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by Kate Falluca

Sandra Nowicki of Pegasus Studios has 16 pieces of 2-dimensional art in a solo exhibit at the Salem Community Library. The exhibit includes paintings in watercolor and gouache tempera, color drawings, pencil drawings and collages using artist-made paper.

When I asked Sandy where her inspiration comes from she replied,

“I am always responding to colors and forms in nature, images at art exhibits, and art history. Ideas and images gel in my mind from many sources and I interpret all this and it emerges as my own original collages, paintings and drawings. I create art as an expression of my inner energy, as symbols of my perception of the world. I can capture feelings and make them into art forms. I love the way collage, painting or drawing allows me to share all this beauty with other people.”

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by Rick McCluskey

Photography courtesy of Joe Barr

One of the first things I noticed about Vince Gedgaudas’ sculptures was that they didn’t have faces. Not one of them. The heads were a radical departure from the norm, looking more a futuristic impression of some terrestrial visitor rather than a human. Still, I found them fascinating and wanted to know more. I couldn’t get over how they complimented his amazing attention to detail.

“It’s interpretive. I sculpture a thought.” Continue reading →

by Kate Falluca

The Kenosha Art Association held its annual Spring Art Event at the Kenosha Public Museum on Saturday, April 5th. 28 artists entered the competition and a nice crowd had the opportunity to hear the featured speaker, KAA member Dominic (Nick) Cibrario.

Nick gave a very entertaining presentation called “A Glimpse Into My World” which demonstrated how his artwork had been influenced by his trips to Europe, especially Italy. He was also strongly influenced by the Nepalese people who live in the Himalayas. Nepal is the setting for Nick’s “Garden Of Kathmandu Trilogy” (The Pomelo Tree, The Harvest and The Shamans). His forthcoming book is entitled “Secrets On The Family Farm”. For more information on Nick Cibrario, visit is website at www.pomelotree.com.

Retired Carthage College art teacher, Ed Kalke, judged this event. Thank you, Ed, on behalf of us at the Kenosha Art Association!

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Congratulations to the winners of the First Love Show at the KAAleidoscope Gallery:

1st Prize - Tom Clark for Radish Sandwiches
2nd Prize- Mike Westfaul for Doing What She Loves
3rd Prize- Carolyn Garland for Delightful (It was also Sold!)
Honorable Mention - Laryssa LeFebve for For The Love of Angels
Honorable Mention - Nory Nieves for Romeo and Juliet
Excellence in Stained Glass - Gail Stein for Lady in a Red Hat

Click HERE to see pictures from the opening
Courtesy of Joe Barr

“…The images in my exhibit are inspiring! They capture hundreds of years of history and culture, they are unique in that I captured some in unique angles, and they are not this area. It is something different to look at for people who live here and a reminder of memories for those who have been there to visit…”
~Kate Falluca

Congratulations to Kate on her solo show at Lemon Street, If you missed this Friday, you can still enjoy her photography; the exhibit will run until January 20.

by Franco Tarsitano

Kate Fallucca and her photography are a wonderful addition to the Kenosha art community. From the moment she arrived to our city her exuberance has involved her in Lemon Street Gallery, the board of the Kenosha Art Association, and helping out where ever she can like at the Pollard Gallery. The first day I met her at Lemon Street her energy overwhelmed me. Her work reveals a connection with nature and the out-of-doors. Frequently, looking at her photography makes you wish you could have been traveling with her.

Franco: Tell me a bit about where you’re from and your travels and what brought you to Kenosha. Continue reading →

By Karen Griffin

Pictures courtesy of Karen Griffin

Saturday evening in the beautiful lobby of the historic Rhode Theater the Kenosha Art Association held their “First Annual Advent Juried Art Show”. What a great success with many wonderful people attending the event that Brigitta put together. There was music playing in the background, lights strung around, Christmas trees, food and drink that made for a very festive occasion. Twenty One artists entered the competition with some exquisite art being seen.

This was also a chance to see the new Pollard Gallery opening, which provided an area for more than twenty local artists to show their ware along with the well known Pollard’s artwork. ExposeKenosha would like to applaud the Pollard Gallery for the new direction which will bring additional opportunities for local artists.

Our congratulations to the winners of the show:

• 1st prize went to Kathleen Laybourn for “Ressurection” that was done in oil
• 2nd prize went to Rebbeca Venn for “Gypsy Girl” that was done in conte
• 3rd prize went to Sue Wolff for “Morning Light” done in watercolor
• Honorable mention to Jessica Meyers for “Beggars Banquet” in mixed media
• The Peoples Choice Award also went to Kathleen Laybourn for “Ressurection.”

The judge mentioned that it was a hard decision, as there were so many quality pieces to choose from.

Thank you to everyone that attended.

Karen Griffin of Salem, WI, is a multi-media artist and a new contributor to Expose Kenosha