August’s Art Exhibit “Nature’s Bounty”, brought to you by Swarthmore Friends of the Arts, presents the original artwork by artist Ivy Egger. The exhibition will be displayed from August 1st through September 2nd at Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Avenue.
The public is invited to the artist’s opening reception on Friday, August 2nd, from 6 to 8 pm. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Ivy Egger grew up and lives in Southeastern Pennsylvania where she took an early interest in art. She studied at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia before graduating with a B.A. in art from Millersville University. After graduating she took additional design courses at the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
Ms. Egger’s current medium is mixed media mosaic: utilizing pieces of cut glass, beads, mica, glitter, and whatever else adds a sparkle to this art form. “Beginning my mosaics with a simple acrylic or gouache painting provides me with a foundation. Working with mosaics allows me to take broken pieces of glass and make them into a new creation. Since mosaics require a sturdy surface, I create them on canvas panels or cradled wood panels.” Contrary to traditional mosaic artwork, she uses glue to adhere the beads, pieces of glass, mica, and other materials to the panels, which allows the materials to lend extra sparkle to her mosaics. “My art practice is in direct contrast with my rigid day job. The dreamlike quality of my art represents freedom; I can make and do what I want and therefore bring a sense of hope and beauty to my audience.”
Ms. Egger continues to show in many art exhibitions and galleries in the Greater Philadelphia region. Some recent exhibitions include the Chester County Studio Tour, her solo show at the art gallery at St. David’s Church in Wayne, and the international Art Ability at Bryn Mawr Rehab show where she received an honorable mention.
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The exhibit is free and open to the public. Exhibit hours are M-Th 9am – 8pm, Fri 10am – 7pm, Sat 10am – 3pm, Sun 1 – 5pm.
For information about Swarthmore Friends of the Arts or to submit a request for your own show, visit www.swarthmorearts.org or contact Martha Perkins, martha.perkins@gmail.com.
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