What's New at The Venue!
A Fresh Breath of Indiana Air
Works of Art
by
Jeanne McLeish
On Friday, July 16th, beginning at 6:00 pm., the Venue
Fine Art & Gifts invites you to meet distinguished Indiana Artist,
Jeanne McLeish, at our art opening and reception. Jeanne is an award
winner in virtually every recurring art show and exhibit in Indiana.
In her vibrant landscapes and plein aire paintings she captures the
true beauty and serenity of Indiana. Her use of composition and
color is truly extraordinary. Viewing her paintings is like taking a
big deep breath of Indiana fresh air.
“My paintings are an expression of my
reverence for the natural world.
The certainty of its ever-changing beauty is a constant
source of wonder and comfort to me.
In a time when so many people’s lives do not allow them the
luxury of spending time outdoors, I hope that my paintings serve to
remind them of the peace and beauty found there.”
Refreshment for the reception will be provided by The Venue Fine Art
& Gifts. Our collection of Fine Art and Gifts will also be on
display for viewing and purchase.
Jeanne’s
exhibit will be on display at The Venue until July 29th.
Max Hartstein
Beginning in the 1950’s in San Francisco, Max and his bass have been
at the heart of the American Jazz scene. Max has performed
professionally and recorded with such Jazz luminaries as Buddy
Parker, Leroy Vinegar, Monk Montgomery, and Duke Ellington, among
others. During breaks and between sets, Max immortalized his
fellow musicians with his pen, charcoal and pad, capturing their
appearance, energy, and style, on location. The Venue has more
than thirty-five of these incredible drawings on display for viewing
and for sale.
Lino-Reductive Prints
by
Elizabeth Busey
Elizabeth’s current linoleum relief prints manifest her interest in
the similarities of patterns, those occurring in nature and those
created by man’s impact upon our planet. Elizabeth explores
these patterns from unusual perspectives ranging from outer space to
the microscopic. Her work shows the influence of Yvonne
Jacquette and Gustav Klimt, absorbed into her own unique style.
Elizabeth uses multiple layering to build rich texture and color and
uses only one block for each print, carving away sections for each
layer of color, a reduction method. She creates her images
with an etching press. Each piece is vivid, has depth, and
captures the imagination.
Dream Scapes
by
Nanette Winter
We are pleased to present the latest creations of an exciting new artist to Bloomington, Nanette Winter. Nanette holds a degree in Fine Art from Western Michigan University. As a working artist, she loves to use color and texture in her naturalistic paintings, not to attempt to duplicate nature forms but to capture their essence, as if the viewer were experiencing them in a dream.
Nanette’s
work is rich with texture and color, and is very inviting to the
touch. She fascinated
and inspired by organic shapes in nature, which is a prevalent theme
in her latest exhibition. Her work will be on display through June 3rd.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a new perspective of the
Bloomington Art Community! I look forward to seeing you here.
Charles E. Barnes
The Art of Charles E. Barnes (1915-2005)
On Friday, May 14th, at 6:00pm, The Venue Fine Art &
Gifts will present an exhibition of the paintings of Charles E.
Barnes. Barnes studied art at The Herron Art Institute, and
exhibited his work at The National Gallery, the Chicago Art
Institute, The Indiana Art Museum, the Indiana State Museum, The Las
Angeles County Art Museum, and a myriad of venues in between. He is
listed in Ask Art and WHO’S Who in American Art, 1975. In his long
and varied artistic career he taught art in the Brown High school,
was the Artistic War correspondent for the Indianapolis Star, and
Art Director of Argo Films. Until his death he operated the Charles
E. Barnes Art Center in Brown County. Barnes was and associate
and friend of such art luminaries as Jackson Pollock, Georgia
O’Keefe, and Andrew Wyeth.
The Barnes Exhibit, which will run until May 26th,
includes many paintings, all reasonably priced. Refreshments for the
Opening will be provided by the Venue Fine Art & Gifts. Our regular
display of Fine Art and Gifts will also available for viewing and
purchase.
