Chalk, Paper, Scissors: Works on Paper by Paul Brand and Anastasia Wagner
Artists Talk and Demo with Exhibiting Artists
Thursday, August 18, 6 – 9 p.m.
Join us Thursday, August 18, from 6 – 9 p.m. for an interactive Artists Talks and Demo. The free and open-to-the-public event will feature a “behind-the-scenes” look into the artistic processes of Paul Brand and Anastasia Wagner, the exhibiting artists of our current exhibit, Chalk, Paper, Scissors.
The plein air charcoal landscapes of Paul Brand are rich in contrast and visual texture. Often taking an abstract approach to his drawing and painting, Brand shows a compelling use of form and negative space. The mixed media collages of Anastasia Wagner combine an interest in portraiture and gardening. Through the layering of imagery and use of various acrylic mediums, Wagner creates renderings that focus on color, texture and line.
The event begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour, during which guests are welcome to converse one-on-one with the artists. The artist presentations will begin with Paul Brand at 7 p.m., followed by Anastasia Wagner.
A Q&A will follow each artist’s presentation. Visitors are welcome to both attend the social hour and the artist presentations if they so choose! The event includes a free, light tapas buffet and cash bar by Venue.
Due to limited seating, reservations are not required but are encouraged.
Paul Brand holds a M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Human Physiology from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (Rochester, New York). He currently teaches art classes across Northwest Ohio as a self-employed artist while serving as a part-time instructor in painting at the Toledo Museum of Art (Ohio). Brand is a recipient of a 2015 Ohio Percent for Art Purchase Award. He has received over 35 awards for his fine artworks through shows at the Toledo Artists’ Club (Ohio), Parkwood Gallery (Toledo, Ohio) and other Northwest Ohio exhibits. A dedicated contributor to group exhibitions, Brand has had work accepted into numerous juried shows, festivals, and invitationals such as the Crosby Festival of the Arts at Toledo Botanical Garden (Ohio), Art on the Mall at The University of Toledo, and numerous exhibits in the Community Gallery of the Toledo Museum of Art. Brand’s artworks form part of the permanent collection of Tiffin University (Tiffin, Ohio) and Stark State College (North Canton, Ohio).
Anastasia Wagner received her B.F.A. summa cum laude with a concentration in painting and drawing from The University of Toledo (Ohio) in 2018. Currently, Wagner is the Gallery Coordinator at 20 North Gallery. Wagner is a frequent contributor to juried and group exhibitions including Dream or Nightmare at the SCENE Metrospace (Lansing, Michigan) in 2016 and Undisclosed at Toledo School for the Arts (Ohio) in 2018, 2019 and 2022. Wagner has also been involved in the arts community as a former Judge for the categories of Jewelry and Sculpture in the Crosby Festival of the Arts at Toledo Botanical Garden (Ohio). She is a current Independent Member of the Toledo Federation of Art Societies, for which she serves as Exhibition Committee Co-Chair.
The Chalk, Paper, Scissors exhibit continues through September 24, 2022.
We are working to keep you safe—We kindly request that individuals who feel unwell/are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 remain at home. Our event capacity limits will be observed.
20 North Gallery Hours:
Wednesday – Saturday, Noon – 4 p.m.
Or by Appointment
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