Peninsula Gallery
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"I Am Woman"
Five Women Artists Explore Female Identity
Showing May 1st - June 5th
Works are available for purchase as soon as they are posted here.
Throughout history, women have suffered within the bounds of a patriarchal society, as their creativity and individuality have often been overlooked and undervalued. But the female empowerment movement has forced standards to shift, especially within the art community, giving women a voice to rewrite their narrative and representation in art.
For our May exhibition, we have organized a show that challenges the male gaze by giving female artists the opportunity to use their vision to capture what it actually means to be a woman.
"I Am Woman" invites five women artists to interpret femininity, through both literal and figurative means, allowing them to express the depth of a woman’s identity. Brook Hedge focuses her camera on the female form to investigate the symbolic essence of femininity. The ladies in Brenda Kidera’s portraits are placed in contrasting environments, communicating the holistic diversity of female personalities. Chloe McEldowney, a first-time exhibitor here at Peninsula, conveys womanhood through whimsical, naturalistic designs of vivid colors and abstract floral patterns. Sydney McGinley’s soft pastel works express the gentle femininity of women experiencing quiet and introspective moments. Whereas, Nancy Richards West’s oil and Sumi-e pieces bring to life females with both relatable and mystical personas.
This show is of great importance to us and our gallery, as it speaks to our mission of encouraging equality and diversity in the art world. We're ecstatic that we can put on an all-female exhibition that shows the depth of individuality and the strength of their artistic ability.
An opening reception will be held on Saturday, May 1, starting at 5 pm, with timed entry and limited numbers. Attendees must reserve a time slot beforehand and are required to wear a mask. Call (302) 645-0551 or email peninsulagallery1@gmail.com for details.
Brook Hedge
 "Yes We Can" 7” x 9.5” image 15” x 17” framed photography $195 |  "Women at Work" 10” x 15.5” image 20” x 24” framed photography $425 |  "Sunday Supper" 10” x 15.5” image 20” x 24” framed photography $425 |
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 "Rooted" 11.5” x 12.5” image 21” x 21” framed photography $395 |  "A Life Force” 7” x 9.5” image 15” x 17” framed photography $195 |  "A Mother by Another Name" 8” x 8” image 16.5” x 16.5” framed photography $225 |
 "Finding the Light" 11.5” x 12.5” image 21” x 21” framed photography $395 |  "In the Beginning" 7” x 8” image 16.5” x 16.5” framed photography $225 sold |  "Pushing the Ceiling" 13” x 10” image 18.5” x 23” framed photography $395 |
Brenda Kidera
 “Captiva” 29” x 20” image 37” x 28” framed watercolor $3,600 sold |  “Something Old, Something New” 41” x 28.7” image 48” x 36” framed watercolor $4,100 |  “Search for the Lost City” 12” x 16” image 18” x 22” framed oil $2,600 |
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 “Red and White” 27.75” x 41.5” image 34” x 48” framed watercolor $4,100 |  “Persophene Dreaming” 24” x 24” image 31” x 31” framed watercolor $3,600 |  “Pensive Moment” 12” x 9” image 18” x 15” framed oil $1,400 |
 “Behind Green Eyes” 40” x 25” image 48” x 33” framed watercolor $4,400 |  “Equilibrium” 24” x 18” image 28” x 22” framed oil $4,300 |  “If Looks Could Kill” 12” x 16” image 15.25” x 19.25” framed oil $2,600 sold |
 “Interlude” 18” x 18” image 25.5” x 25.5” framed watercolor $2,100 sold |  “Morning Light” 18” x 12.5” image 25.5” x 20” framed watercolor $1,600 |
Chloe McEldowney
 “Wild Embers” 36” x 24” image 37” x 25” framed oil $3,500 |  “Moon Spilling In” 16” x 20” image 17.5” x 21.5” framed oil $1,000 |  “Bluest Hydrangea” 18” x 24” image 19.5” x 25.5” framed oil $1,800 |
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 “Carnelian” 16” x 20” image 17.5” x 21.5” framed oil $1,000 |  “Cloak of Daylight” 8” x 10” image 9.5” x 11.5” framed oil $350 sold |  “Lady Tulip” 16” x 20” image 17.5” x 21.5” framed oil $1,000 |
 “Like Gold Dust” 18” x 24” image 19.5” x 25.5” framed oil $1,800 |
Sydney McGinley
 “Study in Pink and Blue” 24.5” x 18” image 29.5” x 23” framed soft pastel $1,300 |  “Woman Robed in Pink Flowers” 17” x 17” image 22” x 22” framed soft pastel $900 sold |  “Woman Wearing Indian Jacket Fixing Hair” 18” x 18” image 23” x 23” framed soft pastel $1,000 |
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 “Young Woman in Blue Kimono” 17” x 20” image 22” x 25” framed soft pastel $1,050 |  “Young Woman in Yellow and Red Stripes” 23.5” x 17” image 28.5” x 22” framed soft pastel $1,250 |
Nancy Richards West
 “The Eyes of Woman” 9.5” x 13” image 21" x 17" framed sumi-e ink $500 |  “Stretching” 10.5” x 13.5” image 14" x 18” framed sumi-e ink $500 |  “Scarf Dancer” 12” x 9” image 21” x 17” framed sumi-e ink $500 |
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 “Reclining” 10.5” x 13.5” image 14” x 18” framed sumi-e ink $500 |  “Practicing” 24” x 12” image 26” x 13.5” framed oil $950 |  “A Woman’s Strength” 14” x 18” image 18 x 22 framed sumi-e ink $500 sold |
 “Casting Her Gaze” 18” x 14” image 22 x 18 framed oil $850 |  “Hard” 9.5” x 7.5” image 22” x 18” framed sumi-e ink $375 |