Holding the Light
by Elizabeth Harty
Radiant Glow
by Elizabeth Harty
Solstice Night
by Elizabeth Harty
Elizabeth Harty
February 3- March 21, 2010
Elizabeth Harty is a painter, who works in acrylic and
mixed media, incorporating the technique of collage. She also uses this technique as a printmaker with the collagraph and monotype. Harty allows the printmaking, painting and sculpture to influence each other. Her inspiration comes from many places: nature, people, dance, music, textiles, costumes and calligraphy from various parts of the world. "Working in an abstract or impressionistic style allows me the freedom to experiment with these relationships until I am satisfied with my creation," says Harty.
Harty received her BFA from the University of Maryland and studied at Maryland Institute of
Art and The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
She enjoys exploring the relationships of texture, color, shape and line.
Artist's Statement: This body of work celebrates my love of color, texture and calligraphy. These mixed
media, acrylic paintings were inspired by my passion for printmaking, particularly the monotype and collagraph. Recently I moved from Maryland to Cape Ann where I spent summers years ago. I felt
called back to the ocean. The Lantern became a metaphor for my journey north symbolizing a guiding light, hope and courage and a beacon shining on a new path. Like the lighthouse a maritime symbol leading ships to a safe harbor, the light helped
me navigate my way back to the ocean and a new life.
This show includes The Lantern series. These paintings are based on abstracted images inspired by lanterns using color to evoke light. The light expresses a connection to the mystical and contemplative. It celebrates, it rejuvenates and it is ceremonial. I use collage, printmaking, calligraphy and other mark making techniques to manipulate
the surface color and texture.
The Firehouse Center for the Arts Art Gallery
The Firehouse Center for the Arts features twelve gallery shows a year. Each show is selected from submissions each Spring for the following year’s shows. Gallery exhibits have included local, national and international artists and have given our community the opportunity to view a variety of artwork including photography, paintings, monotype and sculpture.
Call for Artists
Artist Submissions now being accepted. Contact Kimm at 978-499-9931 or send her email for details and an application.
To download an MS Word document describing the Gallery Submission Procedures, click here.
