Three Women’s Quest

A Group Exhibition by Sonia Kraftson, Mary Murphy and Lacina Thompson

Sonia Kraftson

Sonia investigates relationships between exterior surfaces and the structures that support their shape. She builds forms and conceals objects inside. A paper bag might carry depression meds, food waste, or rib bones. Through a skin or film, she hides something of herself. Her paintings are fragile attachments of surfaces to underpaintings where both faith and fear hover.

Sonia Kraftson, Stripes1, 22x30, Watercolor, Arches Cold Press 140 lb — Sonia Kraftson, *Stripes1*, 22x30, Watercolor, Arches Cold Press 140 lb

Sonia Kraftson, Stripes3, 22x30, Watercolor, Arches Cold Press 140 lb — Sonia Kraftson, *Stripes3*, 22x30, Watercolor, Arches Cold Press 140 lb

Sonia Kraftson, Stripes2, 22x30, Watercolor, Arches Cold Press 140 lb — Sonia Kraftson, *Stripes2*, 22x30, Watercolor, Arches Cold Press 140 lb

Sonia Kraftson, Untitled, 22x30, Watercolor-Collage Relief, Arches Cold Press 140 lb — Sonia Kraftson, *Untitled,* 22x30, Watercolor-Collage Relief, Arches Cold Press 140 lb

Mary Murphy

Mary’s watercolor paintings search for and express the unbounding peace, beauty and mystery to be found in nature. Her hope is that her art causes the viewer to pause, take a breath and smile at the little miracles all around us, connecting art and nature with the mind and soul.

Mary Murphy, Fall Harvest, 12.125x12.125, Watercolor, Arches Cold Press 140 lb — Mary Murphy, *Fall Harvest*, 12.125x12.125, Watercolor, Arches Cold Press 140 lb

Mary Murphy, Cure: Sunlight and Water, 13x15x2, Watercolor-Collage Relief, Arches Cold Press 140 lb — Mary Murphy, *Cure: Sunlight and Water*, 13x15x2, Watercolor-Collage Relief, Arches Cold Press 140 lb

Mary Murphy, Objects May Appear, 13.1x18, Watercolor, Arches Cold Press 140 lb — Mary Murphy, *Objects May Appear*, 13.1x18, Watercolor, Arches Cold Press 140 lb

Mary Murphy, Fish On, 30x22, Watercolor, Arches Cold Press 140 lb — Mary Murphy, *Fish On*, 30x22, Watercolor, Arches Cold Press 140 lb

Mary Murphy, Stay Home, Stay Safe, 22x30, Watercolor, Arches Cold Press 140 lb

Mary Murphy, Rainy Road to Bryson City, 28.25x20.5, Watercolor, Arches Cold Press 140 lb — Mary Murphy, *Rainy Road to Bryson City*, 28.25x20.5, Watercolor, Arches Cold Press 140 lb

Lacina Thompson

In my artwork I have created “little moments” with my kids as a stay at home mom. These “little moments” capture their growth and experiences but also helps me remember the challenges and triumph of being a parent. Using light watercolor washes, I create these feelings of stillness, warmth, and permanence.