Widener Exhibit, PRIVATE VISIONS:Shadows of A Journey, 2010

EXHIBITION PREVIEW

Title: Plantation Times: Young Brick Makers, 12h x 18w, photography & mixed media on wood.

Here is an overview of the upcoming Widener show. This artistic journey, PRIVATE VISIONS is new and more organic. I take photography from behind the glass and present images on wood and board sealed in varnish. Shadows of a Journey continues to be my personal term for discovery through my art and my life. Once again, I went to South Carolina in December of 2008, and in May of 2009. I took lots of wonderful photographic images with my digital and also the pinhole box camera. These images will accompany the art on display at Widener; they will be presented in continuous slide show.

Most noteworthy in my southern journey in May 2009, was my visit to Charles-town, the original name for Charleston, SC. The city is so full of American history; I will be going back. I visited a slave plantation which is maintained and located just outside of the city of Charleston. The energy and visuals were great there. I still get chills today when I think about the overall fingerprint of the massive plantation grounds, as well as the actual fingerprints of the children brick makers who left imprints in the brick work that they created. Look for these photographs! Above is one of the mixed media pieces which was inspired by my visit to the plantation. Enjoy! and come on out to the show to see more.

Tanya M.

Show Invites & Press Announcements

Hi Everyone,

It is that time of the year, HAPPY HOLIDAY'S! I wish everyone a safe and wonderful season to reflect on the past and move forward with positive energy. I am working hard at preparing the final touches to my two upcoming exhibits in Boston, MA and in Chester, PA. I hope to see all of my friends at one or both of the exhibits.

Art in City Hall: "In My Dreams" Exhibit

"The Right Track" (left) photograph & mixed media by T.Murphy-Dodd will be included in the group show, "In My Dreams" during the Art In City Hall Summer exhibit, June 11th, thru September 11th, 2009.

Opening Reception: June 11th, 5-7pm, City Hall, Philadelphia, PA

Tanya Murphy Dodd Included in Detroit Exhibition with Icons of African American Art.

COLLECTOR'S CHOICE features paintings and works on paper by Jide Aje, Christopher Batten, Camille Ann Brewer, Elizabeth Catlett, Gail Shaw Clemons, David Driskell, Reginald Gammon, Sam Gilliam, Gregory Johnson, Samella Lewis, Allie McGhee, Eileen Montero, Evangeline Montgomery, Tanya Murphy Dodd, Jocelyn Rainey, Bill Sanders, Gilda Snowden, Asha Walidah, Cheryl Warrick, Raymond Wells, Shirley Woodson.

See Tanya Murphy Dodd's photography/mixed media images, "Farming Family" (top) and "The Bather II", (bottom) on Youtube, Exhibition video posted in related links: NCA Collector's Choice 2009.

Art4Barter NYC 3-14-09

I have to say that this idea to barter my art has been very rewarding.  It is not an alternative to the larger fact as artists and professionals, we all need cash. So far, my success with the Art4barter venture reads like this; I met a fine lawyer who traded his services to an electrician who in turn traded his barter and services to me in exchange for my art bartered by the lawyer. I am getting some much needed new track lights put in at my gallery/studio to replace the horrible fluorescent fixtures.  In addition, I continue to expose my work, and meet many professionals who were interested in my art that I may not have otherwise connected.  Thanks Antonio.  Here are a few pictures from the NYC exhibit. Check out the BBC interview with Antonio at the NYC show. Click on 'Art4barter BBC'; see its link listed in related links.

Gourds

Environmental Photography - South Carolina

Art4Barter at SoHa Gallery, Haddon, NJ

"Just Around The Bend", 2/20 

Archival Pigment Print from the Southern Connections series was 

a successful and fun barter between myself and Haddon Township Commisoner, 

Paul Dougherty ESQ., at the SoHa Gallery event.  Thanks to Curator, Antonio Puri and everyone involved for an enjoyable night.  Click on Related Links, Courier-Post (art4barter 2-25-09) for more details.

Interview with Corynne Corbett

Live Community Call

Click in  Related Links:

The Black Girl Radio Show, http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/36405

Host Corynne Corbett chats with  Tanya Murphy Dodd and Sharony Green about their art and what it is like to be a sister trying to offer a unique visual perspective of the world.

Join Me for Art4Barter at SoHa Gallery

This is Art4Barter!
 
Participating Artists:  Ellissa Collier, Vinod Dave, Erica Brown, Alexis Duque, Theodore A. Harris, Quentin Morris, Donald Camp, David Stephens, Walter Edmunds, Lauren McBride, Rachel Robbins, Ed Hughes, Laura Williams Chassot, Brian Cote, Paul Santoleri, Pam Farrell, Leeza Meksin, Celestine Wilson Hughes, and Tanya Murphy Dodd.
 
Art4Barter at SoHa Gallery
1001 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township, NJ 08107
856 854 0200, By Appointment

ARTIFACTS - STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES

CONTINUING THE SOUTHERN CONNECTIONS PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES - On Location once again in South Carolina, December 2008

 

Congrats OBAMA!