Concordant Energy
“This exhibition in abstract and symbol conveys the meaning and questions associated with movement and energy.”- Leslie Ford
The Artists
Arlene Rambush
Artist’s Statement
Currently, my work is mostly abstract. I seek to break down the ordinary appearance of everyday experience into elementary building blocks of existence. Through geometrical and translucent representation, I seek to transcend the obvious appearance whether it is an object or feeling, or state of mind. I view the universe as holographic: what is apparent on a macro level is also present in the micro and vice versa. The “difference” we entertain occurs because of our human perception, how our brains organize data. Additionally, we are part of the experience and can’t get outside to peer in. “All of art is learning to see” but, for me, not so much seeing what is “out there” as seeing what we create “in here.”
Artist’s Biography
My professional background was teaching college-level humanities: English, Theater, and Philosophy. In the Theater experience, I focused on set design and construction as well as directing. My main area of interest in Philosophy was Aesthetics and the relationship of one art to another and the similarity of principles of beauty in all of them whether visual arts, music, dance, sculpture. My literary focus was poetry which is all metaphor, one thing standing for another. My interest in all of the arts led me to serve on the Board of SVAN for 8 years. My interest in education has led me to serve on the Northville Board of Education. My creative endeavors began with poetry, music, and work with fiber --sewing and knitting, then hand spinning and handwaving, and, finally, painting. I have been painting for about ten years but long before taking up painting, I was fascinated with the play of color and design in nature and textiles. My work as a handweaver involves the same playing with color and design as my painting and I find that weaving and painting make a very happy marriage.
Leslie Ford
Artist’s Statement
Leslie Ford’s formal training was in vocal music and choral conducting. There is a direct relationship to the aural and spatial performance of music to her work in acrylic and multimedia. She is grounded in the symbols and connections that give joy and rich meaning to life. Everything from early archeology to essential geometry, complemented by texture and color, add value and hue to new interpretations. You can clearly observe the sense of motion and lightheartedness as a constant motif in her work.
Artist’s Biography
Leslie’s professional endeavors include teaching Choral Music, working as a school counselor, intervention specialist and parent trainer, elementary, middle, and high school principal, and Superintendent in two states. Mendenhall Middle School in the Livermore Valley School District was recognized as a California Distinguished School and a National Blue Ribbon School under her guidance as principal. Leslie has four unique and cherished adult children and five grandchildren. She was acknowledged as one of Monterey Peninsula’s Volunteers of the Year for her work supporting children in foster care as they prepare to emancipate. She also claims as a family those children who came to her home to grow up have blossomed into positive and interesting adults. Leslie is married to Allan, whose passion is to serve as an Episcopal priest in the New York diocese. She shares her home with three dogs who live to outsmart her and two cats who graciously let her abide in their space. Leslie currently serves as the Superintendent of Northville Central School District.