The Alchemy of Art – State of the Art Gallery

Thirteen member artists of the State of the Art Gallery present The Alchemy of Art, an exhibit celebrating the magical transformation, creation, and combination involved in the artmaking process. Media include painting, fiber art, photography, and sculpture.

The show will run February 2–26, 2023. There will be an opening reception Friday, February 3, 5–8pm.

Barbara Behrmann

Mary Ann Bowman

One of the definitions of Alchemy is the transformation of base metals into gold. The gold in this case is the growing perception the viewer may experience of fun, smiles, even laughter. Enjoy the gold.

Ed Brothers

The word “alchemy”, in it’s most common and general usage refers to a transformation of some thing or substance into another of greater value, beauty, etc. The transformation often appears to be mystical in nature and include wizardry. In the pieces I have chosen to exhibit, a magical transformation of rocks and stones occurs.

Ed Brothers • <em>At My Feet 3</em> • Oil pastel • 11½″× 8½″ • NFS — *At My Feet 3*

Ed Brothers • <em>At My Feet 4</em> • Oil pastel • 11½″× 8½″ • NFS — *At My Feet 4*

Ed Brothers • <em>At My Feet 5</em> • Oil pastel • 11½″× 8½″ • NFS — *At My Feet 5*

Ed Brothers • <em>At My Feet—Sicily</em> • Oil pastel • 11½″× 8½″ • NFS — *At My Feet—Sicily*

Ed Brothers • <em>B-ville</em> • Oil pastel • 11½″× 8½″ • NFS — *B-ville*

Ed Brothers • <em>BC Trickle</em> • Oil pastel • 11½″× 8½″ • NFS — *BC Trickle*

Ed Brothers • <em>Balancing Act</em> • Oil pastel • 11½″× 8½″ • NFS — *Balancing Act*

Ed Brothers • <em>Blue Rocks</em> • Oil pastel • 11½″× 8½″ • NFS — *Blue Rocks*

Ed Brothers • <em>Lake Edge</em> • Oil pastel • 11½″× 8½″ • NFS — *Lake Edge*

Ed Brothers • <em>River's Edge</em> • Oil pastel • 11½″× 8½″ • NFS — *River's Edge*

Christine Chin

Christine Chin • <em>Native Species Cyanotypes: White Water Lily (Nymphaea odorata) #1</em> • Original cyanotype from collected specimen • 44″× 30″ • $600.00 — *Native Species Cyanotypes: White Water Lily (Nymphaea odorata) #1*

Christine Chin • <em>Invasive Species Cyanotypes: American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea) (#1)</em> • Original cyanotype from collected specimen • 44″× 30″ • $600.00 — *Invasive Species Cyanotypes: American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea) (#1)*

Jane Dennis

Jane Dennis • <em>Cayuga Sunset</em> • Mixed media • 78″× 42″ • NFS — *Cayuga Sunset*

Annemiek Haralson

Annemiek Haralson • <em>Morning Mist</em> • Oil on wood panel • 18″× 24″ • $525.00 — *Morning Mist*

Annemiek Haralson • <em>Waking Up At Norman Ridge</em> • Oil on canvas • 24″× 24″ • $525.00 — *Waking Up At Norman Ridge*

Annemiek Haralson • <em>We'll Walk Together Again</em> • Oil on canvas • 18″× 24″ • $525.00 — *We'll Walk Together Again*

Jay Hart

Susan C. Larkin

I have studied photography at Tompkins County Community College for many years. This past fall our class took field trips organized by our teacher, Harry Littell. My goal for the semester was to make a collection of photographers’ portraits.

Kris Altucher • <em>Susan Larkin at Friends of the Library Book Sale</em> • Archival digital print • 13″× 10″ • $60.00 — *Susan Larkin at Friends of the Library Book Sale*

Ray Helmke • <em>Dave LoParco at Library Place</em> • Archival digital print • 10″× 13″ • $60.00 — *Dave LoParco at Library Place*

Susan C. Larkin • <em>Robin Botie at Finger Lakes Stone</em> • Archival digital print • 10″× 15″ • $60.00 — *Robin Botie at Finger Lakes Stone*

Susan C. Larkin • <em>Ray Helmke at Unalam</em> • Archival digital print • 13″× 10″ • $60.00 — *Ray Helmke at Unalam*

Susan C. Larkin • <em>Manuela Amzallag at Grisamore Farms</em> • Archival digital print • 8″× 15″ • $60.00 — *Manuela Amzallag at Grisamore Farms*

Susan C. Larkin • <em>Libby Hedrick at Library Place</em> • Archival digital print • 13″× 10″ • $60.00 — *Libby Hedrick at Library Place*

Susan C. Larkin • <em>Kris Altucher at Grisamore Farms</em> • Archival digital print • 10″× 13″ • $60.00 — *Kris Altucher at Grisamore Farms*

