A collection of mixed media works inspired by patterns, shapes, bright colors, recycled materials, and graffiti images. Featuring canvases created using collages of acrylics, images, fabrics, and textured materials.

About the Artist:

Fania was born in the very old city of Lyon, France, post World War II. While growing up in Lyon her passion for art began at a young age as she studied fashion design, pattern making as well as French cooking. Fania moved to the United States in the 1970’s, studied Color & Design and Sculpture at Idaho State University, Graphic Design and Photography in Charlotte, NC. where she worked in those fields for nearly 35 years while raising her three children. Seven years ago, she started painting but her work has been inspired by my many experiences from the last 60 years.

Her inspirations come from patterns, shapes, bright colors, recycled materials, graffiti images and from her photographs taken in many countries over the years. Her paintings reflect the work of many artists, designers, illustrators and sculptors who had a profound influence on her work because of the colors, shapes, strength and whimsicalness. Just to name a few: Yayoi Kusama, Alexander Calder, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Jack Youngerman, Keith Haring, Gustav Klimt, Joan Miro, Henri Matisse…. 

Working on canvas she creates mixed media collages with acrylics, graffiti images, patterns, fabrics, textured materials and printed materials. Recently she returned to her first love which are fabrics, sewing pattern making. 

And so came the tile for this show: FULL CIRCLE, from sewing, pattern Design to painting and stitching shapes and Photographs on printed textiles.

A showcase featuring a variety of mediums by the Yadkin Arts Council Artist Member group. This collection will be on display in both the Welborn Gallery and Red Wall Gallery.

What is a Yadkin Arts Council Artist Member?:

A Yadkin Arts Council Artist Member is an artist from Yadkin or the surrounding counties who has an interest in producing, selling, teaching, and joining a network of other artists facilitated by the Arts Council staff. In addition to being included in this annual “ArtMe” showcase, our members are invited to showcase as many mediums as they like on the Red Wall Gallery throughout the year. Other benefits include opportunities to teach classes, discounts on taking classes, and quarterly ArtMe events such as luncheons, workshops, and gatherings.

For more information or to sign up as a Yadkin Arts Council Artist Member click HERE