Geneva gallery showcasing work of Vass
Jan Schmuckal, owner of Gallery 28 in Geneva, will welcome Rosalie Waranius Vass to her list of fine artists. Vass' paintings will be featured in October.
A reception in her honor is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, during the First Fridays Gallery Walk in downtown Geneva. The public is welcome; stop and visit with the artist and see her work.
At first glance, Vass' paintings seem full of whimsy and charm. Loaded with bright colors and meandering textures, the eye is entertained and eager to view the entire work.
There is not just one focal point because every area demands attention and is carefully crafted by the artist. The title of a particular piece may give some clue to the artist's intention but that never tells the whole story. Collectors usually find their own interpretation and trace it back to some memory or event in their life. Vass says that while she works, a stream of consciousness entwines memories of her childhood and travels.
Gallery 28 owner Jan Schmuckal has been a fan of Vass' work for years.
"Her work is entirely unique; and her signature style is always flawless. The pieces are at once entertaining, thought provoking, and they always contain an element of humor. I find that each time I examine one of Rosalie's paintings, I see something new that I had not seen previously. The work is always well composed, and at a distance, the paintings create movement; they demand that you examine them more closely, and upon close examination, the viewer is never disappointed with delightful surprises; fascinating conversation pieces, to be sure"
Vass' main body of work is on watercolor paper ranging in sizes up to 3 feet by 4 feet. She uses watercolor and acrylic paints plus an overlay of prima color pencil. Not a traditional painter, Vass prides herself on creating a new style and technique involving many layers of paint which uniquely identifies her work.
Because of her many years of teaching in public and private schools, Vass is adept in many techniques such as oil painting and print making. She is often called upon for commissions, demonstrations and workshops.
Her paintings can be found in many private collections, as well as corporations, banks, hospitals and offices. She has been invited to show her paintings in many venues including museums, universities and libraries, including the National Watercolor Society shows, of which she has signature status.
Vass' achievements have been documented in "Who's Who in the World," "Who's Who in America," "Who's Who of American Women," as well as the Library of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Cultural Art Center of Chicago. Visit the artist from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 2 at Gallery 28, corner of Fourth and Hamilton streets in downtown Geneva. For information, call the gallery at (630) 845-9673 or visit www.gallery28.net.