Angela ‘Gee,’ receptionist for Madosky Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center in Richmond Heights, is also an artist with her work now displayed at an exhibit at the Kranzberg Art Center (501 S. Grand Boulevard, St. Louis). She’s also visually impaired — she’s an Artists First artist.
The Kranzberg exhibit, “Variation and Adaptation,” celebrates diversity through individuality, according to a press release from Artists First.
“I was excited to be included in the proposal and to have my work shown in such a prestigious place,” Angela said. “The Kranzberg is such an active spot since they moved down there. They have their First Friday events, and this was part of that.”
Artists First artists created more than 200 ceramic fish, to represent the common perception of the mainstream.
Angela was one of three featured artists who were given circular surfaces on which to paint or draw. These pieces represent portholes into their world.
According to Artists First, the St. Louis area wrestles with how to integrate marginalized groups, such as members of the disability community, into the mainstream in a meaningful way. Artists First is a non-profit art studio that provides a nurturing environment for people with a variety of disabilities including pervasive psychiatric illness, cognitive challenges, acquired brain injury, and post traumatic stress disorder.
“Variation and Adaptation” is currently on display until July 29th at the Kranzberg Art Center (501 S. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103).
Congratulations Angela. I had no idea you had such talent!
Wonderful news! Glad to learn more about her. She is indeed very kind–
Angela and her work continue to evolve and inspire. The public’s reaction to her work show how talented she is and her work ethic reflects her professionalism. She is a deep thinker and her work reflects the many layers of her brilliant mind. I’ve had the honor to discuss her work and have spent a lot of time looking at her amazing paintings. Her style is timeless and she will go down as a great St. Louis artist. She is as cool as can be and I look forward to watching her career.
Angela is a truly kind, generous, extremely artistically talented person! We love her at Artists First!
Wonderful Angela!!!!!
A piece of her work is also in my office as well. She is truly talented in so many ways.
Yeah Angela!
I love her work, she is very talented.