"Even as we grieved, we grew"

Acrylic, Gouache

14" x 18"

2021

Artist Bio:

My name is Sam Halterman, I graduated with a Bachelor's of Fine Art in Illustration from Pennsylvania College of Art & Design in 2017. I primarily work in graphite, acrylic gouache, and digital mediums, but I also enjoy working in other mediums as I like to experiment and try new things to keep my creative muscles growing. I love anything botanical and whimsical, most especially mushrooms, and I try to include them in every single piece I create!

"Even as we grieved, we grew" is a direct quote from Amanda Gorman's poem "The Hill We Climb". To me, this painting represents regrowth and reemergence. From death and grieving we can still grow and be full of light and love to those around us. I love using plants and specifically mushrooms in my work and felt that this theme of regrowth and healing collided perfectly with those.

"For There is Always Light"

Mixed Media

12" by 12"

2020

ARTIST STATEMENT
The Black Lives Matter protests during the summer of 2020 inspired me to paint about the clashing forces in our society. I wanted to give voice to the belief that divided we fall and was surprised by friends' comments that there was so much light amidst the dark conflict shown in my painting. When I heard Amanda Gorman recite her Inauguration poem for President Biden, I realized she had given words that expressed my beliefs also. That is when I chose the title: For There is Always Light.

ARTIST BIO
Linda Sommer is an abstract artist residing in York Pennsylvania. She has studied in workshops and in awarded residencies with nationally noted artists Steven Aimone, Audrey Phillips, Nicholas Wilton and British artist Emily Ball. As an intuitive painter, she creates acrylic and mixed media paintings as her muse directs her and seeks to create paintings that capture truths. Some local career highlights include exhibits at Creative York, York Art Association, Market View Arts, and the Handsome Cab. Linda maintains a studio in Wrightsville Pennsylvania which can be toured by appointment.

"There is Always Light"

Gouache on paper

2021

Bio:

Ellen Engdahl Ehlenbeck holds a BFA in painting from Penn State and a MA in graphic design from Savannah College of Art and Design. She works in watercolor, acrylic, and most recently gouache. She also creates large-scale installation art. Ellen has exhibited her work widely in the region, in both solo and group shows, as well as juried exhibitions. She currently teaches at Harrisburg Area Community College, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and Creative York. She is an enthusiastic supporter of all things York, PA.

"Angel in the Garden"

Oil on Canvas

8"x10"

2021

Artist Statement:

Artwork is inspired from the garden at my home in Shiloh. A place where I have found much peace since it's purchase on Sept. 30th, 2020.

"Justice"

Digital collage

15"x 15"

2021

Bio

Kathryn Mays is a Marketing Engagement Specialist at Print-O-Stat. A 2019 graduate of York College of Pennsylvania, Kathryn majored in Graphic Design, and minored in Marketing, Fine Art, and Art History. Prior to graduation, she studied abroad at Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA), spending time at Milan Design Week, and traveling through Italy and other parts of Europe. Kathryn also held a graphic design internship role at Print-O-Stat where she closely worked with and assisted the marketing team with concept, design, and execution on various digital, web and print design projects. Following graduation, Kathryn worked in a graphic design and marketing assistant role at a multi-discipline engineering organization. She also held several freelance projects, including designing poster boards for the Annual Maryland Quality Initiative Conference and theatre posters for York College of Pennsylvania's Division of Theatre.

Artist Statement

Kathryn is passionate about visual communication and working on projects that allows her to spread her creative wings. She is excited to be applying her skills in graphic design through the development of digital media. The phrase depicted over the black and white photos is a direct quote from Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb." This phase inspired Kathryn to show black and white photos of some of the recent protests, overlaid with photos of older protests to illustrate how not much has changed over the decades despite the tragic, unnecessary loss of lives. The black and white photos along with the yellow letters are parallel with the Black Lives Matter Movement.

"A Sea We Must Wade"

cherry burl and maple

8"x16"x 13"

Bio

Clifton Santiago is a York artist who has shown extensively in MD, DC and in the local area. Works in private collections across North America.

"Finding Herself"

maple burl

3"x 6"x 7.5"

Bio

Clifton Santiago is a York artist who has shown extensively in MD, DC and in the local area. Works in private collections across North America.

"Just As You Are"

Acrylic, graphite

44"x34"

2020

"There is Always Light"

Photograph

12"x14" framed

2020

Phyllis C. Holliman is a retired psychologist who retired after 38 years of practice in Virginia and Pennsylvania. She has always enjoyed art and photography as fun hobbies. Retirement has allowed her the time to once again pursue this interest. In recent years she returned to her love of ceramics, drawing and painting as a means of stress relief especially during the recent pandemic. Phyllis lives in York, PA with her husband, Eric, and dog, Finnegan.

