“Remember
what you wanted to be
And still have faith in humanity”
Elizabeth
Starship
The
Gallery at The Pocono Community Theater and Cultural Center in East
Stroudsburg, PA held the first of their Artists’ Receptions for
2015 on Saturday January 10th. The work of Martelle Fine
Art and Design in an exhibit titled, “Finding Faith in Humanity”
was presented in the venue's front gallery while the work of Jennifer
Amazon in an exhibit titled, “Mantra of the Amazons” was placed
in their hallway gallery. I arrived early to the theater and was able
to enter before the gathering of the many art lovers who would come
to share heir marvel and conversations that were enlightened by the
exhibit. This afforded me time to intimately commune with the work as
I stood alone before it.
Although the
pieces were not extraordinarily large in their physical dimensions, I
was immediately struck by the overwhelming enormity that was
contained in the scope and depth of each image. The photographic work
of Martelle Fine Art and Design pushes beyond the boundaries of the
camera to which his approach and proficiency in the medium is able to
include pieces whose surreal depictions and atmosphere intrigues and
challenges the perceptions of the viewer while his abstract images
entreats the observer to create their own unique interpretation of
what they were experiencing at the viewing moment as well as
throughout the moments that compose their life's journeys. The work
of Jennifer Amazon celebrated the strength and viracity of womanhood
igniting the passions of those who explored the images while the
signposts filled with thoughtful and reassuring words allowed those
who delve into their deeper meaning to manifest the power of their
human-hood (especially those among the female gender) into the
wakening experiences of their lives. Together, the body of work
presented by these two outstanding artists creates an all
encompassing image drawn by the hand of life and etched into the soul
so it would be remembered in our dreams and essential realities as we
continue through our living with a deeper understanding of why.
As
the time I spent with the work past, people who came to partake of
the exhibit began entering the theater. Their numbers grew until the
venue was filled to capacity with their presence as well as their
conversations which enhanced the work even further than the already
impressive qualities they possessed. A culinary setting of light
snacks, home made dips, and beverages brought in by the artists and
their friends made the afternoon even more enjoyable. The reception
was a thoroughly satisfying one filled with meaningful art and
photography along with good company that was plentiful. I recommend
exploring the pieces during the exhibit's continuation while waiting
to view a film. It will certainly give more value to the ticket you
purchased. You’ll be able to find more photographs taken during the
afternoon in The January 10th
Artists' Reception at The January 10th
Pocono Community Theater Artists' Reception Gallery at
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along with other events taking place at the venue in The Pocono
Community Theater and Cultural Center 2015 Archives at
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as well as art related events occurring at various locations in the
Creative Arts 2015 Archive at
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Martelle
Jones of Martelle Fine Art and Design began his journeys in
photography several years ago as a means to get back to the arts
after a very tumultuous period in his life in order to rejoin the
human race. Mr. Jones endeavors is known to explore ways to go
beyond the simple image of a camera and to convey a deeper meaning
through the subject he captures. His searching approach to the medium
is demonstrated by the pieces presented in the exhibit at The Pocono
Community Theater and Cultural Center indicating a new direction in
his recent works including those encased in custom salvaged barn wood
frames created by Christian Menses of the band The Current
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Current.
Mr.
Jones enjoys meeting with other artists around the community whose
advice and inspiration continues to sustain him. They include Vinzon
Lee, Nova Chan, Sean Turrell, and Elizabeth Starship who wrote a poem
to accompany the “Finding Faith in Humanity” exhibit which is
posted upon the gallery's wall and can be read alongside it. In
addition to his photographic work, Mr. Jones has created a local,
community based empowerment movement called, “Come As You Are” in
which everyone who would like to be involved would have an
opportunity to become the model for a day to create art with a shared
humanity at it's core. You can learn more about Martelle Jones,
Martelle Fine Art and Design, Come As You Are, and more by exploring
his website at www.martelle.smugmug.com.
Jennifer Amazon is the Director and Educator at The Amazon Art Studio located in Pocono Pines, PA. The studio offers art classes for all ages, paint parties, gallery shows, and private art parties. They also offer Photography services in the studio shots to include glamor shots, acting/modeling head shots, family portraits, photo booth services, Save The Dates shots, and Engagement Photos as well as those taken on locations such as birthday's, weddings, bar/bat mitzvah's, holiday parties, company photos, and more.
The
work Ms. Amazon presents in the exhibit at The Pocono Community
Theater and Cultural Center is said to run the gamut of the artist's
Amazon journey from her first painting which sparked the series to
the last painting she created to date. Ms. Amazon has stated that
this current exhibit will probably be her last show for a while as
she is stepping away from it all. It is hope this period will not be
of a long duration as the new discoveries she records upon her
canvases never fail to enhance all who view them. You can learn more
about Jennifer Amazon, her work, The Amazon Art Studio with all it
has to offer by exploring her Facebook Page at
www.facebook.com/AmazonArtStudioPA.
The
Gallery at The Pocono Community Theater and Cultural Center in East
Stroudsburg, PA will continue to display their “Finding Faith in
Humanity” and “Mantra of the Amazons” exhibitions featuring the
works of Martelle Fine Art and Design and Jennifer Amazon until March
1st. The artists
featured in their next exhibition are yet to be announced. In
addition to hosting art exhibits, The Pocono Community Theater and
Cultural Center presents a variety of films both popularly current as
well revivals of those films released in the past. They also host
special events such as their Book Club which explore novels that have
been adapted to the screen and are currently being shown in the
theater. Please Explore The Pocono Community Theater Facebook Page at
www.facebook.com/PoconoCommunityTheater
for more information.
Photography by Paparazzi Paul
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