Innovations

"Innovations"
A 2-person show with Florence Moonan and Carol Sanzalone
at Artists' Gallery in Lambertville, NJ
Oct 9 - Nob 1, 2009
Opening reception: Saturday, Oct 10 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm

Every now and then artists need to shake things up a bit. Local artists, Florence Moonan and Carol Sanzalone are doing just that with their new exhibition of paintings and drawings at Artists’ Gallery, October 9 through November 1, 2009. An opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, October 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. Or, join the artists for the cider and donuts closing reception on Sunday, November 1 between 2 and 5 p.m.

"Dance"
by Florence Moonan

Florence Moonan, best known for her colorful abstract acrylic paintings, will be showing charcoal drawings using methods of mark making taught at Bunker Hill Studio workshops by renowned painter, Pat Martin. She will also be exhibiting dramatic poured works in oil. These techniques, when applied by Moonan’s bold movements, show ingenuity and a fresh inventiveness that makes the works in this show grab your attention.

"Northern Lights"
by Carol Sanzalone

Carol Sanzalone, working in watercolor and acrylic on paper and canvas, captures the graphic impact of light and shadows to create surfaces and color patterns that enrich the everyday images that inspire her work. Her artistic journey has included many years of experimenting with color and texture, and these recent innovative paintings will be a major part of the work included in this show.

Both New Jersey natives, Moonan and Sanzalone, find the diverse cultural, historical and natural beauty of the region continually stimulates their creative endeavors. This is evident when viewing the two artists' work side by side. Sanzalone's paintings respond to the environment, while Moonan's works are largely drawn on autobiographical experiences.

Artists' Gallery
32 Coryell Street
Lambertville, NJ
map & directions
Gallery hours: every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

80th Annual Phillips' Mill Juried Art Exhibition

Jennifer Cadoff's piece "Hay" has been accepted into the 80th Annual Phillips' Mill Juried Art Exhibition.

"Hay"
pen & ink
by Jennifer Cadoff

Florence Moonan has 2 portfolio pieces in the show:

"au Lapin Agile"
charcoal on mylar
by Florence Moonan

"le Jardin de Rodin"
charcoal on mylar
by Florence Moonan

The Phillips Mill Annual Juried Exhibition is the longest running and one of the most prestegious art events in the region. The show runs Sept 26 through Oct 31, 2009. The Mill is located at 2619 River Road (Rt 32) about 1 1/2 miles north of New Hope, Pa. and is open daily from 1 to 5 pm.

Moonan and Werth in "Dreaming" at Gallery 125

"Expectation"
by Andrew Werth
acrylic on wood, 18"x60"

Artists Florence Moonan and Andrew Werth will be exhibiting in the Trenton Artist Workshop Association's 2009 summer show, Dreaming, at Gallery 125 in Trenton. Moonan's painting, "Earthbound" was singled out for an Honorable Mention.

The exhibition runs from August 14 through September 4, 2009, with an opening reception on Friday, August 14, from 6-9pm at:

Gallery 125
125 South Warren Street
Trenton, NJ 08608

"Terre (Elements Series)"
by Florence Moonan
Poured acrylic on wood, 13" x 12"

Artists Gallery at Pinot to Picasso 2009

Artists' Gallery is well represented at this year's Pinot to Picasso - the Arts Council of Princeton's annual art and wine tasting fund raiser. This gala kick-off to the Princeton Arts Weekend and Communiversity Festival of the Arts has been described as "the liveliest and hippest art related event in Princeton" - so how can you miss that?!

The event takes place on Friday evening, April 24 and includes an exciting selection of foods donated by select local restaurants, and a tasting of wines from around the world. Also included are a wine-related Silent Auction, and a “Wine Grab.” But the highlight of the evening is the Art Tombola, a raffle of approximately 80 works of art contributed by a select group of local artists. Below are the works donated by Artists' Gallery members:

"Winterscape"
by John Treichler

"Ripe"
by Materese Roche

"MHM 3905"
by Florence Moonan

"Behind Prallsville Mills"
by Joe Kazimierczyk

"Pussy Willows"
by Jennifer Cadoff

Last year's event was a lot of fun, and this year's sound like it will be even better. Details and registration information are available on the Arts Council of Princeton's Pinot to Picasso web page.

Moonan at the 2008 National Small Works Painting

"MHM 3905"
by Florence Moonan
8 x 10
Acrylic and collage on canvas

Florence Moonan has two works accepted for exhibition in the 2008 National Small Works Painting at The Main Street Gallery in Groton, NY. The jurors were Katherine Rushworth, Art Critic, The Post Standard, Syracuse, NY, former Director of the Michael D. Rockefeller Arts Center (State University College at Fredonia) and former Director of the Central New York Institute for the Arts in Education; Roger Smith, Director of The Main Street Gallery.

The show runs from November 28 – December 28, 2008 with an opening reception Saturday, November 29 from 5 – 8 p.m.

