Jen Meadows of Swainsboro will be the featured artist for November-December at The Kalmanson Gallery of Emanuel Arts Council. An opening reception hosted by the Emanuel Artists Guild will be held November 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Meadows says she is inspired by her personal experiences which include studies in families, people, communities, culture, nature, and spirituality. One of her favorite ways to observe life is through being outdoors. “Nature reflects transformation in how the world around us is seasonally moving from a state of decay to one of birth and creation. In the same way that nature goes through a shedding process, so too, families and communities experience collaboration, growth and creativity, followed by periods of loss, grief, and separation.” She says her process of creating art is by “paying attention” and sketching in her sketchbook, where she keeps her “visual thoughts, illustrations, character studies, and concepts." Her artwork combines Gesso, sand, collage, fiber, natural and manmade materials after which she moves on with watercolor, acrylic, or oils.
This exhibition will be on display through the end of December. For more information on programming, visit the Emanuel Arts Council on Facebook, Instagram, or at emanuelarts.org
