The emotionally expressive brushstrokes of Abstract Expressionism collide with the programmatic hard-edged lines of Op art in James March: Op Expressionism (at BAYarts thrugh August 7). Together, the two modes of painting balance internal and external perceptions of the artist’s psyche, each creating a dynamic energy of their own. Used together, March brings order to chaos and conflict to structure. […]
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As residents of Northeast Ohio, we are all familiar with the reemergence that occurs in this area when winter finally stops torturing us. This year the reemergence is even more anticipated and exciting than ever. At BAYarts, we will be packing our summer full of events and opportunities to enjoy our grounds with shopping, art, and music in a safe […]
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It has been almost a year since our world changed, and the way we do business at BAYarts changed with it. This milestone seems like a good time to reflect on what we have learned as an organization and to share how we will continue to support artists and our community as we move forward with our Annual Juried Exhibition […]
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The novel coronavirus was not only devastating to the art world in 2020: COVID drove evolution, as well. Some strategies artists and organizations invented or embraced were not only innovative in the moment, but are likely to endure in 2021 and beyond. Here are a few innovations, adaptations, and repackaging efforts that got our attention in this terrible, horrible, no […]
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In life we may encounter dark times (deep seas) and feel we are drowning. Yet while in that dark place, we can find help (mermaids!). Thus the internal fire is reignited, and we give that storm hell (phoenix emerging!), and enjoy life once again with our family and friends (beach volleyball)—post COVID (calm seas). These are the themes that inspired […]
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Patricia Zinsmeister Parker has been an exhibiting artist for a long time, long enough to impact the arts in Ohio and beyond in many ways, but also long enough for general awareness of the importance of her paintings to go in and out of focus. She is also a significant arts educator, who received her advanced and terminal degrees […]
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In these tenuous times, making art has become an altogether strange activity. I’m making small silk sculptures around rocks and sticks, as well as mixed media paintings/drawings, all largely influenced by the shores of Lake Erie: its geological formations, its flora and fauna, its water and light. These natural elements seem to share with our contemporary moment the quality of […]
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BAYarts’ initial, optimistic response to COVID-19 was that we would continue to remain open as requested by many of our students. Even if local schools closed, we thought BAYarts would be a sanctuary for community to gather. But as the news became more grim, and restrictions were rolled out, provisions had to be made: seventy percent of BAYarts’ income is […]
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For Christine Ries, color is everything. In Colorscapes, on display this June at BAYarts, Ries will be showcasing her long study of the colors that build her world. Does she have a favorite color? As expected, such a question is impossible to answer. Still, she concedes, “I think I’ve mastered green.” Ries elaborates, “If you look at my palette, you […]
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BAYarts Juried Exhibition has become an important outlet for northeast Ohio artists. Opening March 13 in BAYarts Sullivan Gallery, this year’s judges are well-known local art influencers John W. Carlson and Shari Wilkins. Part of BAYarts community for over fifteen years, Carlson teaches Figure Drawing and The Basics and Beyond. His work has been featured in several solo and group shows […]
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