On Zoom - The Philosophy of Wabi Sabi
For these class sessions, slow down, reconnect with your surroundings and see beauty in the overlooked and ordinary noticing small details and finding inspiration in simplicity and impermanence. Focusing on the elements and principles of design use collage, staining and rusting along with gathering materials that reflect the imperfections of age. You will capture the essence of aging and decay while enhancing the weathered, torn elements that come with the passage of time. Pause and reflect….really seeing the beauty time has enhanced. Participants create a series of small boards as supports to work up a series. Embrace Wabi-Sabi to find a beautiful reality in your art you may not have appreciated. Supply list available upon registration,
Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract. These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons. Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work.
Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe. While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes. Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design), The New Art Center in Newton – MA, South Shore Art Center – MA, West Hartford Art League, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven, CT, Yale University and The British Art Museum.
Regina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S., Europe, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art.
