Symphony of Colors by Zony Gordon
July 19 – October 16, 2024
Reception: July 19, 4:00-6:00pm
Art Demo: August 2, 4:00-5:00pm
Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main St. Santa Clarita, CA 91321
The City of Santa Clarita is excited to announce the upcoming exhibition, “Symphony of Colors,” featuring the works of local contemporary impressionist artist Zony Gordon. This exhibition will run from Friday, July 19 to Wednesday, October 16 at the Old Town Newhall Library (24500 Main Street) with an opening reception on July 19th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Zony Gordon is a multi-awarded artist and her work is inspired by the scenery, garden, and wildlife of California, and she creates pieces that highlight the contrast between subjects and backgrounds. Gordon is a member of the Santa Clarita Artists Association, the Women Painters West in Los Angeles, and the California Arts Club Los Angeles. She has also served as an art volunteer, teacher, and judge for various competitions.
“Symphony of Colors” will showcase Gordon’s dedication to capturing the beauty of nature through vibrant colors and impressionist techniques. Her paintings reflect the influence of her daily encounters and the natural world on her evolving art practice.
Gordon will conduct a live watercolor painting demonstration at the Old Town Newhall Library on Friday, August 2, from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the artist and view her exhibited paintings.
How to Purchase Artwork:
For inquiries and to purchase artwork, please contact the artist directly.
Delivery will be arranged after the show ends on October 16, 2024.
Zony Gordon | @GordonZony | ZonyGordon.com
Q&A with Zony Gordon
Hi Zony, thank you for exhibiting your beautiful watercolors with us at the Old Town Newhall Library. Tell us, where do you find inspiration for your paintings?
Could be during a walk around the park or paseo, or during a trip to a museum and finding exceptional art pieces that blow my mind.
What themes do you typically pursue in your own artwork?
Local florals and landscapes are high on the theme choice, as they are an easy favorites among art patrons. Collages and abstracts are good subjects too.
What medium do you find best supports those themes?
Watercolor has always been my favorite medium. I do love incorporating collage on my watercolor paintings once in a while, and mixed media has become practical, too, especially for my abstracts.
Who are your biggest artistic influences?
Growing up, I’ve been exposed to the art of the masters. Van Gogh, Matisse, Monet, Michelangelo, da Vinci and such. And these have all affected how I started being inspired with sketching flowers and picking the right colors. As the years passed by, I continued to attend art classes and workshops and slowly evolved with a different style. I became focused on contemporary loose watercolor, and some acrylic. And now that abstracts are trendy, mixed media has become part of my varied medium choices.
What are some memorable responses you have had to your work?
Art Judges mostly say, “they’re easy on the eyes and are loose and fresh”. As for the landscapes, common comments are that “composition is good, there’s enough to capture the eye inside the painting and to be inspired”.