Susan C. Larkin • <em>Kim Haines-Eitzen and Harry Littell at Finger Lakes Stone</em> • Archival digital print • 10″× 13″ • $60.00 — *Kim Haines-Eitzen and Harry Littell at Finger Lakes Stone*

Susan C. Larkin • <em>Jane Walker at Finger Lakes Stone</em> • Archival digital print • 13″× 10″ • $60.00 — *Jane Walker at Finger Lakes Stone*

Susan C. Larkin • <em>Connie Thomas at Unalam</em> • Archival digital print • 10″× 13″ • $60.00 — *Connie Thomas at Unalam*

Susan C. Larkin • <em>Aminatta Jallow at Unalam</em> • Archival digital print • 13″× 10″ • $60.00 — *Aminatta Jallow at Unalam*

Margaret Nelson

Margaret Nelson • <em>Schematic III</em> • Watercolors and aquarelles on Kilimanjaro 300 lb paper • 20″× 16″ • $225.00 — *Schematic III*

Margaret Nelson • <em>Schematic IV</em> • Watercolors and aquarelles on Kilimanjaro 300 lb paper • 16″× 20″ • $225.00 — *Schematic IV*

Margaret Nelson • <em>Schematic V</em> • Watercolors and aquarelles on Kilimanjaro 300 lb paper • 20″× 16″ • $225.00 — *Schematic V*

Margaret Nelson • <em>Schematic VI</em> • Watercolors and aquarelles on Kilimanjaro 300 lb paper • 16″× 20″ • $225.00 — *Schematic VI*

Nancy V. Ridenour

Nancy V. Ridenour • <em>Lotus Abstract</em> • Digital image on canvas • 18″× 24″ • $165.00 — *Lotus Abstract*

Nancy V. Ridenour • <em>Lotus Bouquet Abstract</em> • Digital image on canvas • 18″× 24″ • $165.00 — *Lotus Bouquet Abstract*

Nancy V. Ridenour • <em>Manhattan Abstract</em> • Digital image on canvas • 20″× 30″ • $185.00 — *Manhattan Abstract*

Nancy V. Ridenour • <em>Queensborough Bridge Abstract</em> • Digital image on canvas • 20″× 30″ • $185.00 — *Queensborough Bridge Abstract*

Nancy V. Ridenour • <em>Square Lotus Abstract</em> • Digital image on canvas • 16″× 16″ • $140.00 — *Square Lotus Abstract*

Ethel Vrana

Ethel Vrana • <em>Bayou</em> • Acrylic on wood panel • 12″× 12″ • $225.00 — *Bayou*

Ethel Vrana • <em>Ebb and Flow</em> • Acrylic on wood panel • 12″× 12″ • $225.00 — *Ebb and Flow*

Ethel Vrana • <em>Meadow Dance</em> • Acrylic on wood panel • 12″× 12″ • $225.00 — *Meadow Dance*

Ethel Vrana • <em>Portion</em> • Acrylic on wood panel • 12″× 12″ • $225.00 — *Portion*

Ethel Vrana • <em>Prelude</em> • Acrylic on wood panel • 12″× 12″ • $225.00 — *Prelude*

Ethel Vrana • <em>Star Gazing</em> • Acrylic on wood panel • 12″× 12″ • $225.00 — *Star Gazing*

David Watkins Jr

David Watkins Jr • <em>Peony’s End</em> • Archival pigment print • 20″× 24″ • $215.00 — *Peony’s End*

David Watkins Jr • <em>Pink Dahlia</em> • Archival pigment print • 20″× 24″ • $215.00 — *Pink Dahlia*

David Watkins Jr • <em>Sarah Bernheart</em> • Archival pigment print • 20″× 24″ • $215.00 — *Sarah Bernheart*

David Watkins Jr • <em>The Gift</em> • Archival pigment print • 20″× 24″ • $215.00 — *The Gift*

Hsiao-Pei Yang

Hsiao-Pei Yang • <em>Heavy</em> • Oil on board • 12″× 12″ • $360.00 — *Heavy*

Hsiao-Pei Yang • <em>Homecoming</em> • Oil on canvas • 20″× 16″ • $500.00 — *Homecoming*

Hsiao-Pei Yang • <em>Moody Creek</em> • Oil on canvas • 17″× 11″ • $380.00 — *Moody Creek*

Hsiao-Pei Yang • <em>Summer Breeze</em> • Oil on canvas • 20″× 16″ • $500.00 — *Summer Breeze*

Hsiao-Pei Yang • <em>Summer Time</em> • Oil on canvas • 24″× 18″ • NFS — *Summer Time*

Hsiao-Pei Yang • <em>Tropical Paradise</em> • Oil on board • 12″× 12″ • $360.00 — *Tropical Paradise*

Hsiao-Pei Yang • <em>Welcoming</em> • Oil on canvas • 20″× 16″ • $500.00 — *Welcoming*