Springing From the Canvas

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Ancient Greek and Roman nymphaeums were grottoes built up around naturally occurring grottoes traditionally thought to house water nymphs. Originally the nymphaeums sprung up near naturally occurring springs and streams, later the monuments were filled with flowers and greenery and decorated with mosaics, sculptures, painting and fountains. These ornate spaces of reflection were dedicated to the local Naiads and used for recreational and sacred purposes. Naturally, now, nymphaeums are remembered as magical places of solace, mystery, relaxation and inspiration. Nymphaeum: New Paintings by Kim Squaglia is a collection of abstract paintings that the Sacramento-based artist says reference "the botanical, the aquatic and the musical" nature of the grottoes. Squaglia's technique is to create multiple layers of painted patterns, shapes and structures layered between coats of resin. As a result, the layers of paint seem to float and move, taking on a life of their own- some appearing like dense swamps others like hazy galaxies. The exhibition runs through Saturday, July 2 at Holly Johnson Gallery, 1411 Dragon St. The gallery is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Call 214-369-0169 or visit hollyjohnsongallery.com.
Tuesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Starts: May 21. Continues through July 2, 2011