Meet the ‘See What You Feel’ artists

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Image for See What You Feel exhibition is a painting by Ammy Amorette, an abstract painting, like a doodle of circles, dots, flowers, funny almost critters and people in shades of blue, rose and red, with touches of white and black. Pines of ARcadia owner Judy Jashinsky calls Amorette's work joyful. Image courtesy of the artist.

Painting by Ammy Amorette, from the “See What You Feel” art exhibition at Pines of Arcadia. POA owner Judy Jashinsky describes Amorette’s paintings as “joyful and full of energy.” Image courtesy of the artist.

By Pat Stinson

ARCADIA – The feeling you get when you look at a work of art can be immediate and visceral or take more time to form, as you internalize the experience.

In the “See What You Feel” art exhibition showing now at Pines of Arcadia the work of six U.S. artists ranges from joyful and buoyant to mysterious and metaphysical. That’s according to studio gallery owner and artist Judy Jashinksy.

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“I chose the artists in this exhibition because their work generated an immediate feeling when I saw it,” Jashinky said. “The feelings are very different, but they have a common thread for me. They all have a kind of purity, a clear and singular message for the mind.”

Image for the "See What You Feel" exhibition is a painting by Marsha Hales of a many-layered mesh or anatomical feature, perhaps a portion of a sphere, with misshapen hole openings in off white and orange with interior shading and a blue background.
Painting by Marcia Hales. Jashinksy said Hales’ work makes her feel “weightless” as she floats into their deeper atmospheres. Photo courtesy of the artist.

During a special public reception to be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, three of the artists will discuss their works and audience members are invited to participate in the discussion. Painter and Chilean composer Ammy Amorette will share some songs, and cocktails and snacks will be served.

The six exhibiting artists include: Chilean painter Ammy Amorette, of Grant Township, Michigan; Marcia Hales, of Williamsburg, Michigan, who holds a Master of Fine Arts in both design and painting; Jamie John, of Traverse City, a two-spirit Anishinaabe and Korean American working in multiple disciplines; Maggie Michael, of Washington, D.C., whose paintings are described as part Pop Art, part Abstract Expressionism; Mel Watkin, of southern Illinois, who creates works on paper such as ink drawings, books, and catalogs as well as wall drawings; and Washington D.C.-based artist Andrea Way, whose paintings are known for their geometric and abstract patterns.

“Seeing a painting at a museum is very different than at an art fair or in a book,” Jashinsky continued. “But no matter how you experience art, it always generates a feeling.”

The exhibition runs through October 31. Those unable to attend the reception may make an appointment to see the artworks by calling Jashinksy at 202-427-3088. Pines of Arcadia is located just north of Arcadia Bluffs toward the west end of Bishoff Road.

 

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