The Artists Gallery is pleased to present new visions of contemporary art from Karen Fiorito & Ernie Marjoram, on view September 11 through October 4, 2024.

The community and media are invited to celebrate these new exhibitions at an honorary reception, happening Saturday, September 14, from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. Fiorito & Marjoram will be in attendance to meet guests, speak about their works and discuss their distinct styles. Guests can enjoy wine, engage in conversation and experience exceptional modern art. This reception is free to attend.

Sign Language, Karen Fiorito’s solo exhibition explores political environment through intricate replicas of public billboards, displayed alongside photographs of the actual billboards. The collection highlights Fiorito’s 20-year career as an artist and political activist. “Art and Activism are the two most important things in my life. Activism, including social, political, and environmental causes, permeates everything I do, from my roles as artist and curator, to every action in my daily life,” states Fiorito. “Sign Language is a celebration of Artivism (Art + Activism), which creates ideas and engages the public in conversations and actions towards the greater good,” the artist explains.

Ernie Marjoram’s My Italia exhibition is inspired by his travels through Italy. The collection presents the classic processes of renaissance painters through utilizing available, modern materials. “The beauty of Italy has been an inspiration to artists for centuries.  During a year of study in Florence, I too was captivated by the culture, the language, the food and a young Italian girl, Silvia, my wife of 45 years now. During our many visits from Los Angeles to Italy, I started painting, wanting to capture the magic of Italy to share with family and friends. I have worked, often on site, exploring different techniques but every painting has the same core purpose: my desire to seize special moments in special places to share with others. I welcome you to My Italia.”