Reconsider the Wild!

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Two iconic Wild animals, the Lion and the Zebra, were the inspiration for my latest serigraphs, or commonly known as silkscreen prints.

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As the world changes, we have the opportunity to reconsider the Wild. Animals can be viewed as partners, and their habitats can be seen as essential ecosystems, that keep the delicate balance that makes life on Earth possible.

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As an artist, my job is to help others re-envision the world. As a human, my responsibility is to do want I can to leave this world a better place. I hope you will join me by reconsidering the Wild and by finding your way to leave this world a better place. In taking my responsibility to heart, I am donating a portion of the sales of all my serigraphs to wildlife organizations, such as World Wildlife Fund, the Nature Conservancy or National Wildlife Federation. If these works, or others, connect with you, contact us.

Kathleen Zimmerman

New! Star Light, Star Bright...

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Star light, Star bright, like all the work in my Star Series, portrays animals that for some reason or another has grabbed humanity’s attention and become stars, in a sense. Stars, in that they have become icons that are used widely in stories and popular culture.

Why Rabbits?

I choose rabbits to be a part of this series because they have been associated with luck and supernatural powers since ancient times, and they are beloved characters in current culture. Bugs Bunny, Roger Rabbit, the White Rabbit, and Watership Down, are just a few examples of the dominant rabbit characters in our myths today.

Why Star light, Star bright?

When I was thinking about a possible title, I remembered the following well-known nursery rhythm. It seemed to fit both the idea behind the Star Series and the way humanity sees rabbits as good omens.

Star light, star bright,

The first star I see tonight;

I wish I may, I wish I might, 

Have the wish I wish tonight.

Why pairs of hares?

As with all my serigraphs, they began with a graphite drawing. When I finished the drawing and looked at its reverse image, it went so well with the original and made a nice square. The pair also seemed to communicate bunny’s rapid reproduction rate so I decided to create the serigraph using a pair of hare(s) instead of just one.

What lead to four pairs of hares?

When I added the layer of color onto the flower shape, the idea of producing a whole colony of rabbits in a rainbow of colors was born. This along with the fact that the ear shapes connect one pair of hare(s) to the next on both sides was a visual delight.

So why stop at four?

That is a good question. You never know with rabbits, haha, there may be a larger project in the near future so stay tuned. Sign up to be on our mailing list to be in the know and/or check back here for our monthly blog post!

Kathleen Zimmerman

2021 Begins With Exhibitions, a Book and a Video!

We are happy to announce that Kathleen Zimmerman’s serigraph, To Be or Not To Be? Forest, was juried into the International exhibition, Printmaking from the Edge! This exhibition is hosted by the award-winning Art Center in Dover, New Hampshire, from January through February 2021, both virtually, and on location.

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This exhibtion was described by Juleen Stacy in the following quote. 

"Printmakers from Europe and the Americas come together in a new exhibition at the award-winning Art Center in Dover, New Hampshire. The resident printmaker at The Art Center, Sally Dion, curated this show. Dion is spearheading The Art Center’s new Printmaking Project. She distilled a cache of 62 artworks from hundreds of entries for this exhibition and I spoke with her about the works she chose to show the fascinating scope of what printmakers can create."

To view this exhibition virtually we are providing a links. The first link is to the overall exhibition, while the second link is to Kathleen Zimmerman’s page.

https://www.theartcenteronlinegallery.com/

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSiO-n5ntavkAL2ljE2VC-iRpdXiuo9SbHEx7PfL6IR_rTSf8HGA6Ph9ocHSbY4_8GUVX-yABUveQPW/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=60000&slide=id.g89c1f00a71_0_97

To see this exhibition in person, call (603) 978-6702 to set up an appointment. The Art Center is located at One Washington Street, Suite 1177, Dover, New Hampshire. For more information, visit  www.theartcenterdover.com.

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Kathleen Zimmerman’s solo exhibition at GR Art Gallery continues in Stamford, Connecticut. All the information is listed on the postcard above. As a thank you to anyone who adopts one of Zimmerman’s works of art, we are gifting them with a copy of her book shown below.

