Rachel Derstine, Emily Squires Levine, Mary Tyson
The Gallery Committee is excited to announce the next art exhibition at the Clubhouse. Join us for a very special exhibit of work by these brilliant local artists. Please plan to visit the exhibition during Club hours and join us at the Artists’ Opening Reception to experience the extraordinary creativity of these artists. Members and artists are encouraged to invite friends and guests to the Artists’ Opening Reception. Mark your calendars for these exciting and stimulating exhibits! Cosmopolitan Club Members and their Guests, Artists and their Patrons are most welcome to attend. Club members and their guests can REGISTER HERE. Artists and their guests can REGISTER HERE
Emily has always been drawn to small vessels, particularly those with colorful, intricate designs: a ceramic bowl from Turkey, a mother-of-pearl box. Though often used to hold treasures, the container always intrigues her more than its contents. Her colorful vessels are inspired by traditional Japanese Imari porcelain, a print by Miró or recent travels to Cuba. Emily layers hand mixed colors of polymer, creating patterns which run through the entire length of the “cane.” Slices of contrasting colors, patterns, and complexity are juxtaposed around a form and cured in an oven. Each vessel reflects the shape of the form but remains unique in its presentation. Emily came to her art after a childhood of macramé and yarn doll making, an MBA and a 30-year career in finance. Although she played with polymer clay with my young children, it was not until 1994 that she discovered her niche. An avocation became her occupation over time. Emily, a Philadelphia resident, is a member of the Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay Guild and the International Polymer Clay Association.