ON VIEW IN THE PATRICIA BARLAND GALLERY

Threshold

A solo exhibition by Artist Elizabeth Kendall

Patricia Barland Gallery I March 15 – April 14, 2025

Reception: March 20, 2025 6 - 8 pm

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Blending family memories with current experiences, Elizabeth Kendall creates simple, graceful sculptures. She works with lush white porcelain, raw wood, rigid steel, or vibrant glass. Her abstract wall pieces and vessels are both delicate and strong, simple and complex. Of her award-winning work she says: “The shapes that emerge are a conversation between my hands and the material. They are both bricks and windows--puzzles that are influenced by the space they inhabit, and by the people that experience the work.” Elizabeth has exhibited in venues across the country and her work is in both national and international museum collections. Her work has been featured in numerous books and magazines. Elizabeth has completed more than 15 commissions in 10 states. Her client list includes banks, hotels, clubs, condos and private homes.

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ON VIEW IN HAL GOMER GALLERY

Crafting Their Future

An exhibition highlighting Women’s History Month

Hal Gomer Gallery I March 12 – April 14, 2025

Reception: March 20, 2025 6 - 8 pm

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Join us this Women's History Month for our fourth annual exhibition highlighting this year's theme , “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations,” which will honor the profound influence of women artists. This exhibition highlights how traditional practices that were once viewed as domestic tasks, in addition to contemporary mediums, have become vital forms of cultural expression and economic empowerment. These powerful creations inspire future generations through creativity, resilience, and encourage a broader dialogue about gender, power, and the value of women's contributions.

Participating Artists:

Nicole Alfon - “Hi, I’m Nicole! My art evokes a sense of satisfying immersion of self-reflection by combining playful textures & vibrant colors in nature motifs and emotional expression.”

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Delzy Andrea Alarcon Alvarenga - “My narrative-based paintings draw from the personal teachings of my parents, who migrated to the U.S. as undocumented children in the '80s, fleeing the Civil War in El Salvador. Their influence shapes my exploration of themes like curses, wounds, and intergenerational trauma. Through my work, I examine the aftereffects of war—spanning capitalism, religion, mental health, family, and death—and their relationship to one another. Each piece reflects the stories of my family, often named after them, and incorporates vivid colors, contorted figures, and painted-collaged memories. I use materials such as found objects, burlap bags, wire, fabric, and acrylics, pushing boundaries to express complex emotional landscapes.”

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Ann/thanate - Ann is a writer, crafter, and naturalist who makes things semi-compulsively because her head is full of ideas and it generally seems like a better idea than screaming. Her preferred media include secondary world fantasy, plants, textiles, clay, wood, watercolor, and gel pen, with periodic digressions. She is fond of history, functioning ecosystems, and reclaimed materials, and is happy to take inspiration from whatever odd connections her brain has been making lately.

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Sandra Blevins - “I have painted and created art my entire life, but up until last year (Jan 2024) had not shared my art in public. Finally (in my 4th decade) I understand and cherish the many positive impacts that creating and viewing art has had on my life; from improving mental clarity and focus and reducing anxiety and depression. I have begun sharing my artwork and knowledge of its benefits with others in our community in hopes that art will also bring their lives calm, beauty, and joy. I truly believe that art connects us all to our humanity because everyone has different experiences, memories, and emotions with it while viewing and creating. It allows us all to pause in awe and wonder about this radical and glorious experience that we humans call life.”

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Bunny Blu333 - “Life is art. Art is my life, and creating my art saved my life. Growing up in South Carolina was not easy or for the faint of heart. I was raised by my great aunt and uncle because my father was in prison, and my mother suffers from mental illness. There are many stigmas about the South, and many of them impacted my development. I am a 26-year-old black queer woman and am engaged to another black queer woman as well. Navigating my sexuality was definitely confusing and isolating. I had no one to talk to or even tell. I remember a service where the preacher said being gay was a sin and that all gay people were going to burn in hell. This debilitated my soul and made me feel like I was wrong for being me. I tried so hard to deny my identity. Not only was I gay, but I was also a ‘nerd’ into anime, manga, astrology, and art. See, a ‘normal’ black girl in the South was supposed to be into doing hair, playing with dolls, jump roping, and playing sports. Everyone made fun of me, and I had no friends. Every day I would go to my room and draw. I would draw my emotions, my feelings, my pain and anguish. I would also draw my dreams, what I wish my life could be like. Drawing was my refuge. My art saved me.”

