Connection

We are all connected in one way or another. To the world at large and to our chosen communities.

In Kathleen Zimmerman’s latest drawing, Bob’s Kat (shown above) and a recent video about her residency in China (shown below), allude to her connection to the world at large. China Through An Artist’s Eyes in book form can be previewed at the following link.

https://www.blurb.com/b/11722272-china-through-an-artist-s-eyes

Zimmerman’s memberships in National Association of Women Artists Organization, Zea Mays Printmaking Studio, and her repeated appearance in Sanctuary Magazine, demonstrate her connection to these chosen communities.

The National Association of Women Artists Organization is based in New York City but also has a Massachusetts Chapter. Zimmerman is a Signature Member and has shown in many shows with NAWA but just last year become a member of the Massachusetts Chapter as well. The images below are from the opening of their latest group exhibition titled Ambition. The opening was held at the Wedeman Gallery in Newton, Massachusetts, which is located just west of Boston. The full exhibition dates, and address, are listed below.

Exhibition Dates: November 8 - December 9, 2023

Location: Wedeman Gallery, The Yamawaki Art & Cultural Center, Lasell College, 47 Myrtle Avenue, Newton, MA 02466

As requested for this exhibition, Kathleen recorded a short artist statement concerning her juried in entry, Dreamscape. (Click on the arrow below) Dreamscape is the intaglio/chine colle’ print shown in the center two images above. The other three works are also in the show. Go to previous post, or “print” on this website’s menu, to see a detailed view of Dreamscape.

Links to Zimmerman’s Member pages at NAWA and Zea Mays Printmaking are listed below.

https://thenawa.org/member_artist_page/kathleen-zimmerman/

https://www.zeamaysprintmaking.com/see-prints/members-galleries/kathleen-zimmerman/

The designs below are for hand-made serigraphs that Zimmerman will be creating at Zea Mays Printmaking as well as Zimmerman Fine Art Studio beginning in December.

These designs are related to a series of reliefs. Both have to do with the interconnectiveness of all things. Below is a quick photo of the plaster models of Nature Contained. To see bronze version go to “sculpture” on this website’s menu.

Zimmerman is thrilled with the connection she has made to Sanctuary Magazine. This online magazine interviewed Zimmerman in the magazine in the fall of 2022. (link below)

https://www.sanctuary-magazine.com/fine-artist-kathleen-zimmerman.html

Early in 2024, three of Zimmerman’s animal tale/poems from her Magic Circle book will be published for their Poetry Corner! Below is the initial reading of one of them.


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Fall Fun!

This Fall let us enjoy life by attending an art opening, playing an art video, viewing new artwork and /or making one, two, or three, of these lovely creations yours to enjoy at home year round!

(e)Xtrasensory - Dreamscape, intaglio/chine colle’ small edition handmade print, image size 9x7 & framed 18x16. (shown above)

One exhibition you could attend is in Massachusetts, where Zimmerman’s intaglio/chine colle’ print Dreamscape was juried into a national group exhibition titled Ambition.

Exhibition Dates: November 8 - December 9, 2023

Location: Wedeman Gallery, The Yamawaki Art & Cultural Center, Lasell College, 47 Myrtle Avenue, Newton, MA 02466

Reception: Opening Sunday, November 12, 2023, from 4 to 6 pm

Theme: Champion gymnast Simone Biles exemplifies a growing trend in placing self-care above ambition. Similarly, workers in all fields are prompted by the Covid-19 slow-down to re-examine their lives and leave their jobs in droves to pursue freedom and fulfillment. The impact of social isolation, working from home, remote learning, and stimulus checks on attitudes toward ambition and success are staggering. Careers, money, family, health, housing, location, and politics are in the air. In unprecedented numbers, high-tech workers, teachers, and healthcare professionals alike are leaving their jobs, retiring early, renovating homes, and relocating to other parts of the country to “listen to their bodies,” “follow their dreams,” or “feed their souls.” Many artists experience this shift en masse as they delve deeper into their work, change directions, and expand their view of achievement. This exhibition explores new definitions of success and evolving personal and global perspectives on AMBITION.

Artist statement: To me, Ambition is striving to make your dreams a reality. In my (e)Xtrasensory Series, the dogs represent the beneficial spirits that they are. They have helped humanity along life's journey since ancient times. The dog in Dreamscape is there to help guide, and encourage, a person in the arts as they pursue their dreams.

