In conjunction with the Cultural Crossroads Latin American Heritage Concert & Workshop, WMS/DMS is exhibiting the artwork of four emerging Latino artists: Alicia Dominguez, Esteban Pilonieta, José Ruiz Ahorrio and Rubén Sánchez. The works, including paintings, drawings and photographs, explore a range of themes related to culture, history, mythology and personal experience. On display from September 2 through November 3, 2008. (Image: Alicia Dominguez)


PAST FEATURED VISUAL ARTISTS

Dolores Bartholomew - Ms. Bartholomew presents “Meanings of the Heart”. A series of pictorial expressions exploring what creates a multi-dimensionally-filled heart, full of love and meaning. Showcased are works in pen and ink, and watercolor which display family relationships, especially with children. Included is a whimsical look at romantic love. This show fits being at the Wilmington Music School as it will delight both child and adult.

Tzu-Wen Kwok - Ms. Kwok received B.A. and M.A. degrees in fine art, and has exhibited extensively throughout the region, including a show at the Delaware Art Museum. She combines both Chinese and Western styles in her watercolors and mixed-media “sticheries.”

Carol Tippit Woolworth - "The inspiration of these paintings was color and contrast. I created intense little still life paintings, like jewels, which I then set into substantial frames. Some were painted from still lifes set up in the south of France, photographed, then finished at home. Others are more local, fruit gathered from friends' trees and the local grocery stores. They are tiny respites from these stressful times. Something totally frivolous to enjoy and share with others."


Peggy J. O. Schultz - "Each time I step off the plane into the airport at Beijing I forget the last trip and put a finger into an ear to try to ease the pressure, thinking the high altitude of the trans-Pacific trip has impaired my hearing. Everything’s so quiet. But it’s not just the airport. Every place I went was hushed. The 1.3 billion people of the Peoples’ Republic seem bent on keeping still. Maybe it’s stoicism. But whatever it is, I think I saw a strong pride in their eyes that maybe you can see too as you look at these vignettes of Chinese life, documented in what I hope you will agree are pleasant compositions."