The Main Street Gallery
105 Main Street
Groton, NY 13073

Tel: 607.898.9010
www.mainstreetgal.com

"MHM 3901"
by Florence Moonan
8 x 10
Acrylic and collage on canvas

Artists Gallery at Phillips Mill 79th Annual Juried Exhibition

"Towards Lumberville"
by Joe Kazimierczyk

Once again, Artists' Gallery is well represented at this year's Phillips Mill Annual Juried Exhibition. Sheila Letven and Joe Kazimierczyk have both won awards in the show. Florence Moonan and Gail Bracegirdle have portfolio pieces accepted into the show.

"Harlequin"
by Florence Moonan

Also, an image of Doug Sardo's pastel painting of the Mill was used for this years poster - that's the 2nd year in a row that Artists' Gallery members' work has been used for the poster - last year it was Kazimierczyk's image of the mill.

2008 Phillips Mill Poster
image of pastel by Doug Sardo

The Phillips Mill 79th Annual Juried Exhibition runs Sept 20 through Oct 25, 2008. The Mill is located at 2619 River Road (Rt 32) about 1 1/2 miles north of New Hope, Pa. and is open daily from 1 to 5 pm.

Served with a Splash

"Arcade"
mixed media
by Florence Moonan

Florence Moonan will be exhibiting at Bell’s Tavern during August. Florence is noted for her colorful abstract paintings. Cool down with an icy drink or enjoy a great meal while taking in the colorful works of art displayed on the walls between August 4 and September 1, 2008.

Bell's Tavern is located at 183 North Union Street and open seven days a week. Hours are Monday - Thursday 6:00 - 9:30, Friday & Saturday 5:00 - 10:00 and Sunday 5:00 - 9:00.

For more information call 609-397-2226 or visit www.bellstavern.com.

Hunterdon: Inside and Out

Florence Moonan's painting "Dorothy Fields and Me: Doin' What Comes Natur'lly" was accepted into the Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission’s juried exhibition called Hunterdon: Inside and Out: The Artist Views Hunterdon County. The jurors were renowned artists Nessa Grainger and James Toogood. The piece was selected for the Stanley and Nancy Baron award for painting.

Dorothy Fields and Me: "Doin' What Comes Natur'lly"
14 x 25 x 9.5 inches
acrylic and mixed media collage by
Florence Moonan

Artists were "encouraged to think beyond the traditional pastoral landscape and to paint the mood of Hunterdon as well as its reality." This piece, completed in 2008, is devoted to my memories of St. John Terrell’s famed Lambertville Music Circus, a major cultural attraction in Hunterdon County from 1949 to 1970. Annie Get Your Gun was the first show in which my sister, Joyce, and I had minor roles. One side of this piece is dedicated to Dorothy Fields who wrote the libretto for Annie Get Your Gun, and the other records my experience with the Music Circus. This early connection with the theater has been a driving force for my creative endeavors as a visual artist.

This painting is a mixed media two-sided folding book on canvas and watercolor paper. (Six panels.)

Where: The Prallsville Mills, Route 29, Stockton, NJ
Exhibition: July 20 - July 31, 2008
Opening reception: Sunday, July 20, 4 - 7 p.m.
Open daily 12 – 5 p.m. – Free Admission

(detail)

Moonan / 2nd Annual Contemporary Art and Antiques

Florence Moonan has been invited to participate in the 2nd Annual Contemporary Art and Antiques exhibit which opens July 13 at Gallery 31 North, Glen Gardner, New Jersey.

The opening reception will be Sunday, July 13 from 1 - 4 p.m. Here's an opportunity to view Florence's artwork integrated with fine antiques and older home furnishings. This will be an exceptional and unique exhibit of selected contemporary artists exhibiting in room settings designed by John Frederick with antiques furnished by Paul Dorman of Cottage Treasures from his shops throughout NJ and NY.

"Sew Forth"
by Florence Moonan

"Sew On"
by Florence Moonan

The show ends August 3, 2008. See the press release for more information.

Hidden Garden of Lambertville 2008

Just as last year, Artist's Gallery artists teamed up with the Kalmia Club, and many of us were out painting on the Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour this weekend. And just like last year, we'll be having a special exhibit of these paintings in the fall with a portion of the sales going to benefit the Kalmia Club for all of the charity work that they do. (You'll hear more about that in September or October.)

Here are a few images of the artists in action - photos courtesy John Treichler, our gallery photographer, who forgot to take his self portrait for us to share with you:

Fran Bardusco, Garden Tour chairwoman

J. Stacy Rogers

Stacie Speer Scott

Chuck Katzenbach

Florence Moonan

Gail Bracegirdle

Jennifer Cadoff

Joe Kazimierczyk

Merle Citron

April's Opening Reception

Here are some photos from the opening of our April Show, Realizations: Ideas That Became Art, featuring works by Alan Klawans and Florence Moonan:

Alan Klawans in front of his work

Florence Moonan in front of her artwork, talking with J. Stacy Rogers

The food spread at this opening was a work of art in itself!







At the end of the day, Florence had a lot more energy left than Alan, but these events can be a bit tiring for the artists.

Hope to see you at our next opening.

