Artworks Gallery Presents a two-person exhibition:
Marion Adams: “Simplicity Observed”
and James Gemma: “Exploring Color/Shape Relationships”
Exhibition Dates: June 30-July 27, 2024
Also open for:
Gallery Hop: Friday, July 5, 7-9 pm
Art Crush: Friday, July 19, 7-9 pm
Marion Adams is inspired by master colored pencil artists, particularly Janie Gildow and Cecile Baird. Adams is drawn to the beautifully composed still life arrangements with their details and dramatic lighting, however Adams seeks simplicity in her works. Utilizing the pattern in fabric or the design on a plate in contrast to a 3-dimensional piece of fruit on china, she emphasizes the beauty of simple observation in her still life pieces and her flower drawings.
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” — Leonardo da Vinci.
Marion Adams, “Pears on a Plate”
James Gemma’s abstract art is a visual and conceptual exploration of the artistic relationships that can be created among and between colors and shapes. In this exhibition, his works utilize geometric elements and other dynamic visual forms as support for these explorations. Some of these works have strong and even surprising combinations of color. Some have sharp and angular shapes, while others have a more flowing quality. Despite its conceptual nature, his intention is for this art to have a strong aesthetic and perhaps even an exciting or emotional appeal. He has created these original art works using digital technology and archival paper and inks.
James Gemma, “Color Crossing”
Marion Adams is a retired Middle School Science and Math teacher. She has taught art history, painting and drawing on the high school and college levels. She holds a master’s degree from Georgia State University. She has been a member of Artworks since 2015.
James Gemma graduated from The Ohio State University and has had careers as university professor and consumer research professional. He has studied art and printmaking at Salem College and Wake Forest University, and has participated in multiple art workshops including at Penland and the Huntington Museum of Art. Mr. Gemma is a member of Artworks Gallery, Artfolios, and Associated Artists of Winston-Salem.
This exhibit is free and open to the public.