HIDDEN WORLD ART EXHIBIT ATDel Ray Artisans
Exhibit Dates: January 8-30, 2021
Opening Day Appointments: Friday, January 8 from 12-8pm
The Hidden World art exhibit at Del Ray Artisans is a visual
representation of things that are not readily visible in our ordinary
lives—an exploration of microscopic organisms, macro depictions of
nature, the metaphysical world, emotions, sounds, and more.
We have all been affected – in one way or another – by an unseen
and mysterious virus. But even these pathogens, when revealed under a
microscope, have their own hidden, but awful, beauty. It challenges us
to look at our world more deeply and with new eyes.
Whether it is the mysteries of the universe, or just something in your
own backyard, the world is rife with surprises waiting to be
uncovered. The artists in this exhibit looked deeply into the world,
into their emotions, or just into their imagination to uncover some
part of the Hidden World. You are called to explore what the exhibit
reveals to you.
Reserve a ticket for a half-hour viewing during the extended hours on
opening day: Friday, January 8 between 12-8pm. Opening day tickets are
not required, but ticket holders have priority entry. The gallery
capacity is limited to 10 people at any one time in order to
facilitate social distancing.
Visit the gallery to see the artwork awarded: Best in Show,
Curators’ Choice, Most Inventive, and Honorable Mention. Get to know
the artists virtually. They have provided some written information
about themselves with their work.
Register now for these special workshops held in conjunction with the
exhibit:
Hidden World: Collage in a Box with Susan Farrer on Sunday, January 10
from 1:30-4:30pm. Capture your ideas and images by creating a
“hidden world” collage that tucks into a 7.5 x 10" wooden box with
a hinged lid. Learn about collage materials and techniques as you
combine pictures of what’s important to you – whether something
experienced in the natural world (people, plants, animals, birds,
insects, even microscopic organisms), or in your personal or inner
emotional world. The finished box will be ready to hang on a wall or
display on a table. No experience needed! (Register by January 5)
Hidden Layers: The Joys of Gel Printing with Eileen O’Brien on
Sunday, January 24 from 3-6pm. Gel plate printing is a fun and easy
way to create beautiful one-of-a-kind prints without a press. This
class introduces the basic techniques of gel printing, and instruction
on developing plates with multiple layers. Plates and all other
materials provided. Participants will learn to pull prints using
different paints and papers, found objects, stamps, stencils and
natural elements. In the three-hour workshop, you will create multiple
prints ready to mat and frame, use in collage, make greeting cards and
so much more. (Register by January 20)
Workshop details and registration can be found at
DelRayArtisans.org/workshops.
The Hidden World exhibit is at Del Ray Artisans gallery in the
Colasanto Center, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, Virginia
22301. Gallery hours are Thursdays 12-6pm, Fridays 12-6pm, and
Saturdays 12-4pm. The gallery is free, open to the public, and
accessible. Del Ray Artisans is ALX Promise certified and is committed
to the health and safety of our visitors. Please wear a face mask and
maintain 6' of personal space.
For more information, please visit www.DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits or
contact the curators: Nancy Galib (ngalib@verizon.net) and Nicole
Mahoney (nicole.m.mahoney@gmail.com) or Director of Curating Kelly
Postula (Curating@DelRayArtisans.org).
Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose
mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the
community.
Del Ray Artisans (DRA) appreciates the continued support from the City
of Alexandria, Alexandria Commission for the Arts, Virginia Commission
for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts. DRA is a 501(c)(3)
organization.
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