The art of Vanessa K. Stokes in pen and voice.

Fairweather House and Gallery

4 years ago

“Shadows” pen and ink strike-off art by Vanessa K. Stokes.

In a public conversation at the exhibition’s opening the emerging artist revealed…

“At the start of 2020, we all hoped this new year would go right. As we do every New Years Eve, we make resolutions to ourselves and others. Plans which we hope to stick by and goals we wish to achieve. But this year we have been faced with insurmountable difficulties and change. Like many, I had a plan in mind for what I wanted to show during the Lights and Shadows theme for the Fairweather Gallery.

But as one month stretched into many, my journey got skewed. Plan A turned into plan B. Then B into C. But In these times of uncertainty, what’s most important is not a plan, but the people around you who matter most.

The figurative, and literal, Lights and Shadows of our lives.” Vanessa K. Stokes

Vanessa K. Stokes, mask on

Artist one second smile reveal

“The gallery looked absolutely stunning for the LIGHT and SHADOWS show and I couldn’t be more honored to be showing in Fairweather. Thank you so much.” VKS

“Powerline” pen and ink close up by Vanessa K. Stokes

Attractively lit, Vanessa’s art takes on different looks like the natural light of the day progresses into night.

On exhibit through Oct. 31st

Fairweather House and Gallery

612 Broadway St.

LIGHT and SHADOWS Fairweather’s October Art Sale and Show featuring artists Paul Brent, Diane Copenhaver, Linda Fenton-Mendenhall, Neal Maine, Emily Miller, and Vanessa K. Stokes.

Bringing together works by very different artists – in terms of age, geography, and medium – this exhibition draws the viewer’s attention to the beauty of the understated, giving the viewer a chance to focus on texture.

And, too, Vanessa K. Stokes selected additional new art to be presented in the upcoming November Fairweather exhibition titled WILD BEAUTY. Save the date and time. Opening artist’s reception. Nov. 7th, 5-7 p.m.