Jeanne Smith

"Minutiae V, " a Fiber Collage Mixed Media, Signed

1998

A floral arrangement made of a variety of textiles. Quilted together with a golden and glittery thread. Artist signed this piece in the lower right.

A floral arrangement made of a variety of textiles, surrounding a portrait in the center. Portrait is of a woman in a black and white vignette. Quilted together with a golden and gli...

"Mother's Day (Hands & Seashells) is a mixed media textile piece by Stacy Wiatrak. It is signed and dated in the lower left corner. This piece depicts two hands reminiscent of Michel...

"Minutiae II" is a fiber collage mixed media fiber collage by Jeanne Smith. The artist begins by dyeing background fabric, in this instance tie-dyeing, which creates an irregular pat...

The present work is an excellent example of the flags and banners of Haitian Vodun practice. It is constructed of cloth with hand-stitched glass beads and sequins, representing the figure Gran Bwa (also Grand Bois, spelled on the flag "GRAИD BOI"). According to Patrick Arthur Polk, Vodun flags are meant to honor or invoke gods, as well as to depict their likenesses and attributes with dazzling displays of color. In addition, the beadwork may reference the African religious elements of Vodun which came to Haiti with African slaves. Haiti is an important part of the African diaspora and there is no other Caribbean nation that has such rich survivals of African-style music and dancing, and of religious beliefs and practices that relate to ancient African tradition. According to Polk, Gran Bwa, "ruler of the forest, is the master of herbal remedies. He also presides over initiations which require, at least symbolically, the secrecy of the forest’s darkest recesses. He normally appears as a tall, symmetrical figure that is half man and half tree." The imagery of Haitian Voodoo culture is derived from multiple sources, and the culture seems to have the ability to integrate the various sources from popular culture to Catholic imagery into traditional African symbols, values and rituals. Images like that of Gran Bwa are based off ritual drawings, or vévé, used to invoke the deity and to consecrate ritual space. Such vévé in Voodoo, unlike images appropriated from Catholicism or from popular culture, are probably based off of ground drawings from Central and West Africa. The relatively young age of this example shows the power and influence the imagery continues to have in Haiti to this day. 16.5 x 19.25 inches, artwork 24.25 x 27 inches, frame Polk, Patrick Arthur. Haitian Vodou Flags...

The present work is an excellent example of the flags and banners of Haitian Voodoo practice. It is constructed of cloth with hand-stitched glass beads and sequins, representing Danbala (also Damballa and Damballah, spelled on the flag "DAMBALAH"). Danbala depicts the spirit or loa of life. In Vodun practice, Danbala Wedo, along with his wife Ayida Wedo, are representative of birth and creation. They are in essence the divine mother and father of the universe. In the iconography, they are usually depicted together as two serpents, or sometimes as a serpent and a rainbow. The snake is symbolic of power, knowledge, and wisdom. Danbala is an especially popular deity and is often represented alone as St. Patrick or Moses, as both of these Christian figures performed miracles associated with snakes. This vévé shows the typical image of two snakes intertwined on a pole, accompanied by two flags. The imagery of Haitian Voodoo culture is derived from multiple sources, and the culture seems to have the ability to integrate the various sources from popular culture to catholic imagery into traditional African symbols, values and rituals. Flags like this one are meant to honor or invoke gods, as well as depict likenesses or attributes using dazzling displays of color. The relatively young age of this example shows the power and influence the imagery continues to have in Haiti to this day. 11 x 13.5 inches, artwork 19 x 21.5 inches, frame Framed to conservation standards in a shadow-box using 100 percent rag matting and museum glass within a gold gilt frame. Polk, Patrick Arthur. Haitian Vodou Flags...

'Hereditary Flaws,' 2020 Mixed fabrics over stretched vintage linen 36 x 48 inches Meike Legler’s works are a bold post-feminist reframing of sewn objects, recontextualized far beyo...

'Extra,' 2020 Mixed fabrics and vintage tent over stretched vintage linen 50 x 50 inches Meike Legler’s works are a bold post-feminist reframing of sewn objects, recontextualized fa...

Naive Symbolist Painting by Enrico Prometti 1945 - 2009 Italy Midcentury signed and dated 1967 On red textured paper fabric Known for his African inspired Symbolist Abstract Art ...

