Women + Paint  

November 5, 2009

Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm

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The Artists Archives of the Western Reserve (AAWR)announces a visually stimulating exhibition featuring the artwork of two ofOhio’s most prominent female artists, figurative oil painter Kathleen McKennaand sculptor Charlotte Lees. Women +Paintwill open on Friday, October 2, 2009 and run through Friday, November 6, 2009.On Friday, October 2, 2009 an opening reception will be held at the AAWRgallery from 5 pm to 8 pm. Light refreshments will be served. The AAWR welcomesthe public to this free exhibition and reception. Gallery operating hours areWednesday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturdays from 12 noon to 4 pm.

 

AAWR member and Archived Artist Kathleen McKenna isa figurative painter, professor, and internationally acclaimed artist. Throughouther extensive career she has exhibited throughout the Cleveland community at suchiconic establishments as the Cleveland Clinic, Play House Square, and ClevelandState University. Her work has been internationally recognized through the Artin Embassies Program and Allied Artists of America. McKenna is known for herbrilliant use of color in expressing the challenging forms of the humanfigure.  

 

ContrastingMcKenna’s human figure subject matter in the Women + Paint exhibition arethe sculptures of Archived Artist Charlotte Lees. Lees has a unique approach tocreating sculpture using painterly techniques to create intimate landscapes witha two dimensional quality. She uses a variety of materials, including wood,metal, and glass, that are often combined to create beautiful patterns andshapes. Lees has exhibited throughout the U.S. including California, Missouri,West Virginia, and at venues all over Ohio.

 

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