Artwork by Tamara Poff will be shown through May 14 as part of “A Legacy of Spirit,” a solo artist exhibition at Shemer Art Center (photo courtesy of Shemer).
The Shemer Art Center announced the opening of two new visual art exhibitions, now on display.
The first, “Parallel Ground: Contemporary Japanese Artists in Arizona,” is a large group exhibition featuring 63 works created by 16 Arizona-based Japanese artists. It showcases various media and styles, including ceramicists, painters, photographers, a traditional Japanese batik artist and a quilter. Although each artist in the exhibition has a different approach, method and medium, their artistic expressions are all rooted in their Eastern heritage, and these elements embody Japanese aesthetics, distinguishing their work and telling stories.
The second, “A Legacy of Spirit,” is a solo artist exhibition by Tamara Poff. It features 14 figurative oil paintings, each with a narrative intent that focuses on the expressive quality of the female form. The artist shares that she created this body of work “to delve into the intricate connection between the strength and struggles of our female forebears and the trails and triumphs of women in contemporary culture.” It is a collection that narrates the journey of women’s empowerment, and highlights the resilience, courage and unwavering determination of women who have fought for recognition as equals.
Both exhibitions will be on display through May 14. All exhibitions, plus the Shemer Art Center’s gift shop and sculpture garden, are open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information about these exhibitions, classes, other artist opportunities, or the Shemer Art Center’s Expansion & Legacy or Al Beadle campaigns, visit www.shemerartcenter.org or call 602-262-4727.
