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Mary C. Nasser Art News...
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Welcome to my March newsletter!
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Recently, Adam Long and I enjoyed the opening reception of our exhibition Textures and Topography at Bonsack Gallery! Many thanks to the people who came to support us and celebrate with us! We had a wonderful turnout. Our exhibition will be on display until April 2, 2013, so you still have time to see it!
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Telephone: (314) 993-4040
John Burroughs School | 755 South Price Road | St. Louis, MO 63124
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Harry & Hanley Project Update...
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With all the recent sleet, snow, and snow days here in St. Louis, I finished my dog sculpture for the Animal Protective Association of Missouri!
Measuring 4-feet tall, 10 dogs (Hanley) and 10 cats (Harry) are being designed by artists.
This public art project will celebrate the 90th year of the APA of Missouri bringing people and animals together and also raise awareness about animal adoption options and animal welfare.
I deconstructed St. Louis area maps, cutting these maps into hundreds of mosaic-like pieces approximately 1-inch in diameter. Then I rearranged and reorganized these pieces, collaging them onto the surface of the sculpture using polymer medium. Finally, I coated the entire exterior with a transparent varnish with UV-filter. Now the sculpture is weather-resistant, easy to clean, and scratch-resistant, too!
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At some points in the process, as I adhered more pieces, I could swear that even more surface seemed exposed than when I began! But it was when the task seemed overwhelming that I thought of Daphne and Bruno – my own rescue dogs – and the immeasurable amount of unconditional love they’ve given to me. Daphne was a 4-year-old stray; no one knew her history. The vets even estimated her age by her teeth. And for little Bruno, I am his 4th home; he was relinquished by 2 previous families, then stayed with a foster-mom until he found his way to me and his forever-home. This sculpture is a tribute to them and the special relationship between all people and animals.
I’m so honored to be a part of this awesome project!
All the works will be on public display soon in the St. Louis area to promote animal welfare and raise funds for the APA!
I’ll keep you posted!
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StencilGirl/Wood Icing Workshop at For Keeps Sake...
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Lastly, I’m really looking forward to my upcoming mixed-media workshop at For Keeps Sake.
I’ll be teaching participants to create textures and layers with Wood Icing and StencilGirl stencils!
I’ll demonstrate how to create a variety of patterns, shapes, marks and surfaces.
No painting experience is necessary; step by step instruction is provided.
Everything you need will be available in class. Just bring an apron if you’d like!
If you have special paints or brushes you wish to use, feel free to bring them, too.
We’ll meet on March 16th from 9:30am – 12:30pm.
Space is limited, but there is still some room.
Sign up by calling For Keeps Sake at (314) 487-8131.
Thanks to those already signed up! Hooray!
Hope to see you there! It will be an art party!
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Wishing you all the best this spring,
Mary
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