5th Annual Exhibit for the Artists of Art For Your Spaces
Diana Saffo Bono, Ken Farris, and Nancy M. Young
Opening Reception April 10, 2010
"Three Artists, Three Friends, Three Styles". This phrase has become synonymous with the artistic group, Art For Your Spaces. In the Spring of 2005, Artists Diana Saffo Bono, Ken Farris & Nancy M. Young, first met as part of a juried group of twenty artists at the Augusta Haus Cooperative Art Gallery in Augusta, Missouri. By 2006, Diana, Ken & Nancy joined together to become the artist group, Art For your Spaces. The next step they took collectively was to develop a website to detail how as a trio, they encompass many styles and media of art that can truly fill the needs of an individual or business' artistic needs. The artists of Art For Your Spaces have been resident artists at Framations Art Gallery since June 2006. This exhibit at Framations Art Gallery marks their 5th year exhibiting together as a group.
Each of these award winning artists, brings something unique to experience at their group exhibitions through their individual styles & life experiences.
Diana Saffo Bono is an award winning regional artist, the daughter of a Sicilian immigrant father and first generation Sicilian mother. Growing up on the hill, Diana had no idea she would one day explore Sicily or any of the wonderful countries she has since visited. The beauty and the wonders she has seen have been the subject of many of her paintings. In this show she has some pieces inspired by her recent trip to France. Woven throughtout her exhibit are a few pieces worked in a unique style she developed combining her love of drawing, a touch of watercolor, and her sense of humor . She titles these Impressions of.......". One you will see is a piece inspired by the french markets she and her husband visited in the Dordognne region of France. Diana is delighted when the viewer smiles or laughs at something discovered or is transported to another place or time. Regardless of medium, subject matter or style, Diana’s work is a celebration of life. See more of Diana's work at www.dianasaffobono.com .
Educated as a designer, Ken Farris is fascinated by the natural world and its many wonders. As a multi-media artist, Ken's love of art and innate talents shows in each stroke of paint to the canvas. Ken is a devoted volunteer for the Missouri Alliance for Animal Legislation. In 2008, Ken created the first of a series of paintings to be used for the Alliance greeting cards as a fund-raiser for the organization with each year following featuring new works created exclusively for the cause by Ken. See more of Ken's work at www.KenFarris.com.
As a self-trained artist with a teaching degree, Nancy M. Young works with acrylics, watercolor, mosaics, & collage. She is also an accomplished muralist. Her work has been featured in the St Charles Magazine, among other area publications. Nancy shares her talents with youth in the community through children's art lessons. Her love of color, composition and line, gives the viewer an opportunity to look at the world with fresh eyes.
Together, Art For Your Spaces creates a powerful exhibit of unique artwork for the viewer. From abstract to traditional fine art, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this exhibition. For more information about Art For Your Spaces, visit their website at www.ArtForYourSpaces.com.
