Upcoming visiting artists
May 2023 /// Madison Marzec
MEDIUM /// PENCIL AND CHARCOAL ILLUSTRATIONS
Hello! My name is Madison Marzec! I was born in Buffalo, NY and moved to Avon shortly after. I graduated from Avon High School in 2021 and decided to get my associates in fine arts at Finger Lakes Community College. Even as a child I was creative, I was constantly doodling on my desks at school and on the margins of my homework. It was not till my senior year that I decided I wanted to go to college and study art. I will be graduating from FLCC at the end of May and transferring to SUNY Geneseo. Working here at “The Gallery in The Valley” has been nothing short of amazing. I am excited to see what the future holds for me here in Geneseo.
For my exhibition I wanted to stay true to NY and create pieces that represent our towns and counties. From places, to people, and to the animals that inhabit our home; I wanted to capture the significant symbols of our county, Geneseo especially. Having a father who works for the Letchworth Park police force, I am familiar with the park and its attractions. I used a variety of materials to create each piece. I enjoy using charcoal, pens, pencils, and colored pencils. Through my work I can express my love for NY and all it provides for us.
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October 2022 /// ADHDoodlezz (Jake Tschiderer and Reid Roberts)
ADHDoodlezz
MEDIUM /// A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING - PEN, MARKER, PENCIL, PASTEL, ACRYLIC
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November 2021 /// Joanna Walters
Joanna Walters
MEDIUM /// LETTERING & WOODWORKING
Joanna is a proud Geneseo resident, wife of Keith Walters, and co-owner of The Gallery. This is her first ever solo exhibition. A mother of two and an art director for a marketing agency by day, she draws words in circles and then carves them into wood as a therapeutic practice to grow and learn through the seasons of her life. This show is an exhibit of 12 pieces created over the past 4 years, representing lessons learned (and still being learned) through the process of adding the role of “mother” to her identity. Each piece is accompanied by an essay, the 12-part story spanning issues that are difficult to talk about: miscarriage, grief, postpartum depression and anxiety, mental health, and suicide. 20% of each sale from this exhibit will be donated to an organization that supports maternal mental health.
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April 2021 /// Mandi Antonucci
Mandi Antonucci
MEDIUM /// COLORED PENCIL / BALLPOINT PEN / WATERCOLOR
“I am a visual artist residing in Geneseo, New York. I like to think of myself as a crafter of visual stories. I attempt to create drawings that provide more questions than answers, more ambiguity than certainty. My intention is to leave the viewer with an open ended narrative that allows one to fill in the blanks from their own personal experiences. I work primarily in Colored Pencils, Watercolor, and Ballpoint Pen, exploring the theme of the contradictions and opposing forces found in everyday life. I strive to find meaning in the dual realities that push us in varying directions, and to make connections between both the pivotal and mundane moments of life with the use of symbolism and simplicity.” -Mandi