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| "Mary M" part of the Scared Ladies Series by Dr. Kyra Belan |
Dr. Kyra Belan artist, author,
scholar, and a resident of Cape Coral will exhibit her oil and acrylic
paintings, drawings, digital art and mixed media artworks in the main gallery
in September. Belan has been exhibiting
across the country and abroad for over two decades, as well as writing her
books, articles in journals, creating installations and performance art, while
teaching studio art and art history classes at Broward College. This artist
received her BFA from Arizona State University, her MFA from Florida State
University, and her EdD from Florida International University in fine arts, art
history, and higher education. She travels to research, lecture or exhibit
within the USA and abroad. Raised in Argentina, Belan is a US citizen.
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| Dr. Kyra Belan's "Durga & Kali" |
Dr.
Kyra Belan has developed a style for her two-dimensional works that she calls magic
realism. She also researches world mythologies, and is inspired by “sacred
ladies” featured in legends from prehistoric to contemporary times. She
believes that myths, symbols, and archetypes enrich our lives, and should be
present in the arts. Inspired by the
beauty of Nature, and the tales of the divine women, Dr. Belan believes that
Mother Earth is sacred. Belan received
numerous awards, honors, and grants, and her artworks are in public and private
collections. You can find her books in the libraries across the world,
bookstores, college campuses, and amazon.com. You can view more information
about the artist on her website at www.kyrabelan.com.
During the September 6th opening, the artist will sign copies of her
recently published book, Lucid Future.
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| Untitled by Lynne Reinas |
Lynne Reinas filled her first sketchbook with drawings at age
8, but her lifelong love of art was not fully explored until retirement allowed
her the opportunity to pursue it. In 1975, she completed the course
requirement to teach decorative ceramics - a phase of art she pursued for 10
years. Much experimentation with other surfaces and mediums - furniture,
gourds, fabric, walls - fulfilled her insatiable appetite for artistic
expression. Her works in watercolors, color pencil, acrylics, pen and
oils depicts locations and creatures native to Florida as Lynne sees
them. She is currently working on a series of works entitled Conserve,
Preserve & Protect to promote environmental consciousness. You
will find the words Conserve, Preserve & Protect embedded somewhere in each
painting in the series. Lynne’s artwork has been purchased and
hangs in many residences throughout SW Florida.
Suzanne Mikulka is an artist,
teacher and a breast cancer survivor! Eight
years ago, she moved here to begin a quiet retirement of sun and sand. With brushes in hand, Suzanne had a purpose
and a reason to get up, create and work through her battle with breast cancer. she paints every day and teaches many times
during the week. She enjoys her students
and shares their joy when their paintings are complete. Suzanne’s paintings reflect the spirit and
hope she experiences with every day she is given.
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| Untitled by Suzanne Mikulka |
These
exhibits continue through September 30, 2013.
Arts
for ACT Gallery provides a quality, contemporary exhibition gallery featuring
original art, limited edition prints, giclees, hand-crafted fine crafts, tee
shirts, silver and glass bead jewelry, gourd art, raku, clay, and art cards. It
is a “must see” destination for all art lovers and collectors, providing a
unique opportunity for everyone to learn and enjoy art. Highlighting the art of the current featured
artist, the front gallery, reminiscent of galleries in SoHo, has 12 to 16 foot
high ceilings, distressed brick walls, and warm wooden floors. It is a great
opportunity to meet the gallery has featured artists, enjoy some local food and
have a glass of wine, and engage in lively artful discussions.
