Rachel Jones and Art

 TRAX VISUAL ART CENTER  This is the follow up from a previous post about an upcoming group show in Lake City, SC at  TRAX , in conjunction with  Florence Arts Alliance  and  Artfields . As more information becomes available, especially concerning other artists and the opening, I’ll share it here. But for now… below is their little blurb concerning the concept and the four pieces I’ve dropped off waiting to hang. I’m very happy to be included and looking forward to meeting the other participants and of course… learning. Always learning.  Art by Rachel Jones

  “Often we are bombarded with external elements over  which we have no control. Our responses can at times be surprising, revealing, or even uncharacteristic. Frequently in works,  I try to reveal such pivotal moments (like film stills) of realizations and reactions to these events that may act as mirrors of our common nature.  The figures may appear uncertain, anxious, resolved or even confrontational- as the viewer anticipates  what is to come next.  I often use watercolor to capture the initial concept with as much precision as possible. Yet, to capture conflict, atmosphere, the passage of time and the needed texture, I have to stop being precious with the work and experiment with intuitive marks and different mediums. There must be a balanced dance between the light and dark. My endeavor in the end, however,  is to make sure the final strokes signify hope and resilience.” … So reads my artist statement for an upcoming gallery group show. Four pieces were chosen to be shown by the

 This is a little “potpourri” wall where some keepsakes, snapshots, and inspirations live. It is right next to my easel. I often put little works there that I think I’m finished with. As I work on something else, it’s in my peripheral vision. Sometimes it influences whatever I’m working on. Sometimes my eyes finally land on a problem area. And just sometimes… I force myself to leave it alone. Happy Friday, All! Art by Rachel Jones and Art