October Artist of the Month

Art At The Kent Library

Sponsored by The Friends of Kent Library
with Arts on the Lake
Exhibition Dates: October 3rd - October 30th

Wendy Alvarez

I make Art to Connect and Play and give voice to Flights of Fancy.

There are two overarching fascinations that are present in my art.

The first is Nature. It enthralls and inspires me. I am fascinated by the changing colors, complex details, infinite variety, and sheer wonder of the natural world. I never tire of observing and interpreting the beauty around me.

The second is the use of patterns-in particular, those used by diverse indigenous cultures throughout history. I think of these designs as a dynamic, universal language weaving through time, connecting us all to one another and allowing us to continue the age-old story.

I have been greatly influenced by the philosophy and work of Navajo and Apache artists with whom I spent the summer of 1996. They showed me the many profound ways in which Art can be informed by Nature and Belief. This transformative experience forever changed my creative process and I now always strive to celebrate the essential spirit of the Natural World in my work.

www.wendyalvarezart.com

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