Join us for Helen Ziga’s Gallery Showcase. Ziga will be in the Watson Gallery discussing her work and answering guest questions.

Artist Statement:

I am inspired by the beauty and complexity of color and shape, making reference to the physical world as I experience it. The aesthetic of my artwork is a geometric, hard-edged abstraction. I use large and small shapes, lines, patterns and color relationships to represent a metaphor about the space and control an artist has over said visual space. While at first glance the artworks are aesthetically pleasing, I purposefully provide multiple points for the eye to rest. The size of the panel, the compositional scale, color saturation and brightness, proximity and distance, create a planar surface that does not stop moving. My intent is to ensure the painting has no object, no singular point that the viewer can depend on to define the composition. The eye will be continuously redirected to other areas of the plane. There is no place for rest.

My artistic lineage comes from Minimalism, the Graphic Arts and Feminism, occasionally converging geometric shapes with craft-based materials. I create acrylic paintings on canvas, wood and paper and often incorporate embroidery as a nod to craft. I relate to the texture and warmth embroidery adds to a surface. Much of my work is mapped out in advance, sketched out in Adobe Illustrator, and drawn on the surface before I begin painting. This process allows me to focus as I take the work into its final form.

Your ticket includes a cocktail before the event.

Immerse yourself in a unique experience that combines the art of candle-making with the ambiance of a local distillery. You will be creating luxury soy and coconut wax blend candles in a 10 oz crystal glass vessel. For this event, fragrance oil options will be a mix of classic scents such as vanilla and eucalyptus. Enjoy signature cocktails crafted by Distillery of Modern Art as you work your way through the event.

Limited spots are available for this exclusive candle-making class at the distillery. Secure your place now to embark on a sensory experience that harmonizes the worlds of fragrance, craftsmanship, and cocktails. Unleash your creativity and create candles that reflect your unique style.

Please note that participants must be of legal drinking age to enjoy the cocktail mixer. Proper identification may be required.

For any additional questions, please contact the event organizer, Taylor Kelly, at hi@taylormatthewkelly.com.

We look forward to sharing this memorable candle-making experience with you at our special distillery edition of this candle-making workshop event! *By attending this event, you agree to a photographer capturing moments during the event to share with attendees post event.

Top Shelf Comedy is a monthly stand-up comedy show featuring the best of Atlanta comedians at Distillery of Modern Art.
Sunday, April 28
Doors: 7pm; Show: 7:30pm
Tickets: $20
21+ to enter

Hosted by: Amanda Marks

Featuring:

• Amy Brown
• Joel Byars
• Zain Sharif
• And more to be announced

Join us for a joyous all-levels Hatha yoga class in appreciation of the wise women in our lives taught by E-RYT 500 instructor Cherri McCallister.