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Asheville
Gallery of Art’s July show, “Colors of Summer,” will feature the work of
Joyce
Schlapkohl. The exhibit will showcase summer flowers, the Carolina
landscape,
still life, and African animals. Schlapkohl describes her style as,
“painterly
realism, with an emphasis on the focal point using light and shadow and
their
interaction on a variety of subjects.”
Primarily
known for her work in oil, the artist started as a watercolor artist, and
taught
in that medium. Her permanent move to North Carolina changed the way she
worked.
“The landscape seemed to call for the texture of oil. I found such freedom
with
oils and love the buttery feel of applying each stroke. Oils are versatile and
forgiving
and the texture can vary from thin to impasto using a palette
knife,” Schlapkohl
said.
The
artist says of her work, “I’m inspired by our beautiful nature and objects that
I
find aesthetically beautiful. My paintings are to be uplifting and a pleasure
for
the
viewer to enjoy. It is my hope that my talent and acquired skill will provide
the
viewer an emotional attachment to my painting.” Schlapkohl is a signature
member
of the North Carolina Watercolor Society and is Asheville Gallery of
Art,
Seven Sister’s Gallery in Black Mountain, and The Cindy Saadeh Gallery of
Fine
Art in Kingsport, Tennessee.
“Colors
of Summer” runs from July1 through 31. The public is cordially invited to a
reception
on Friday, July 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. Joyce’s work and that of the other 31
gallery
members will be on display and for sale through the month during regular
hours, Monday
through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. The
gallery
is located at 82 Patton Avenue in Asheville, across from Pritchard Park.
August
will feature the work of expressive contemporary painter Jane Molinelli,
featuring
abstract work that is bold, energetic, and colorful.
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