Upcoming Exhibits
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“Roses & Figs” Still Life Photography by Yana Slutskaya
This is Art in Bloom Gallery’s second year partnering with the Durham Art Guild to introduce new artists to our coastal community. This year we are partnering to bring photographer, Yana Slutskaya, to Wilmington.
Yana Slutskaya is an award-winning professional artist and contemporary still-life photographer based near Raleigh, NC. She holds a BA degree in Fine Arts, majoring in Painting and Theatrical Design, from Moscow State Academic Art College.
As a still-life photographer, Yana finds immense joy and fulfillment in capturing the silent stories of inanimate objects.
The process feels akin to creating scenes on a theatrical stage, drawing from her background as a professional theatrical stage designer and decorator. She approaches each composition by envisioning the objects as dynamic characters, each playing a role in a captivating narrative. Through the interplay of light, particularly natural light from windows, Yana strives to infuse my compositions with an inviting, dramatic and artistic ambiance.
Her inspiration stems from everyday elements that surround her, such as fruits and flowers from the garden, seashells, pottery, and unique vintage items discovered in various places. The beauty of nature and her passion for gardening continually fuels Yana’s creativity, offering a wellspring of ideas for her work.
Join us in the gallery on Sunday, June 15th, from 2-5pm. Enjoy special refreshments, meet our artists, and enjoy live music by Justin Lacey! In addition, we feature continuously rotating art featuring 30+ of Art in Bloom Gallery’s Artists!
About the Durham Art Guild
The Durham Art Guild is a nonprofit member-driven visual arts organization established in 1948. The Guild’s mission is to enrich and connect our communities by creating opportunities and providing leadership for current and future visual artists and art enthusiasts. The Guild programs over 40 exhibitions annually across multiple NC community partnership venues featuring over 400 regional artists. In addition to the Creative Mentorship Program and the Artist in Residence Program, the Guild also produces over 20 arts related events each year including receptions, lectures, community building events and professional development workshops. For more information about the Durham Art Guild please visit www.durhamartguild.org or follow us @durhamartguild