{"id":94015,"date":"2026-06-27T06:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T10:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/?p=94015"},"modified":"2026-06-22T15:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T19:33:00","slug":"gail-drozd-explores-new-creative-ground-in-freedom-to-play-at-asheville-gallery-of-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/arts\/gail-drozd-explores-new-creative-ground-in-freedom-to-play-at-asheville-gallery-of-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Gail Drozd Explores New Creative Ground in <em>Freedom to Play<\/em> at Asheville Gallery of Art"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_94018\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94018\" class=\"size-full wp-image-94018\" src=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AGA-Freedom-to-Play-Drozd-G-Path-Forward-Mixed-Media-12-x-12-copy-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AGA-Freedom-to-Play-Drozd-G-Path-Forward-Mixed-Media-12-x-12-copy-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AGA-Freedom-to-Play-Drozd-G-Path-Forward-Mixed-Media-12-x-12-copy-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AGA-Freedom-to-Play-Drozd-G-Path-Forward-Mixed-Media-12-x-12-copy-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AGA-Freedom-to-Play-Drozd-G-Path-Forward-Mixed-Media-12-x-12-copy-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AGA-Freedom-to-Play-Drozd-G-Path-Forward-Mixed-Media-12-x-12-copy-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AGA-Freedom-to-Play-Drozd-G-Path-Forward-Mixed-Media-12-x-12-copy-2-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AGA-Freedom-to-Play-Drozd-G-Path-Forward-Mixed-Media-12-x-12-copy-2-810x810.jpg 810w, https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AGA-Freedom-to-Play-Drozd-G-Path-Forward-Mixed-Media-12-x-12-copy-2-1140x1140.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-94018\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Path Forward. Gail S. Drozd, artist<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A solo exhibition of work by Gail S. Drozd,<em> Freedom to Play<\/em>, will be on display at the Asheville Gallery of Art from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 31, with an opening reception Friday, July 3, from 5\u20138 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The show marks an evolution for Drozd, whose vibrant Blue Ridge landscapes have long been familiar to collectors and gallery visitors. Rather than abandoning that work, she views the new exhibit as an expansion of her artistic practice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s stepping toward a new phase in my creative journey,\u201d says Drozd. \u201cI\u2019ve never wanted to be an artist confined to one style or approach. Routine bores me. I crave variety\u2014each day different from the last\u2014to keep my work and spirit fresh.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_94017\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94017\" class=\"wp-image-94017\" src=\"https:\/\/thelaurelofasheville.com\/updatestage\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/AGA-Freedom-to-Play-Drozd-Cascade-12-x-12-Acrylic-1-copy-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-94017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cascade. Gail S. Drozd, artist<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The storm inspired Drozd to experiment with mixed media and more tactile approaches to artmaking. Those explorations eventually evolved into a collection of 12-by-12-inch works that incorporate abstraction, collage, texture and personal history.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just started applying paint to the boards, focusing on play rather than results,\u201d Drozd says. \u201cI find abstraction both challenging and refreshing. It often feels more original because it frees me from expected forms.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mountains appear as recurring motifs, though often in symbolic rather than literal ways.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLately, I see mountains as a metaphor for life,\u201d Drozd says. \u201cDistant peaks symbolize our early years\u2014faded memories, gentle shapes\u2014far away but still there. As mountains come closer, details sharpen, colors deepen and the forms become more vivid\u2014reflecting more recent, tangible realities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The playful nature of the creative process also led to unexpected discoveries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWaterfalls appeared repeatedly, which delighted me\u2014they\u2019re one of my favorite natural elements,\u201d Drozd says.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, she hopes visitors experience the same sense of freedom that guided the work\u2019s creation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI hope people feel the freedom I granted myself\u2014to play, explore and create without boundaries,\u201d Drozd says. \u201cThe varied subjects, textures and colors invite viewers to share in that joy and liberation.\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>A solo exhibition of work by Gail S. 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