Vhay/Vhay Holiday Exhibition

September Vhay & Erica Vhay Holiday Exhibition • December 11- 31, 2017

Artist Reception: December 21, 5 - 8pm

Altamira Fine Art Jackson

Left to Right: September Vhay, Rengali’s Spring, Oil on Linen, 11" x 11"; Erica Vhay, Pippy, Oil on Canvas, 24” x 18”

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Altamira Fine Art Jackson is pleased to present the first exhibition featuring sisters September and Erica Vhay, just in time for the holidays.

Join us for the Artist Reception during the Holiday ArtWalk Thursday, December 21st from 5-8pm. A Conversation with the Artists will begin at 6pm.

Though their techniques and subject matter differ, the sisters agree their sense of composition is similar, with a focus on the importance of negative space. The simplicity of their backgrounds, letting the viewer focus on the subject, can also be found in both artists work.

September Vhay is best known for her paintings and charcoals featuring wildlife subjects in a fresh and modern way—her work exudes a graceful quality, with clean, dynamic compositions and a soft palette.

Erica’s show works will feature primarily figurative subjects, her loose, contemporary style elevates classical subjects such as ballerinas and women in flowing dresses- her rich color and simplified shapes lend an impressionistic feel that is both soft and modern.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST:

September VHAY

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September Vhay was born in Reno, Nevada. A largely self-taught artist, her formal training is in architecture. She received her bachelor of architecture degree from the University of Oregon in 1993. Vhay’s initial painting education, via architecture school, was in watercolor and she now paints in both watercolor and oil.

Vhay’s recent exhibitions include the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale, Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale and “Cowgirl Up” at the Desert Caballeros Museum. Her work has been featured in national publications including: Southwest Art Magazine, Western Art Collector, Mountain Living, Homestead, Luxe Magazine, Western Art & Architecture and Images West.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Erica VHAY

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Erica Vhay currently lives and works in Flagstaff, AZ. She attended the University of Oregon where she received her degree in Fine Art, focusing in ceramic sculpture, drawing and painting. Since graduating she has combined her trade as a graphic designer and oil painter to serve her art career of 16 years.

Her work is varied, including explorations in abstract, figurative and landscape painting. Her graphic design background is evident through her use of negative space: intelligent composition, and strong form. Over the last ten years, Erica’s career has enjoyed a wide following with collectors across the United States. She has participated in many shows as an artist and as a juror.

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SHOW CATALOG

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September Vhay pages 10-19

Erica Vhay pages 20-31

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SEPTEMBER VHAY “My challenge and subsequent reward is to reorder reality by distilling it to its essence. It is in this essence where the truth of subject lies. Beauty resides in this truth.

It is a pleasure to seek out this essence and to share it with others.”

~September Vhay

ALTAMIRA FINE ART JACKSON

SEPTEMBER VHAY

Autumn Bull, Charcoal on Paper, 20" x 26"

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SEPTEMBER VHAY

Autumn Ram, Charcoal on Paper, 20" x 26"

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SEPTEMBER VHAY

Autumn Steer, Charcoal on Paper, 20" x 26"

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SEPTEMBER VHAY

Elevated Mercury, Oil on Belgian Linen, 30" x 44"

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SEPTEMBER VHAY

Harvest Bull, Oil on Belgian Linen, 24" x 24"

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SEPTEMBER VHAY

Bull Fusion, Oil on Belgian Linen, 30" x 40"

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SEPTEMBER VHAY

Harvest Steer, Oil on Belgian Linen, 24" x 24"

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SEPTEMBER VHAY

Felt’s Star, Oil on Belgian Linen, 15" x 15"

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SEPTEMBER VHAY

Rengali’s Spring, Oil on Linen, 11" x 11"

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ERICA VHAY “I am intrigued by capturing a moment, a pause in the day that otherwise moves on unseen. In my recent work I am looking to push that abstraction so that the shapes become as important as the subject matter.

These shapes create the composition, which in the end decides the success of the work.�

~Erica Vhay

ALTAMIRA FINE ART JACKSON

ERICA VHAY

Red Shoes, Oil on Canvas, 20" x 16"

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ERICA VHAY

Ballerina in Blue, Oil on Canvas, 30" x 30"

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ERICA VHAY

Lily Pads, Oil on Canvas, 48" x 48"

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ERICA VHAY

In Between, Oil on Canvas, 60" x 48"

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ERICA VHAY

There After, Oil on Canvas, 60" x 48"

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ERICA VHAY

Sollitude, Oil on Canvas, 18" x 18"

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ERICA VHAY

Before, OIl on Canvas, 18" x 18"

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ERICA VHAY

Pippy, Oil on Canvas, 24" x 18"

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ERICA VHAY

Savanna, Oil on Canvas, 24" x 18"

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ERICA VHAY

Tuesday Afternoon, Oil on Board, 12" x 12"

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ERICA VHAY

West, Oil on Board, 40" x 30"

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UPCOMING SHOWS JACKSON

Vhay /Vhay: Holiday Exhibition December 11-31, 2017 ArtWalk Reception: December 21, 5-8pm Todd Kosharek: Wonderment December 18, 2017- January 6, 2018 Artist Reception: December 28, 5:30-7:30pm SCOTTSDALE

Kevin Kehoe: Western Night, Western Light December 4-23, 2017 ArtWalk Reception: December 14, 6:30-9pm

2 LOCATIONS: JACKSON, WY + SCOTTSDALE, AZ

172 Center Street | Jackson, Wyoming | 307.739.4700 7038 E. Main Street | Scottsdale, Arizona | 480.949.1256 For more information on gallery artists visit www.altamiraart.com