A Virtual Gallery
For the past four years, Gallery DeForest has maintained a strong presence on the
Ashland art scene. Voted "Best New Gallery" in its first year of business, many have
sought out it's charm and beauty–making it a regular destination for both visitors
and locals alike. Representing both local and internationally reknowned artists,
Gallery DeForest has provided its clientele with a "visual sanctuary"–a space
resonant with beauty, and an atmosphere calm and reflective.
In November 2008, artist/owner Cathy DeForest transitioned from operating
a physical gallery into cultivating and maintaining a virtual one. She is shifting
her focus to pursue her true passion– creating art. "I have had the pleasure of
representing many wonderful artists, and watching each body of work grow and
evolve. It has inspired me to listen to my own muse, and move into a deeper creative
space personally." Operating a virtual gallery will give Cathy the flexibility to
continue representing her current artists, while allowing her more time to develop
and create her own body of work.
Cathy to Teach Book Arts Course in Florence, Italy
Come to Florence, Italy and respond first hand, in a studio environment, to the
heritage of Giotto, Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and the legions of writers
and thinkers who have defined the culture of the Western World. Santa Reparata
International School of Art, is located in the heart of the city, within walking
distance of all major historic sites. Studios are modern, air-conditioned, and
fully equipped with state of the art technology.
THE BOOK AS ART: CREATING ARTIST BOOKS WITH CATHY DEFOREST AND MARY LAIRD
This workshop will emphasize the integration of image and text within the
structure of "Artist Books." We will venture beyond the Renaissance city, into
the countryside to stir our imagination and find and deepen our artistic voices
to create multiple books and innovative portfolio boxes. Our collaborative time
together will include: demonstrations, field trips, lectures on contemporary as
well as traditional artist books. This three week course is for beginning and
advanced book artists who wish to create artist books as fine art and also
learn how to market your art. You will return from Florence inspired; your
momentum and imagination will be focused with new imagery, structure
and writings.
Click on this link to visit the SRISA website: www.santareparata.org
For the past four years, Gallery DeForest has maintained a strong presence on the
Ashland art scene. Voted "Best New Gallery" in its first year of business, many have
sought out it's charm and beauty–making it a regular destination for both visitors
and locals alike. Representing both local and internationally reknowned artists,
Gallery DeForest has provided its clientele with a "visual sanctuary"–a space
resonant with beauty, and an atmosphere calm and reflective.
In November 2008, artist/owner Cathy DeForest transitioned from operating
a physical gallery into cultivating and maintaining a virtual one. She is shifting
her focus to pursue her true passion– creating art. "I have had the pleasure of
representing many wonderful artists, and watching each body of work grow and
evolve. It has inspired me to listen to my own muse, and move into a deeper creative
space personally." Operating a virtual gallery will give Cathy the flexibility to
continue representing her current artists, while allowing her more time to develop
and create her own body of work.
Cathy to Teach Book Arts Course in Florence, Italy
Come to Florence, Italy and respond first hand, in a studio environment, to the
heritage of Giotto, Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and the legions of writers
and thinkers who have defined the culture of the Western World. Santa Reparata
International School of Art, is located in the heart of the city, within walking
distance of all major historic sites. Studios are modern, air-conditioned, and
fully equipped with state of the art technology.
THE BOOK AS ART: CREATING ARTIST BOOKS WITH CATHY DEFOREST AND MARY LAIRD
This workshop will emphasize the integration of image and text within the
structure of "Artist Books." We will venture beyond the Renaissance city, into
the countryside to stir our imagination and find and deepen our artistic voices
to create multiple books and innovative portfolio boxes. Our collaborative time
together will include: demonstrations, field trips, lectures on contemporary as
well as traditional artist books. This three week course is for beginning and
advanced book artists who wish to create artist books as fine art and also
learn how to market your art. You will return from Florence inspired; your
momentum and imagination will be focused with new imagery, structure
and writings.
Click on this link to visit the SRISA website: www.santareparata.org