{"id":2665,"date":"2019-11-01T13:46:44","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T17:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=2665"},"modified":"2019-11-05T14:14:59","modified_gmt":"2019-11-05T19:14:59","slug":"special-feature-four-female-artists-bring-creativity-into-their-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=2665","title":{"rendered":"SPECIAL FEATURE: Four Female Artists Bring Creativity into their Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Staci Soslowitz<\/p>\n

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Art comes in many forms. Whether it\u2019s a painting, a knitted scarf or simply a photograph, each creative piece has a creator behind it. These artists may not always be professional painters or photographers, they may be dermatologists or teachers who seek a creative platform simply for pleasure. But art as a hobby does not always come with the same recognition. That was until programs like CNY Arts On My Own Time (OMOT) came to be.<\/p>\n

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The OMOT program hosts several contests as a means for acknowledging artists within their places of business. Colleagues select participants and winners, while the finalists go on to display their work at the Everson Museum of Art. Now in its 46th year, OMOT has 15 companies and organizations participating. The grand finale exhibit will be held at the Everson Museum of Art from the beginning of October through early November.<\/p>\n

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Artists from many different career backgrounds have been selected to display their work, which to them, is an honor. The exhibition connects Central New York businesses and promotes the benefits of the creative process within the workplace.<\/p>\n

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Donna Britton, Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists. Human resources. Donna first became interested in quilting in 2005 taking a class at one of the area quilt shops. This grew into a hobby that has resulted in over 100+ quilts being made over the past 14 years.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Donna Britton, the director of human resources at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, decided to show her quilting abilities in a company art show. Now, her quilts will be shown for all to see at the Everson.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTo have my quilt hanging in the Everson is beyond words,\u201d Britton said. \u201cI think it is taking my level of skill and expression to the next level which makes me proud and excited.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Britton got involved with OMOT when a colleague introduced it to the company. She sent out a company-wide email stating they were looking for artists to bring and exhibit work in the conference room one day. Britton, who showcases her quilts in local shows, decided to participate.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI couldn\u2019t pass up the opportunity to have it in our company art show,\u201d she said. From there, she was chosen to have her quilt displayed in the OMOT exhibit.<\/p>\n

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Kelley Parker has been participating in the program since 2014 and had her photographs selected for the exhibit. Parker,<\/p>\n

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Kelley Parker, Syracuse University. Executive Assistant to the Dean of Libraries and the Dean\u2019s Office Manager. Kelley is a fine art photographer based in Syracuse. Her primary focus is on wildlife photography. She has been featured in both solo and group exhibitions and is the recipient of several awards for her work.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

who works for Syracuse University, decided to get involved with OMOT to showcase her talent and enjoy her colleague’s talents as well.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt allows you to enjoy the art, whether it\u2019s photography, painting, or some other art form, of your colleagues,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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When Parker first got involved, she had just started to show her photos publicly online, and the program granted her the opportunity to show her work in an exhibition setting. Being a finalist in the program is even more rewarding.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt is such an honor to have my artwork chosen for the exhibit at the Everson and to be included in such a talented group of people,\u201d said Parker.<\/p>\n

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Her photographs are unique in that she adds various textures and layers to make them stand out which makes the final product very different from the captured image.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe textures I use give the subject depth and interest,\u201d she said. \u201cIt is my wish that my images become a unique style of art.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Madeline Bartley, Boxcar Press. Letterpress operator. She has exhibited her work in solo and group shows including exhibitions at the Hand Held Gallery (Melbourne, Australia), Walnut Ink Projects (Michigan City, IN), The Rogue Space (New York, NY), and the Museum of Latin American Art (Long Beach, CA). Currently she lives in Syracuse, where she works as a letterpress printer and dedicates her free time to her studio practice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another finalist in the exhibit is Madeline Bartley, who has participated in the program for the last two years. Bartley believes the program offers more than just the chance to display your work.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor all participants, you really feel a great acknowledgment of the artistic talent in the professional community,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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Bartley had displayed her work in other galleries but had a lot of encouragement from co-workers to get involved in the OMOT program.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDeciding what to choose for OMOT submissions can be really exciting, because you are getting to discuss with your coworkers about their artist practices and recent projects they have been working on in their free time,\u201d Bartley said. \u201cIt feels energizing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The inspiration for her artwork came from a recent trip to California. She enjoys illustrating imaginary landscapes, yet includes memories of places she has traveled. Using gifted pastel pencils, Bartley created vibrant drawings that stand out.<\/p>\n

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Lisa Kinne heard about OMOT from the human resource representative while interviewing for her current job. Many of her<\/p>\n

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Lisa Kinne, United Radio. Customer service. Graduated with an associate\u2019s degree in fine arts and still worked on set designs for plays at local high school and small theaters after college.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

co-workers have made it to the final exhibit before and encouraged her to get involved.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI was very nervous to enter my work,\u201d Kinne said. \u201cI am so glad that I did even though I didn’t make it the first time. I was told even if you don’t make it in now, there is always next year.\u201d<\/p>\n

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She continued to show her work in the company-wide exhibit and was chosen as a finalist this year.<\/p>\n

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Participating in the program, Kinne says, allows full-time employees an artistic escape and encourages artists to take the risk of showing their work in public. For Kinne, having her work shown in the Everson Museum offers her a feeling of accomplishment and success.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt lets me be able to show my artwork, not just to my family and friends but to the community,\u201d she said. \u201cMaybe someone will see it and be inspired to start creating pieces too!\u201d<\/p>\n

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The CNY Arts On My Own Time grand finale exhibit will be held at the Everson Museum of Art Oct. 12 through Nov. 17. For more information, visit OnMyOwnTime.org<\/p>\n

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