{"id":91567,"date":"2026-04-26T06:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T10:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/?p=91567"},"modified":"2026-04-21T17:29:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T21:29:06","slug":"artist-kathleen-stern-explores-the-golden-hours-at-aga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/arts\/artist-kathleen-stern-explores-the-golden-hours-at-aga\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist Kathleen Stern Explores The Golden Hours at AGA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Opening on Friday, May 1, and on view through Sunday, May 31, <em>The Golden Hours: New Works by Kathleen Stern<\/em> showcases a collection of oil paintings that reflect both the artist\u2019s lived experiences and her evolving relationship with the natural world. An opening reception will take place on May 1 from 5\u20137:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_91571\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91571\" class=\"wp-image-91571\" src=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AGA-The-Golden-Hours-Stern-Kathleen.-Sunset-on-Lake-George-16h-x-20-w-Oil-and-gold-leaf-on-gessoboard-copy-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AGA-The-Golden-Hours-Stern-Kathleen.-Sunset-on-Lake-George-16h-x-20-w-Oil-and-gold-leaf-on-gessoboard-copy-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AGA-The-Golden-Hours-Stern-Kathleen.-Sunset-on-Lake-George-16h-x-20-w-Oil-and-gold-leaf-on-gessoboard-copy-2-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AGA-The-Golden-Hours-Stern-Kathleen.-Sunset-on-Lake-George-16h-x-20-w-Oil-and-gold-leaf-on-gessoboard-copy-2-1024x813.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AGA-The-Golden-Hours-Stern-Kathleen.-Sunset-on-Lake-George-16h-x-20-w-Oil-and-gold-leaf-on-gessoboard-copy-2-768x610.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AGA-The-Golden-Hours-Stern-Kathleen.-Sunset-on-Lake-George-16h-x-20-w-Oil-and-gold-leaf-on-gessoboard-copy-2-810x643.jpg 810w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AGA-The-Golden-Hours-Stern-Kathleen.-Sunset-on-Lake-George-16h-x-20-w-Oil-and-gold-leaf-on-gessoboard-copy-2-1140x905.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-91571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunset on Lake George. Kathleen Stern, artist<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Stern\u2019s paintings draw from places she has known\u2014gardens, forests, waterfalls\u2014but they are filtered through recollection rather than strict realism. Many of the pieces are rooted in specific locations, including botanical gardens and regional landmarks, yet they are rendered with an atmospheric quality that emphasizes mood and memory over exact detail.<\/p>\n<p>Central to this body of work is Stern\u2019s use of a metallic underlayer, a technique that adds both technical complexity and visual depth. As viewers move around each painting, light interacts with the surface, subtly shifting colors and tones. \u201cGold leaf has a rich history in sacred art, from Egyptian tombs to medieval manuscripts,\u201d says Stern. \u201cReal gold leaf is too expensive for me\u2014I employ imitation leaf made from copper and zinc\u2014but the modern alloys are remarkably convincing. I love the depth and luminosity I\u2019ve been able to achieve.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_91572\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91572\" class=\"wp-image-91572\" src=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AGA-The-Golden-Hours-Stern-Kathleen.-Twilight-on-the-Lily-Pond-18h-x-24w-Oil-and-gold-leaf-on-hardboard-panel.-copy-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-91572\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Twilight on the Lily Pond. Kathleen Stern, artist<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Applying and sealing the leaf is a difficult and tedious process involving several steps. After this, Stern overpaints with thin layers of transparent and opaque oil paint. \u201cAreas which I leave intact or paint transparently will reflect light in remarkable ways.\u201d she says. \u201cThe paintings must be seen in person under varying light conditions for full impact. Working in this way has been very good for teaching me patience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That patience is evident not only in the technique but also in the subject matter. Stern gravitates toward quiet, contemplative environments\u2014often near water and usually at sunrise or sunset.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_91570\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91570\" class=\"wp-image-91570\" src=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AGA-The-Golden-Hours-Stern-Kathleen.-Canopy.-20h-x-24-w-Oil-and-gold-leaf-on-hardboard-panel.-copy-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AGA-The-Golden-Hours-Stern-Kathleen.-Canopy.-20h-x-24-w-Oil-and-gold-leaf-on-hardboard-panel.-copy-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AGA-The-Golden-Hours-Stern-Kathleen.-Canopy.-20h-x-24-w-Oil-and-gold-leaf-on-hardboard-panel.-copy-2-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AGA-The-Golden-Hours-Stern-Kathleen.-Canopy.-20h-x-24-w-Oil-and-gold-leaf-on-hardboard-panel.-copy-2-1024x855.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AGA-The-Golden-Hours-Stern-Kathleen.-Canopy.-20h-x-24-w-Oil-and-gold-leaf-on-hardboard-panel.-copy-2-768x641.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AGA-The-Golden-Hours-Stern-Kathleen.-Canopy.-20h-x-24-w-Oil-and-gold-leaf-on-hardboard-panel.-copy-2-810x676.jpg 810w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/AGA-The-Golden-Hours-Stern-Kathleen.-Canopy.-20h-x-24-w-Oil-and-gold-leaf-on-hardboard-panel.-copy-2-1140x952.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-91570\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Canopy. Kathleen Stern, artist<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cMy favorite locations tend to be places where I have felt at peace and deeply moved by Nature,\u201d she says. \u201cWhen I find a place I love, I usually do a series of paintings at different times of day and seasons of the year. This exhibit relies on my favorite theme: places where I love to linger and where I invite the viewer to join me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>The Asheville Gallery of Art is located at 82 Patton Avenue in Asheville, across from Pritchard Park. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. To learn more, call 828.251.5796, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/AshevilleGalleryofArt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AshevilleGalleryofArt.com<\/a> or follow the gallery\u2019s Facebook page.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opening on Friday, May 1, and on view through Sunday, May 31, The Golden Hours: New Works by Kathleen Stern showcases a collection of oil paintings that reflect both the artist\u2019s lived experiences and her evolving relationship with the natural world. 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