Charlene Mosley
Fine Art
Now exclusively represented by Sparks Gallery
Available works
Upcoming Exhibitions
Pollinators
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A solo exhibition of various newly painted works and some by Charlene Mosley
May 15 - July 3, 2022
Sparks Gallery
530 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
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OPENING RECEPTION
May 15, 2022
5 - 8pm
You are cordially invited!
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Of Whom We Take, We Must Appreciate, We Must Protect
Oil on Wood
Part of the Show "Pollinators"
SHOW STATEMENT
Pollinators
Charlene Mosley ; Solo Exhibition
MAY15-July 3, 2022
Sparks Gallery
A pollinator is anything that helps carry pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part of the same or another flower, with the movement of pollen fertilizing plants to produce fruits, seeds, and young plants. Naturally a pollinator is integral to the survival of life on Earth.
The exhibition “Pollinators” reveals Charlene’s love and fascination for nature and extraordinary insects, birds, bees and other animals that play a vital role in the massive operation of pollinating 80% of the world’s flowering plants. She strives to not only celebrate their beauty, but their resilience by defying the odds every day. One remarkable insect, the Monarch, is known to be the only butterfly to migrate over 3000 miles to perpetuate its species all the while carrying thousands of pollen grains from one flower to another. That seems like a miracle when considering the mere fact that metamorphosing into a butterfly alone is highly unlikely with only a 10% chance of survival from its egg form to adulthood.
The women portrayed in the exhibition, represent another type of pollinator. Women, especially women of color, have always ‘pollinated’ the development of civilizations with countless incredible contributions and achievements and were rarely credited for any of the ‘honey’ that was made from. Today, women rewrite history and are constantly defying stereotypes and breaking barriers. So, naturally Charlene feels a sense of empowerment and pride in creating strong, well-rounded characters based on real-life women in her family and surroundings, women she admires from afar, and even herself. Painted in a confident yet natural pose, the female figures often grab the viewer’s attention with a captivating eye contact, pulling them in to further analyze all the intricate details and the ever-moving vibrant strokes to their story.
The artist draws similarities in her work between the two pollinators, focusing on their shared resilience, courage and strength as they flourish in each others presence. She showcases a deep respect and appreciation for their achievements and the unequivocal endurance to the struggles of both their existences.
“In a way, my work is the manifestation of imagination and endless conversations with myself and about life, examining my own identity as a woman, as an artist, as a person of color, as one individual within 7.7 billion and my impact on nature. Every one of my paintings and drawings play their own role and spark their own conversations in order to grow a bigger understanding and appreciation for what it means to be a pollinator of this world, in a literal and symbolic sense.”
Pollinators
Charlene Mosley ; Solo Exhibition
MAY15-July 3, 2022
Sparks Gallery
A pollinator is anything that helps carry pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part of the same or another flower, with the movement of pollen fertilizing plants to produce fruits, seeds, and young plants. Naturally a pollinator is integral to the survival of life on Earth.
The exhibition “Pollinators” reveals Charlene’s love and fascination for nature and extraordinary insects, birds, bees and other animals that play a vital role in the massive operation of pollinating 80% of the world’s flowering plants. She strives to not only celebrate their beauty, but their resilience by defying the odds every day. One remarkable insect, the Monarch, is known to be the only butterfly to migrate over 3000 miles to perpetuate its species all the while carrying thousands of pollen grains from one flower to another. That seems like a miracle when considering the mere fact that metamorphosing into a butterfly alone is highly unlikely with only a 10% chance of survival from its egg form to adulthood.
The women portrayed in the exhibition, represent another type of pollinator. Women, especially women of color, have always ‘pollinated’ the development of civilizations with countless incredible contributions and achievements and were rarely credited for any of the ‘honey’ that was made from. Today, women rewrite history and are constantly defying stereotypes and breaking barriers. So, naturally Charlene feels a sense of empowerment and pride in creating strong, well-rounded characters based on real-life women in her family and surroundings, women she admires from afar, and even herself. Painted in a confident yet natural pose, the female figures often grab the viewer’s attention with a captivating eye contact, pulling them in to further analyze all the intricate details and the ever-moving vibrant strokes to their story.
The artist draws similarities in her work between the two pollinators, focusing on their shared resilience, courage and strength as they flourish in each others presence. She showcases a deep respect and appreciation for their achievements and the unequivocal endurance to the struggles of both their existences.
“In a way, my work is the manifestation of imagination and endless conversations with myself and about life, examining my own identity as a woman, as an artist, as a person of color, as one individual within 7.7 billion and my impact on nature. Every one of my paintings and drawings play their own role and spark their own conversations in order to grow a bigger understanding and appreciation for what it means to be a pollinator of this world, in a literal and symbolic sense.”
I Am Listening, I Will Follow
Oil on Canvas
10x20in
PART OF "POLLINATORS" EXHIBITION
SOLD
Gallery Selections 2020 Interview
Sparks Gallery recently met on Zoom with a few artists, including Charlene Mosley from the Gallery Selections 2020 exhibition to discuss their work, their artistic process, and thoughts on finding inspiration. Click the link below to watch the full recorded discussion.