Retrospective Series: Tsitsela, Smith, Minichiello, Bates.

 

In Retrospective: 2015 Celebration. Meet the Artist Reception: Phyllis "Pannet" Taylor and guests. Orlando Public Library. PC: Elena Chow. 10-Year Retrospective Exhibition "Celebrating the Genius of Women" by Maria Guerrero, Founder & Exec. Director, Women in the Arts Inc. This series showcase works from: Katerina Tsitsela from Thessaloniki, Greece; Katty Smith, New Smyrna Beach, Florida; Kim Minichiello, Windermere, Florida; Laura Bates, Maitland, Florida. In her search for ultimate truth, Katerina explores in her painting "Untitled," her perception of internal landscapes or landscapes of the human soul. The artist works with dark colors and subtle tones gradually transformed by light, illuminating space and figures in this journey. In 2020, Katty made a transition from sculpture to abstract painting incorporating characteristics of her sculpting approach and translating her experience into a new art form full of color, detail, and texture as in "The Looking Glass" painting. Kim has a deep affinity for Japanese culture: its cuisine, customes design traditions, textile arts, and horticulture. When she traveled to Kyoto one year during the cherry blossom season, she fulfilled a long-held dream to see the Miyako Odori, a rare public performance by maiko and geiko ("geisha"). In Minichiello's watercolor, “Miyako Odori," she paints three maiko from the dance ensemble. In her painting "Cypress Retreat," Laura drew inspiration from the sunset colors reflected in a cypress swamp in Florida. 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