Figures Seen & Unseen

 

Monday, October 10 to Friday, December 30

About the Artists

Chris Chernow

Chris Chernow exhibits plaster torsos that are cast directly off the female form. She then uses encaustic paint and found materials to capture her view of women she knows. Chris graduated with a BFA from the Corcoran College of Art. The human figure is the focus of her work. Some recent projects include an exhibition in Germantown, MD and installations in Valencia, Spain, and New York City.

 

 

Nina Chung Dwyer

Using charcoal, pastel, graphite and oil, Nina Chung Dwyer presents her interpretation of an army of terracotta soldiers that were created more than 2,000 years ago to guard the afterlife of a Chinese emperor. Her work explores the monumentality of their extraordinary uniqueness both as individuals and as a group. The terracotta warriors convey the creative power of humanity in the face of death and the timeless dedication and sacrifice of soldiers. Ms. Dwyer’s work has been shown in Maryland, Washington, DC, and New York. She received her MFA in painting from George Washington University. She has been teaching drawing, watercolor and painting at Montgomery College, George Washington University, the Smithsonian Institution, and in her private studio.

 

 

Katherine Janus Kahn

The oil paintings of Katherine Janus Kahn presented in this exhibit were created as part of a series of self-portraits she decided to paint as a way to celebrate her 65th birthday. “I paint,” she says, “to bring myself into focus.” She has painted herself in various costumes and a variety of facial expressions. In the painting “Katherine the Great,” she represents her Russian ancestors. Sometimes only an eye defines her. Ms. Kahn holds an MA in painting from the University of Iowa. In June, 1967, war broke out in Israel, and although it lasted only six days, her life was forever changed. She left her job to become a volunteer, taking only pencils, a sharpener, drawing paper and an eraser. She has not stopped making art since. She has done illustrations for magazines and TV, and has published over 50 children’s books.

Nancy McNamara

The theme of the work presented by Nancy McNamara is the stereotyping of the woman’s role, place and image in our society. The clothing with the body as only a memory is a recurring theme. She enjoys “the bitter with the sweet and a good laugh or perhaps just a gentle sigh.” She holds an MFA from the University of Montana in Ceramic/Sculpture and a BFA in Ceramics from Tyler School of Art, Temple University. She worked for many years with nonprofit international aid organizations and returned to the arts after a long absence. She studied drawing with Carla Klavan and Printmaking with Joyce Jewell at Montgomery College where she is now Adjunct Faculty. Her work is in the collection of the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution and the Library of Congress.

 

Anthony Miserendino

Anthony Miserendino, inspired by his recent travels, focuses on highly decorated weapons, armor, and religious items from the European tradition. He is drawn to the use of design and craftsmanship as tools to influence supporters, intimidate rivals, and represent authority in both moral and political realms. He received his BFA from The Cooper Union in New York City. His work, in a variety of media, has been exhibited in New York City, in international online shows, and the Baltimore Museum of Art.

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