James Heflin writes about Nexus in Preview Magazine Massachusetts

 At the Nexus Through Sept. 1

In the artwork of Alicia Hunsicker, the imagery of science is transformed into something vibrant and lively.  Cool-hued spheres trace playful patterns and tendrils swirl in scenes that could be underwater life, astronomical time-lapse, or subatomic restlessness. Hunsicker says her works in the show Nexus address the intersection of science and spirituality. Her paintings are part of Gallery In the Woods’ summer offerings, which also include collage-centered works by Klaus Postler. Through Sept.  —James Heflin

Brattleboro Gallery Walk Guide Featured Artist

I am delighted to be the feature artist for the Brattleboro Gallery Walk Guide this month!

Brattleboro has a monthly, first Friday, gallery walk and this publication chronicles the monthly events and is distributed through out the area. There is also a website where you can see the listings and read more about the artists and events that are happening monthly.

Joy Wallens-Penford, the Promotional Coordinator compiled a wonderful article: Visionary Interpreters of Inner & Outer Worlds: Part 1 · Alicia Hunsicker for this months issue. Enjoy!

You can see these works in person at Gallery in the Woods in my  show NEXUS through August and in ongoing salon displays through the year.  I will be attending an Artist Reception this Friday, August 1st. if you would like to meet me in person at the gallery located at 145 main st. 

Interview with Terry Jarrard-Dimond of Studio 24-7

New Dimensions, 30x30, acrylic on cradleboard,
Alicia Hunsicker, 2014

I had the honor of being interviewed by Terry Jarrard-Dimond of Studio 24-7. A fabulous contemporary art's blog.

If you have time, check it out and explore some of the other wonderful artists Terry has interviewed. Terry says this about her blog" Art is central to my life and I blog to share my art experiences with you."


My interview is located at this link.

Terry an amazing artist in her own right and works in textile and traditional materials. Her work which she calls textile constructions can be seen on her website and an artist interview with Terry can be found on Lynette Haggard's art blog.

The Valley Advocate shares "Convergence"

I was happy to see my painting "Convergence" printed in the arts section of the Valley Advocate this week.


Convergence,
acrylic on paper mounted on Ampersand Museum Panel,
30”x 30” x 2” deep,
Alicia Hunsicker, 2014

New York Spirit Magazine

The Quintessence exhibition had a nice mention in New York Spirit Magazine this week when fellow Quintessence artist P.C. Turczyn made the cover with her painting Infinite Passion Power & Purpose mandala.  Congratulations Pamela!  What a beautiful cover and I am so happy our show was mentioned as well.


Quintessence: Three Visions
will be showing at the Omega institute
through October 30, 2014
 

Alicia Hunsicker Studio ~ Summer Newsletter, 2014

Image Above: Drift (Cropped) by Alicia Hunsicker, 2014
30x30 acrylic on paper mounted on cradleboard

To view the Summer Newsletter click on this Link

While there I invite you to Subscribe. (upper Left corner)

I only send out one or two newsletters a year. 
Enjoy! xo~Alicia

NEXUS Opens July 1st!

Celestial Cartography
12" x 12" acrylic on cradleboard
Alicia Hunsicker, 2014

I am excited to drop off this new work for my solo show NEXUS at Gallery in the Woods today.  If you are in or near Brattleboro, VT this summer please stop into the gallery located on Main St. to see the show....You are officially invited! The show will be ready for your viewing on July 1st.

For those of you who are out of the area my website has been updated with the new work and you can view it there. It is in the 2014 portfolio section. 

Although I am excited and relieved to have this show delivered today, my plan is to continue painting at a  diligent pace through out the summer and fall!  I have hit a stride in the studio and I am going to keep on going.  Have a wonderful summer! xo~Alicia

NEXUS

Image on postcard: Convergence
30"x30", acrylic on paper mounted on cradle board
© Alicia Hunsicker, 2014

nex·us

noun
1. a connection or series of connections linking two or more things.

2. a connected group or series.

3. the central and most important point or place.

