In Oil & Leather: 2017 FVAC Artists in Residence Christy Corey and Carolyn Mackenzie

The Farmington Valley Arts Center (FVAC) launched the Artist in Residence Program in 2008 and has continued to support emerging local artists when there is available space and funding. This program provides a studio for selected artists to expand the parameters of their chosen medium, to explore new directions in their work, and to enhance their creative vision as part of the FVAC studio artist community.

Christy Corey paints landscapes using a combination of photographs and working en plein air, and her locations range from as near as her own back yard to as far away as Italy. The purpose of her art is not just to represent the appearance of a place, but also to immerse the viewer in the emotional beauty that she experienced.

Carolyn Mackenzie’s work is inspired by her South African roots, and is influenced by the rich, diverse culture and artistic talent of the people of South Africa. She continues to develop her skills in the art of handmade leather craft with a primary focus on making handbags and belts from vegetable tanned leather and natural hides. With a background in interior design, Carolyn also makes pillows and reupholsters furniture.

For more information on the artists and FVAC Artist-in-Residence program visit: http://artsfvac.org/air-progra...