical ones. My fascination with color and creation have taken me to new artistic heights.”

Invisible Art - Can It Be?

“The Telegraph” has reported that “a leading gallery is to push the boundaries of visual art with an exhibition of works which cannot be seen.” They claim that the “show” will include works by such artists as Andy Warhol, Yves Klein and Yoko Ono. What’s more--they’ll be charging £8 a person for the privilege of attending this first-of-its-kind exhibit.

Now...I’m quite flexible with regard to definitions of art. We’ve seen some incredible creations--on this site alone: sculptures in the eyes of needles; paintings on matchbooks; masterworks copied using jelly beans; and magnificent pencil and lego sculptures. I consider all of these works of art. But blank pieces of paper and empty plinths (bases)? I’m not so sure. If we stare long enough at a white piece of paper or an empty space--we probably will imagine (not see) something--if for no other reason than we’re bored. But unless an artist has specifically developed something either on or surrounding an environment--something designed to stimulate some type of a response--then it’s difficult for me to define this as art.

The idea of invisible art isn’t new. Yves Klein (one of the forerunners of Minimalism) proposed an “architecture of air” back in the 1950s. However, his exhibits along these lines did include particular setups by the artist--so he was involved in the artist/viewer collaboration. Whether or not this current exhibit includes actual “creations” remains to be seen. If it does not, however, then it may be time to start reestablishing some boundaries. If we reach a point where anything--or nothing--is art, then art ceases to exist.

Quote of the Day

Edvard Munch in 1933“Nature is not only all that is visible to the eye.. it also includes the inner pictures of the soul.” - Edvard Munch