AE Exhibitions & Meetings:
63rd Anniversary Members' Juried Exhibition at West Chester University
March 19 - April 20, 2012
March 24, Sat. 1-4 PM Reception & Curatorial Talk (2:30 PM) by Sande Webster, Juror
Numerous Cash & Merchandise Awards
E.O.Bull Center for the Arts 3/12, 1-7pm, Delivery of artwork for jurying. Two works allowed per artist.
3/20, 10 AM - 4 PM, Pick-up non-accepted work.
4/21, 11 AM- 3PM, Pick-up accepted work.
Artists Equity Annual Business Meeting
Saturday, April 21st, 2012 2:30 - 4:30 PM
(following the pick-up from West Chester University)
Sheraton Great Valley Hotel
Oxford Ballroom
707 Lancaster Ave.
Frazer, PA 19355
Buffet of sandwiches and light refreshments.
Full service bar available in the hotel.
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SPOTLIGHT on AE Member
CHRISTa KRUMBHAAR
Abstract Expressions – Christa Krumbhaar.com
Christa explains “I am captivated by the subtleties and apparent movement of visual texture as it presents itself in a two dimensional state, created by varying layers of colors and reoccurring forms. I observe the world around me as graphic shapes, repetition of designs and shades of colors as they dance together and I find abstract simplicity exciting.”
Growing up with a mother who is an artist and who also taught art classes, Christa was influenced and encouraged at an early age to pursue her interests in art. Among her favorite and inspiring artists are: Helene Burns, Rhoda Kahler, Quita Brodhead, Georgia O’Keeffe and Mark Rothko.
Her non-representational paintings are tranquil and typically employ a palette of moderate hues. Utilizing multiple coats of acrylic paint on canvas, she plays with the arrangements of forms, patterns and shades. She may also incorporate printing techniques to add debt by way of texture, which various materials and articles produce.
With her mixed media collages she uses reclaimed materials to create conceptual poetic statements. Using paper salvaged from recycling cans she makes new paper to incorporate into her collages. Christa shares “Often you don’t realize what I have constructed the collage from and are surprised when you find out. I try to use objects in a way that at first glance their true nature is not evident, but then upon closer examination you will see the familiar used in an unexpected fashion.”
Christa Krumbhaar is a graduate of Hussian School of Art, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. She Lives in Paoli, Pennsylvania and has 2 children. Her artwork is exhibited in juried, invitational and solo shows. She is an award winning artist whose work can be found in numerous collections. She also teaches a young artist program at the Paoli Memorial Library.
Visit her website for more information at christakrumbhaar.com .
