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)
