Modern Art and Non-Duality
Philosopher Paul Brunton says, We have seen how the simple statement, “I see a tree before me,” will, if properly analyzed lead its utterer all the long way from materialism to mentalism. The whole wonder of world creation lies in this simple operation. The Wisdom of the Overself (Mentalism is Paul Brunton’s term for non-duality.) […]
Soag Loves Teachers!
As part of Ithaca Loves Teachers promotion February 14–28, the State of the Art Gallery is offering a drawing of an art gift when teachers show they have registered through Visit Ithaca. Registered teachers also will receive 15% off of any art purchase. Come visit and enjoy the current show of artwork!
Linda Fazzary
Linda will be have artwork at the Tompkins Community Bank in Trumansburg, February 1 through April 30.
Cayuga Nature Photographers
Nancy Ridenour and Susan Larkin will have some of their photography at a show organized at Kendal at Ithaca by the Cayuga Nature Photographers. The show will run February 2 through April 30 and can be found in the art hallway. There will be a presentation in the auditorium on March 4 at 4:00 presented […]
Acrylic Painting for Beginners: 2-class workshop
Katrina Morse will be teaching Acrylic Painting for Beginners: 2-class workshop, Sunday, February 23, 1:30–3:00 and Sunday, March 2, 1:30–3:00 at the First Presbyterian Church in Ithaca. Register at Blue Door Studio.
Patricia Brown
I created the diptych American MUD 2024 in the first week after the November 5th presidential election. During the election season I explored and honored the Buddhist symbol for the lotus (Kamala means lotus). A Zen verse said, “May we exist in muddy water with purity, like a lotus.” As we entered into #47’s second […]
Artists talk about their art
Seven artists from the current show at State of the Art will give brief talks about their work at 2:00 on Sunday, January 19. Gallery visitors are invited to hear about the art on display and ask questions. The participating artists are Patty Porter, Ileen Kaplan, Katrina Morse, Linda Fazzary, Austin MacRae, Susan Larkin, and […]
Zentangles
Patty L Porter will explain the evolution of Drawn Meditations with an opportunity for gallery visitors to try it themselves on Sunday January 5, 2025 at the gallery from 3:00 to 4:00. Patty was introduced to Zentangles about 15 years ago as a meditational art form: A way of drawing that is relaxing while using […]
Katrina Morse
Katrina has work at Sunny Days of Ithaca during January, February, and March 2025. Open 11 to 7 daily, closed Tuesdays. This group of acrylic paintings entitled Ripples into Space, depicts the wonders of outer space and how our lives on Earth intersect with that great mystery.
Ed Brothers
An interview with Ed appeared in the Russian language magazine Just Pastel. You can read the article, in Russian or Google Translate, at our blog site.
