happy , free-form paintings of women take on a life and persona of their own when Carrier ’ s words are added : “ Aviva ’ s love of dance made me think of my own mother dancing around our house when I was younger .
Akers has been a staple at Gallery Arlo for years , but this newest collaboration shines a bright light on her talents as well as her imagination and appreciation for what women do for our society . Andre Carrier spent his high school days with Akers at Benjamin Franklin High School , completely unaware of her talents . Later , after life shared some important lessons with him , he became enlightened to her talents and Lady Nola was born . Gallery Arlo brings a whimsical and delightful world for visitors to enjoy , celebrating our city and its artists along with human beings in general .
3 . Change your scene : Be like Emilie Rhys and you will be one heck of an artistic genius and local star . Not only that , but you will also have a new place to hang out because she recently moved her gallery , Scene By Rhys , from the delightful Toulouse Street location down Royal Street near Ursulines . Change is good for this daughter of New Orleans artist Noel Rockmore . Both father and daughter are being celebrated with an impressive show at the New Orleans Jazz Museum , New Orleans Music Observed : The Art of Noel Rockmore and Emilie Rhys . Rhys recently completed the book of the same name comprised of 365 artist illustrations and celebrating the artists ’ love and appreciation for New Orleans and its musicians . The book is available at Rhys ’ new location ( 1036 Royal Street ) as well as at both Louisiana Music Factory and Arcadian Books & Art Prints . If you love a New Orleans musician , chances are Rhys has painted them in action , capturing a scene live while the musician performs . She shines a light on our city ’ s most prized and often best kept secrets , our musicians , and the tapestry of sound they weave , connecting our city ’ s history with its everchanging future .
Embracing what we cannot change and turning it into inspiration for what can change , our perception of life , is real enlightenment . Embrace the light , but be sure to have your sunglasses handy . While I ’ m sure we ’ ll all need to know the best way to make quinoa in an outdoor oven , or the fastest way to get six pack abs on your bathroom floor , what we really need to know is that art and the people who make it and represent it have our backs as the entire world transitions into a new and exciting way of living .
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