Art Exhibition: For the Good.
Works by Aonna Jones
Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
Exhibition Dates: February 7th – March 14th
Associated Events
Opening Reception. Friday, Feb. 7th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Includes cash bar and light refreshments.
Artist Talk: Saturday, Feb. 8th, 2:00 pm
EXHIBITION SUMMARY
In the latest exhibit at the Marshall J Gardner Center for the Arts, Self-taught Northwest Indiana oil painter Aonna Jones explores themes of motherhood, childhood memories, and the interconnectivity of individuals. Through portraiture painted in oil on uniquely shaped wood ‘canvases,’ Jones touches on what is unseen. As the artist expresses it, “There are a lot of moments in life that feel like a slight haze. Memories aren't as vivid, and emotions turn them into smoke that we're left to interpret. Yet, as the smoke fades, all of the memories combine into one. knowing that it all works together for the good.”
The exhibit begins with an opening reception on Feb 7th, followed by an artist talk on Feb. 8th. Both events and the exhibit are free and open to the public.
ARTIST BIO
Northwest Indiana oil painter Aonna Jones revisits her childhood through motherhood to reshape how memories in adolescence and moments spent in mothering are connected. As a self-taught artist, she takes every experience in creating as an opportunity to lean on her faith to pull nostalgic heartstrings and dig deeper into her imagination. Aonna combines lessons in woodworking with her BFA in graphic design to scroll canvases that give her pieces a one-of-a-kind shape and composition. Primarily painting in oils has graced her with room to cherish her time in creating and let each piece take its own path.
Location/ Contact:
Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts
540 S. Lake St. Gary, IN 46403
219/885-9114
Gallery Hours:
- Tues – Sat. 11 am – 2 pm
- Sundays 2 – 4 pm
- Closed Monday