Mary Jane Q Cross
Simply Speak No Evil 11x14
Sing Over Me 11x14
Gently Letting Go 48x36
July 4th—August
14, 2009
OPENING RECEPTION
FRIDAY, July 3rd, 5-7PM
Library Arts Center Welcomes Newport Artist Mary Jane Q Cross
On Friday, July 3rd at 5 p.m. the Library Arts Center will
open a new exhibit by local painter Mary Jane Q. Cross: Poems
of a
Painter, Paintings of Prayer. The exhibit title was influenced
by the name of Cross’s recently published book of paintings
and poems by the same title. Cross, a long-time resident of Newport,
will present a solo exhibition, featuring many recent works—many
which have never before been exhibited locally.
The artist is well-known both regionally and nationally for her
spiritual, figurative works, as well as her lilies and landscapes
that aim to take the viewer to an internal place of quiet and
rest. Cross’s paintings are accompanied by poems, which
will be displayed along with them during the exhibit. The combined
presentation of poem and painting serves to enhance the meaning
of her work.
Cross is likely best known for her unique technique of “finger
painting,” as a tremor in her right arm makes it difficult
for her to hold a brush. Her paintings are composed of 95-98%
finger painting, and 2-5% detailed painting with small brushes
and prosthetic devices of her own invention. In a recent show
at the Royal Gallery in Providence, Rhode Island, Cross was coined “the
Finger Painter of America”. She is also a member of the
distinguished Oil Painters of America (OPA).
This show runs through August 14th. Several events will take
place during the exhibit. All are invited to the exhibit’s
opening reception, July 3rd from 5-7 p.m. The gallery will host
a tea and poetry reading by the artist at 4 p.m. on Tues. July
14th, as well as a gallery talk and tour by the artist on Thurs.
July 16th at 5 p.m. An afternoon of plein-air painting is planned
for Saturday, August 1st. Corporate sponsorship of this exhibit
is provided by Summercrest Independent and Assisted Living of
Newport.
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