Hotel Chelsea is honored to host the romantic and love infused paintings of Audie Whimsy at Gallery 23, a few doors down from the hotel lobby. The exhibition commenced on February 1 and will continue until February 28,2023 (permission to extend Valentine’s Day by a further two weeks was granted by a delighted Cupid – following negotiations).
Like to learn more about Audie Whimsy? Please read on…..
Audie Whimsy, (AudieG) is an American mixed media artist, interior designer, and published creative blogger for DecoArt, Inc. She works from her art studio nestled in the picturesque Southern Appalachians of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with a view of Lake Chatuge. Her artworks are made using a variety of traditional mediums including acrylics, charcoal, watercolors, collage, inks, pastels, and more on a variety of substrates. Although her journey through art does not span decades, her art has been said to tell a different story. A story that captivates the heart, soul and spirit of the viewer bringing them into a world that exists for her of “Pinwheels and Kaleidoscopes”. The same world in which she enters into each day when she creates, one of deep spiritual beauty and childlike wonderment. Although her favorite subject matter is “Mixed Media Whimsical Girls”, she challenges herself with other types of art including, collage, impressionistic, abstract, and realism in her some of her work.
Audie has been showcasing her work professionally since 2013 and has exhibited across the United States. Her art has been collected by enthusiasts from various parts of the world including Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Africa. In 2019, she launched an artistic designer purse line which can be found in charming boutiques. She also shares her creative process and ideas through online tutorials and collaborations with other artists, providing a glimpse into her artistic ventures.
Audie has begun a new chapter in her life after successfully completing an 18-month cross-country move and settling into her new surroundings. Her art was put on hold while she designed and built a new house with a dedicated attached art studio. .She has recently been welcomed to “RAD” – Asheville, NC’s creative center known as the River Arts District. This colorful neighborhood, which was once full of bustling mills, is now home to 270+ working artists and offers an eclectic mix of dining, vibrant murals, as well as easy access to the French Broad River.
Audie feels grateful and privileged to be able to tell stories of the human heart, share deep spiritual beauty, the untangling of emotions and childlike wonderment through art and design.
Her art is a result of a serious life trauma in 2007, that led her to a path of rediscovery and creation. Today, she is able to use her creations to tell stories and unpack emotions, while creating in her kitschy and eclectic studio tucked high on top of a mountain in the Chattahoochee forest, surrounded by inspirational waterfalls. She is currently creating a new series for 2023 featuring intriguing themes of flamingos with whimsical girls as the subject matter.
You are invited to delve into the fanciful realm of Audie Whimsy’s art around the grid at scheduled exhibits and collaborations. Let the whimsical creations of this artist captivate and transport you to a world of imagination and pure delight.