Evolution of Art: Sky Study by Michelle Sanzi Kermes

This series of work is based on my experience of living in Leeds, England, for three years (November 1, 2005, to December 31, 2008). Our home was on a steep hill overlooking the valley of the Yorkshire Dales. Truly a beautiful place! Near to us was Haworth -- home of the Bronte sisters. The English weather was ever changeable, minute to minute. The sky became my muse. I hadn't seen so much personality dripping from above until being there.

 I work in series, creating as many as six new drawings or paintings at a time. These works are pastel drawings on fabric. I had effectively been away from my studio for almost eight years. In January of 2010, while looking through a flat file drawer, I found this "fabric," which I have always called pastel paper. No one knows what it is -- I have been to every art supply store, to an upholsterer, three fabric stores, Home Depot, and framing suppliers. Evidently, however I came to have this is meant to be lost in the ether by which it appeared.

 The newer works are on more conventional fabrics, though not on conventional art papers. Fabric is 100% archival (the color won't fade, nor deteriorate) and is lightweight while being tough enough for the pastel.

Come on by  Sunday, March 20th from 2-4pm for an artist reception.  Meet Michelle and chat with her about her approach to art.  Everyone is welcome!