enTANGLEMENT arrives at Monkey Mind Art Studios in Frankfort

© 2011 DJ McGarel

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digital on carved wood with beads

enTANGLEMENT is an art series by Diane McGarel.

exhibit dates: September 26-November 2, 2011

reception: Sunday October 16, 2011

artist statement:

Anger, fear and doubt are just a few of the emotions I am experiencing simultaneously upon learning the shocking news that one of my best friends has cancer. “How can this be?” I asked myself. “She eats right, exercises, doesn't smoke or drink, why her? It doesn't seem fair!!!!” As inwardly I scream in anguish, I outwardly smile to be supportive. My art series entitled, enTANGLEMENT illustrates the emotional battle and strength required to face devastation with dignity. My father died at 52 of lung cancer. At his funeral, my Uncle spoke of his courage and how those during my father’s time of need he thought of us not of himself. In my opinion that is what love is; to give others the courage to endure the impossible.


website: mcgarelgraphics
http://web.me.com/dmcga456/McGarel_Graphics/Blog_unProcessed/Entries/2011/10/16_%C2%A9_DJ_McGarel.html

A week prior to the reception, Sunday October 16th, the art piece entitled, DECISIONS will be on sale on eBay. The funds raised from this sale will be donated to Faye's Light Cancer Organization in Homewood, IL

enTANGLEMENT displayed at Monkey Mind Art Studios, 3 W Nebraska, Frankfort, IL 60423
website: http://www.monkeymindartstudio.com/

Hammond Visitors Center

Excited to have my work be part of this show at the Visitors Center in Hammond IN

My art piece is a digital work. 16 x 20 inches created in 2011.

more of my art work can be viewed at mcgarelgrapics

Self Portrait Show 2011

http://www.33contemporary.com/7thPortraitShow/144.html

Diane McGarel's new art 2011

© 2011 DJ McGarel

Decisions ?

digital: two 8 x 10 digital prints on a craved wood

sized: 8 inches wide x 24 inches in height

Decisions? is a art piece for the Entanglement Series for Monkey Mind Studios, Frankfort.

Reception is Sunday, October 16th

Diane McGarel's new artwork, June 2011

© DJ McGarel

entitled, Future 2011

digital

Sized: 16 x 20 inches unframed

Future 2011
Opportunities occur suddenly and sometimes decisions are made when emotions are much too close to be impartial. Like a mirror, emotions can cloud one’s judgment. Unfortunately only in hindsight can we sometimes view the problem objectively. Until then, like images in a mirror the reflection may appear closer then it actually is. Just like a passenger’s side mirror alters the reflections so does pain or anger clouds one’s better judgment. Situations or circumstances may be too close or painful to be viewed at the time impartial. Opportunities sometimes can be missed. It may be hard to notice the cracked window in the upper portion of this image. We sometimes race through life, like the biker with our head facing downward unaware of life happenings. So I ask you now, the viewer, are we a leader or a follower? Are you stuck in a traffic jam of life? We sometimes think our personal mistakes do not affect those around us. But sadly this is not true. Our lives are all intertwined, like a reflection, each affecting one another, the good along with the bad.

more of my artwork can be viewed at mcgarelgraphics:

http://web.me.com/dmcga456/McGarel_Graphics/Art_Works.html

New artwork: for Entanglement 2011

© DJ McGarel

entitled: Vision 25/30

Media: mixed media

two canvases sized 3 inches x 6 inches each

Vision 25/30: Vision was created because while printing the digital image for another art work, I neglected to notice that there was a previous piece of paper in the printer. This digital image printed on two separate sheets making the original print unusable. Since I hate letting things go to waste. I began to think of this as an opportunity instead of a disaster. Perhaps this is a way for me to think beyond the box? Be a challenge instead of a disability. Instantly I began cutting up the digital image and without conscious thought glued the prints onto two separate canvases. Upon completion, I stood back and took a long look at the image before me. It was that of an eyeball, a distorted entangled image of reality. My mind began to race with questions. I question do we as individuals view life without any preconceived preconceptions? Are we forever cursed to be haunted by past mistakes? Can one truly forgive the past, learn from our mishaps and begin anew? I wonder. I have decided to call this piece, Vision 25/30 because try as we must, in my opinion our preconceived notions of reality do shape the present as well as the future. Vision like perception varies in depths of reality and can never be a perfect 20/20. Life is never perfect. Just as one’s eyesight varies from person to person, so does one’s reality. It's important for us to embrace the challenge and not let a mishap cripple us beyond repair. 'Embrace, learn and empower,' that's my motto.

mcgarelgraphics website: http://web.me.com/dmcga456/McGarel_Graphics/Art_Works.html

Frankfort Library June 2011

© 2011 DJ McGarel

Being

digital
© 2011 DJ McGarel
the second half of Being
media: digital

This work as well as others are currently on display at the Frankfort Library

Frankfort Public Library
frankforlibrary.org
815-469-2423
2119 Pfeiffer Road, Frankfort, IL

mcgarelgraphics : http://web.me.com/dmcga456/McGarel_Graphics/Art_Works.html