Fine Arts

As we know with art, there's generally a deeper meaning behind a painting, drawing or sculpture. Recently, Rochester artist Laural Hartmann invited WXXI's Need to Know into her studio to learn more about the significance of her work. 

Local artist, Mandi Antonucci, spends countless hours meticulously drawing every piece of art she works on. Using colored pencils as her preferred medium, she is able to create vivid images that practically jump off the page. Take a look. Aired 9/8/17.

The Rochester Museum & Science Center is home to numerous fascinating exhibits. One of them, a diorama of Rochester in 1838, was in desperate need of repair. Luckily, the talented staff at the museum have tirelessly restored this historic gem.

When you read, do the words come to life in your head? Do you see the scenes unfolding in your imagination? Well, when a local painter read the work of a local poet, that's exactly what happened. Artist, Virginia McDonald painted her vivid interpretations of the words of a local poet, J. Edward Moss. The body of work, Schemes, is the result. Aired 7/28/17.

Local artist, Margery Pearl Gurnett, has worked in glass for many years. But it wasn't until she discovered mixed media collagge and resin that she truly found a passion for storytelling and abstraction. We visited her in her studio to learn more. Aired 8/4/17.

Local glass art studio, More Fire, creates works that are featured in magazines and adorn homes across the globe. Artists, Elizabeth Lyons and Jen Schinzing, work hard in their fiery studio to create these beautiful works. Aired 8/11/17. 

The past two years have been a whirlwind for local artist, Brittany Williams. From Wall\Therapy in 2015 to showing work in Berlin to her first solo show, she's worked to find her voice and perfect her style. She's also committed herself to changing the narrative when it comes to the public perception of women of color. We recently sat down with her at the Brainery, take a look. Aired 7/21/17

Local artist, Jason Tennant, connects with nature in a way that's almost spiritual. He spends his free time at his remote cabin in the woods. He forages, not just for the elusive morel or chantrel, but for American Chestnut, most of which was cut down nearly 100 years ago. His respect for this wood is clear, one look at his Nike of the Forest series will show you that. Take a look. Aired 7/14/17

Brian Manning's paintings depict a deep connection with nature. Local filmmaker, Cat Ashworth, captured his passion in a short film that premiered at the recent Fast Forward Film Festival. Take a look. Aired 7/7/17.

Artwork is something most of us would want to preserve. Well, as a lesson in impermanence, sand mandalas are created to be destroyed. Let's visit with local sand mandala artist, Katie Jo, to learn more. Aired 2/10/17