We invite local artists and collectors of all ages to display their artwork, crafts, and collections in our public viewing space. Exhibits are on view for one month.
For consideration, please fill out the exhibit application. All applicants must read and abide by our Exhibit Policy.
For consideration, please fill out the exhibit application. All applicants must read and abide by our Exhibit Policy.
"Avante-Garden"
Women's History Month exhibition by Kristina Filler
About the artist:
Kristina Filler is a multidisciplinary artist and writer based in Ho-Ho-Kus. She has been an artist for almost exactly as long as Women’s History Month has been a thing- which is to say, about 40 years. Throughout her career, she has primarily concentrated on client work and as a result, she has never done a solo art show - until now! She is excited to share her work and the stories of incredible women in celebration of Women’s History Month at Ho-Ho-Kus's Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library. You can find more of her work on the walls of Bergen Coffee Roasters, on her website at kristinafiller.com, or on Instagram @kstar810.
About this show:
This collection of portraits features a diverse group of women who have been exceptional for a long time but who have made headlines for one reason or another over the past year. Each woman has been paired with a flower that represents their personality, culture and/or career. The purpose of this inclusion is to show women’s connection to nature as a strength rather than a weakness, as it has been more commonly depicted. Women are often considered hormonal and weak but our emotional cores can also be a strength, providing deeper feeling, intuition, and empathy.
The backgrounds of each artwork are abstract and borderline surreal, to add to the otherworldly quality of each woman’s aura and accomplishments. The archway silhouettes add a regal vibe, mimicking a hall of busts. When people walk into the library to view the show, I want them to feel the power of these women but also appreciate their tenderness and poise from the inclusion of flowers. Each woman is also shown looking to the right, to express that they are looking towards a better future for women.
Kristina Filler is a multidisciplinary artist and writer based in Ho-Ho-Kus. She has been an artist for almost exactly as long as Women’s History Month has been a thing- which is to say, about 40 years. Throughout her career, she has primarily concentrated on client work and as a result, she has never done a solo art show - until now! She is excited to share her work and the stories of incredible women in celebration of Women’s History Month at Ho-Ho-Kus's Worth-Pinkham Memorial Library. You can find more of her work on the walls of Bergen Coffee Roasters, on her website at kristinafiller.com, or on Instagram @kstar810.
About this show:
This collection of portraits features a diverse group of women who have been exceptional for a long time but who have made headlines for one reason or another over the past year. Each woman has been paired with a flower that represents their personality, culture and/or career. The purpose of this inclusion is to show women’s connection to nature as a strength rather than a weakness, as it has been more commonly depicted. Women are often considered hormonal and weak but our emotional cores can also be a strength, providing deeper feeling, intuition, and empathy.
The backgrounds of each artwork are abstract and borderline surreal, to add to the otherworldly quality of each woman’s aura and accomplishments. The archway silhouettes add a regal vibe, mimicking a hall of busts. When people walk into the library to view the show, I want them to feel the power of these women but also appreciate their tenderness and poise from the inclusion of flowers. Each woman is also shown looking to the right, to express that they are looking towards a better future for women.