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Sarah Beth Burgess - Sarah Beth Burgess is a mixed media artist working out of Hanover, Maryland. She is known for her innovative use of found objects in her artwork. By repurposing everyday items, she transforms discarded materials into meaningful, layered compositions. Sarah's work explores themes of history and our collective memories. Her art is an example of how we can reimagine and rejuvenate the things we can often overlook.

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Lové Dempsey - Lové Iman is an artist with something to say. As a queer black person living with mental illness, Lové uses her art to transmute heavy emotions, and credits creation as her saving grace. She works with a number of mediums to craft vibrant pieces that provoke thought, evoke emotion, and fight stigma, inviting viewers into her world with the intention of inspiring, challenging and initiating change. Each piece has her handprints on it, using found materials, bright colors, and rough edges to make art that is expressive and intentional.

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Andrea Downs - Andrea is a social practice and mixed media artist and educator who has been teaching art in public and independent schools since 2004. She earned her BA and MA in Art Education summa cum laude from The Ohio State University. Themes that are central to her work include identity, social justice, and the value of relationships and community. She has exhibited solo shows at The Mint Museum, Center for the Arts Perimeter Gallery, Winthrop University, UNC Charlotte, and C3 Lab and worked in partnership with a number of community organizations, independent artists, and institutions. She has been the recipient of grants and awards for both her studio and teaching practice. She lives with her husband and two children in Baltimore, Maryland where she is the middle school art teacher at the St. Paul’s School for Boys, MS Arts Department Chair, and the Director of TSPS Galleries and Exhibitions.

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Amelia Eldridge - Amelia Eldridge is a artist and public librarian, born in the late summer of 1989 in Towson, Maryland, USA. She received her BA in Fine Arts from Flagler College in 2011, and returned to earn her BFA in 2013. She earned her Master of Library and Information Science degree with a specialization in Archives and Digital Curation from the University of Maryland College Park in 2024. Amelia has lived by the sea in South Florida; St. Augustine, Florida; and Brooklyn, New York; and in the blue mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. Currently she lives in the woods by a stream north of Baltimore with her cat familiar. Her work has been published and exhibited nationally. In February of 2020 she was an artist-in-residence at Createspace Wales, where she again made art by the sea. This experience led her to present on the mythology of Wales, and incorporate this history into her work. She sells her naturally dyed handmade items under the name The Naiad’s Room.

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Lauren M. Elfring - Lauren M. Elfring is a watercolor artist and hobby embroiderer. She began embroidering about 7 years ago and has learned so much since beginning with a chunky portrait of a deer. Lauren enjoys stitching doodles on clothing and making fan art for her kids. She has combined embroidery with watercolor and enjoys learning to make 3D stump work embroidery.

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Jennifer Jerrell - Jennifer was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. She studied at the School of Art and Design at Alfred University, where she earned her BFA with a concentration in photography and print media. After securing a teaching position with AACPS, she moved to Baltimore and has lived there for the past 18 years. In 2009, she received a Master’s degree in Art Education from MICA. Recently, her work has focused on fiber and mixed media art, particularly hand embroidery and needle felting. Her work can be viewed on Instagram @formandfelt.

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Keri Latta - “My journey with art began in childhood, but it wasn't until high school that I discovered the therapeutic power of painting. Over the years, I became enamored with plein air painting, finding inspiration and awe in the simplicity and grandeur of nature. Although life’s responsibilities as a mother temporarily placed my artistic pursuits on hold, I’ve recently rekindled my love for painting. Realizing the importance of continuing to create, not only for myself but as a model for my three children, I now actively seek moments of wonder and beauty in the everyday world. Through my work, I hope to inspire others to connect with nature, find wonder in everyday moments, and embrace the power of creativity as a source of healing and joy.”

Meg Matthews - MiMuLiLu is Meg Matthews, a disabled, bisexual, neurospicy woman, married to Mr Husband, living with CPTSd as a childhood trauma survivor, who also happens to be childless-not-by-choice.

“I was born, adopted, and raised in Maryland, where I've gone to school and college, held jobs, and until I was diagnosed with autoimmune disorders in my 30s, spent a lot of time outdoors. All of these parts of my life have left me inspired by elements of nature, simple patterns, lively colors, and the modern use of traditional crafts. I try to share my lived experiences by creating purposeful and meaningful work that lets others feel a connection, too.”

every.little.piece. Saving, and using, every little piece helps me feel connected to the women who have donated the countless materials that find their way into my projects, or are sometimes the reason I begin one at all.

