The Northside Artists Group proudly portrays their love for Madison's Northside in a cozy new exhibition at the Overture Center. Titled Reflections of the Northside,"" the exhibit features a variety of visual art including acrylic, watercolor, photography, mixed media and mosaic.
Founded in 2005, this is the Northside Artist Group's first exhibition at the Overture Center. The group seeks to foster a common identity within the artistic community as well as allow the general Madison population to get a glimpse into the energetic and creative lifestyle of many Northsiders.
Each of the exhibit's pieces reflects a certain aspect of Northside life with a majority of the works focusing on the natural beauty surrounding the community. For instance, Preeti Ojha's painting, ""Lake Mendota at Warner Beach,"" is a beautiful landscape depicting the tranquil and peaceful environment of the Northside. The transparency of watercolors lends a soft, fluid quality to autumn shades of brown, maroon and orange against the smooth placid blue of Lake Mendota.
Other pieces, such as Carolyn Gantner's ""At Cherokee Marsh,"" tries to convey the harmonious relationship between human beings and their environment. Gantner's black and white photo portrays two observers standing on a boardwalk as they gesture towards the vast marshlands surrounding them. This striking image emphasizes the importance of the environment as a source of beauty and inspiration.
Several pieces also display the diverse cultures and energy of the Northside. Muriel Simms' humorous mixed media piece, ""Unique Greeting Cards,"" acts as a quirky comment on the tight-knit and lively community. Meanwhile, the bold red, yellow and green brushstrokes in Katharine C. Goray's acrylic painting ""Fiesta Hispana I: Dancing with the Cosmos,"" allows us a peek into the vibrancy of the community's annual Feista Hispana festival.
By depicting their favorite spots in Northside, the group has created a meaningful exhibit that conveys their love and pride for their neighborhood. It is clear the community they work and play in is a source of inspiration for these talented artists.
