 I particularly enjoy creating dancers, which is why I proposed this as the theme for my work when chosen to participate in an invitational exhibition in Lancaster County Arts Association. With only nine available pieces currently in my studio, I needed to expand. So, haunted by previews and publicity over the new Black Swan film, I found myself compelled to revisit the classic ballet dancer. Why had I neglected this category? Is it only my perception, or have we undeservingly pushed these elegant creatures to the back row while favoring the contemporary and modern dancers over the years?  To begin my process I searched for inspiring models – sketches, pictures, material that depicts not just dancers' unique moments, but ones distinctive to ballet … Soon enough, I found myself lost in a treasure of eloquent gestures and undeniable grace, I begin. My first piece, Allegro – (although at the time I did not know there would be more), is taken from the Ballet glossary meaning brisk; lively; a term applied to all bright, fast, or brisk movements. With so many ideas, I couldn’t possibly be satisfied with just one pc… so...  On to the second, Avant - moving forward (often used when the dancer is moving towards the audience).  And last, for now, Adagio – at ease; (also known as a sequence of well-controlled, graceful movements performed as a display of skill;). The exhibit at Lancaster County Arts Association opens next weekend at 149 Precision Ave, Strasburg, PA Opening reception - March 27th, 1-5 pm. I’ll be showing there with four fellow artists, Denny Bond, Rosanne Colvard, Con Karlson, Bob Madden, (all participants selected from the 2010 annual LCAA exhibit) Hope to see some familiar faces! |
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