Museum Studios Presents 'Myrna Wacknov: Lifescapes'

From Museum Studios: The work of Myrna Wacknov will be featured in a solo exhibit, Lifescapes: The Intersection of External Experience and Internal Response, at the Museum Studios Gallery. The exhibit will be on view from January 26 to March 12, 2017 with an artist reception January 29, from 2-4. Admission is free.

Wacknov imbues her powerful mixed-media portraits with a strong sense of vitality and character. Known for her vibrant, powerful portraits, the once watercolor traditionalist has been successfully pushing beyond conventional techniques over the years to explore new and exciting ways of working with all types of media.
As Wacknov notes, “I have always been drawn to faces. It is still one of the most miraculous things to me that every one is unique on the outside and so familiar on the inside. I prefer to work from photographs as my camera can capture those unguarded moments that are impossible to sustain in a sitting. After rendering a more traditional rendition, I also enjoy manipulating the image in various digital applications which inspires me to create unusual variations for a series.”

Wacknov has acquired signature status in five national watercolor societies, won numerous awards in national competitions, and has been featured in Watercolor Artist, Watercolor Magic, American Artist, The Artist Magazine, The Palette Magazine, L’Aquarelle, and has images in numerous art books including the Splash series, Incite series, A Stroke of Genius series, Acrylic Artist and Acrylic Works.

About Museum Studios (formerly the Peninsula Art Institute (PAI))Museum Studios is a department of the Peninsula Museum of Art. Museum Studios is home to 30 visual artists and is located in Burlingame on the San Francisco Peninsula. Its mission is to provide a supportive working environment for creative professionals in the visual arts and a cultural resource for the community.

Artist disciplines include painting, sculpture, printmaking, millinery, jewelry, photography, and fiber art. Visit here for more information about exhibits and classes, or call 650-692-2101. The Museum Studios Gallery is across the courtyard from the Peninsula Museum of Art’s main entrance, and is open the same hours as the Museum, Wednesday through Friday 11 AM to 5 PM.

Images courtesy of Museum Studios