Florence Moonan at Ellarslie Open XXVI

Dorothy Fields and Me: "Doin' What Comes Natur'lly"
acrylic and mixed media collage
14 x 25 x 9.5"
by Florence Moonan

"M"
acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas
by Florence Moonan

Florence Moonan will be showing two paintings at the Ellarslie Open XXVI and Second Salon des Refuses Juried Exhibition at the Trenton City Museum in Cadwalader Park. Dorothy Fields and Me: “Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly” was selected for the Open and M was selected for the Salon. The juror this year was Bruce Katsiff, Director and CEO of the James A. Michener Art Museum.

Exhibition: April 19 – June 22, 2008
Opening reception: April 26, 5 – 9 p.m.
Members and Artists Only 5 – 6 p.m.

Museum Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday: 1 – 4 p.m.

April Show - Realizations: Ideas That Became Art.

New works by: Alan J. Klawans and Florence Moonan

Opening Reception: Saturday, April 12, from 4 to 9 pm
Show Dates: April 11 through May 4, 2008

Alan Klawans and Florence Moonan will be exhibiting their latest "ideas that became art" at Artists' Gallery.

Alan Klawans' images for this show were created on his computer. Most of his work is autobiographical. The prints are recollections of past events, family members, fishing trips, travel adventures, movies, flea market experiences related to his collections, and walks through the neighborhood in which he lives.

The pieces in the "Realization Series" are small-scale works inspired by a map drawing with ink on paper that he had made a few years ago. He combined sections of the map drawing with other graphic material and computer drawing to create these prints. Other prints in this exhibition were created by working with postage stamps, scraps of metal, tools and other objects that found their way into his studio.

"X Map"
original digital print by Alan Klawans

Abstract painter, Florence Moonan was born in Trenton, New Jersey and raised in Lambertville among a family of artists. Her father encouraged her by giving her a new set of acrylic paints. Through painting she discovered a new way of expressing her ideas and her emotions. Inspired by the spirit of music, her first painting series recalled childhood performances in the Lambertville Music Circus. Music continues to inspire her as she works through the painting process. "When I listen to the music of Puccini, I'm transported. If I can’t sing it, I’ll paint it."

Facing only a blank canvas and surrounded by her paints, brushes, and knives she intuitively feels her way through the work. Add to this, her interest in texture and experimentation, combined with her beliefs, attitudes, and history, and the realization of an emotionally charged canvas is born as she scratches, wipes, sprays, builds up and rubs away at the surface. She often takes the inspiration of a successful piece into the creation of a series and produces additional works until the possibilities are exhausted. A bundle of ladies handkerchiefs stored among family mementos were the impetus for the pieces in this show.

"MHM"
mixed media by Florence Moonan

Artists Explore Argonautika at McCarter

"Jason"
Original digital print by Alan Klawans

Alan Klawans, Sheila Letven, and Florence Moonan will be displaying pieces related to Jason and the Argonauts in conjunction with the "Argonautika" production by Mary Zimmerman at McCarter Theatre Center for the Performing Arts in Princeton, NJ. Alan Klawan's "Jason", Letven's "All That Glitters" and Moonan's "Under the Influence" will be on display in the gift shop area from March 15th through April 6th. The pieces are available for purchase before, during, and after each performance. Information about the performances are available at www.mccarter.org.

"Under the Influence"
mixed media painting w/brass and copper and cardboard
by Florence Moonan

"All That Glitters"
by Sheila Letven

November show: Journeys in Color

The power of color is clearly demonstrated at Artists' Gallery where two regional artists, Sheila Letven and Florence Moonan are showing their expressive art from November 9 through December 2, 2007. The public is invited to meet the artists at an opening reception on Saturday, November 10, 6 - 9 p.m.

Both award-winning painters share a mutual interest in the process of exploring color and texture as a means of personal expression.

"Starburst"
oil by Sheila Letven

Multimedia artist Letven is showing oils on canvas along with small circus and box constructions. Her subjects have appeared and reappeared constantly throughout her work. Natural forms, wild animals, circus figures, and landscapes with intertwining plants have been entry points, but the start is not particularly the direction a painting will go; it often surprises her and takes a different route. For Letven, painting is like a journey into color and dreams, where one is alternately a participant as well as a spectator.

“Starting out with each new canvas and ending up with an unexpected surprise is exactly what the journey is all about,” she explained.

For more information about Sheila Letven visit: www.sheilaletven.com.

"Speranza Mia"
Mixed Media by Florence Moonan

Moonan’s works add another dimension to the Xing Series a body of work painted in her earthy and emblematic abstract expressionist style.

“I was looking for inspiration when I pulled out the torn and tattered Italian grammar book my mother gave me when I was a young girl,” she said. The book, written in the early 20th century, contained a chapter with examples of common and useful Italian and English letters. Moonan adds, “Of particular interest to me were the love letters flavored with archaic expressions which reminded me of little operas.”

This tactile connection to her past made an immediate impact on the direction of her work. The painting’s two dramatic central panels are set between harmonious panels on either side like theater curtains or book covers.

More information about Florence Moonan can be found at: www.florencemoonan.artspan.com.