New Art Gallery in downtown New Rochelle

New Rochelle’s Vanda Gallery
New Art Exhibit “Festive”
By, Wendy Guagenti

The Vanda Gallery, the latest jewel in the crown of The Queen City of New Rochelle was lit with excitement at the opening reception of its newest art exhibition entitled “Festive.” The gallery's joyous holiday theme featured 10 creative talents whose art ranged from whimsical hearts through mixed media collage and surreal, representational, and abstract expressions on canvas, including fine art jewelry.

Each artist displayed their work and style, from the psychological interpretations of consciousness by Tom Acevedo, to the mixed media and dynamic abstract collage landscapes of Allison Belolan. The thought-provoking and fanciful charm of Wendy Isaacson’s Heart Creations and Mia Brownell’s sci-fi ink and gouache still-life paintings added to the array of exceptional work.

Wendy Guagenti’s canvases express bold strokes of color and feeling through a serene and meditative spirit, while Zahra Jlayer’s work explores the beauty and complexity of humanity through vibrant hues and acrylic pouring. Divna Pesic’s canvases are splashed with symbolic reflections of a dynamic and surreal reality. Samira Mazloom’s beautiful and unique fine art jewelry creations speak to life and its social constructs. Catherine Russell’s work inspired by plein air painting reflects the changing mood and luminous colors of nature, while James Stamboni’s canvases express visual symbolism that examines the construction of meaning within the form.

The Vanda Gallery has a unique and wide variety of exceptional creative talent. Give the gift of art this holiday season while also supporting the growth of local artists and businesses in New Rochelle.

The Festive exhibit will run from December 8, 2023, through January 8, 2024.