One art video that you could play is Evolution of a Drawing which was released on October 4th. It peeks behind the art with Zimmerman sharing her process by showing the creation of Midday Star. (click on arrow above)

A couple new woodblock prints you can view here are Dark Matter - Tundra and Dark Matter - Farm. These two woodblock prints were created at the studio in early October. They may be joined by a few other variations of Zimmerman’s circle of life designs in the future, so check back here for updates. (shown above)

Also, two graphite drawings that you can view are new to our Vital Series, titled Peace and Seeds. The Vital Series takes elements from the garden, such as peaches and sunflowers, and combines them with elements that are vital for humanity’s continued existence, such as striving for peace and caring for each other. (shown above)

You could make some lovely handmade serigraphs (the first nine), and/or intaglio prints (the last three), right at home in your art collection. Each row of three is a series that was inspired by an idea. The titles hint at what those ideas are. Shown above from top row to bottom row are: East West, Dance, Home, and Offspring Series’. Each series works wonderfully as a group installation. To see Zimmerman’s current collection of prints, click on prints on the upper left corner of the page.

We hope you enjoy Life this fall and beyond, wherever you happen to be.

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For the Love of Books!

A great way to become a collector / patron is to start with your favorite artist’s books, especially if the artist is also an author. Kathleen Zimmerman’s books encompass both non-fiction and fiction. Zimmerman started writing for exhibition catalogs but then saw it as another creative tool. She found it was a great way to share her art and ideas with others. While the art of the written word was not as inherent to Zimmerman as the visual arts, she found that it could be fun and enlightening.

Her first book was an intimate journal titled China Through an Artist’s Eyes. It was about her first year of residing in China. It is composed of images from her YinYang Series of drawings along with the ideas behind them. Her second book, Look to Nature - Serigraphy contains images of her current collection of serigraphs, what serigraphy is, and the ideas behind these works of art. Her third book, The Art of Contemporary Artist Kathleen Zimmerman concentrates on her visual language as it presents images of her current collection of graphite drawings from A-Z.

Before and during writing her non-fiction books, she wrote a fictional tale titled Magic Circles. It used symbolism and satire to challenge established systems of belief in a serious, yet playful, way. It re-envisioned the creation myth from a female point of view on a simple and personal level, yet presented profound food for thought. It is meant to initially give the illusion of an almost child-like naiveté, but more in-depth analysis revealed layers of meaning. It was inspired by her circle of life drawings and some of her sculptures. She began writing it just as a way to clarify her thinking on life, never imagining that it would become a book with poems!

The readings below are the last two poems from that book. To hear all the readings, go to the menu item Magic Circle Readings.

Magic Farm - Calf, Chicken and Sheep plays with ideas surrounding maternal love and community spirit.

Counting Sheep 2 along with the circle of life drawing Farm inspired the reading above.

Magic Farm - Horse, Rabbit and Grass presents ideas about enjoying life and love in the here and now.

A real horse that Kathleen met in China inspired her to draw Horse which is part of her Home Series (shown above right), and to write Horse, Rabbit and Grass (the reading above). Horse and Kathleen are pictured above just outside of Beijing (above left).

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Look to Nature - Up Close & Personal

Canal Street Art Gallery’s Solo Spotlight Exhibition | Artist Kathleen Zimmermman

Look to Nature - Up Close & Personal

Exhibition Dates: August 18 – October 14, 2023

Location: Canal Street Art Gallery, 23 Canal St, Bellows Falls, VT 05101

Reception: Opening August 18th with receptions every third Friday of each month from 5 - 7 pm.

I am ending the summer with an a solo spotlight exhibition, titled Look to Nature - Up Close & Personal, finishing my creative writing adventure Magic Circle, updating my books: Look to Nature, China Through an Artist’s Eyes and ABC… The Contemporary Art of Kathleen Zimmerman and releasing the first of my Magic Farm readings, Dog Cat and Pig. A few images of the exhibition are above while a promotional image of my current books is below. For more information on my books, go to the books tab on the menu where you are able to access previews and where they are available. For the release of Magic Circle and the updated versions check back here next month!

The first of my Magic Farm readings, Dog, Cat, and Pig click on the arrow below to hear me do the reading.

Like all the Magic Circles poems it was written, illustrated, and read by me. Magic Farm’s poems are about the here and now. Dog, Cat and Pig plays with ideas surrounding awareness, tolerance, and acceptance. The inspiration for dog and cat, Izzy and Spottie, can be seen in the image below.

Below is the graphite drawing which was the inspiration for Magic Farm and in fact for the whole series of circle of life drawings.

Below is the sculpture that inspired the graphite drawing above.

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