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 Sagittarius (fire sign) arriving on Sunday, December 1, is associated with the solemn calm of introspection, the inner part of us that longs to find our life's purpose, our soul's direction, and a sense of fulfillment.  Perhaps its time to stop searching for something and start living in the present moment.  The December new moon will bring fresh starts to our lives.  The Celtic Tree Month of  Elder--Ogham Letter:  Ruis (R)--as it was called in old Irish--begins on November 25.  The Elder's symbolic meaning is that of rebirth, regeneration, death, and magic.  The Elder Tree rules the thirteenth month and makes up the final month of the Celtic tree calendar.  The Long Nights Full Moon in Gemini (air sign) on December 15 will manifest itself by bringing out the need for changes and spontaneity.  Safety lies in thinking about our feelings and sharing them with others.  Capitalize on this cosmic energy by catching up with neighbors or friends and traveling to nearby locations.  Yule/ Winter Solstice begins on Saturday, December 21, when the Sun enters Capricorn in the Northern Hemisphere.

Rhonda's femmage will debut in the WMG Small Works Members Show 2024 at Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL.  This exhibition is just in time for the holiday season and will open Nov. 21 and will run through Dec. 21.  

Image Detail:  Ancestors Among the Ruins I (Rose Quartz) (C) 2024 All rights reserved