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Reception Thursday, May 21th, 2009, 7-9 p.m.
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coming Thursday we are opening a new show for renowned Phoenix area
artist Penny
Benjamin Peterson (May 21 - June 2). Join us this
coming Thursday night for an Artwalk reception from 7-9 p.m. It's been a busy week. I was in the
Bay area last week where I was interviewed for a local arts show in San
Jose. The thirty minute interview will air in San Jose later in the
month and on Dish Network several months from now. I also gave one of
my workshops to artists in Oakland on marketing their art. I will
inclue a link to the interview when it is edited and available online.
Take
a moment to reflect on the importance of art in your life and
surroundings. We recently sold a home in Central Phoenix. In spite of
the depressed housing market, we sold the home to the second person who
looked at it, before the sign had even gone up. We credit the sale, to
a large extent, to the artwork in the home. We have sold two homes in
the last five years and credit both rapid sales to the art, which
helped our homes stand out from the others in the market. Original art
has a transformative power in any space, but especially in a home. Take
a moment to enjoy the art surrounding you, and visit Xanadu to bring
more beauty into your life!
J. Jason Horejs
Owner
Xanadu
Gallery
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Penny's Biography
"I was born in States Center Iowa
but I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. The warm Arizona sun called my
family out West when I was five. I have wonderful memories of living on
the farm. Childhood, life is simple and life on the farm was magic. I
am thankful that I had that beginning in my life. Now that I have lived
so many years in Arizona I have become a true desert rat.
When the desert is in full bloom it is awesome. A lush desert sounds
like an oxymoron but it does make quite a transformation. These prickly
sometimes dry looking strange plants suddenly come alive with color.
While it is still in the slumber state, as I like to call it, the
desert is beautiful with its subtle changes in terrain and the way the
sunlight and evening sunsets changes the colors of the mountains and
the cacti. One needs to be quiet and pay attention to really appreciate
the desert. I am influenced by these observations and my paintings
reflect this with their bold splashes of color mixed with the serene,
calming, spiritual effects of introspection.
"When
my older sister died in 1988 it began dramatic change in my art. I felt
that abstract expressionism was a more emotional connection.
I met a wonderful teacher, Eleanor Harris, who became my
mentor. She taught me about collage and non-objective shapes.
She helped me define my interest and abilities in collage and
abstraction. Other instructors followed. I made another shift in my
painting style while studying with Louise Cadillac in Greece. In 2007 I
traveled to China for an exhibition with a small group of artist. What
I bring to the canvas continues to evolve. Now corporate and private
collectors throughout the United States, Canada and China own my
paintings.
"Sharing my art is an important part of
being an artist. I have organized art auctions for the
Arizona Easter Seals and then took a group of artists to the Easter
Seal Camp to teach painting to the handicapped children and adults. I
also support Free Arts for Abused Children and the American Diabetes
Association. I was a Tutor artist for the Diabetes Charity Art Auction,
painting with Bob Khan, Fire Chief and Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean.
I was honored to be
their signature artist the last year they held the event. I am now
involved with American Diabetes Association’s fund raiser
Rip’s B.A.D. Ride, Bikers Against Diabetes. I will
participate in an auction for Ovarian Cancer this year as a tribute to
Eleanor Harris. "
SELECTED
COLLECTIONS:
Magellan Resources
Pappas
Investment
Jordan
Engineering
Butter Buds Inc.
First Interstate Bank
Evest
Builders, Inc.
Candlewood Properties
Kully Pipe
& Steel Supply, Inc.
Liberty
Legend
Lopez
Law Offices
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SELECTED
COLLECTIONS CONTINUED:
National Car Rental
Cash Time
Title Loans
Pat and Duffy Mc Mahon
Mr. And Mrs.
G. Johns
Lane Brothers, Inc.
Brannon Reed
D.D.S.
Jeffery Taffett M.D.
SELECTED
EXHIBITION RECORD
Ningbo China, 2007
Xanadu Gallery
2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
Scottsdale Celebration of
Fine Art – 2009- 1999
Grand Canyon University
– 2002, 2003 Monotype Show
Phoenix Central Library
West
Valley Art Museum/Sun Cities Museum 1998
Casa Grande Art
Museum – 1996 1st Place, Honorable Mention
North
Coast Collage Society – 1996 Stocker Center Gallery, Elyria,
Ohio
VISTAS Exhibition – Church of the Beatitudes
Arts Council
Xanadu Gallery Scottsdale, One Woman Show 2009,
2007-2002
Lawrence Gallery, Portland, Oregon
City
Sights and Sounds
Art on the Bridge – St.
Joseph’s Hospital
ARTICLES:
Arizona
Collector’s Guide 2009
American Art Collector 2009
Art
Business News 2006
Art Book of the New West 2005
Phoenix
Home and Garden 2004
Arizona Republic, Scottsdale Section,
Feb. 2003
Art Buyers Guide 2003
Arizona Women
Magazine, August 2001
Mountain Living Magazine 1997
Republic/Gazette
1988, 1987
Casa Grande Gazette
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Blue Vase with Orange Swirls
by Trevor Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. David S.,
Collectors from Pleasanton, CA | |  | | | Kenya
Kasuals by Sandy Schenkat
Laurie
S., Abington, Pennsylvania Collector | |  | | Embracing
Life, by Lorri Acott-Fowler
Ms.
Laurie S. Abington, PA | |  | | Bird of a Feather, by Lorri Acott-Fowler
Nina
S., Scarsdale, NY Collector | |  | | Water
Source, by Andrew Smith, $18,500
Dr. & Mrs. Kevin S. -
Denver, CO
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Jason
We took delivery on Saturday!!
I
spent Saturday unpacking. The packing company did a 1st class
job. Please thank them on our behalf - everything arrtived
safely.
We are delighted with all of the items.
Einstein
is fantastic and every time you look at it, it makes everybody smile in
a good way.
We would like to thank you very much for
all your help. Your service is superb.
At
somepoint I am sure we will comeback to see what other interesting
pieces you may have.
I will send you a
photo when it is place.
Thanks again.
Kind
regards
Alan H.
London England
Purchased
Einstein Bench by Gary Lee Price
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