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The artist book, Look to Nature | Serigraphs | Kathleen Zimmerman Artist was published in November 2020. It can be previewed and ordered by clicking on this link: https://www.blurb.com/b/10377473-look-to-nature

Midday Star, serigraph, created and copyrighted by Kathleen Zimmerman

Midday Star, serigraph, created and copyrighted by Kathleen Zimmerman

The art video, Look to Nature (serigraphy), was just uploaded to YouTube. It can be found at the following link: https://youtu.be/qw11DEkigP4

This video is simple focusing on her current collection of serigraphs with Kathleen Zimmerman talking about her inspiration, art and mission as an artist. Take a look and please like it if you do! Thanks.

Finally, we are adding a photo of Zimmerman creating the drawing for Midday Star, which is pictured above. She is at the studio where she does most of her drawings. She uses Stonehenge Bright White fine art paper, various graphite leads in holders, kneaded rubber erasers and cleaning pads to keep the white white!

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Have a great 2021! Zimmerman Fine Art Studio

Moon Rabbits, Counting Sheep 2 and More!

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Hi Everyone,

As the year winds down and a new year is about to begin, I wanted to leave you with one last post in 2020. It has been quite a year, and as I was reflecting about all that has happened, love and connection, are on the forefront of my mind.

This time last year, I had created and was just beginning to exhibit some new sculpture: Moon Rabbit, Counting Sheep, and others. As I recently looked back at these works of art, I was inspired to create some drawings, using them as a basis. Now this back and forth way of working in three-dimensional and two-dimensional mediums is not usual for me. I do it regularly because I find each media gives me a different perspective on an idea. In this case, I felt the need to further explore all living beings need for love and connection.

The first of two drawings I just finished is Moon Rabbits, which is now apart of my Farm Series. It is shown in the image below.

Farm Series - Moon Rabbits, drawing, created and copyrighted by Kathleen Zimmerman

Farm Series - Moon Rabbits, drawing, created and copyrighted by Kathleen Zimmerman

Moon Rabbits

Moon Rabbits plays with both rabbits’ pleasing inherent, round shape, and the mythical beliefs surrounding these creatures. In this drawings, I placed a pair of rabbits in a Moon-lit surreal landscape, who are visually, and emotionally, connected. While I was creating it, I was thinking about how two beings seem to fuse together intellectually, and physically, in long-term loving relationships. Maybe you too have noticed this happen to a couple you know.

The second of these two drawings was Counting Sheep 2, also now apart of my Farm Series. It is shown in the image below.

Farm Series - Counting Sheep 2, drawing, created & copyrighted by Kathleen Zimmerman

Farm Series - Counting Sheep 2, drawing, created & copyrighted by Kathleen Zimmerman

Counting Sheep

Counting Sheep plays off the term ‘counting sheep’ and the social nature of sheep, which helps me to understand the interpersonal dynamics of groups. In Counting Sheep 2, I placed a pair of sheep in another Moon-lit surreal landscape. They are emotionally, but not quite visually, connected. I did this because I was thinking about the rare instance, thus the blue moon, when you first meet your soul-mate. While you maybe instantly drawn to your other half, it takes time to develop a true understanding of how two halves can make a whole.

New Years Plans?

My New Years plans are simple, to keep productive and connected. On the productive side, I am developing both of these drawings into serigraphs, or silkscreen prints as well as working on more drawing for my Farm Series. On the connected side, I shall be showing this year’s serigraph, To Be or Not To Be - Forest, at The Art Center in Dover, New Hampshire. This International Open Juried Exhibition, titled Printmaking from the Edge, will be accessible both virtually as well as physically in January. I will write more about that exhibtion, and provide a link to it in my next post and email. And, I should also mention my solo exhibition at GR Art Gallery in Stamford, Connecticut will run into March. A link to that gallery’s website and my page is: http://www.grartgalleries.com/show.html I hope you will tell me what you think about these exhibitions by contacting us here at Zimmerman Fine Art Studio.

Best Wishes!

With love and connection still on my mind, I wish Everyone best wishes in the New Year!

Kathleen Zimmerman