The Elysian Camerata
Programs for 2009-2010

Sunday, October 18, 2009
3:00pm
Program:
Mendelssohn: String Quartet in A minor, Op. 13
Hovhannes: String Trio, Op. 201
Mozart: String Quintet in D major, K. 593


Sunday, January 31, 2010
3:00pm
With Organist Roy Harker


Sunday, March 7, 2010
3:00pm


Sunday, May 2, 2010
3:00pm

Rhea Dennis: "Secrets of the Sacred Seed"
September 18 through October 18, 2009
Hand-made paper paintings
Opening Reception:
Friday, September 18, 2009, 6:00-8:00pm

Artist Statement: When creating my paintings I use many layers of pigmented wet pulp to form a base sheet on Plexiglas. Using various methods, such as stenciling and pulp manipulation, I am able to add or subtract shapes and colors. At times I work directly on the mould or on pellon (a fabric liner used by sewers) and then transfer my design onto Plexiglas. When I am satisfied with my composition, I allow the paper to dry. Sometimes I will paint with gouache on top of the dried paper. The matte finish of the gouache against the pigmented paper produces a vibrant color.

Rhea Dennis teaches art to preschool children. Her paintings are influenced by their spontaneity and innocence. She is a member of the Guild of Papermakers, Third Street Gallery and the No Name Art Group. She resides in Elkins Park with her family.

All materials used are archival
Rdennis824@comcast.net

Oasis Arts and Education
an artist-run program working with adults with mental disabilities
October 23 through November 15, 2009

Opening Reception:
Friday, October 23, 2009, 6:00-8:00p

Oasis is an artist-run program working with adults with mental disabilities. Through this program students are empowered to realize their creative potential, improve their quality of life, and gain life skills. While the work produced at Oasis is considered “outsider art” their students are encouraged to use high-quality materials and are taught many techniques and forms of artistic expression.



Christina E. Johnson
Fiber Artist and Quilter
November 20, 2009 through January 3, 2010
Opening Reception:
Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:00-8:00pm



Laura Barton
Oil on Canvas
January 8 through February 7, 2010
Opening Reception:
Friday, January 8, 2010, 6:00-8:00pm



Melissa Bollmann-Jenkins
Acrylic on Canvas
February 19 through March 21, 2010
Opening Reception:
Friday, February 19, 2010, 6:00-8:00pm



Ric Best
Digitally-altered Photography
April 4 through May 2, 2010
Opening Reception:
Friday, April 9, 2010, 6:00-8:00pm



"Tossed and Found": Recycled and Found Object Art by Ellen Sall and Linda Lou Horn
May 7 through June 6, 2010
Reception/Earth Day Presentation:
Friday, May 7, 2010, 6:00-8:00pm



Tony Rocco: "Abriendo Ojos"
(Opening Eyes/Changing Perceptions)
Photographic Images from Colombia
June 11 through July 11, 2010
Opening Reception:
Friday, June 11, 2010, 6:00-8:00pm