Holding a BS in Art Education and a MFA in Drawing and Painting from James Madison University, she has been teaching watercolor at the Art League School in Alexandria since 1989. Flipping the paper over and over mixes colors and creates textures unique to this process and particularly appropriate for depicting timeworn architecture.īragg is an award winning artist and art instructor who lives in Alexandria.
Paint is applied to both sides of the paper while working on a large sheet of Plexiglas.
The technique used in this series of paintings is Bragg’s own adaptation of a flipping technique she discovered in a master class under Lee Weiss. This painting of the lovely Greek temple in Segesta, Sicily speaks to the strength and survival of classical forms - over thousands of years.
Facades crack and crumble, revealing what was once hidden. These transparent watercolors inspired by the artist’s visits to ancient sites seek to capture the mystery and romantic allure of architectural ruins. Each civilization leaves its mark. Rain and wind tear the surfaces.
The collection is both contemporary and classic and honors a special period of design history that was full of hope, optimism, bold color and modernity.Ī Step Back II – Segesta is from Bragg’s Stone on Stone series. This line showcases Benedetto’s fascination with color, confections, and the big top circus. She makes silver components that complement the Lucite. She has recently been rejuvenated by a find of un-circulated vintage Lucite, and instantly fell in love with the rich, colorful candy-like material. Benedetto is best known for a ring she invented in 2001 – a simple design with a sterling silver band and colorful beads that adjusts to fit most fingers. In 1997, she became an artist in-residence at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1993. Scroll down to learn more about the instructors who have so generously donated works to the cause, and click on the images to go straight to the auction site!īenedetto picked up her first torch when she was 14. All proceeds from the auction go to fund the build-out project. Participating in the auction is a fantastic opportunity to own a masterpiece by a member of our talented faculty while supporting The Art League’s build-out at the Madison Annex. The online silent auction of faculty work, the third event in our “30-Something” Summer Series, is only a few days away! We’re thrilled to present such a wonderful collection of works by our generous and talented faculty. Begins August 26 at 6:00pm and Closes August 28 at 5:00pm