ledge is a group of innovative artists brought together by the belief that community is a value that not only nurtures and feeds our art but also helps us connect to the larger society. We become stronger as we reject isolation and fuse our experiences. Through joint and solo projects, we struggle for a better understanding of the nuances of our culture. As our practices converge, separate and then converge again, we seek to make a whole greater than the sum of its parts in our effort to communicate.

Kathy Miller included in 21 Artists Create Books

CSUDH University Art Gallery, Carson, CA

February 1 - April 3, 2012

Opening: Wednesday, February 1, 5:30-7:30pm

A conversation with guest curator Jean Clad: February 1, 6:00pm

Curator Jean Clad has included all genres of artists’ books - unique, editioned, or altered; sewn or accordion; large or small - in this exhibition. The artists have many different approaches to making books. They take chances and explore every kind of material and structure. They use familiar materials and methods while experimenting with size and unusual juxtapositions of materials. Images and words (if any) reinforce the essence of the book, especially when poetry is used. These books have the sensual presence of the artist’s hand and intense visual impact. Artists include: Edith Abeyta, Terry Braunstein, Julie Chen, Rachelle W. Chuang, Linda Ekstrom, Paul Johnson, Beatriz Mejia Krumbein, Mary Ellen Long, Jim Machacek, Kathy Miller, Carol Miura, Tini Miura, Pia Pizzo, Susan Porteous, Sue Ann Robinson, Al Rodriguez, Josie Rodriguez, Sibyl Rubottom, Al Shenk, Genie Shenk, and Todd Smith. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10am-4pm

Judith Parenio among 14 artists exhibiting at Gallery 4311, San Diego Hospice

Gallery 4311 of the San Diego Hospice is presenting the 2011 Exhibition Series ART, WINE & MUSIC, April 30, 2011- June 24, 2011. Judith Parenio plus 14 other artists will exhibit their work in the Hospice Gallery’s lovely venue. A reception with live piano music is from 2:00pm-4:00pm on May 15. 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego 92103 in Hillcrest. Call (619) 278-6100 for more information

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ledge is composed of artists Irene Abraham, Cathy Breslaw, Cheryl Griffiths, Kathy Miller and Judith Parenio from San Diego, Leucadia and Encinitas in Southern California. Impacted by these interactions and discussions of contemporary art, each artist responds with sculptures, collages, assemblages, paintings or drawings using whatever materials are appropriate to the concept. The work of each, whether abstract or representational, is informed by the dynamic of the whole.  ledge vision is the result.