"Imperfect"

Digital Photography

11"x14"

2020

Bio:

My name is Kylie Tarburton and while I'm originally from New England, I've lived in York for the last 18 years. After attending York Country Day School, I ventured to Arcadia University to receive a degree in Media and Communications. It was through my childhood where I learned to love photography and through my education where I learned how to turn this passion into a career.

Artist Statement:

Every time I use my camera; my goal is to push my own creative mind. How can I better myself? How can I make one moment, one second, that much more interesting? A photograph is a snapshot that speaks volumes. It evokes emotions but especially memories. I spend hours looking through my images understanding what they mean to me first before I look to other people for their opinions.

I make a lot of work for my own joy. But there are many times that my joy comes from others enjoying my photographs. For me, it is important that I stay true to myself and the standards I have built up for my images. So, while I don't focus on one particular style of photography, I'm okay with that. Some images are simple, understated landscapes, others are complex staged photos that tell a story. Overall, my work is about the joy that the process of photography brings me.

"Empty"

Digital Photography

11"x14"

2021

Bio:

My name is Kylie Tarburton and while I'm originally from New England, I've lived in York for the last 18 years. After attending York Country Day School, I ventured to Arcadia University to receive a degree in Media and Communications. It was through my childhood where I learned to love photography and through my education where I learned how to turn this passion into a career.

Artist Statement:

Every time I use my camera; my goal is to push my own creative mind. How can I better myself? How can I make one moment, one second, that much more interesting? A photograph is a snapshot that speaks volumes. It evokes emotions but especially memories. I spend hours looking through my images understanding what they mean to me first before I look to other people for their opinions.

I make a lot of work for my own joy. But there are many times that my joy comes from others enjoying my photographs. For me, it is important that I stay true to myself and the standards I have built up for my images. So, while I don't focus on one particular style of photography, I'm okay with that. Some images are simple, understated landscapes, others are complex staged photos that tell a story. Overall, my work is about the joy that the process of photography brings me.

"Cleansing with Water"

Acrylic painted paper collage

18" x39" framed

Artist statement

In my artwork, I try to achieve a strong expression of timeless beauty in nature. Abstract compositions and more realistic florals are created with energy, in a multitude of a sound, and balanced colors, which are always the most important feature of a piece. During the art-creation process, I want to share moments of enjoyment and transfer my feelings to the viewers, leading them through fantasies in compositions, in order to find meditative or relaxing experience. Many pieces of my artwork are influenced by European Art Nouveau, also represented in stained-glass creations, where the sunlight makes all colors alive.

About the Artist

Born and educated in Krakow, Poland. Master's degree in Architecture, Architectural Faculty - Institute of Technology at Polytechnic of Krakow

Professional experience

Artist, photographer, and architectural designer.

Worked in numerous architectural offices in Europe and United States, designed her own residences in Arlington, Texas in 1987 and in Stewartstown, Pennsylvania in 1994.

"New Dawn, New Life"

Acrylic painted paper collage

16" x 20" framed

Artist statement

In my artwork, I try to achieve a strong expression of timeless beauty in nature. Abstract compositions and more realistic florals are created with energy, in a multitude of a sound, and balanced colors, which are always the most important feature of a piece. During the art-creation process, I want to share moments of enjoyment and transfer my feelings to the viewers, leading them through fantasies in compositions, in order to find meditative or relaxing experience. Many pieces of my artwork are influenced by European Art Nouveau, also represented in stained-glass creations, where the sunlight makes all colors alive.

About the Artist

Born and educated in Krakow, Poland. Master's degree in Architecture, Architectural Faculty - Institute of Technology at Polytechnic of Krakow

Professional experience

Artist, photographer, and architectural designer.

Worked in numerous architectural offices in Europe and United States, designed her own residences in Arlington, Texas in 1987 and in Stewartstown, Pennsylvania in 1994.

"Rays of Hope"

Cotton warp, wool weft

27 ½" x 43"

Artist Statement:

I am a maker. I love to create and surround myself with handmade textiles that are both beautiful and serviceable. As a handweaver, I elevate everyday forms of textiles into distinctive articles with unique visual appeal to enhance the interior living environment. As a master weaver, the process of weaving is a joy, since my textiles are created using historic 18thand 19thcentury Pennsylvania German (barn) looms. Although the materials, techniques, and equipment I use remains rudimentary, the textiles I create speak volumes.

I have been weaving for 36 years and received a master weaver designation from The Central Pennsylvania Weaving Guild in 2004. In 2018, I was a winner in the exhibition "Metamorphosis," a national yearly American Craft Week Showcase that celebrated recycling and repurposing.

