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The Performing Arts Studio, located in Norman’s historic Santa Fe Train Depot, 200 South Jones Ave., presents an exhibition of the paintings of Norman artist Mitsuno Ishii Reedy, opening on Sunday, October 1, with a reception for the artist from 2 to 4 pm. All Things Bright and Beautiful, which will continue through November 26, will feature Reedy’s still life and plein-air paintings in oil and pastel. Performing Arts Studio gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. Admission is free.
Reedy, a long time Norman resident, began her career in the mid 1970’s painting portraits, still lifes, and landscapes for collectors throughout the United States. She has garnered many honors since that time, having been elected a full member of the Pastel Society of America in 1978, an associate member of the Pastel Society of Japan (Gendai Pastel Kyokai) in 2001, and listed in Who’s Who in the South and Southwest and Who’s Who in American Art. Her works were included in the publications The Best of Oil Painting, The Best of Pastels, Floral Inspirations, Portrait Inspirations, The Best of Pastels II, Pastel Artist International magazine and Focus Santa Fe.
Her commissioned portraits include Luciano Pavarotti, Federal District Judge Wayne Alley (which received recognition in the Pastel Society of America 2001 International Portrait Competition) and numerous corporate and civic leaders, college deans, military officers, doctors, families and children.
Reedy studied with notable pastel artists Albert Handell and Daniel Greene, and oil painters John Howard Sanden and David Leffel.
“We have long admired Mitsuno Reedy’s paintings and are very pleased to host All Things Bright and Beautiful,” says Performing Arts Studio Director Nancy McClellan. “The exhibition title is a wonderful description of her work. These are bright and beautiful paintings the public will truly enjoy.”
PAS Gallery Exhibitions are made possible in part by corporate sponsor Arvest Bank and by grants from The Norman Arts Council, The Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
For additional information, phone The Performing Arts Studio at 405-307-9320 or visitwww.mitsunoreedy.com |