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Aynex Mercado - Aynex Mercado has been creating art quilts for over 20 years. Her award-winning work has been shown around the country in many exhibitions and quilt shows. Originally from Puerto Rico, has lived in Frederick, MD since 2008 with her cat Hexie. During the day she works as a Senior User Experience Designer for the National Cancer Institute.She suffered a spinal cord injury in 1997 but that has not stopped her from chasing her dreams. Her portfolio and journal can be seen at aynexquilts.com and look for her in Instagram and Threads at @aynexquilts.

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Margaret Rose Panebianco - Margaret Panebianco is an artist who loves to get “in the flow” with mixed media, collage, and art journaling. Her favorite themes are double empty nest, memory lane, and self care. She loves to go to theatre productions, art exhibitions, and the library. Creativity is one of her super powers!

Dinah Myers Schroeder - Dinah Myers-Schroeder earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She graduated with four years of formal training, majoring in Environmental Design with a focus on Furniture and a minor in Sculpture. Dinah resides in Wheaton, Maryland, where she raised her three children full-time and is now working on her own development as an artist. Mrs. Myers Schroeder has created public art for the Arts and Humanities Council of DC and Montgomery County (AHCMC). Her most current public art projects Harmonic Hands of Change can be seen at the Department of Health and Human Services in Rockville, MD and The Soulful Panes can be seen on the windowpanes of the new Parks and Planning building in Wheaton MD. Most recently, she received the FY24 and FY23 Artists and Scholars grants from AHCMC for professional development. Dinah was able to take classes with the grant, have her work professionally photographed, and worked alongside a designer to create her website, anotherdinahmytecreation.com. She used the FY24 grant funds to develop a new body of artwork. Her art is in shows that celebrate diversity and inclusionary projects. Mrs. Myers-Schroeder's love for family motivates and inspires her life and radiates throughout her art. Whether she is creating sculptures, drawings, paintings, or digital pieces, her artwork is bold, vibrant, and full of texture.

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Atalante Shay - “I was born to immigrant parents, making me a first-generation American, and I grew up in Hyattsville, Maryland. From a very early age, I always had a crayon or paintbrush in my little hand, and I was either drawing or painting. I remember my parents' smiles when they saw my first piece, a colorful interpretation of our family portrait. Their encouragement fueled my passion for art. My educational journey has been instrumental in shaping my artistic abilities. I started at the Washington Waldorf School, where I honed my skills from kindergarten until 9th grade. Next, I attended my local public high school, Northwestern High School, which further nurtured my talent. I graduated with AP art courses, all thanks to my high school art teacher, who believed in me. Finally, I continued my visual arts studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating with a BFA in Painting and Printmaking. This journey is a testament to the transformative power of education in the arts.”

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Irina Yarovaya Stanley - “I am a Maryland-based artist, primarily working in watercolor and other 2D mediums. My work reflects a deep connection to nature, emotion, and the human experience, blending fluid brushstrokes with moments of stillness. Each piece is an exploration of color, form, and the power of expression.

Through my art, I hope to inspire others—particularly women—to embrace their creative passions without hesitation. Art is a powerful form of self-expression and healing, and I believe that every woman has the ability to bring her unique vision to life. Whether you're just beginning your journey or have been creating for years, I encourage you to trust your instincts, push through doubts, and pursue your creative path with confidence. The world needs your voice, your vision, and your art.”

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Tynika J.Stern - Art has become my vehicle to route my perception of the world. Everyday life interactions allow me to connect my creative energy with visual notions. As the founder and owner
of Thank You, Art; I enjoy discovering different mediums. I have fallen deeply in love with texture art, figure art, and abstract expressionism. Texture art permits me to connect with each sense human beings use. Figure art allows to see human beings at their most vulnerable and neutral state. Abstract Expression gives me the freedom to transfer feelings into vivid colors. My art is the translation of optical attraction and emotion. Each one of my creations have an emotional intelligence. Feel, think, wonder, and touch are the emotional end result of each of piece. My creative intent is developing artistic concepts that promote peaceful ambience. Thank you for taking a moment to view my artwork.

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Chenell Turner - I am a self-taught artist based in Baltimore, Maryland, with a lifelong dedication to art. Over time, I have concentrated on refining my skills and exploring new creative avenues. My journey as an artist involves continuous growth, self-discovery, and a commitment to stepping outside of my comfort zone, regardless of the challenges it may present.

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Taylor Nachea Wilson - Taylor N. Wilson is a Multi-disciplinary artist from Baltimore, MD. They received a Bachelors of fine arts from Maryland Institute College of Art. As an artist and poet, they value critical honesty and storytelling as a means of protection. By telling and sharing stories, it can protect people from forces that try to take away their power and by story collecting they’re able to hold onto their legacy, their truth.

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