VERNON, Ind. – Perceptions Yoga, Mindfulness and Art, a nonprofit in Vernon, will feature the work of the September artist of the month Daphne Talkington with an opening public reception on September 6, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Talkington has always been passionate about the arts, having started her artistic journey with photography. She received an Associate’s Degree in Visual Communication from Ivy Tech Community College in 2018. She discovered her newfound love of analog collage art during the pandemic and immediately began collecting old magazines to create her own. Collaging allows her to quiet the chaos of the world around her, creating new worlds within the pieces themselves.
“There is something satisfying about destroying something only to put it back together in a brand-new way that somehow reflects my inner world at that moment,” noted Talkington. When you look at my collages, I encourage you to let go and allow yourself to be transported into alternate realities.”
At the opening reception, the public can meet the artist, view work, make purchases, and enjoy food and beverages. The artist will also be teaching a collage class on September 12 that you can register for by visiting www.perceptionsyoga.org. The closing reception is on September 27, at which time final purchases can be made and artwork taken home.
Gallery hours are Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m., Thursdays from 1-5 p.m., or by appointment by emailing karenchilman@perceptionsyoga.org.
