Asheville Gallery of Art’s new show, titled “New Horizons,” features works by Johnnie Stanfield, Cathyann Burgess, and Anne Bonnyman. The exhibit, which will run February 1–29, is the first show in AGA’s new gallery at 82 Patton Avenue. There will be a reception with the artists from 5–8 p.m. on Friday, February 5.
Anne Bonnyman paints natural and urban landscapes using oils and acrylics. Having lived in several places in the east and southeastern United States and now in Asheville, she says she has “discovered new landscapes to celebrate through color on canvas.” In her works, Anne explores the worlds of light, line, and color, as well as the narrative possibilities for painting from contemporary images and from personal experience.
Cathyann Burgess states her goals as a painter have always been to convey her direct experiences with people, places, or things that have been illuminated in a certain way. “I want the viewer to feel a sense of peace with the inquiry, inviting him or her to escape the noisiness of our real world,” says Cathyann. “If that happens, I am pleased because then I have shared my world view as if in conversation.”
Johnnie Stanfield just recently emerged back on the art scene after a serious injury to her right hand that prevented her from painting for more than five years. The injury also prompted her to return to the classroom, where she pursued a degree as a graphic designer and studied photography, which she claims is an old passion of hers. She has won various awards for her painting and drawings over the years. “I am looking forward to being a part of AGA’s next phase as we move into our new gallery.”
Works by these three artists, along with that of the other 27 gallery members, will be on display and for sale throughout the month during regular hours (11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday).
