I was able to take a quick trip to New Jersey – thank you, Mother Nature, for providing magnificent weather for a safe journey in February! Yesterday I visited the Novado Gallery in Jersey City (blog post to follow), and today I stopped at the Summit Medical Group in Berkeley Heights.
I went to pick up the eight paintings I had on display (from April until a few days ago). It is such a beautiful space and the people are so friendly. I just love it there! Now, space planner Elizabeth Wiech has installed a show of these brilliantly hued text-infused paintings by Susan Hope Shaffer.
Shaffer, a cancer survivor, created these images to empower herself and others on their healing journey. Through art, she has discovered a source of positive energy and this is such a beautiful and magical resource. The exhibit is incredibly cohesive and captivating.
Refreshments and entertainment will be provided at an opening reception on Friday, March 3, 2017 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. The gallery space is located on the basement floor of the Lawrence Pavilion at Summit – 1 Diamond Hill Road (07922). A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the artwork will be donated to Pathways Women’s Cancer Support.
I drove to New Jersey on Monday. Visited with friends in Jersey City and Morristown, and stopped in to see my art exhibition at Summit Medical Group in Berkeley Heights. I love how easy-peasy it is to find your way around the country via Google maps/GPS, by the way. It is clearly the greatest invention to eliminate fear of travel. It was an effortless, fun-filled journey!
This place is so beautiful! Space Planner Elizabeth Wiech did a magnificent job installing this show. I feel lucky to be a part of it. It turns out that my work is the most abstract of the bunch. I picked up the artwork I had delivered that wasn’t used – actually my friend Anne had delivered it for me originally, and so this was my first time there. Everyone was so nice and helpful from the valet parking attendants and security people to the reception desk ladies and maintenance. Thank you, everyone! I am just so incredibly grateful for the experience.
The art exhibition is in the basement floor of the Lawrence Pavilion building in the complex at 1 Diamond Hill (Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922). Each artist is represented with an artist statement and information on how to contact them in order to make a purchase. A portion of sales will go to a pet charity – this is an animal-themed art show.
Eight of my paintings are there – from my 18″ x 18″ oil & collage Echolalia series.
The exhibition will continue through November 2016.
Contact Elizabeth Wiech at (908) 277-8806 for more information. This is a medical office building – she will know the building hours. The show is open to the public and can be accessed through a separate entrance with stairs leading to the basement floor or through the main entrance using the elevator.
Here are pictures of the art exhibition at Summit Medical Group! Curator and space planner Elizabeth Wiech sent them to me this morning.
It is an animal art show featuring dogs and cats. I am thrilled to be a part of it.
The show has an indefinite end – somewhere in the six-month range. Summit Medical Group is located in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey (1 Diamond Hill Road, Lawrence Pavilion). Call (908) 277-8806 for more information.
If you are interested in making a sale, connect with me here via the contact page or email me at ktashkovski@gmail.com. I have extra paintings that can replace the ones sold no problemo.
I guess I feel most comfortable wearing neutral colors – black, white, gray, beige, navy blue….
Banana Republic turtleneck sweater, BCBG Max Azria leggings, Ralph Lauren boots
People keep making comments to me about my wardrobe – that it seems unlimited, that my closet must be colossal, et cetera.
Lord & Taylor cashmere cardigan, Banana Republic leather top, Trina Turk leather skirt BCBG Generation booties
It is an illusion, I think, because I have repeated a lot of separates, although I try to mix things up enough in order to create new looks. And I have to admit, this is a lot easier when you stick with neutrals.
Coach headband, BlackBrown1826 cashmere sweater, Bailey 44 top (underneath), BCBG Max Azria pants, Nine West booties
One of my friends wants me to be her stylist and while I love fashion, I cannot see myself as someone else’s personal shopper. Fashion reflects one’s personality, of course, but as well as I know her, I can’t be limited by a budget. If I desire something, I don’t stop until I get it. I know that other people, my friend included, do not generally live by that creed.
Bailey 44 top, BCBG Max Azria skirt, Nine West boots
Case in point – I just bought two evening dresses – a gown and a cocktail dress – for upcoming events (a BCBG Max Azria and a Jill Jill Stuart!).
They were in the $300 price point range. So…I will be driving to work on fumes for three more days. I have also lost three pounds, lol, no food in the house. No biggie. Everything always ends up working out for the best.
The Limited silk scarf, Banana Republic dress, Steve Madden bootsKaren Tashkovski, Key, 30″ x 30″, 2000, oil, latex & collage, $825
Hey – if I sell every “cat” painting I brought to the Summit Medical Group art exhibit (in the Lawrence Pavilion Lower Lobby Gallery) in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, I will make $11,800 less a 10% donation to that local animal care charity.
Karen Tashkovski, Wing, 30″ x 30″, 2000, oil, latex & collage, $825BCBG Max Azria cardigan and T-shirt, Banana Republic pants, Nine West booties
That’s enough to buy at least a few more clothes. That show starts April 25, 2016. It is open to the public – my favorite type of art show – a captive audience, people who may not seek out art venues but are at the offices for other reasons. It’s my bread and butter (ha ha – figuratively. You know I don’t eat bread or dairy).
The opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, May 5th, 2016 from 5:00-8:00 pm. Summit Medical Group is located at 1 Diamond Hill Road, Lawrence Pavilion, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922. Call (908) 277-8806 for more information.
I will be participating in this art exhibition in New Jersey! It is an animal-themed show. I will be selling oil and collage paintings from my Dream Time and Echolalia series.
Paintings will be $225-825 each. 10% of sales will be donated to an animal shelter in the area. The show will run for several months.
I will have more information about it next month. I still have not made travel plans to coordinate the installation. For now, suffice it to say that I am soooo excited about this!
