YADKINVILLE, NC (LOOTPRESS) – The Yadkin Arts Council to host Leslie Karpinski’s ” Paths & Journeys” in the Welborn Gallery September 7 thru October 27. Join us for the opening reception on September 7, 2023 (5-7pm) to celebrate this exhibit. Admission is FREE and all are welcome to attend.
Exploring with mixed media, Leslie creates many visuals on the canvas which represent traveling from one place to another. She celebrates life through the dance with the process of creating. Color, line, shapes, texture and much more spill-out onto the surface and remind us of how truly special living in the moment everyday is, in life’s journey. From a seed discovered, or, perhaps a distant tree along her path, she connects to nature and feels she is not separated. Her love for trees, water, and geometry have always played a role in her art. Not knowing what lies ahead, gives her freedom as an artist to explore and have adventure in the process of creating. She hopes to convey that life has many journeys along the path and through her art, she aligns herself with Hope, Unconditional Love, Peacefulness, Empowerment for Others, Wisdom and Beauty. She states: “The world is a place for a universal consciousness to help one another. With growth, constant changes, great celebrations,and lots of LOVE, more seeds will be discovered.
Leslie Karpinski is a North Carolina artist with an MFA from East Carolina University. When she was a child, one could find her climbing up big oak trees whistling to her favorite birds and finding rocks from a nearby creek, to make garden beds in her family’s yard. At age nine, she remembers the moment coloring a giant red, violet and blue flower at school, and a love for art! Her current work is a reflection of her love of the earth, geometric designs, and finding that inner child while creating. Leslie explores with a variety of materials while painting and works mostly on paper and canvas. Her energy, spontaneity, and love for nature are found in her work and many unexpected surprises. When she paints, her goal is to keep that child alive and produce art that will bring a celebration of life.
MORE INFO:
What: “Paths & Journeys” by Leslie Karpinski
When: On Display September 7 – October 27, 2023
Where: Welborn Gallery in the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center at 226 E. Main St., Yadkinville, NC 27055 (open Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm and during special events)
Reception: September 7, 2023 (5-7pm) in the Welborn Gallery / FREE Admission
Additional information: www.YadkinArts.org -or- www.yadkinarts.org/welborn-gallery/
For questions: email info@yadkinarts.org – or – call 336.679.2941.
About the Welborn Gallery
The Welborn Gallery is located just outside the Willingham Theater in the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center and features a variety of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works of art from local and regional artists alike. Prepare yourself to be transformed by the remarkable artwork featured here for every exhibit
About the Yadkin Arts Council
The Yadkin Arts Council, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, has a mission to transform the lives in our community through the arts by offering opportunities to encounter, create. We believe art is transformational. Arts open minds, frees imagination, and helps people see the world from different perspectives.