I’m so excited to be included with such a wonderful group of talented artists. I have 3 examples of my work in the exhibition. We had a great time at the pre-show last night, and hope you can join us for the opening tonight. I am grateful for the support of my fellow artists in the show, family, and friends. Of course, a special thanks for those of you making a home for my art. Your support continues to inspire me.

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Date & Time: First Fridays Openings: April 1 and May 6, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Location: Event Space at JavaPort, 208 W. 19th St., KCMO

This group art exhibit features the works of local women artists who all share the common challenge of remaining true to their creative existence as they are pulled in different directions to meet the demands of artistic fulfillment, relationships, motherhood, and economic survival.

Featured artists will include: Jaime Aguirre, Elizabeth Berkshire, Nedra Bonds , Lori Buntin, Janet Davidson-Hues, Nicole Emanuel, Samantha Fernandez, Sara “MissConception” Glass, Allison Hedgpeth, Christel Highland, Ritchie Kaye, Sara Sally LaGrand, Judith G. Levy, Anne Lindsey , Elaine McMilian, Tanya McNeely, Yvette Morton, Rhoda Powers, Tasha Rose, Tammy Smith, Mirna Stubbs, Holly Swangstu, Arzie Umali and Sherry Whetstone.

Had a great turnout at the opening, and thanks to all for your support. If you missed it, you can still drop by the Vala Gallery to see it.

- Allison

The Sublime in the Ordinary
… Works by Allison Hedgpeth

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The experience of being human, relating to each other, and going about our daily routines can be beautiful, if we pay attention.

As I paint, I try to capture details of life that make everyday experiences special. Sometimes, I choose to abstract certain details, or take a scene, imagining what would happen if I invented shapes and colors to suggest new stories.

I follow these new ideas, and form a different reality – the reality that exists in my paintings because anything can happen in a painting.

Kansas City, Kansas Library – Main Branch (Click link for a map)
625 Minnesota Ave.
Kansas City, KS 66101
Phone (913) 551-3280
Fax (913) 279-2032
HOURS:
Mon-Thur / 8:30a – 8:30p
Fri & Sat / 8:30a – 5p
Sunday / 1-5p

'Advice' - acrylic on canvas - Allison Hedgpeth

Crossroads Coffee House‎
310 Southwest Boulevard,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 255-2402‎

Dreams and Visions
Mixed Media

As a visual artist, I collect images. I’ve got my own personal movie going on all the time. I lay colors down telling them what I want them to be. They begin speaking to me and my stories develop.

It’s like lucid dreaming. I’m processing everything that’s happening to me, and answering questions about the world and my place in it. Then, everything comes together to form visual images in my mind.

In my paintings, I attempt to organize all these elements in an interesting way on a canvas, paper, or printing plate. I feed my work, and my work feeds me. I hope to continue this dialogue for a very long time.

Allison Hedgpeth
June 2010

'Family Portrait' by Allison Hedgpeth

I continue experimenting with different media. Since stories are always important to me, this aspect continues to be carried on in much of my work. I enjoy suggesting a situation, then letting the viewer participate by empathizing and inventing their own scenarios.

By combining media, I am able to add an element of spontaneity to the work, as I am never sure of the exact effect the combination of a wash, a bit of pastel, or collage will have. This makes the process both fun and challenging. Eventually a dialogue between the work and myself ensues and the work reveals its’ purpose to me, and I hope to the viewer.

I love color and the optical illusion of vibration and movement. I want my subjects to have life

'After Dinner' by Allison Hedgpeth

The opening reception for the artists will be held March 5th, 2010 at the Pi Gallery in Kansas City’s Crossroads district. The artists reception begins at 6:00 PM and the awards ceremony is scheduled for 8:00 PM. This traveling exhibition is sponsored by Northeast Arts KC, Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, Pi Gallery, UMB Bank, and Central Bank of Kansas City. More information on the traveling exhibition can be found on the Northeast Arts KC web site.

Theme
“Culture is the fineness of feelings, thought, tastes, manners, customs, arts, music, ethnic language and architecture. Kansas City has many ethnic and social cultures living within its borders. Each group “carries” within itself customs, symbols and images of its own uniqueness and distinction from that of other groups. At the same time, each group operates within a larger framework of neighborhood, district or economic region.

Borders typically separate and divide rather than include. The theme of this exhibition is to produce a work based on the idea of Cultures Without Borders. Our intent is to challenge individuals to focus on their unique similarities and rich diversities. Works submitted should express an interpretation of your culture.”
- from the Northeast Arts KC web site

Please, plan on joining Allison at the opening on March 5, 2010.

Pi Gallery
419 E. 18th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-210-6534

 My offering to the viewer is the poetry of line, color, and the evocation of emotion.
- Allison Hedgpeth

Allison Hedgpeth is scheduled to exhibit her work at the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library – West Wyandotte branch from December 2, 2009 through January 4, 2010. The exhibition is entitled ‘Dreams’ and features the latest work from the artist.

A public opening is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, December 6, 2009 at the library’s art gallery from 2:30-4:30 p.m.  Allison welcomes all to the  exhibition and looks forward to meeting you at the opening.

The Kansas City Public Library – West Wyandotte Branch is located:

1737 North 82nd Street
Kansas City, KS 66212

For more information about the library’s hours and the exhibition go to their web site:
KCK Libray Fine Arts Exhibitions