GUEST ARTISTS
Our guest artists cycle through the gallery on a temporary basis.
JAMES BROWNE
James Browne has been creating art for over 35 years and his work has been admired and collected throughout the world! His imagery is inspired by nature and people, created from the heart and the imagination. Through the years, James has also illustrated children's books and numerous commissions, as well as teach art. He resides in Phoenixville with his lovely wife and son.
LUISA BARBANO
Luisa Barbano is a Phoenixville-based illustrator working primarily with ink and a dip pen. Her body of work is the product of a vigorous self-healing process two years in the making, during which creativity has served as her lifeline. The resulting pieces are as varied as the whims of her revitalized imagination. The heartline of her pieces are the many small lines of her inking; in working with the permanence and unpredictability of ink, she has learned to accept her own differences and embrace life’s messiness. Luisa also takes great joy in connecting with others through her artwork and is always looking forward to making a new friend.
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MEERA ALVE
I like to experiment with many different mediums and styles of work. I particularly love creating Indian art like Madhubani and Gond. While living in India, I worked with the late artist Sachin Nath, who helped me refine my technique. I continue to incorporate his teachings and look to various other artists, cultures, and motifs for inspiration. I work in oils, pastels, pencils, and ink with various nature inspired subjects and pick engaging aspects of different forms to develop a diverse body of work.
KATE STUTS
My artwork celebrates the places where life happens—restaurants filled with conversation, cafés that become daily rituals, theaters where stories are shared, and neighborhood landmarks that hold countless memories. Using watercolor and ink, I capture the character and charm of these buildings because they represent more than architecture; they are spaces where people gather, connect, and create lasting moments. I hope each painting evokes a sense of nostalgia and belonging, inviting viewers to reflect on the places that have shaped their own lives and the meaningful connections made within them. I am also available for commission pieces.
GLORIA COHEN
My abstract work often suggests a place, real or imagined. I like to work in plan, section, aerial, macro, micro viewpoints, and I enjoy obscuring my and the viewers perspective. I aim for visual movement, rhythm, contrast and balance in my compositions. I strive to remain engaged in the experience and discovery of the process until the piece is complete.
Encaustic paint is a compelling medium. Working with wax has more physicality than painting with other mediums. There is scraping, layering, inscribing, digging, melting, cooling, and various changes of state involved. Hidden layers can be revealed, adding textures and patterns can obscure. Items can be embedded, collaged, and infinitely manipulated.