Mindfulness at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. - June 18, 2018 - PRLog -- Eduardo Lapetina writes, "The creation of my abstract paintings requires a state of active attention, being open to my thoughts and feelings. I tend to work in total isolation to discover the mysteries of my subconscious mind that are part of my own personal history. My abstractions hold the promise of dreams, visions, fears, intangibles and will. They are the result of a collaboration of my mind and spirit.

Titles of some of the paintings that I have produced for the Mindfulness are: 'Back to Wonder,'  'The Trail is Now Visible,' and "In the Forest of the Heart'. The title of each painting hints at both the physical appearance and the poetic ambiguity of the long journey that brings it into being."

Jason Smith creates abstract sculptures with steel. Smith writes about his process: "I enjoy the manipulation of form in space to create visual balance. For Mindfulness I have combined pieces of steel and other metals to create compositions that convey rhythm, action and movement."

Jude Lobe describes her inspiration for the art she produced for this exhibit: "We have all heard of mindfulness, but do we really understand it? I believe mindfulness is living in the moment and appreciating what is around us without judgment. I try not to interpret what is there - just to experience it."

Lobe continues, "I walked outside and breathed the sweet air and listened to birds. Then returned to the studio and picked up a panel on which to paint. Choosing colors randomly from my palette, I applied them to the panel, layer after layer with no preconceived idea. Now and then I'd scratch the surface to reveal what was below.  A landscape emerged, almost as if the painting had a mind of its own. When I gazed at this new series of painted panels, I realized they all moved me in different ways. Sitting and viewing a blue painting made me feel relaxed, red made me feel excitement. After a while my left brain began to engage and I started to see what I wanted to add to the image to take it to its final stage.

I have always found creating art roots me in the present, in a peaceful space. Whether I am working in cold wax, metal, or clay, my expectation is that creating art with a calm mindset will translate those same feelings to the viewer."

Mindfulness can be seen at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts June 25th - July 22nd. There will be an opening reception during Hillsborough's Last Friday Art Walk on June 29th from 6-9pm.

The Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by 22 local artists and represents these established artists exhibiting contemporary fine art and fine craft. The Gallery's offerings include oil and acrylic paintings, pastels, sculpture, ceramics, photography, textiles, jewelry, glass, metals, encaustic, enamel, and wood. 121 N. Churton Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278. Phone: (919) 732-5001. The gallery is open 10am-6pm Monday -Thursday, 10-9pm Friday/Saturday and noon-4pm on Sunday. More information can be found on the HGA website: http://www.HillsboroughGallery.com