Fragments of Dreams
Featured Artists
Phillip Castaldi
My contribution to the exhibition Fragments of Dreams consists of nine mixed media works completed over several years of gradual, sedimentary, layered evolution. They consist of painted surfaces as well as assorted papers, burlap, and fabrics. I explore the use of such various material in an attempt to achieve a multitude of juxtapositions of pattern, shape, texture, and tactile presence. The elements are arranged more as imaginative suggestions of objects and the spaces around them and their relationships to one another, and less as a description of visual phenomena; though there is the appearance of that structure also in places. The concept is to borrow elements from the visual sphere and combine them with my inventions wrought by intuition and instinct. The abstract nature of these works should invite the observer to make their own interpretations and bring their own imagination to the experience.
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Roey Ebert
Nature and awareness are the two themes that I use heavily in my works. I gather inspiration from nature around me: the colors, the movement, the light. As a yoga and meditation teacher, I feel it is important for the viewer of my art to be aware of all that they are seeing when they look at a painting. To be aware of what their senses bring to mind when looking at a painting is my goal. When I paint, I try to see the trees or the flowers or the colors of nature as actual characters making up parts on the canvas. They seem to come alive to me and I see the interactions of each part on the canvas to the whole. That is usually the inspiration from where I base my titles from. For example, if the flowers in my painting seem like they are gathering around one particular flower, I picture them as friends gathering around someone who needs support and name the painting “Support System.” When we become aware of the relationship of nature to humans, art becomes a powerful way to express yourself. And, for this I am grateful.
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Moriah Mylod
Painting is an act of faith for me.
When I pick up a brush, I step into a space where my thoughts, dreams, memories, and emotions intertwine. It’s less about control and more about surrender in which letting these experiences flow through me and onto the canvas. My art is both a reflection and a release, a way to process what I feel inside and see in the world around me. I hope that when others look at my work, they’ll find their own stories within it- perhaps a connection to something shared, something human.
Over the years, my paintings have evolved into a world of their own, full of the beauty of creation. Animals, mythical creatures, and floral motifs often make their way into my work, blending abstraction with forms that feel familiar yet dreamlike. Movement is essential to my work; it’s truly heartbeat of my process. I sling, splash, and spin paint, scratching and smearing with abandon. It’s messy and physical, and that’s exactly why I love it. Each stroke holds a piece of where I’ve been, where I am, and where I hope to go.
Symbolism is at the core of my art, even when I’m not consciously planning it. I’ve learned to trust the layers as they build, allowing the painting to guide me instead of the other way around. This intuitive process brings surprises and meaning to the surface, often in ways I don’t expect. I love experimenting with materials via pastels, charcoal, inks, pressed leaves, decorative papers and watching how they interact. There’s a kind of magic in those moments of discovery when the materials seem to speak their own language.
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For me, painting is about exploring the beauty of the human spirit and the connection between the natural world and the boundless realm of imagination. It’s an invitation to myself and for others to look closer, dream bigger, and feel more deeply.
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Gregory Smykal
​Whether the subject is landscape, still life, or figurative, my goal is to create something that is unique and meaningful. To me, each painting is a meditation that attempts to capture the spirit of my subjects through astute observation and technical ability. My aim is to evoke an emotional response and challenge the audience to think differently about what they are viewing.
Jeff Waterhouse
After a lifelong interest in Early American Glass, Jeff received a glassblowing class for his birthday and hasn’t looked back since. He became immersed in the glassblowing field and has been working with hot glass for over 15 years. Jeff worked weekly with the ArtsQuest Glass production team, as well as volunteering to help beginning students learn and grow. At this time, he is working in the glassblowing studio at GoggleWorks in Reading, PA.
Jeff has studied with top glassblowing artists the likes of Davide Salvadore, Jasen Johnsen, Ed Branson, Kenny Pieper, and Raven Skyriver.
In 2011, Jeff started Battledore Glassworks as a vehicle to sell and display his work at various art shows around the Northeast. Recently, Jeff won his 5th Award, 1st place at the Musikfest Blown Away style mug making competition.
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