Focus Gallery: Colors of the World—Adrienne Kralick Solo Show
Dates: June 29 – July 31, 2015
Opening Reception: Friday, July 10, 5-8pm
Arlington, VA – In July, the Focus Gallery features “Colors of the World,” a very colorful painting exhibition in oils of contemporary images from across the globe by artist and philanthropist Adrienne Kralick.
The artist notes: “The show’s title refers to the song “Colors of the Wind” which often comes to mind when I paint. The song and my paintings both share cultivating empathy for others who live in different worlds.”
On the topic of her preferred subject matter, Kralick says: “When traveling, I am fascinated by the unique colors and sense of energy that permeate a region. Each color scheme is unique to the place I am painting: Ghana, Kenya, India, Egypt, France and D.C. When I visit a new country, I am not drawn to paint the monuments or tourist attractions, but rather the snapshots of tender beauty that can be found in moments of everyday life—moments that stir universal emotions. I like painting reality rather than posed or contrived images. I often ask my local guide or friend to take me off the beaten path, where tourists rarely go so that I can see how people really live.”
Proceeds from each painting sold will go to the charity, Painting Brighter Futures (www.PaintingBrighterfutures.com) which Adrienne started in 2012 after visiting Ghana for the first time. It began with one project in mind: to help raise money to build a school for local children who could not afford the minimal fees needed to attend public school (around $30 a year). As needs arose, word spread, friends joined the cause and we found more ways to help.
For more information:
www.adrienneartist.blogspot.com
www.paintingbrighterfutures.com
Main Gallery: JULY Members Show
Dates: June 29 – July 31, 2015
Opening Reception: Friday, July 10, 5-8pm
During July, Gallery Underground also features a new exhibit of members’ work in the Main Gallery, including sculpture, glass, ceramics, watercolor, oil, acrylic and mixed media.
For more information about events, visit www.galleryunderground.org
Located in the Crystal City Shops at 2100 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202, this visual arts venue showcases the work of established and emerging regional artists. It is sponsored by the Arlington Artists Alliance (AAA), in partnership with the Crystal City Business Improvement District (BID), and Vornado/Charles E. Smith.
Gallery Hours: M-F 10am – 6pm, Saturday 10am – 2pm. Metro accessible. Parking is available in metered spots on nearby streets and in public garages, which are free all day Saturdays and after 4pm on weekdays.
GALLERY UNDERGROUND
The Arlington Artists Alliance Gallery
Crystal City Shops @ 2100 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202
info@galleryunderground.org
www.galleryunderground.org
571-483-0652
