Begin, Again

"Begin, Again" invites you to remember the gifts of the everyday.

Alla Podolsky's interest in rich emotional lives of people and places come from her background and the kind of work she has always aspired to create: narrative, but not necessarily literal, existing between reality and imagination. She describes herself as a "human painter," exploring the interactions between color and light, memories and fresh possibilities. Every painting is a new beginning and she loves the journey as much as the destination. Currently residing in Philadelphia, PA, Podolsky is a native of Kyiv, Ukraine, graduate of Moore College of Art and Design and The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Her work is a combination of her European sensibilities and her American experiences.

Laura Rutherford Renner, from Collingswood, NJ, enjoys painting figures engaged in the experience of their environments. Her work has been recently described as "Bold, brave, and a true voice." Renner states : "Capturing contemporary life snap shots in two dimensions is an exercise and a source of calm. I relish mixing pure colors, keeping my palette simple to create authentic observation. The quiet engagement of brush to palette and brush to board provides meaning for me everyday". Laura, an occupational therapist for the past 27 years, has recently retired from this important work. She lives with her husband, their child, and their snarky, beloved cat, Lulu.

These are a few of the pieces that will be on display:

Alla Podolsky "Graphic City"	Laura Rutherford Renner "Fragile"
Alla Podolsky "Yellow Flicker Beat"	Laura Rutherford Renner "Keep Moving Forward"