Meditations on Nature
by Edith Skiba LaMonica
The Monastery Gallery of Art is pleased to host its sixth virtual art show…this time featuring a local abstract artist. Edith’s Meditations on Nature will help us to see nature in a different light. This exhibit is perfect as we are facing the change of seasons, and can reflect on the beauty of each season through these paintings.
Artist Statement
The paintings are inspired by the woodland pond near my studio. I daily observe the weather and seasonal changes that shape the life process of this primal environment. Reflections of clouds and trees intertwine with growing plants and wild life in the shifting water merging reality with illusion. My aim is to create evocative atmospheres that will engage our senses. I combine Impressionist and Expressionist techniques to create images that are both familiar and abstract. I arrange colors, forms and rhythmic lines that will generate motion.
My paintings are the starting point for interpretations as limitless as our differing lives. I want my work to reach for the personal, for intimate memories and nostalgic experiences. Each unique scene offers a living environment to explore. Ultimately my work plays out my fascination with the mysterious nature of reality.
Artist Bio
Edith Skiba LaMonica has a BA in Painting from SUNY Empire State College and a Masters in Art History from the University of Stony Brook NY. She taught Art History, Studio, and Design at The College of New Jersey, Empire State College NY, Suffolk Community College NY and Tunxis Community College Farmington CT. Select exhibitions include the Heckscher and Islip Art Museums in NY. Five Points Gallery Torrington CT, Tunxis Community College, Represented by ARTWORKS Gallery of The Philadelphia Museum of Art 2003-2009. Collections include The University of PA Hospital and UCONN Health Center. Featured reviews include Newsday NY, the New Hope Gazette PA, the Beacon Trenton NJ, the Spotlight in the New Britain Museum of American Art Bulletin.
To navigate through the exhibit, just continue to scroll down this page.
Artist Statement
The paintings are inspired by the woodland pond near my studio. I daily observe the weather and seasonal changes that shape the life process of this primal environment. Reflections of clouds and trees intertwine with growing plants and wild life in the shifting water merging reality with illusion. My aim is to create evocative atmospheres that will engage our senses. I combine Impressionist and Expressionist techniques to create images that are both familiar and abstract. I arrange colors, forms and rhythmic lines that will generate motion.
My paintings are the starting point for interpretations as limitless as our differing lives. I want my work to reach for the personal, for intimate memories and nostalgic experiences. Each unique scene offers a living environment to explore. Ultimately my work plays out my fascination with the mysterious nature of reality.
Artist Bio
Edith Skiba LaMonica has a BA in Painting from SUNY Empire State College and a Masters in Art History from the University of Stony Brook NY. She taught Art History, Studio, and Design at The College of New Jersey, Empire State College NY, Suffolk Community College NY and Tunxis Community College Farmington CT. Select exhibitions include the Heckscher and Islip Art Museums in NY. Five Points Gallery Torrington CT, Tunxis Community College, Represented by ARTWORKS Gallery of The Philadelphia Museum of Art 2003-2009. Collections include The University of PA Hospital and UCONN Health Center. Featured reviews include Newsday NY, the New Hope Gazette PA, the Beacon Trenton NJ, the Spotlight in the New Britain Museum of American Art Bulletin.
To navigate through the exhibit, just continue to scroll down this page.
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Fallen Leaves
48x48 - $2500.00 Artist Statement: Rainfall settles fallen leaves on the surface of the pond. Inspired by Jackson Pollock. |
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Twilight
36x48 - $2500.00 Artist Statement: Capturing the glow of sunset reflecting on the water through the quickly darkening trees. |
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Wildflowers
36x48 - $1500.00 Artist Statement: I‘m inspired on my walks by the discovery of gardens and patches of wildflowers. |
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Autumn Lights
30x40 - $1200.00 Artist Statement: Catching the reflection of glowing orange light floating among the water plants at day’s end. |
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Blue Rain
36x48 - $2500.00 Artist Statement: Colorful darts of bright sunlight as they sparkle through the dense Summer foliage of overhead trees. |
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Meditation II
36x48 - $1500.00 Artist Statement: Water softly absorbing the light of clouds and neighboring trees. |
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Fireworks
36x48 - $2000.00 Artist Statement: Changing seasons turn trees into a leafy celebration of color. |
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October Blaze
36x48 - $2000.00 Artist Statement: The brilliant red depths of an Autumn Maple draping my view of the pond. |
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Bluet
20x24 - $300.00 Artist Statement: The mysterious light of approaching night. |
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Blue Puddles
30x40 - $1000.00 Artist Statement: A drenching Spring downpour. |
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Snow Shadows
36x48 - $1800.00 Artist Statement: A covered path of heavy packed snow through the pond. |
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Caverns
30x40 - $1200.00 Artist Statement: Blue shadows dance with reflections of gold. |
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Water Weaving
36x48 - $1200.00 Artist Statement: I designed and sewed clothing for my family, crocheted and enjoyed embroidery so this seemed a logical process for me. |
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Radiance
36x36 - $1000.00 Artist Statement: Celebrating the radiant light of the sun bathing our garden flowers. |
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Rainbow Prisms
36x36 - $1200.00 Artist Statement: In homage to the waterlilies of Monet who imbued his paintings with the breath of life. |
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Windswept
36x36 - $1200.00 Artist Statement: A gust of wind bursts through sending every young branch into a ‘Dance of Spring.’ |
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Wildflowers
36x36 - $1500.00 Artist Statement: Queen Ann’s Lace grows along my pond. As this image evolved my vision sensed a lifting movement from the leafy ground floating gently upward to emerge from my brush as clouds. |
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Autumn Leaves
36x36 - $1200.00 Artist Statement: The sensation of falling leaves swaying through the air landing alone or bunched in a heap. |
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Sunrise
20x20 - $300.00 Artist Statement: The bright colors of summer light inspire gardens, the beach, picnics, and vacations …. fun. The sun is the source of rainbows. |
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Morning
20x20 $300.00 Artist Statement: A picture for sipping hot coffee, thinking warm thoughts, making happy plans. |
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History of our spaceThe Monastery Gallery of Art is located on the historic grounds of Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center. The MGA occupies a space on the B floor adjacent to the Public Chapel and that was once used as a dining room by the Passionist Community. |
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