Revel in the magic created by 15 women artists as they explore and celebrate fashion through the generations in “Fashion Statement,” a gallery debuting at Mill Brook Gallery on July 5. There will be an opening reception July 11 from 5 to 8 p.m.
The perse and elaborate multi-media exhibit runs the gamut from painting, mono-print, and pencil drawing to book making, raku ceramics and wearable art clothing. Each artist brings a unique perspective, distilled by life experience and synthesized into powerful creative expression.
Ilene Richard is a well-respected book illustrator who enjoys painting with bright colors, expressing a fantastic sense of humor via depictions of sassy wild ladies.
Madeline Beaudry sews beautifully designed dolls, starting with construction of the doll form and finishing with elaborate detailed designer clothing.
Gail Smuda has exhibited her handmade books in almost every state. Her Wedding Dress Book is created from handkerchiefs.
Alice Spencer paints large robe paintings that are inspired from Japanese kimonos and other international patterns of historic clothing.
Award-winning artists Betsy Giberson, Patricia Palson, and Kathleen Dustin travel the country selling handmade designer clothing and jewelry at high-end craft fairs.
Gallery hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and by appointment. The gallery runs through Sept. 29.
