Artist of the Month: Jill Carey Michaels
Artist
Statement
"My mix-media paintings 'Highway
Art' were inspired by the uniquely
American experience of driving coast
to coast on the interstate. The collection reflects my impression of modern
America as billboards, tollbooths,
road signs, truck stops and skylines
rushed past my car window, in and
out of focus. To illustrate this scene
effect, I painted, drew and collaged
familiar highway images and words
into raw canvas, often layering them
with animated paint strokes to create
dimensions and tell the story."
See Her Work
Jill Carey Michaels will exhibit her
mix-media paintings at The Wilber
Mansion Gallery at 11 Ford Ave. in
Oneonta. The opening reception will
be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7.
The show runs through Friday, Dec.
21. Her work will be joined in the
exhibit by Beth Brown's photographs
and Kelly Sullivan's ceramics.
Above: 'Fireworks,'
painting.
Far right: 'Crazy Girls,'
painting.
Right: 'Little America,'
painting.
Contributed
Dec. 6, 2012 O-Town Scene
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