"Heads Will Roll" Textile Fiber Art, Discarded Clothing This piece is unique, signed on recto and verso, and includes a certificate of authenticity Linda Friedman Schmidt is a German-born American artist known for her emotional narrative portraits created from discarded clothing. She was born stateless in a displaced persons camp, the first child of Holocaust survivors who discouraged her interest in art. Her artwork depicts a reality informed by social, political, and feminist issues as well as a traumatic family history. Through a process of unmaking and remaking, she explores the potential of art to mend, transform, and heal the self and society. Her earlier artworks continue to endure today as they address inequality, violence against women, and the general sense of unease and vulnerability that has been heightened by the pandemic. Her artwork has been exhibited extensively in the USA in group shows at venues such as the American Folk Art Museum, Allentown Art Museum, Montclair Art Museum, Morris Museum, and many others. It has been selected for exhibition by prestigious curators such as Judy Chicago, Faith Ringgold, and renowned art critic Donald Kuspit. Her work has been shown internationally in Japan...

Intenciones del Silencio III, 2019 by Angélica Chavarro Franco From the series Intenciones del Silencio Mixed media (Oil paint and textile) on canvas Frame size: 14.9 H in x 16.9 W...

Shrabani Roy - Its Depends Mixed Media, Textile, 32 x 46 inches Born : 1979 Education : 1st class first in Bachelor of Fine Arts from Kala-Bhavan, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, 2001. 1st class in Master of Fine Arts from Kala-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, 2003. AWARDS : • 2004 –National Academy Award in 46th National Exhibition of Art 2003-04, organised by the Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi. • 2002 – Lalit Kala Academy Prize in All India Art Exhibition from West Bengal State Academy, Kolkata. SCHOLARSHIPS : • 2003-05 - National Scholarship, History of Tourism and Culture, Department of Culture. Govt. of India, Shastri Bhavana, New Delhi. • 2000 & 2002 - Merit Scholarship from Kala Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. SOLO EXHIBITION : • 2008 : ‘SHRABANI’S ALTERNATIVE’ Organised by Akar Prakar Art Gallery, Kolkata. • 2006 : ‘Land of dream’ Organised by Sarjan Art Gallery, Vadodara INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL MUSEUM SHOW : • 2015: ‘Safarnama & Continuing Traditions’ held at France –Musee de la Toile de jouy Versailles organize by India Govt colabrate with Akar Prakar. • 2014: ‘Safarnama & Continuing Traditions’ A show of contemporary artists –held at Indian Museum, Kolkata. • 2012: Art in Santiniketan –To –Day” held in Salar Jung Museum, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, Hyderabad. DOCUMENTARY FILM: • Pop Art in Kolkata –New Art on the Ganhes. Art scene of Kolkata and of whole India, the 52 minutes documentary film will be shown on the prestigious cultural program “Sternstunle Kunst” of Swiss National Television, at 3sat (a satellite channel which covers Germany, Austria, Switzerland). German & English version. Sponsored by “Sternstunle Kunst”, Swiss national Television. 2014. • ‘Shrabani’s alternative’ a short documentary by Akar Prakar art gallery, 2008. IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION: • 2015: ‘Safarnama & Continuing Traditions’ held at France –Musee de la Toile de jouy Versailles organize by India Govt colabrate with Akar Prakar. • 2014: ‘Safarnama & Continuing Traditions’ A show of contemporary artists –held at Indian Museum, Kolkata. • 2015: Land –Origin thereafter, an exhibition of painting, sculpture, digital print, audio graphic novel and installation–Curator Amit Mukhopadhyay organized by Art Konsult, New Delhi. • 2014: Land, Nature, Gendered –Curator Amit Mukhopadhyay at Nandan Art Gallery, Santiniketan. • 2013: Participated in United Art Fair in New Delhi. • 2011: “ENDURING LEGACY”; A show of contemporary artists from Bengal. 