Quintessence: Three Visions at The Omega Institute

Illumination of the Quantum Field
12"x12", acrylic on panel,  Alicia Hunsicker, 2014

I am pleased to announce this 3 person show and unveil my latest painting.

Quintessence: Three Visions

Three artists explore form, energy and movement from the smallest scale humans have discovered to the sacred geometry of nature to the realms of the human body.

April 20 - October 30, 2014

Ram Dass Library, 2nd Floor

The Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Rhinebeck, NY.

Janet Morgan: Watercolor paintings explore the conduction of lifeforces in and around the body, both in stillness and in movement. www.janetmorgan.net

P.C.Turczyn: Museum quality mandala prints embody Infinite Qualities through the use of sacred geometry as expressed in nature. www.pcturczyn.com www.artthatsupportsthehealingprocess.com

Alicia Hunsicker: Mixed media paintings that fuse concepts in physics and biology with the beauty found in nature's organic forms and patterns. www.aliciahunsicker.com

Form and Content at Hampden Gallery

Source Stream 1 and 2, mixed media paintings
by Alicia Hunsicker, 2014

Form and Content
curated by Jennifer Tibbetts

Hampden Gallery
January 26th - February 14th

Opening Reception: Sunday, January, 26, 2013 - 2 to 4 pm.

Artists: Eileen Claveloux, Joyce Conlon, Karen Evans, Deborah Garner, Barbara Haddan, Alicia Hunsicker, Karen Loomis, Joyce Miller, Susan Montgomery, Jenny Tibbetts, Chris Lamb Toubeau

Form and content are considered distinct aspects of a work of art. Form refers to the work's style, techniques and media, and how design elements are used. Content refers to what a work of art is about. In this exhibition that features paintings, drawings, and sculpture by the artists who comprise Hampden Gallery’s monthly critique group – form and content battle each other for supremacy.

Hampden Gallery
131 Southwest Circle
Amherst, MA 01003

Directions and Gallery Hours:
https://umafacweb1.admin.umass.edu/Online/HampdenDirections

Xerox Transfer Workshop at Alicia's Leyden Studio

Back by popular demand and held in an intimate studio setting!


Alicia Hunsicker Xerox
work in progress
 

Xerox Transfer Workshop 
Available for 6 participants

Date: Sunday, Jan. 12th, 2014
(Snow date: Sunday, Jan. 19th)
Time: 1 to 4 pm
Place: 40 Glen Rd. Leyden, MA
Cost: $50.
All Materials are included.


I provide a number of prepared surfaces that will be available to experiment on. (9”x12” heavy weight paper, and 4”x4” canvas)

Participants should bring several freshly made black and white xerox images to play with. Copies made from an office copier within 24 hours before work best. (computer printers do not work well) Xerox copies should be no bigger than 8.5 x 11”

In an intimate setting at my personal studio, I will teach workshop participants  about variety of xerox transfer processes and the different ways they can be applied in creating paintings or other kinds of art. I will demonstrate the process I use in creating my work. Participants will then be walked through the process as they create their own. Participants will leave with at least one xerox transfer work of art on heavy archival paper, a materials list and written directions for future projects. This workshop will last approx 3 hours.

Topics covered Include:
How to use digital technology to create an image.
Materials and multiple usage explanation.
How to apply the xerox onto a variety of surfaces including large scale xerox.
How to seal the image and layer for use as a painting.
Painting techniques in acrylic and oil for use with the xerox transfer method.

 

December Studio Update

new work in progress
Alicia Hunsicker, 2013/14

As we enter the holiday season and the new year I find myself re-evaluating the direction of my work. Lots of internal shifts are happening now and time is passing by so fast!
I am not surprised that my painting pace has been slow....though I am loving the new work that is starting to emerge!

I do have a few new pieces almost finished and they will be debuting at an exhibition held at Hampden Gallery, on the UMass, Amherst Campus this January, details to be announced soon.

The Xerox transfer workshops have been going great! I have been hired recently by two different colleges to present at private events and other public dates are in the works. There is even a possibility that a local cultural council might fund a workshop next year.

I did not receive any of the grants I applied for to help fund my lofty ideas and new work.  I am actually quite relieved because my painting pace has been relaxed and my proposals were quite challenging.  I am ok with this as other exciting projects and shows have filled in for next year which will also be just as challenging  but in a different way.  There is even a strong possibility that I will be showing in NYC for the first time.

Wishing you all a very happy holiday season! xo~Alicia

Hosmer Gallery: Be Here Now

I am pleased to be one of the artists' selected for this show.

Sales

The Summer studio sale ended today and 4 of the 6 paintings found new homes.
I am very pleased with the results and am happy to have a few new collectors. I plan to offer a small collection of paintings for online sales seasonally.  

If you are interested in a purchasing a painting, I have prices listed on my website for paintings that are still available. If there is no price then it is already sold. Also if the piece is at a gallery it will be listed with the gallery contact information otherwise please email me (aliciahunsicker@verizon.net) and we can arrange payment and delivery.  I can set up a paypal check out if you would like to pay online and I will be happy to ship or we can set up a studio visit.

I am grateful to have such wonderful patrons and collectors for my work!
I will be creating new work this fall and winter so stay tuned!
Thank you! ~Alicia

Nina's Nook of Turners Falls to Sponsor Xerox Transfer Workshops

Spaces are filling fast so we have added this second date!
email Nina at naban@verizon.net to reserve your spot.


Gateway, Alicia Hunsicker, 2009
(created with xerox transfer methods)

Xerox Transfer Workshop sponsored by Nina’s Nook
Available for 10 participants from ages 16 and up.

