Surrounded by Serenity
December 11 - January 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Fiber artist, Shelley Brucar, and The Garlands of Barrington invite you to “surround yourself with serenity” this holiday season at a gallery exhibition displaying Shelley’s brilliantly colored, hand-died quilts and fiber art. Inspired by nature, Shelley is awed by the beauty and splendor of mountains, waterfalls and forests. “I believe the tactile nature of fabric makes this medium ideal for rendering such exquisite scenery.”
Her message is a simple one, particularly during the busy holiday season.
“In my art, I try to convey a sense of serenity that people often get from seeing beautiful scenery. It is my hope that the viewer will, at least momentarily, let go of the demands of daily life and establish an emotional connection with nature through my work.”
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Lyric Opera Lectures
Various Dates Starting Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008
The Lyric Opera of Chicago 2008-2009 season is upon us and The Garlands is happy to present again this year a lecture series which covers each of the operas being performed. These are held previous to the performance so that you will have some insight into the story behind each one. These are on various dates and times and are free of charge. Please call the reservation number for specific dates and times.
Reservations Required
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Timelessness of Art Transcends Generations
January 14 - March 12, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Three generations of the northwest suburban Jonelis family will show their collective work at The Gallery at The Garlands, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington, off Northwest Highway by the Barrington Area Library. An artist’s reception will be held Saturday, January 17th, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. The show runs from January 14th through March 12th and is open to the public any day from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. For more information, please call The Garlands concierge at 847-756-3000.
Pat, John and Jennifer Jonelis focus on landscape and still life, abstract expression and surreal portraiture respectively. While their difference in styles is striking, their talent is no doubt genetically linked.
Representing the third generation, granddaughter Jennifer Jonelis, a resident of Crystal Lake, is a graduate of Palatine’s Quest Academy, Olivet Nazarene University’s School of Art and the Los Angeles Film Studies Center. Her paintings, drawing, film and digital media explore the surreal psyche of the human mind. Jennifer’s graphic work is heavily influenced by her fine art and vise versa.
Jennifer’s love of art was passed down from several family members on both sides. In particular, her father, John Jonelis of Crystal Lake, holds a Bachelors of Fine Art degree from Illinois Wesleyan. A professional painter, John’s abstract work will also be on display.
Mother and grandmother, Pat Jonelis, is the newcomer to painting in the family. A resident of The Garlands of Barrington, Pat has always demonstrated an artistic flare, particularly with needlecrafts. In recent years she has taken classes with other Garlands members at The Garlands Art Studio and enjoys perfecting her painting and drawing techniques.
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