“Richard” 60×48 inch painting on canvas by Washington DC artist Leslie Nolan
This darling artwork is one of my 14 original works of art that will be on exhibit at Athenaeum Gallery June 18 – July 23, 2023. Please join me at the opening June 18 4-6 pm. Hope to see you there.
Where: Athenaeum Gallery, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA (Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association http://www.nvfaa.org)
I’ll be sharing this gorgeous historic space with artist Mark Drefs.
Artist Leslie Nolan in February 2022 with curator Dr. Erich Keel, formerly Head of Education at the Kreeger Museum, at Washington, DC’s Arts Club of Washington for the opening of her solo exhibition at the first member meeting of 2022. Such a wonderful place with terrific staff and members. Keeping the arts alive in the nation’s capital!
Thrilled to have my this charming painting on exhibit in Korea at the CICA Museum, Czong Institute of Contemporary Art, in Gimpo-Si. The International Exhibition Form 2022 showcases the work of contemporary artists and covers topics of forms, shapes, and media. I’m honored for the selection.
Disfigure 1 is a portrait of a man in bold orange, yellow and black. Stark and direct, at the same time it exudes a tender emotion which could be contemplative or calm. He appears at peace and thoughtful. This 10 inch by 10 inch acrylic paint on canvas commands attention while open to many interpretations.
It takes a lot of effort to install hanging wire, protective wrapping, box, and transport artwork from the studio to the gallery. Never mind the daily activity of submissions to exhibits, getting the word out, and all the nuts and bolts of being a working artist. Basically, it’s not all glamorous. Non-creative work dominates if an artist expects the art to be sold and exhibited. The real saint in this endeavor remains the uncomplaining and patient assistant taking photos, putting screws in, and doing the heavy lifting.
Gunnar, above, is being wrapped for tomorrow’s transfer to the Allegany Arts Council along with Amy, which is also featured in the Cumberland MD exhibition August 6-27.
A lot going on in the studio. Several paintings in various stages of completion, juggling upcoming shows, arranging shipping and all the other activities involved in running a studio. It’s all a blast, with the creative part the best. I like to try new things – color, pose, emotion, type of paint, collage, and more. I think it’s important to get out of one’s comfort zone and break lose. Anything goes. Anything is possible. What if?
This exciting solo exhibit features many of my newest abstract figurative paintings. Like all of my artwork, it explores the blur between reality and the imagined, depicting emotions and feelings.
The title Naked to the Bone is particularly apt because it comes from one of my favorite poems by Pacific Northwest poet Theodore Roethke, much celebrated in the 1950s and 1960s. The poem “Open House” expresses the emotion of having your innermost feelings on show – I think it has particular relevance for this special exhibition:
“My secrets cry aloud…I’m naked to the bone”
Sylvie, 48×36 painting on canvas by Leslie Nolan, Washington, DC artist
Proud to display Sylvie, above, in the studio after this summer’s exhibition at CATO Institute’s “Freedom: Art as the Messenger” in Washington, DC. Bold, stark, and arresting, Sylvie commands attention in a thoughtful way, open to many and varied interpretation. While minimal in execution, it’s packed with potential in terms of content. It looks great on any wall. Contact me for purchase. Cheers
36×36 painting on canvas by Washington, DC area artist Leslie M. Nolan
Newly completed and available in my Virginia studio. Contact me directly – leslie@leslienolan.com
Corrected Vision, 36×36 inch acrylic on canvas by Washington, DC Artist Leslie M. Nolan
This enigmatic piece has been accepted into the national juried exhibition of the Marin Museum of Contemporary Art in California. The exhibition, “Content Matters,” features “consequential work that tells stories and captures the attention of visitors.”
My painting is the first in my “Corrected Vision” series which addresses feeling and seeing and the moment when one’s ideas have finally clarified. Sometimes we are blinded by misperception, wishful thinking and faulty logic. This series of paintings reflects the moment of clarity when truth is revealed. We have all experienced periods of being mislead or of assuming the best, and I think everyone can empathize with the emotion of finally recognizing the stark truth.
The exhibition’s curator and judge is well-known San Francisco gallerist Jack Fischer. Thanks to Marin MOCA for the opportunity! If you’re in the area, stop by and check out the show. This artwork is for sale.
Content Matters
Marin MOCA — 500 Palm Drive, Novato, CA – – marinmoca.org — info@marinmoca.org
June 15 – August 4, 2019 — Opening Reception June 15, 5-7 p.m.
Rafe, 30×30 acrylic on canvas by Washington, DC artist Leslie Nolan
Very honored to have two of my paintings selected for the prestigious City of Overland Park, KS, National Juried Exhibition. Rafe, above, one of the selected works, is a wonderfully expressive painting that defines the fast pace of contemporary life and would look terrific either in the office or at home. It makes me think! And, it seems to emanate both energy and wit, in addition to sporting a color palette that works with any wall.
Many thanks to the talented artist Johne Richardson who served as guest juror for the exhibition.
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