Interview with Katherine Mialkowski

Image above: "HIDDEN" by Katherine Mialkowski

 1. Who are you and what do you do, and what is your background?
My name is Katherine Mialkowski and I am an artist. I have been painting, drawing and creating since I was a child. I went to The Atlanta College of Art long before SCAD bought it and I have a BFA in painting.

Image above: "DARK FOREST" by Katherine Mialkowski

Image above: "MISHAP" by Katherine Mialkowski

2. What's integral to your art and or art career?
Exploring the natural world, reading, studying are all integral to my creating new artwork. Getting out and showing, selling and talking with people is integral to my art career. I enjoy talking with people at art fairs that I might never have met at a gallery show. I get a lot of important feedback.

3. What themes do you pursue and what medium do you use?
I paint with watercolor and oils and I draw. My main theme is our relationship to and interaction with the natural world around us. I like to explore the ways that humans explain what we experience through our Myths, Science and Religion.

4. What makes you angry, what makes you happy?
Painting makes me happy! I don’t like drama and people that complicate everything.

5. Who and what inspire you in your work and or in your life in general?
My daughter and friends and family inspire me to always keep going and be happy. The fun of creating artwork keeps me inspired to create more work. I can’t imagine not making artwork everyday, it’s just a part of me.

6. What superpower would you want?
Hmmmmm………..that’s a tough one. I would love to be able to help people somehow, maybe relieve suffering?

7. What is your favorite artists and or other person?
I love the Dutch Masters, Odd Nerdrum, Anselm Keifer, Hans Holbein the younger, too many to mention.

8. What advice would you give to other artists?
Keep working, keep improving, strive to be better all the time. Always be yourself and follow your own vision.