Date: Sunday, Oct. 13th, 2013
Time: 2 to 5 pm
Place: MCTV Studios Located on 2nd St., Turners Falls, MA (across from the Shadey Glenn)

Be Here Now

Mana Force
 Alicia Hunsicker, 2011

I am pleased to announce that my work has been chosen for 
The Northampton Arts Council's 2013
Biennial Exhibition "Be Here Now"

Reception will take place in conjunction with
Arts Night Out
Friday, October 11th, 5 to 8 pm.

Exhibition Dates:
October 2nd through Oct. 31, 2013
Located at Hosmer Gallery, Forbes Library,
20 West St., Northampton, MA

Guest Jurors: Gordon Throne, Director of APE Gallery & Maura Williams, Head Curator at The Brattleboro Museum.

New Website is now LIVE!

I will be sending out a summer newsletter shortly!  The biggest news is (I am excited to announce)  that my website is now Live!  www.aliciahunsicker.com

I have also added a new painting being offered now in the summer studio sale. Two have sold already!
The sale ends August 31st so don't wait if you are interested in one of the paintings listed. 
After August 31st.  normal prices will apply.

Website in Progress

I have been working diligently on a new website that will focus on my portfolios, artist statements, and resume and will streamline important information that I need to communicate with galleries and curators. This has been a long time in coming and is sorely needed. Funny, its been amazing that I have gotten away with not having one all these years!

This blog has been my make shift website.  Its been great keeping you all updated on my studio news, exhibitions, and new paintings which I will continue to do still but now in a more focused way. I will not need to keep everything I have posted in the past. I have already taken down all the extra images, updated the design, and when the website goes online I will take off the pages that are duplicated. 

I can't tell you how excited I am to be able to present the full creative expression of the last 10 years of my life in this way. Looking forward to sharing when the new site is live.   xo~Alicia

Summer Online Studio Sale


I am gearing up for another big push in the studio to create new work and am needing more space. I have decided that a Studio Sale is in order to make room for the new.

It's a win win situation here!
I get more studio space and you get great paintings at extremely affordable prices.... 

This is an amazing opportunity to own one of my beautiful paintings.

Enjoy the reduced sale prices now being offered for a limited time only. These generous savings are more than 50% off and with free shipping anywhere in the USA.

I am offering 5 paintings from the 2008 Pendulum/Duality Series for this Summer Online Sale.  

Xerox Transfer Workshop

The xerox transfer workshop, that was generously funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, was a wonderful success.  10 Leyden artists gathered at the Leyden town hall to learn this fun process that they can now incorporate into their artistic practices.

The workshop is approx. 3 hours long. I would enjoy sharing this technique again with other communities. I am available to present this workshop individually or in a class or workshop setting. Please inquire about rates by emailing me at aliciahunsicker@verizon.net.

Workshop Summary:

workshop participants learn about variety of xerox transfer processes and the different ways they can be applied in creating paintings or other kinds of art.  I will demonstrate the process I use in creating my work.   Participants will then be walked through the process as they create their own.  Participants will leave with at least one xerox transfer work of art on heavy archival paper, a materials list and written directions for future projects.   This workshop will last approx 3 hours.

Topics covered Include:

~How to use digital technology to create an image

~Materials and multiple usage explanation

~How to apply the xerox onto a variety of surfaces
~How to seal the image and layer for use as a painting
~Painting techniques in acrylic and oil for use with the xerox transfer method 

Finishing up and Moving Forward

One example of a reward painting.
Each one of a kind, hand painted piece 
was based on one of 5 compositions
inspired by my journey.



This has been a busy week!  I wrote a new artist/bio statement and finished some rigorous applications for a grant, a residency, and a show for next year.

I am getting close to wrapping up my kickstarter project. I hope to have all the rewards painted and sent out within the next few weeks. I am ready to move on to some concentrated studio time to make new work for the shows I have started to line up for next year

It's been a pleasure to make special paintings
for those who supporting me.....Thanks again!!

NEW!! Online Studio Sales Page

I am pleased to be able to offer my paintings now online through PayPal!
I have created a new blog page called "Online Studio Sale" which can be accessed in the link that appears in the upper right of this blog.

This page will feature a seasonal selection of studio inventory at clearance prices (plus shipping) with an easy check out process through PayPal.

April Studio Notes

 

 

 

It has been a busy month!

 

These 3 paintings found new homes. One went to Brooklyn, NY and the other two went locally to Greenfield, MA.

Rewards update:

I am seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!
I still have some coasters to finish, and I am painting the last round of about 12 or so  5x7 mixed media paintings now.  I will soon move onto the 8x10’s and then the 3 eye portraits.  

I am happy to have gotten such positive feedback from those of you who have received your rewards.  It means the world to me to have had your support!

Show news:

This fall, I will be showing a few paintings with the D. Fleiss East West Artist Foundation at the Municipal Museum of Art Satu- Mare, Romania. The paintings will be incorporated into the museum’s permanent collection at the close of the exhibition.

 

The Omnia Scroll Collaboration and Exhibition III, Curated by Penelope Oakley, will also be on display for the month of May at the Brighton Jubilee Library Gallery in the United Kingdom.

 

 

Xerox Transfer Workshop News:
The date for this workshop is being worked out with the venue this week. I will announce the details soon.

I have had lots of interest for only a 10 to 12 person workshop.
The Cultural Council which is sponsoring the workshop has informed me of its guidelines of participation.  Leyden Residents will receive priority with second priority given to Franklin County Residents.

For those of you that are out of the area who were interested in this workshop please consider hosting me.  I would be happy to give this workshop in other locations. 

Other News:



My painting "In Gaia's Womb"
was used in this promotional graphic for a
seminar in Prague by teacher Martina Melounova