4. Cell Biology . a specialized area of the cell membrane involved in inter-cellular communication and adhesion.

I am pleased to announce that I will be having a solo exhibition at Gallery in the Woods, Brattleboro, VT for the months of July and August.
The Artist Reception will be held during Gallery Walk, August 1, 2014. from 5:30- to 8:30 p.m.

I invite you to stop in and see my new paintings that fuse my knowledge of science and spirituality and  reveal a cosmic discussion about the nature of all things.

 

 

Quintessence Catalog now Available on Amazon

Amazon.com link


Now available for purchase this stunning exhibition catalog with artwork by Janet Morgan, PC. Turczyn, and myself with writers Amina Eagle, David Rubin, Michael Schneider, John Sims, and with an introduction by Kim Stanley Robinson. 

Three artists explore form, energy and movement from the smallest scale that humans have discovered to the sacred geometry of nature to the realms of the human body. Informed by science, observation and intuition, the invisible is brought to light in three distinct styles developed from deep exploration and fine craft. The word Quintessence, from the ancient Greek for the mysterious ‘fifth element’, is now used as a descriptive term in cosmology for equally mysterious ‘dark energy’. It is a fitting theme for the desire of artists to make the invisible visible and show the underlying energy sources in and around us. This is the exhibition catalog for Quintessence, Three Visions at the Ram Dass Library of the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York, April 20 - October 30, 2014.

Workshop for Amherst Area Residents on May 25th.

Xerox Transfer Workshop  

                                              with artist, Alicia Hunsicker

Date: Sunday, May, 25th, 2014

Time: 1:00  to 4:00 pm.

Place: Hampden Gallery,
               131 SouthWest Circle UMass,Amherst

Materials cost: $25 per person

Please email to reserve your participation before May 4^th aliciahunsicker@verizon.net

Payment due by May 11^th
a paypal option will be available here on my blogsite once you receive your confirmation.

This project is funded in part by the Amherst Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and by Hampden Gallery of The Fine Arts Center

Details: This workshop is geared toward 12 participants ages 16 and up. It is perfect for artists and crafts people. Amherst residents will be given priority and other participants from surrounding towns are welcome to apply.

Participants will need to bring several black and white xerox images made on an office copy machine. (not a printer)

All other materials are provided. Additionally, you will be given a number of prepaired sufaces to experiment on, this includes one sheet of  9”x12” prepared heavy weight paper and one 4”x 4” canvas to work on.  

Description:
I will teach workshop participant about a variety of xerox transfer processes and the different ways that they can be applied in creating paintings or other kinds of art. I will demonstrate the process I use in creating my artwork. 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 approximately 3 hours.

Topics covered include:

·         How to use digital technology to create an image

·         Materials and multiple usage explanation

·         How to apply a xerox onto a variety of surfaces

·         Problem solving techniques

·         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.

 

Trinity Wave



Trinity Wave, Alicia Hunsicker, 2014
7" x 15" x1", Triptych,
Acrylic mixed media on panel












I finished this painting last night!  It is painted on three 5"x7" panels and can be hung with more space between if desired. The colors were inspired by the "On Your Mark" painting that I did which is in the post below.

This piece was originally was one of my samples for the xerox transfer workshop. Which it still could be if it doesn't sell right away! Now though, it is a finished piece instead of being just a transfer. Bringing small samples is preferable to carting my larger pieces around to workshops.

My next workshop is happening in early April for the art department staff and selected "star" students at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, MA.
 





On Your Mark

On Your Mark project: Sketch to Painting
by Alicia Hunsicker

    
             Today I submitted my paintings for the On Your Mark project spearheaded by artist Christine Texiera.  Each artist participating submitted a sketch this past fall to be grouped and painted by other artists.  This is the sketch I submitted and the painting that I did based on the sketch. I did 4 paintings total for this project.  When all the artists who participated have uploaded their finished images there will be a website to see how each artist translated the original sketch into a painting.  I am very excited to see how this all comes together.  I will post the link when its all up and running.  


Quintessence Postcard

 

I will be heading out to the Omega Institute soon to drop off my artwork for this exciting show which will run from April, 20th to Oct. 30, 2014.  We have been working on a catalog of work with some really fabulous writers that we will be offering for sale at some point through Amazon.com.

If you are in the area of Rhinebeck, NY please stop in to see the show.

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