By Jim Johnson

The History of Intarsia In Florence Italy at the beginning of the fifteenth century, artists such as Donatello, Masaccio, and Ghiberti discovered the optical laws of linear perspective.  These artists were the founders of the Renaissance.  Their techniques were quickly grasped by the woodworkers who visualized in the art of decorative wood inlay.  This work was known as Intarsia.  Intarsia artists were called masters of perspective.  They were adept at using light and dark shades of wood to form images.  This magnificent artwork was done to create paneling and murals in richly decorated study rooms in palaces for the leading figures in Italy during the Renaissance.  Some of these study rooms have been moved to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City where they can be seen.  This intricate woodwork is being revived by craftsmen in this century. 

Painting with Wood  After studying and learning the techniques of intarsia, Jim Johnson began to experiment with bright colored exotic woods to form images.  He has developed a unique three dimensional style of intarsia.  There is no paint or stain used on his carvings.  A clear finish has been applied to the rich colors of wood.  He calls his style “painting with wood”         

colleenkiley@stny.rr.com 

Anam Cara Holiday Show   

Featuring Paintings, PhotographyPottery, Dolls and Woodcarving by:

Jaan Aarismaa IV, Stephen J. Appel, Joanne Thorne Arnold, Alan Bell, Patricia M. Bonamo, Linda Chatfield, Michael Cho, Paula Friedman, D. Duke Holdsworth, Jim Johnson, Colleen Kiley, Robert Merwin, Brenda Moody, Louis N. Pontone, Jeanne Bouza Rose, Barbara Scott, L. Annette Short, Ellen Terry, and Carrie Dru Tornatore ________________________________________________________________________    Opening Receptions Fri. Dec. 7, 6-9 pm & Sat. Dec 8, noon-5 pm                       Regular Hours: Fri – 12-5 pm   Sat – 1-5 pm or by appointment             

Anam Cara Art Gallery

Presents:

Joanne Thorne Arnold

“New Small Works”

October 5 thru October 27, 2007

Opening Receptions:

First Friday Oct. 5 6-9 pm

BU Alumni Weekend Sat. Oct. 6 6-9 pm

“New Small Works” by Joanne Thorne Arnold is a series of paintings that were produced this July in Sodus, NY. Joanne was awarded a month long residency at the Sodus Art Bank. Working alongside a weaver and two sculptors her influences captured a variety of colors and techniques that have a quality of textile and atmosphere.

During Joanne’s residency, she focused on a variety of ways to use the exploration of shape and line by using an under painting of earth tones. The result is a sensation of earth accompanied with streams, pools, estuaries, rivers and seas. Joanne Thorne Arnold has been painting in the style of abstract color field for the past three years.
Her earlier landscape paintings can be seen in the local collections at the Broome County Library and Broome Community College.

In March 2008, Joanne’s work will debut in a solo exhibition at the John Dunnan Gallery in Charleston, South Carolina. Her work is also seen at the Mary Martin Gallery in Charleston, the HWGallery in Naples, Florida and the Kenneth Raymond Gallery in Boca Raton, Florida.

Binghamton, NY - April 30, 2007

An exhibit of paintings honoring the renewal of spring

Works by Robert Merwin, Colleen Kiley, Carrie Dru Tornatore, Carol Livermore, Jaan Aarismaa IV, & Linda Chatfield.

Also available limited edition prints by Colleen Kiley and commissioned portraits by Jaan Aarismaa IV.

Opening Receptions:

* First Friday May 4, 6-9 pm

Binghamton, NY - April 7, 2007

A Collection of Nature and Architectural Photography

By d. duke holdsworth

His 35mm photographs reflect the surreal and often hidden aspects of the world around us

and are enhanced by their frames and unique mat treatment.

Also available limited edition prints by Colleen Kiley and commissioned portraits by Jaan Aarismaa IV

Opening Receptions:

* First Friday April 6, 6-9 pm

Binghamton, NY - January 28, 2007

An exhibit of ancient and contemporary sacred feminine images and poetry will be on display at Anam Cara Art Gallery, 204 State Street, Binghamton, from February 2 through March 31.

Featured artists will include:

* Colleen Kiley
* Carolyn Campbell
* Carrie Dru Tornatore
* Carol Livermore
* Lynn Capani Czebeniak
* Linda Chatfield

Opening Receptions:

* First Friday February 2, 6-9 pm

Binghamton, NY - November 29, 2006

Featuring: Original commissioned Santa Claus Rodeo Paintings by acclaimed portrait and western artist Jaan Aarismaa IV

Also featuring:

* Mandalas by Armelle Lefebvre
* Photography by Brad Marples
* A Display by Barbara Scott of Spring Hill Doll Studio
* Dolls and Baskets by Ellen Terry
* Many other artists displaying holiday works, including handcrafted items, and holiday cards

Opening Receptions:

* First Friday Dec. 1, 6-9 pm
* Saturday, Dec. 2, 12-5 pm

Music:

* Friday by harpist Anna Lisa Quinn
* Saturday by Claudia Kachmarik

Binghamton, NY - October 29, 2006

Anam Cara Art Gallery is pleased to announce that nationally recognized fabric artist L Annette Short will be featured in this month’s gallery exhibit entitled “Honoring Trees”. The show will open on First Friday, November 3 from 6 - 9 pm. Short will be displaying her Art Quilts and Art Dolls. Also being exhibited will be a display of dolls by Doll Artisan Guild teacher Barbara Scott from Spring Hill Doll Studio. The show will run from November 3rd through November 19, 2006.

L. Annette Short creates symbolic abstract representations of natural forms. Using rich natural fibers and a fabric collage technique, this show centers on her love of the natural world, especially trees. Short has been the manager of the Costume Shop for the Theatre Department at Binghamton University and has also designed and built costumes for the Cider Mill Playhouse.

Her work has been shown at many venues in the United States, from New York to California.

Binghamton, NY - October 3, 2006

Delaware artist Linda Chatfield will be performing a pastel demonstration at Anam Cara Art Gallery at 204 State Street, Binghamton, NY, on Friday October 6 at 6 pm.  Chatfield’s artwork is on display at the gallery in a show entitled “Friendly Spirits“, through October 28.

Chatfield is a graduate of Boston University College for the Arts, and has studied at the L’Academie di Venezia in Italy, Rhode Island School of Design and Decordova Museum School.  She served as Executive Director of the Newark Valley Historical Society, and has been CEO of two other museums in Maryland and Delaware.

Chatfield has exhibited her portrait and landscape work in Massachusetts, upstate New York, Maryland and Delaware, where she now resides.  She works in varied media including oil, pastel and watercolor, occasionally using collage in mixed media work.

The Gallery will also be featuring works by Carrie Dru Tornature, Robert Merwin, Lynn Capani-Czebeniak, and Colleen Kiley.

For more information, contact Colleen Kiley, gallery director at the Anam Cara Art Gallery at 722-2220.

Binghamton, NY - August 27, 2006

Featuring Artwork by Linda Chatfield - This Delaware artist is a graduate at Boston U. School of the Arts and has studied at L’Academie di Venezia in Italy. Linda has exhibited her portrait and landscape work in Massachusetts, Upstate New York, Maryland and Delaware.  She seeks to create images that invite an inner tranquility.

Also featuring works by Carrie Dru Tornature, Robert Merwin, Lynn Capani-Czebeniak, and Colleen Kiley