GRACE Market Street Exhibitions

Greater Reston Arts Center and the Hyatt Regency Reston are pleased to present GRACE artist members with the opportunity to exhibit works in the Market Street Bar & Grill on a rotating basis. For each exhibition our hosts generously provide the exhibiting artist with an Opening Reception on the first Monday of their exhibition from 5—7pm. At the reception guests will be served a delicious spread of specialty appetizers and offer each guest a complimentary glass of select wine. After the reception you and your guests are invited to make a night of it; stay for a meal of innovative cuisine, impeccable service, and receive 20% off of your meal! All works in the exhibition are available for purchase though the Greater Reston Arts Center. Any purchase directly supports the artist and GRACE’s mission of enriching community life by promoting involvement and excellence in contemporary visual arts.

Paula Wachsstock

July 26 — October 18, 2010
Combining printing with painting I find the perfect fit. Working with two processes that define who I am as an artist. The excitement of this discovery has never worn off. I take something that is true in life and recreate that truth through color, the layering of images and mark making. What becomes important to me is the process and ultimately for the viewer to experience the end result of that process. In telling my story I want the viewer to recognize something familiar and experience something new.
With screen-printing I find my image under layers of color. Excavating with an electric sander, razor blade or solvent, I scrape through and discover what was once underneath, finding a treasure that needs to be found and comes to life. This process I call "paint to print." Painting into the print and screen printing on the painting. They are Monotypes, no two are alike.

Paula Wachsstock has been a Washington DC area artist for over 18 years, having presented her work in galleries, juried shows, studios, art venues. Her work has been published and acknowledged with many awards and honors. Paula has also taught at various educational programs. She attended the University of Cincinnati's DAA program and still attends continuing education classes and workshops at the Corcoran School of Art and Design in Washington DC.

Previous Market Street Bar and Grill Exhibitions

Michele Norris April 26 - July 26, 2010
Andy Ilachinski February 19 - April 19, 2010
Lou Gagnon October 5, 2009 - February 18, 2010
Jo Fleming April 13 - October 5, 2009
Matthew Best January 5 - April 13, 2009
Marsha Staiger October 6, 2008 - January 5, 2009
Sarah Gerould July 14 - September 15, 2008
Daniel L. Mihalko June 2 - July 14, 2008
Gennara Moore March 17 — June 2, 2008
Ann Williams January 7 - March 17, 2008
Christine Lashley November 5, 2007 - January 7, 2008
Maremi Hooff September 10 - November 5, 2007
Susan Finsen: July 2 -- September 9, 2007
Ann Barbieri: April 9 — July 9, 2007
Matthew Johnston: January 8 — April 2, 2007
Wayne Hill: October 2, 2006 — January 8, 2007
Mai-Ly Pham: July 10 - October 2, 2006
Dana Ann Scheurer: January 19 - April 3, 2006
Delna Dastur: October 3 - January 9, 2006
Mary LaRue Wells: July 11 - October 3, 2005
Patricia M. Gerkin: April 10 - July 11, 2005
Robert Heier: January 10 - April 10, 2005