Kate Sprengnether, of Lexington, is influenced by the natural world.  She creates impressions of natural objects as visual touchstones of memories, made accessible and intimate through their small scale.  Mike Goodlett, of Wilmore, incorporates
stitched elements into his anthropomorphic pen drawings. His work mysteriously suggests figurative elements.

No Small Thing will be on view beginning on Wednesday, April 18; the opening reception follows on Friday, April 20, 5-8pm, in conjunction with LexArts Gallery Hop. The gallery will host a second event on Sunday, April 29, 1-4pm. The exhibit will remain on view through May 25, 2012

additional information:  www.marcologsdon.com

Opening reception 6/15/12 4-7pm in conjunction with LexArts Gallery Hop

 "Artist Books/ Book Artist" Featuring six regional artist who make handmade books including Ruth Adams, Renee Blair, Robert Dickies, Susan E. King, Mary Rezny, and Laverne Zabielski.  From the very whimsical to the deeply personal these books are a pleasure to look at and a treasure to hold.

Four artist from the Lexington area, working in different mediums of expression and with different view of social cahnge bring together an outstanding vision of our creative community.  This exhibiton is a sampling of their artwork created in 2010 with the assistance of the Kentucky Foundation for Women artist enrichment grants.  Many of these images were first displayed at other venues making this an exceptional opportunity for our community to share in their experience and perceptions.

The EcoBook Challenge: Results from the competition to create book art from recycled and reused objects

Emily Martin, internationally know book artist has chosen 37 books to be in the exhibit.  "Entrants responded in wondrous variety.  Many entrants reused materials that had personal meaning for them, honoring humble materials with renewed attention.  Other entrants used personal stories for the basis of the book and then found materials that could be used and reused to support the theme.

Awards for student and adult catagories will be made June 17th, in conjucntion with LexArts Gallery Hop

A group exhibit of this years featured artist.  Artist include photographer Rene M. Hales, fiber artist Laverne Zabielski, mixed media artist Mary Rezny, sculpture and cermic artist Kate Sprengnether, painter Marco Logsdon and photographer Michael Wayne. 

 Opening reception: Thursday, August 18th, 4:30pm-7pm

A series of photographic impressions of places visited by Rene Hales.  Originally captured with a vintage Polaroid SX-70 camera, the images are manipulated during processing and the printed in a "tri-color dichromate" process.  This photographic alternative process emphasizes the painterlyness of the images.  additional information: www.redbubble.com/people/renehales

Opening reception 9/16/11-5-8pm in conjunction with LexArts Gallery Hop

Working with painted shibori techniques and the FeltLoom
Laverne Zabielski continues her use of fiber as art for the wall, the floor or
the body. “My exhibit, Fire, is not only an exploration of color, it
also investigates the various definitions of the word and how these meanings impact
us.

  Additional information:  www.lavernez.com

Opening reception 11/18/11  5-8pm in conjunction with LexArts Gallery Hop

notBig  small art competion

Exhibition of the finalist of the international juried competition.  Opening reception January 13th, 5-8pm.  Drop by to vote on the peoples choice award.  Exhibit on view from January 9th-February 3rd. For information on the finalist vist www.msreznygallery.jimdo.com

            Influenced by the form of the photogram, combined with the hues and textures of the garden; Rezny’s photo-mixed-media images envy spring and summer.  These unique portraits, rich in surface quality and color, are a reflection of the
subtle changes within every season.

            Enhancing Rezny’s Green Garden will be an outdoor waiting arbor designed and constructed by Garry Murphy, Prajna Design www.prajandesign.com and sculptured “Garden Jewels” by mixed media ceramist Cynthia Carr, Crosswinds pottery.

            A workshop: “Photograms and paint—techniques” is being planned for Saturday, March 10^th,
1-4pm.  Call 252 4647 or write mail@msrezny.com for details

  Opening February 17^th,in conjunction with LexArt’s Gallery Hop, the exhibit is on view through March.