Retrospective Series: Matsumoto, Chanako, Zimmer, Amon.

 

In Retrospective: 2017 Celebration. Mila Belle, Irina Goryunova, Valerie Zephyr. Photo credit: Elena Chow. 10-Year Retrospective Exhibition "Celebrating the Genius of Women" by Maria Guerrero, Founder & Exec. Director, Women in the Arts Inc. It is my pleasure to introduce in this series, works by past honorees: Edi Matsumoto from Carmel, California; Diane Lynne Chanako from Sarasota, Florida; Evie Zimmer from Mayfield Heights, Ohio; Faith Amon from Orlando, Florida. Edi's painting "Bugeisha" responds to the "Me Too" Movement. In her painting, Edi celebrates courage, speaking up, and standing against social, political, and environmental threats. In this self-portrait the artist in a Japanese samurai armor conveys courage, fearlessness, calm, and poise in the midst of turmoil as she references the famous painting "The Great Wave" by Hokusai, in the background. Diane's painting "Searching" recounts the artist's own search for her next painting which she finds while observing her daughter engaged in a parallel state of mind. This painting reflects not only the proximity of the artist’s observations, but also the greater universal search for internal, external, and spiritual answers. "Chiffon" In this floral kaleidoscopic painting, Evie explores symbolisms related to beauty and femininity. The flowers contain the notion of their own and the human transient state. The mirroring of elements support the idea of eternal life, renewal, and the cycle of creation. Faith photograph: "Mozambique" captures a woman and child in their environment. View the Digital Exhibition for more works by these artists, and all fifty-eight participants from Orlando and abroad. A collection of works by twenty-two local artists is on view at the Orlando Public Library until April 23. Enjoy the exhibition, connect with us and the artists on social media, and support us by sharing this message with your audience. Happy Women's History Month! ▪ View the full Digital Exhibition. ▪ Visit the Physical Exhibition at the Orlando Public Library, March 8-April 23. Acknowledgments Women in the Arts, Inc. thanks the participant artists, the Board of Directors, Advisory Board members, jury team, benefactors, individuals, and partners who have supported this event through the years, allowing us to create meaningful change in expanding the visibility, opportunity, and importance of the contributions of women artists. We especially acknowledge: The Orlando Public Library, The Mennello Museum of American Art, The Orlando Museum of Art, United Arts, The West Orange Foundation Leadership Alumni, Studio T Photography. MAKE A GIFT TO WOMEN IN THE ARTS We thank all supporters of Women in the Arts' programs