9. Contact details.
kmialkowski@yahoo.com
www.katherinemialkowski.com

Save the Date for WCAGA's Annual Meeting December 4, 1 pm - 4 pm Mark your calendars for the WCAGA's annual meeting at the Goat Farm's Rodriguez Room. There will be studio tours, food, and a great time to get to know all the artist from WCAGA. More information will be sent with the announcement of the studio tours and what to bring. Contact Sally for more details. 678-642-5300 Image above: Vivian Liddell in studio (photo by Jeanne Ann Davidson) The newly formed Athens Art Share Group welcomes all members of WCAGA and potential members (visitors) to attend their Studio Visits. Their next visit is at Vivian Liddell’s studio in Athens on Sunday, Nov. 13 from 3:00-5:00. Her studio address is #3D, 160 Tracy St., Athens GA. The format for their meetings is focused on the individual artist studio they are visiting.  They see this as an opportunity for the artist to have a focused viewing and response from members and artists in the community… A time for feedback and a constructive/ supportive critique.  We are also sharing books about art, brainstorming for future exhibition opportunities, and just general “art talk”! They plan to meet once a month on Sunday afternoons. Please join the Athens Art Share Group! Stacy Koffman is coordinating this group.  If you have any questions, please email stacy.koffman@ung.edu Two works by Lucy Julia Hale, "American Powder Room: Killer Decor" and "His Last Summer at Home" were published in the October issue of "The Hand: A Magazine for Reproduction Based Art."   https://thehandmagazine.net/issue-14-purchase-and-artist-links/ Image above:"His Last Summer At Home" Image above: Flora Rosefsky with her Stop Series and Photographic Image of Kolbrun Sigurdardottir WCAGA ART+ACTIVISM artists Kolbrun Sigurdardottir and Flora Rosefsky exhibited their work at an AA ACTS Art Exhibition held at Ahavath Achim Synagogue in Atlanta on  October 30, 2016 in conjunction with a program to raise awareness and education about Human and Sex Trafficking issues. A particular focus of the event, with a panel of four speakers,  was to raise more awareness about an amendment noted as the Safe Harbor initiative to help rehabilitate rescued victims in the State of Georgia.  Kolbrun’s photograph of a young child was selected by the AA ACTS committee to be used on their invitation and promotional social media, giving credit to both the artist and the WCAGA ART+ACTIVISM’s Artist Registry which now includes over 55 WCAGA artist members.  Flora’s work, STOP Series, also was selected to be part of this exhibition. The AA ACTS effort works closely with a large and diverse  local  interfaith community and will continue throughout the year with other events, where the visual arts can again be an integral and meaningful  addition to their educational and proactive programs.  Emily Clanton is a founding member of the White Rabbit Gallery of Fine Art in Travelers Rest, SC. The gallery will be officially open on November 1, 2016. They will participate in First Friday in TR (November 4th). Keep up with updates via the website (http://www.artintr.com/white-rabbit-gallery.html) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/whiterabbitartgallery).  New Member Katherine Mialkowski will be part of the Benefit Show For McFarlane Park. "Art for the Park 2016" runs from November 2nd to November 3rd. It is "Open to the Public", at Atlanta Country Club. 10:30AM - 8:30PM each day (Free Parking) https://www.art4mcfarlanepark.org/art-for-the-park/ WCAGA artists:  Yun Bai, Maggie Davis, Maxine Hess, Callahan McDonough, Flora Rosefsky, Ashley Schick, Susie Winton are participating in this year’s 16th annual “Little Things Mean a Lot” holiday show at the Swan Coach House Gallery Nov. 10-Dec. 30, 2016.  Opening Reception: Thursday, Nov. 10th.  6-9pm.  Swan Coach House Gallery - 3130 Slaton Dr. Atlanta, GA 30305. Gallery hours: Tues. – Sat. 10am-4pm.   http://gallery.swancoachhouse.com MARK YOUR CALENDAR: OPEN STUDIO SALE It's that time of year to find unique gifts for friends and family - or - to spice up your home or office decor.  Original art is an innovative solution. Kathy Meliopoulos is opening up her studio to offer over 90 pieces of art - from $30 and up.   WHEN:  November 12, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE:  Kathy Meliopoulos Art Studio 1886 Fisher Trail NE Atlanta, GA 30345 CONTACT:  404 502-3651 WEBSITE:   www.kmeliopoulosart.net FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=kathy%20meliopoulos%20art DETAILS: Cash or checks accepted. Interest prior to - or after - the event is welcome. Email or Message me with any interest, inquiries, questions. Postage and Handling not included in pricing.  Standard UPS/FEDEX rates would apply. We look forward to seeing you. Two new WCAGA members, Jennifer Bell and Michele Phillips are having a Holiday show called “Adornment”  at The Sycamore Place Gallery & Studios with an opening reception and event on Dec. 3rd. I will send this announcement again for the December newsletter, but thought it needed to go in now so people can mark their calendars. There also will be open studios that evening – where I will be one of the artists doing that.  Adornment – Holiday Art Show and Open Studios at Sycamore Place Gallery & Studios Saturday December 3, 6-9 pm 120 Sycamore Place   Decatur, GA  30030  (behind Fellini’s) 404-377-7747    www.decaturartclasses.com Featuring works by Jenny Bell and Michele Phillips Live music from W8ting 4 UFOs with Bill Taft,  Refreshments Art, Art Gifts, and Open Studios from Sycamore Place Artists: Sylvia Cross Flora Rosefsky Gibbs Hasty Lisa Alembik Michele Phillips Jenny Bell Julie Miller Rachael Bommacino Rita Omark Julie Hale Cheryl Southern Alison Shockley Jess McMillan Gallery Hours during show run: Thursday evenings 6-8 pm; Fridays 11am-1pm; Sundays 1pm-3pm; or by appointment. Artist talks and workshops TBA. Flora Rosefsky is part of the  Invitational Exhibition, "LIGHT," at the Jewish Cultural Center of Greater Chattanooga.   November 3 - December 16, 2016. Artist’s  Reception: November 3rd  5:30-7:30pm. 5461 North Terrace Road , Chattanooga, TN 37411 Stop by during business hours, Monday-Thursday 9-5 or Friday 9-4. Temme Barkin-Leeds has work in two shows: AtHICA Second Annual Juried Exhibition, Athens, juried by Annette Cone Skelton and Tell Me A Story at B Complex, Atlanta, juried by Anita Arliss and Dominick Lombardi. Image above by Helen DeRamus The 3 Members Show "Derived From Nature" were featured in the “Atlanta Celebrates Photography” Festival Guide. Exhibition Sep 12 - Nov 29 Work by Vicki Bethel, Helen DeRamus, and Pamela Ellerbrock, artists who photograph the natural world and use it as a starting point for their personal visions. Presented by The Blue Heron Nature Preserve and the Women’s Caucus for Art of Georgia. Blue Heron Nature Preserve Gallery 4055 Roswell Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30342 404-345-1008 http://bhnp.org/art-gallery.html Leisa Rich's  show "grownupland" will continue until January 13, 2017. Local artist Leisa Rich presents "grownupland", a solo exhibition. The exhibition will be on display October 21,  2016 - January 13, 2017. Location: Stanley Beaman Sears’ Gallery 180 Opening Reception: November 3, 2016. 5pm-8pm The exhibition will present installations, viewer interactive panels, sculpture, 3D printed communal sound, viewer participatory experiences, 3D printed sculptures, and more.