For the Good

Works by Aonna Jones

Marshall J. Gardner Center For The Arts

February 7 – March 14

Opening Reception: Friday, February 7, 6pm – 8pm

There are a lot of moments in life that feel like a slight haze. Memories aren’t as vivid and emotions turn them into smoke that we’re left to interpret. Yet, somehow as the smoke fades, all of the memories combine into one. “For the Good” explores interconnectivity of individuals joined by what is unseen, knowing that it all works together for the good. In this exhibit, themes of memory and connection are explored through a type of portraiture, painted in oil, on uniquely shaped, wood ‘canvases’ so that each piece is a world unto itself.

Northwest Indiana oil painter, Aonna Jones, revisits her childhood through motherhood to reshape the way memories in adolescence and moments spent in mothering are connected. As a self-taught artist, she takes every experience in creating as an opportunity to lean on her faith to pull nostalgic heart strings and dig deeper into her imagination. Aonna combines lessons in woodworking with her BFA in graphic design to scroll canvases that give her pieces a one of a kind shape and composition. Primarily painting in oils has graced her with room to cherish her time in creating and let each piece take its own path.

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September

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Free Community Yoga Sundays at 10am

December

6th
Illuminated: The MBACD 2024 Community Exhibit Established and emerging Gary artists exhibiting with us for the first time!

January

1st
Stretch and Mobility Fitness Class Tuesdays in January, 6:30 pm
5th
Work in Progress Group Sunday, Jan 5, 2pm - 4pm
8th
Open Studio Figure Drawing Wednesday, Jan 8, 7 pm - 9pm
11th
Digitally Correct Meta-Troubadours LIVE! Saturday, January 11, 7pm
12th
Greenfingers Miller Garden Club 2025 Hygge Film Fest
22nd
Open Studio Figure Drawing Wednesday, Jan 22, 7 pm - 9pm
24th
Kay’s Kabaret An evening of songs and laughs!
25th
Monotype Printmaking Workshop Saturday, Jan 25, 10 am - 1 pm

February

7th
For the Good Works by Aonna Jones

March

21st
Mindlarking Works in Assemblage and Collage

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2nd
The Area Artists Association (A3) 45th Anniversary Exhibition
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