The interplay between shifting light and color sets the tone for Bonnie Dolin’s vibrant and often whimsical paintings and mixed-media pieces. Her approach involves “intuitive painting”—no prescribed plan, yet a framework inspired by structures or scenes in the natural world. “A lot of the forms I use are abstract, but they relate back to flowers or animals or buildings like […]
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A series of exhibits at Judson’s Streeter, Howson and Overlook Galleries showcase works from artists who are personally connected to Judson Park—a collaborative trio of shows that invite the community to experience works that demonstrate varying artistic journeys. Orchestrated by Judson’s coordinator of art therapy services, Cathy Bryan, and Jessica Kulczycki, director of community life, the exhibits are vital to […]
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Jean Sylak never dabbled in art—until she got involved in the studio at Judson Park and unlocked a brand-new world of creativity. The rich artistic programming was not what drew Jean Sylak to Judson Park—but it’s what connects her to the community, inspires creativity with a sense of freedom she never experienced before moving four years ago. Jean was an […]
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Layers deeper than instilling a sense of place, the landscape “suggestions” Jeff Yost paints in oil on canvas quiet the shapes of nature to make way for memories, life-changing moments and invitations to explore myriad feelings of a place in time. “I rely on the conventions of a landscape and play with those, then relent to the sensations,” he says […]
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Complex, photo-based assemblages that are equally beautiful and unsettling—telling stories that can be uncomfortable and transformative—are the thoughtful byproduct of artist Christopher Pekoc’s inventive collage works. Pekoc is widely known for his experimental mixed-media pieces that are often life-sized and incorporate stitching, paint, and polyester film that is sanded, scratched, and coated. Formerly a drawing instructor at Case Western Reserve […]
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Complex and saturated with stories, artist Ken Nevadomi’s work addresses challenging, oftentimes uncomfortable topics, offering a visual narrative on large-scale canvases. Nevadomi is represented by WOLFS Gallery and now resides at Judson Park, where he spends much of his time in the art therapy studio, creating smaller works. A renowned retirement community, Judson offers a large, well-stocked art facility. His […]
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Helen Zakin rewinds to her brother’s death and abrupt ending to his career as an artist known for organic, architectural forms and drawings. John Jackson was a sculptor, draftsman, printmaker and painter. In 2006, he was shot and killed in front of his Near West studio. It was just before his fiftieth birthday. Judson, where Helen lives and volunteers for […]
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