Explore "Bold and Bright": July 2024 Online Art Exhibition

Lucky Number, mixed media collage on glass, rectangular plate , 9” x 14", Julie A. Bell

Welcome to our virtual gallery, where the vibrant spirit of Windsor Essex artists comes alive. "Bold and Bright" is not just an exhibition but a celebration of creativity, featuring a stunning array of artworks that embody the rich tapestry of our community.

This exhibition highlights entries from our July Online Art Contest, showcasing the winning pieces and additional works by talented artists such as Lupita Amaya G., Julie A. Bell, Anna Buckie, Marian Drouillard, Leslie Harper-Reid, and additional works from our founder, Gulnaz Turdalieva. From bold paintings to luminous photography, each piece invites you to explore its unique story and vision.

One of the artists featured in this exhibition is Julie A. Bell, whose artistry weaves together themes of urban decay and renewal through the medium of collage. Julie's pieces, including "Lucky Number" and others, are showcased in our digital exhibition. Her choice of materials, sourced from old magazines, encyclopedias, and maps, brings a distinctive texture and narrative depth to her work. Julie's distinctive use of materials—old magazines, encyclopedias, and maps—adds layers of texture and narrative depth to her artworks, including the winning piece "Lucky Number" featured in our digital exhibition.

Julie's artistic journey extends beyond our virtual walls; she recently shared her creative process and experiences during an artist residency in France. Dive deeper into Julie's evolving artistic narrative in our current issue, Spring 2024, available for free online or as a downloadable PDF. Sign up for a free subscription to read.

Experience Julie A. Bell's art in person at galleries like Nancy Johns Gallery and Framing in Windsor, ON, Canada; Petroff Gallery in Toronto, ON, Canada; META4 Gallery in Port Perry, ON, Canada; and Main Street Gallery in Bayfield, ON, Canada.

Join us in celebrating the richness of local artistry. Immerse yourself in "Bold and Bright" to discover Julie's creations and the inspiring works of other talented artists from our region.