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FORGERIES SHOW
Hartford, CT
On December 4, Karen joined several other CT artists as part of the Forgeries Show at Hartford's Charter Oak Cultural Center. Artists were asked to copy one of nine famous paintings in their own inimitable style. Karen chose to make her own whimsical version of the Mona Lisa. Other famous art pieces that were "forged" included Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night," Munch's "The Scream," and Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss."
Besides being a fun art display, Forgeries was also a fundraiser for arts programming at Charter Oak. Artists donated the majority of their sales to the center.
Friends
Karen and fellow artist, Beth Pite, pose with Taco and Pucci in front of Beth's version of Munch's "The Scream."
Art & Music
The opening reception of the Forgeries Show included the wonderful musical accompaniment of Markus Centola, Dave Giardina and Carlos Hernandez Chavez.
Mona in Mosaic
Lisa Foster gave her Mona Lisa a unique and textured look with a mosaic technique.
Modern Kiss
Meredith Arcari created this updated version of Klimt's "The Kiss".
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Rossi-Style Mona
Karen's version of the Mona Lisa incorporated trademarks such as metalworking and whimsical charms.
Gallery Space
The Charter Oak Cultural Center was transformed into the home of many fabulous art pieces.
Mona Lisa Makeover
Artists who took part in the Forgeries Show found many ways to "forge" famous paintings.
Collaged Starry Night
Jill Henderson-Pasanen "forged" van Gogh's "Starry Night" by creating the famous painting in the medium of paper collage.
Mixed Media
George Herrick created this dimensional and creative version of Leonardo da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man.".
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