“Mixed Up: Mixed Media” and “Through The Lens” will be on view at the Kittery Art Association from June 6 through July 7, with an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. June 7. The reception is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided.
The process of creating artwork is tactile and sometimes requires unwavering exploration. “Mixed Up: Mixed Media” features spotlight artist Maggie Sanftleben, who says, “My paintings do not set out to be precise representations but are expressions of the changing rhythm and color of landscapes. For 25 years, I was a graphic designer and art director in Boston, specializing in print, video animation, websites and identity packages for corporations and nonprofits. Now residing in Cape Neddick, I draw inspiration from the coastal landscapes, experimenting with various mediums like pan pastels, oils and acrylics. My graphic design background aids me in deconstructing forms for emotive abstract landscapes. Recently, I delved into encaustic art, learning from instructors at R&F Encaustic in Kingston, NY. Transitioning from brushes to using fire adds a thrilling dimension. Using a heat gun and butane torch, I layer wax with pan pastels, charcoal, oil sticks, fused photos, and wax pencils to create ethereal and bold compositions.”
“Through The Lens: Photography Exhibit” explores what’s seen through the camera’s lens, through mirrors and tricks of the light, and through stark realities and instantaneous wonders.
Founded in 1958, The Kittery Art Association Gallery and Shop features the work of seacoast artists in monthly shows and welcomes new members and art appreciators of all ages. The gallery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, committed to its mission to promote knowledge of the arts, stimulate interest in the work of local artists, and express appreciation for the abundant creativity in the seacoast area.
The Kittery Art Association is at 2 Walker St., Kittery. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday. Learn more at www.kitteryartassociation.org, or call 207-451-9384.
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Centre Street Arts Gallery in Bath will hold its spring reception May 15 from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring work by the gallery’s 22 member artists. Centre Street Arts Gallery is at 11 Centre St., Bath. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Email centrestartsgalleryllc@gmail.com or call 207-442-0300 for more information.
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