13th May - 11th June, 2011, GALERIE NEUMEISTER, MUNICH and 24th June – 15th JULY, TAGORE CENTRE, BERLIN • 2009: Participated in ‘INDIA ART SUMMIT’ at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India, sponsored by Akar Prakar art gallery, Kolkata. • 2008: ‘ TO OPT IS TO COMMIT’ , young artist from India, organized by Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, India , in collaboration with Ministry of culture, Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt and Embassy of India in Cairo. • 2008: The art of Santiniketan Masters and Emerging Artist, at The Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU Curated by Sangeeta Ahuja. PUBLICATION : • "Shrabanis alternative" published by Akar prakar art gallery, Kolkata, 200$. • "Land of Dreem" published by sarjan art gallery Vadodora, Gujrat, 2006 • 2003 - "Transition" published by 'Anhesha' (a group of young artist) • 2004, "46th National exhibition of art 2003 - 04" published by Lalit Kala Akademy, New Delhi. • 2004 - "SWARNA REKHA" published by Lalit Kala Academy, New Delhi. • 2005, "Continuity disjuncture creativity" published by, Akar prakar. • 2006 - "Artist care for children" published by, Sishutirtha Santiniketan. • 2006 - "Synchromne" published by Akar Prakar, Kolkata. • 2007 - "Earth on Canvas" published by contemporary Art - India. • 2007 - "Intimate thought - pristine Favles" published by Akar Prakar, Kolkata. • 2007 - "Two man show" published by Art & soul Gallery, New Delhi. • 2007 - " Synchrome" published by Akar Prakar, Kolkata. • 2007 - "Freedom - what its means to me" published by Akriti Art Gallery, Kolkata. • 2008 - "The art of Santiniketan masters & Emerging Artist" published by - SA Fine Arts, London. • 2008 - A short documentary film published by Akar prakar, Kolkata. After 2013 continuing my many publication like. • 2008 - International publication named - "To opt is to commit" published by Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, collaboration with ministry of Culture, Embassy of India in Cairo. • 2009 - India art Summit Catalague published by Akar Prakar Art Gallery. • 2010 - "Vibrant Pallets" published by point of view gallery, Mumbai. • 2011 - "Enduring Legacy" an International publication published by -ICCR, Indian Institute Munchen, Germany, Gallery Neumcister Germany, Akar Prakar Kolkata. • 2012 - "Art in Santiniketan to - day" published by Santiniketan Art hub & pegusus Art Gallery Hyderabad. • 2014 - "Safar nama & continuing Tradition" an Inter national publication published by - Musee de la Taile de Jouy Museum, Versailles, France & Akar Prakar Kolkata. • ‘A New Art Order’ cover page & inside Jan, 2008, India Today, Simply Kolkata, written by Swagata Sen. • ‘Monn Bhase Canvase’ Manasi, Dec, 2007, India Today, Bangla, written by Madhuja Bandopadhyay. • ‘Solo alternative’ 22nd Dec, 2008, India Today, written by Ilora Sen. • ‘Transcending the wrap & the weft’ Varta, 2009, written by Anirudh Chari. • Intimate thoughts exhibits works by women artists, June 18, 2007, India Today written by Swagata Sen. • ‘Nari Chetaner Mukti Niye’ published in Desh Patrika, 2003. INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP & EXHIBITION : • 2015: Art work shop held at Santiniketan organized by Karigar publication, Kolkata. • 2014: International Artists Residency Workshop & Exhibition at Santiniketan, West Bengal, India, organized by Margin to Mainstream, Pegasus art foundation. (19th to 25th Dec) IMPORTANT GROUP EXHIBITION: • 2017: ‘I am an exhivition of contemporary women artist, curated by Ushmita Saha held at A.M. Studio, Kolkata • 2013: “ Sahanubhuti” an exhibition of paintings and sculptures The proceeds will be used to aid the People of Uttarakhand, organized by Emami Chisel. • 2012: “ Art in Santiniketan –To –Day” organized by Pegasus Art Gallery Hyderabad, And Santiniketan Art Hub. • 2012. Participated in Art Fair & Exhibition organized by Emami Chisel, Kolkata. • 2010: ‘ Vibrant Palettes’ A group exhibition held at Point of View art gallery, Mumbai. • 2008: Bengal & Beyond organizes by Art & Soul, New Delhi • 2007 : “Freedom: What it means to me” An Exhibition of visual objects Curated by Pranab Ranjan Ray at Aakriti Art Gallery, Kolkata.. • 2007: ‘Intimate thoughts …..Pristine Favles’ A group show organized by Akar Prakar Art Gallery, Kolkata. • 2007: ‘Two man show’ held at art n soul gallery, New Delhi. • 2007: ‘SYNCHROME’ a group show orgnised by Akar Prakar Art Gallery, Kolkata. • 2006 : FIBRE ART...