Although it was a cold dreary January afternoon, the day was brightened by the community’s support of the opening celebration for the newly expanded and renovated Cone Health Cancer Center on Elam Avenue. The agenda included a presentation, four hours of wonderful music, delicious food and tours of the facility making for a delightful event. Local artists were on hand to answer questions about the original artwork procured for the Center. I am honored to have been among those artists. Eight pieces of my art were underwritten by generous donors for installation in the Center. “Contemplation”, “Quiet Trust”, “Secret Thoughts” and “Quiescence” can be found at the First Floor Elevator while “Conscious Thoughts”, “Moments In Time”, “Moving Forward” and “Time Fragments” are hung in the Radiation Waiting Room on the Ground Floor. It is my sincere desire that through the art a life may be touched—bringing comfort and hope during a very difficult time.
About “Healing Art”
In 2011, the Healing Arts Committee—composed of survivors and Cancer Center staff—had the vision of using art throughout the Cone Health Cancer Center in Greensboro, NC. Thanks to the generosity of community members, this dream is now reality. The Center contains more than 70 works of art including paintings, sculpture and pottery by 27+ local artists, purchased with generous community donations and Cone Health contributions through the Healing Arts Program. The power of art to stimulate, to inspire and to heal can be felt through the Cone Health Cancer Center.
My art was accepted this week to appear on the new online gallery, Abstract Artist Gallery. It’s a pleasure to be a part of a site that specializes in abstract art. So many times abstract art gets lost in the mix of realism and impressionism. Abstract Artist Gallery not only features excellent abstracts but it also offers information on understanding abstract art.
To check out the main site, go to http://www.abstractartistgallery.org
And to view my page, go to http://www.abstractartistgallery.org/susan-j-harris
My thanks and appreciation goes out to Jaison Cianelli for creating a great site especially for abstract artists.
I have three new paintings I have been trying to upload to my gallery but I am having technical issues with the site right now. I decided to upload them to the blog to give you a preview while the site is being worked on. As soon as the website issues are resolved, I will post them in the Gallery. I hope you enjoy them and do check back for descriptions and more info on each painting.
The first one is: Peaceful Waters
The second one is: Focus
The third one is: Edge
PEACEFUL WATERS and FOCUS are currently in the “Eye of the Artist” Juried Exhibit at Yadkin Cultural Arts Center in Yadkinville until Sept. 10th and are available for purchase. EDGE is currently at Aubrey Home, Greensboro, NC, and is also available for purchase. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or interest in adopting one of these new works of art.
PEACEFUL WATERS
24 x 30 gallery wrapped canvas
FOCUS
24 x 36 gallery wrapped canvas
EDGE
11 x 14 black metal frame
Two of my newest “yet to be revealed” paintings have been juried into this exhibit. Check back to see the new photos which will be posted soon.
“Eye of the Artist ” Juried Show
Cultural Arts Center
226. E. Main Street
Yadkinville, NC
Reception and Award Ceremony: July 15th, 5:00-7:30 pm
Exhibit dates: July 15 - September 9
“Eye of the Artist” showcases the diverse artistic talent of North Carolina artists age 18 or older. Artwork submissions in 2D and 3D have been selected by committee. First, second and third place awards in both categories will be announced at the reception.
The public is invited to the inaugural exhibit and reception in the Welborn Gallery of the Cultural Arts Center. Awards to be announced at 6:00 pm, July 15th.
It was an exciting weekend. My newest painting, “Where Love Begins” was accepted into the State of the Art/Art of the State exhibit at Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington, NC. The opening reception on Saturday evening May 7th was overflowing with curators, artists and art enthusiasts. An estimated 800 to 1000 attendees filled the CAM enjoying music, wine and the artwork of North Carolina artists.
The exhibition was curated by four internationally renowned curators:
—TIMOTHY ANGLIN BURGARD, Curator-in-Charge, American Art, Fine Art Museum of San Francisco
—NICHOLAS CULLINAN, Curator, Tate Modern, London
—SUSAN DAVIDSON, Senior Curator, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
—APSARA DIQUINZIO, Assistant Curator, SFMoMA (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art)
WHERE LOVE BEGINS
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