Three local artists have exhibits in the Modella Art Gallery in Stillwater May 30 – June
29.
Local artists include Northern Oklahoma College instructors Jena Kodesh of Red Rock, Audrey Schmitz of Tonkawa, and Ken Crowder of Tonkawa.
Each artist has three exhibits in the show, entitled “Home Sweet Oklahoma.”
Kodesh’s entries include the paintings “Colorful Water,” “Beaver’s Bend,” and “Reflections of Home.” She will also be speaking on Marbling Silk Scarves on June 6 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Modella Gallery.
Schmitz has three exhibits including Garden Beach Triptych, Stoneware, mixed media; Redbud Diptych, Stoneware, mixed media; and Wheatscape Triptych, Stoneware, mixed media.
Crowder’s photographs include “Swept,” “Kay County, and “Winter Solstice.”
Kodesh is an artist who enjoys painting and printmaking. As Oklahoma State University Alumni, Jena holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree with double majors in Studio Art and Art History, along with a Master’s of Arts in Education. Kodesh is a graduate of the Oklahoma Leadership Arts Program and a recipient of the Governor’s Arts in Education Award. After completing National Board Certification, Jena began instructing two-dimensional art and art appreciation classes for Northern Oklahoma College. Jena has received grants on state and national levels. She is an honoree of the Journal Record’s 50 Making a Difference and was a 2018 candidate for Oklahoma Woman of the Year. She is a 2019 Tonkawa Pride Award winner. Jena enjoys promoting the arts, and arts education across the state. Her artwork validates a love for organic form, providing her with opportunities, which include one-woman shows, group art exhibitions, and mural work.
Jena Kodesh Artist Statement--The concept of layering suggests a person can add or take away, which appeals to me. Many elements in nature are layered- the earth, trees, clouds, and the human personality. Interlacing reminds me of the healthy interactions in interpersonal relationships. Each individual brings unique contributions to the relationship and together form a stronger unit. This body of work reflects my life, both past and present, and many of the emotions felt in-between. These pieces include hand painted silk and cotton, handmade paper from banana pulp, acrylic leaf prints, watercolor, and oil paintings.
Audrey Schmitz works in multiple mediums including ceramics, sculpture and photography. She is instructor of 3-Dimensional Art and Art History at Northern Oklahoma College, Tonkawa, where she also directs the Eleanor Hays Art Gallery. Among her accomplishments, Schmitz’s work has been chosen for juried exhibitions nationwide, she holds ...
