Get Current at Goldenstein Gallery

COTTONWOOD, AZ, August 31, 2012

In September Goldenstein Gallery in uptown Sedona presents the second month of "The Current" showcasing a diverse array of art from renowned and award winning gallery artists who have captivated and inspired collectors internationally. Their amazing talent features art that is full of color, motion, and a fresh sensibility that is fun yet sophisticated. Many of the artists highlighted are deeply rooted in tradition, while other artists flourish with new styles capturing the imaginations of today. Representing 40 diverse artists, primarily local and regional, the gallery is a multi-faceted celebration of independent vision.

This month Goldenstein Gallery is proud to welcome oil painter Patricia Griffin whose vibrant paintings captures the essence of her subjects, both wild and domestic animals. She works to extract their connectivity to the human world and share it with the viewer resulting in images that are timeless, spiritual and cut to the essence of being, allowing the viewer to create a personal story or journey. Griffin has been in numerous museum shows including the State Museum of Pennsylvania, the Allen Town Museum and the Great Plains Art Museum.

Shane McDermott discovered nature photography while on safari in Africa in 2004. These first experiences behind the camera captured his heart and imagination, igniting a deep passion and desire to learn and master the art of photography. McDermott strives to push the edges of his art and capacities to see and relate to the natural world in extraordinary and meaningful ways. He explores our planets endless wonders of life and beauty with photography. Through each fleeting moment and epic expression of nature, he hopes to stir the emotions and imaginations of the viewer, inspiring them to step into the fascinating and quickly vanishing world of nature.

This month his work is once again featured in Arizona Highways Magazine with a special portfolio of Jerome. One of four photographers selected for this project, this is not the first time his work has been recognized by Arizona Highways. Last December, Shane McDermott's stunning image, "Heaven and Earth," was selected by Arizona Highways Magazine as one of the 50 Best photos of all time. His photos were featured in the July 2011 issue and another photo graced the August 2011cover of the iconic magazine.

On Friday September 28th at 6:30 pm celebrated artist, author and activist Mary Fisher will give a special talk and book signing of her new book "Messenger: A Self Portrait." On August 19th, 1992, Mary shot to international fame when she addressed the Republican National Convention delivering her now iconic speech "A Whisper of Aids". Her moving words changed the world at a time when HIV/AIDS was a considered to be a disease that "happened to other people" and a death sentence.

Fisher's speech has been cited numerous times since then including being featured in the Oxford University's press' landmark "Words of a Century: Top 100 Speeches of 1900-1999." Commenting on the speech in the biography of this book Fisher said "I want my children to know their mother was not a victim. She was a messenger." On August 22, 2012 she was featured in the New York Times with the headline "Defined by Words, Not a Disease."

As an artist she uses bold techniques, intricate movements and splashing colors to bring all of the influences of her extraordinary life experiences into a seemingly simple stroke. Her award winning fine art quilts, paintings, sculptures, and photographs are collected internationally by presidents, corporations and museums, as well as permanent installations in the U.S. Embassies and U.N.'s Geneva Headquarters. Her jewelry lines are embraced by wide audiences as being elegant, easy and timeless. Goldenstein Gallery features both Mary's art and jewelry including the Abataka collection.

The public is invited to meet many of the Gallery's artists at the opening night reception for "The Current" on Friday September 7 from 5-8pm during the Sedona Gallery Association's 1st Friday Gallery Tour. There will be live music and refreshments.

A name synonymous with style and innovation, Goldenstein Gallery has been delighting local and visiting collectors for years and is known for its diversity of world-renowned local and regional artists in all media and all styles.

They are located at 390 N. State Route 89A in uptown Sedona and are open daily with parking available behind the gallery. Visit http://www.GoldensteinArt.com to sign up for their informative monthly E-zine or call 928-204-1765 for additional information.