Explore Our Visiting Artists
Chonita Peterson
Collection:
“African Elegance” $250
“Vibrant Thang” $1,000
“Natural Beauty” $400
About the Artist:
I started drawing at a young age, but I didn't start to paint until my early 20's, that's when I discovered my love of painting. I love to paint what I am feeling at the moment, or something that has been on my mind. If I have an idea, no matter what time day or night, I have to stop what I'm doing and sketch the idea. I am inspired by being an African American woman, and life in general. Pain, love, anger, joy, sadness, pride, I leave it all there on the canvas, its my way of truly conveying who I am. If someone really wants to know me, look into my paintings.
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McKenna Saunders
Collection:
“Fruits and Vegetables” $500
“Onions and Slugs” $150
About the Artist:
These vegetable paintings are a larger version of the things I enjoy doodling in my margins. To make them, I paint a swirling underlayer of color. Then, from these colors I imagine the outlines of fruits and vegetables, and carve them out with black paint using a subtractive process. Once I am only left with the fruit and vegetable motifs, I outline until I’m ready to stop. The end result is something that is colorful and fun to look at. I imagine sitting and staring at it while eating cereal in the morning.
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PJS Collab Art
Collection:
“Splash” $300
“The Big Easy” $300
About the Artist:
Pjs Collab Art is a collaboration born out of a partnership between 3 unlikely friends. Pete Jenica and Skip became friends at their CrossFit gym and later learned they shared a love of Art, especially painting. The Pjs decided it was time to try painting together. With Jenica and Skip's creative energy painting on Pete's backgrounds, the three quickly realized their dynamic translated into some cool works of art! Although the 3 don't paint together anymore, Jenica keeps Pjs Collab Art's spirit alive as she continues to create works of art.
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Aerick B
Collection:
“Orazakï Boat Series”
“le boom Series”
About the Artist:
Aerick B. is a multimedia artist based in Kalamazoo, MI, known for pushing creative boundaries through a diverse range of mediums including photography, graphic design, fiber arts, and sculpture. His captivating and innovative approach to origami and paper sculpting can be characterized as a unique and impactful integration of traditional and contemporary techniques. Aerick’s artwork often transcends genres while exploring themes of beauty, struggle, and the interconnectedness of all things. He is passionate about fostering a vibrant and inclusive art community and, as a curator, champions inclusivity by elevating the voices of underrepresented artists through diverse and thought-provoking exhibitions at his family’s studio, Move With Joy. Through his art and curation, Aerick is constantly evolving his artistic voice to create and provide platforms for art that both inspires and resonates with others.
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Jennifer Gatz
Collection:
“Sunset Swim” $190
“Understory” $190
About the Artist:
I enjoy arranging things. Always have. Furniture in a dollhouse, junk in a drawer, words on a page. Surprisingly, my approach to collage is not organized or predictable. Starting with a word or image for inspiration, I select, cut, arrange and paste found materials to create something new. It’s an intuitive process of responding directly to the materials. My work is about composition, color and the relationship of images that come together to offer a story or capture a mood. Through collage, I share about the power of transformation - seeing the possibility in discarded objects, recognizing potential in the unexpected and bringing these elements together with a fresh perspective to give them new life. Sharing my art allows me to communicate across language barriers and engage in a visual conversation that builds relationships and makes connections. I create to inspire a viewer to open a door, travel a path of discovery and enter another world.
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