October 13, 2010 In art, painting, work and play By Patricia Saxton

Inside My Head / 1

Been burning the candles at both ends. Late at night, early in the morning… many projects, many ideas, lots of hot fudge to keep me going.

And it occurred to me this morning that my overwrought brain might indeed have its own image… so if  the inside of my head were a picture today, this is what *came to mind*.

It’s colorful, for sure. But like my thoughts, the colors are alternately colliding, competing and complementing. Kind of interesting (I think.).

Then I realized that as the day wears on, the inisde of my head will change – because nothing ever stays the same, does it. So, around noon, it might look like this:

And later still …

And if I’m lucky, by the end of the day, it will calm down to a restful glow…

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July 10, 2010 In art, fine art, painting By Patricia Saxton

Art Exhibit: "The Melting Pot"

Opening Reception: Sunday, July 18, 1:00 ~ 5:00 pm, Passaic Public Library, 195 Gregory Ave, Passaic, NJ.  This event is free and open to the public.

Jose Rodeiro / "Egyptian Bodegon"

The U.S. has long been called “The Great Melting Pot”. We’re a cocktail of ancestries and genetics, continually mixed and re-mixed. We’re a land of hard workers and spirited dreamers; a multi-cultured, multi-colored bouquet designed to thrive in the same garden.

The “Melting Pot” exhibit, under the curation of Nelson Alvarez, sponsored by La Ruche Art in collaboration with the Manos a la Ayuda Foundation and hosted by the Passaic Public Library, will feature the work of artists honoring the bonds and diverse cultural backgrounds that create the rich tapestry of our country.

Unique to this exhibit, each artist has also prepared an essay on what “Melting Pot” means to them personally, and how it is expressed in their work. I have no doubt the artists’ words will be just as intriguing and thought-provoking as their visual interpretations.

For a tease of what will be shown, I’m including works below from just a few of the exhibiting artists (Dr. Jose Rodeiro, Patricia Saxton and Bonita Norman).

Jose Rodeiro / "Els Quatre Gats"

Bonita Norman / "Forest"

Patricia Saxton / "Pencil Points 1"

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