About the artist

RHONDA URDANG is an independent studio artist working across multiple disciplines. Since founding Flagstaff Feminist Art Studio, she has worked primarily in femmage, book art, collage, digital manipulation, assemblage, film, painting & satire. Her thought-provoking artworks have been shown extensively in regional, national, and international group shows in 40 states. Rhonda received her BFA with an emphasis in painting from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and later worked as a journeyman color separation artist in Phoenix, retouching high-fashion catalogs for Anne Klein, Ann Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman, Bonwit Teller, Estee Lauder, and Neiman Marcus. 

The New Moon in Cancer (water sign) arrives on July 5 and is a time to focus on our inner self, nurture our loved ones, and create a safe space for all to flourish -- a sign of emotions and home.  The Celtic Tree Month of Holly --Ogham Letter:  Tinne (T)--as it was called in old Irish--begins on July 8 and is a time for optimism, protection, and strength.   The Full Blessing (Aka Thunder or Hay) Moon in Capricorn (earth sign) on July 21, will coincide with Guru Purnima in India, and will set a calm tone for the remainder of the year.  Also spelled as Guru Poornima, it is an auspicious festival to commemorate and honor the 'Guru', mentor, or teacher in one's life.  It celebrates the knowledge they share and falls on the full moon day of Purnima in the month of Ashadha on the Hindu calendar.  

Rhonda's triptych painting will be shown in CUMULUS:  The Art of Meteorology International Juried Exhibition at Coconino Center for the Arts, Flagstaff, AZ.  Keynote presentation with co-jurors and legendary Flagstaff meteorologist LEE BORN will be held on June 29 with a public opening reception and run through September 28.  

Image Detail:  Levitation of Mabel Dodge Luhan (Kiowa Ranch) (C) 2021 All rights reserved