"Coming out of the Dark Golden Embers Sunset"

watercolor, gold leaf, pen and ink, on paper

24"x36" framed

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Jeannine Dabb is an artist residing in York, PA. She returned to college to study painting after 22 years owning a small business in the medical aesthetics industry as an aesthetician and barber. She volunteered nationally in this field, serving eight years as a board member of the Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists, and one year as President. She graduated in December 2020, from York College of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art, with a specialty in painting and drawing and a minor in Art History. In 2019 three of her artworks were accepted into the York Art Association Forty-Ninth Annual Juried Exhibition. In February 2020 she won an Award of Distinction in Emerging Visions, at Creative York, York, PA and five of her works were accepted into the 2020 Annual Juried Student Exhibition at York College Galleries, York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA (Jurors: Susan Scofield and Jeremy Friend). Out of the five works she received a Second Place Award and an Honorable mention. She has her first solo show in July 2020 at the Grotto in Downtown York, Pa. and work was accepted into York Fest Juried show at Creative York. She had her second solo show on the 3rd Floor of Marketview Arts in January 2021 "Underneath It All". Molly's Courtyard Cafe in York, PA, is going to be the host of the third solo show in April 202, "A LIL Bit of Country". Currently she is working on a commissioned painting that will be installed in the Surgical Waiting Room at Penn State Health Hampden Hospital. Penn State Hospital has also have purchased 8 images of her work for prints for the hospitals hallways and waiting rooms.

"Walking Forward Moving ON"
watercolor, pen and ink, gold leaf on paper
18"x24" framed

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Jeannine Dabb is an artist residing in York, PA. She returned to college to study painting after 22 years owning a small business in the medical aesthetics industry as an aesthetician and barber. She volunteered nationally in this field, serving eight years as a board member of the Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists, and one year as President. She graduated in December 2020, from York College of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art, with a specialty in painting and drawing and a minor in Art History. In 2019 three of her artworks were accepted into the York Art Association Forty-Ninth Annual Juried Exhibition. In February 2020 she won an Award of Distinction in Emerging Visions, at Creative York, York, PA and five of her works were accepted into the 2020 Annual Juried Student Exhibition at York College Galleries, York College of Pennsylvania, York, PA (Jurors: Susan Scofield and Jeremy Friend). Out of the five works she received a Second Place Award and an Honorable mention. She has her first solo show in July 2020 at the Grotto in Downtown York, Pa. and work was accepted into York Fest Juried show at Creative York. She had her second solo show on the 3rd Floor of Marketview Arts in January 2021 "Underneath It All". Molly's Courtyard Cafe in York, PA, is going to be the host of the third solo show in April 202, "A LIL Bit of Country". Currently she is working on a commissioned painting that will be installed in the Surgical Waiting Room at Penn State Health Hampden Hospital. Penn State Hospital has also have purchased 8 images of her work for prints for the hospitals hallways and waiting rooms.

"Kamala Harris Hope"

Gouache on paper

8"x8" framed

2021

Artist Statement:

I painted the portrait of "Kamala Harris Hope" as a memory of the year we had all just gone through and of the relief that this election brought to so many people. I felt hope and pride for my 2-year-old daughter. She lives in a world where a woman can become the Vice President of the United States. Inspired by growth, Hope and of course healing.

Did you know a donation of $10 covers the cost of an art kit? Creative York fills each art kit with different supplies and distributes them to children within the York Community so they can express their creativity from the comfort of their own homes. We have partnered with the York County Food Bank, Zion UCC Church and the Spanish-American Multicultural Resource Center. We look forward to continuing to distribute kits in partnership with these and other organizations with your support.

Did you know a donation of $50 covers the cost of 5 art kits? Creative York fills each art kit with different supplies and distributes them to children within the York Community so they can express their creativity from the comfort of their own homes. We have partnered with the York County Food Bank, Zion UCC Church and the Spanish-American Multicultural Resource Center. We look forward to continuing to distribute kits in partnership with these and other organizations with your support.

Did you know a donation of $100 covers the cost of 10 art kits? Creative York fills each art kit with different supplies and distributes them to children within the York Community so they can express their creativity from the comfort of their own homes. We have partnered with the York County Food Bank, Zion UCC Church and the Spanish-American Multicultural Resource Center. We look forward to continuing to distribute kits in partnership with these and other organizations with your support.

Did you know a donation of $500 covers the cost of 50 art kits? Creative York fills each art kit with different supplies and distributes them to children within the York Community so they can express their creativity from the comfort of their own homes. We have partnered with the York County Food Bank, Zion UCC Church and the Spanish-American Multicultural Resource Center. We look forward to continuing to distribute kits in partnership with these and other organizations with your support.

Did you know a donation of $1,000 covers the cost of 100 art kits? Creative York fills each art kit with different supplies and distributes them to children within the York Community so they can express their creativity from the comfort of their own homes. We have partnered with the York County Food Bank, Zion UCC Church and the Spanish-American Multicultural Resource Center. We look forward to continuing to distribute kits in partnership with these and other organizations with your support.