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 Capricorn (earth sign) arrives on Monday, December 30.  The black moon, a special new moon phase, brings a wave of fresh opportunities and exciting new beginnings your way.  The black moon is associated with ambition, professional goals, societal structures, authority, and is a time to focus on career.  The Quadrantid meteor shower will peak on Friday, January 3.  A waning crescent moon means good visibility under clear and dark conditions, and will run through January 16.  The Full Cold moon in Cancer (water sign) will arrive on January 13.  The moon herself is cozied up to Mars Retrograde in Cancer, which signals that emotions will be running very high.  Watch for angry outbursts or irrational mood swings.  We will have to work hard to stay calm.  The full moon coincides with a trine between the Capricorn sun and Uranus Retrograde in Taurus. This influence is warm and cheerful.  Think pleasant surprises, social events and positive vibes.  The Celtic Tree Month of  Rowan--Ogham Letter:  Luis (L)--as it was called in old Irish--begins on January 21 and runs through February 17.  The Rowan is associated with a powerful, feminine connection.  The  small, deciduous rowan is praised for its beauty and hardiness. a strong symbol of courage, protection and connection.  The Lunar New Year (Snake) will arrive on January 29, and will focus on growth, resilience, long-term planning, and will bring wisdom and transformation.

Rhonda's femmage will debut in 53rd Annual Juried International Paperworks at Walter Piehl Gallery, Northwest Arts Center, Minot State University, ND.  This exhibition will open on Jan. 9, and will run through Feb.  20, 2025.  

Image Detail:  The Conjuring of Our Lady of Andromeda (C) 2023 All rights reserved