May Art Salon

presented by Dona Ferry

The Kimono: Art in Motion

The everyday kimono is a thing of the past but is still worn on special occasions. More and more Japanese have adopted western clothing following WWII. The kimono at one time signaled a person’s class in society, the season, one’s age, family lineage, and more. The fabric for some kimono became illegal to produce because the method was so time-consuming and the final cost was prohibitive. Surface art was done using various techniques and
many types of weaves. At one point, kimono makers were held in higher regard than the artists and weavers who embellished the fabrics.

These facts and more will be elaborated by Fran Dorr at the May Art Salon which will be held Wednesday May 20th from 10:30am to noon in the Topaz Room at the MountainView Clubhouse. Fran will share some kimono fabric samples for closer observation.

Image source: https://mfastpete.org/exhibition/kimono/

Artist Spotlight

Kathrine Evans

Katherine Evans’ life centers on animals. From her artwork to her volunteer efforts, animal welfare is her driving force. Since moving to Saddlebrooke two years ago, she has created colored pencil portraits of endangered species and beloved pets, donating proceeds to shelters and conservation organizations. She also volunteers at spay and neuter clinics in Arizona.

Her advocacy began while helping at her brother’s restaurant, where she noticed stray cats in need. What started as feeding them grew into founding a nonprofit shelter and clinic, Rude Ranch Animal Rescue, with her husband. She later wrote the best-selling book The Best Little Cathouse in Maryland and appeared on CNN to discuss animal charities.

Katherine recently participated in the Saddlebrooke Fine Art Guild’s Open Studio tour and showed her work at the Art Show and Sale at Mountain View on February 20 and 21. Visitors enjoyed seeing her portrait of the Amur leopard, one of the rarest big cats in the world, with only about 130 remaining in the wild.