Gallery at City Springs
The Gallery at City Springs features rotating exhibits produced by local artists. The Gallery is open during City Hall hours.
Current Exhibit
"Unexpected Beauty" - Kathy Rennell Forbes
Unexpected Beauty is a visual exploration of reused materials to create mixed media paintings that elevate discarded materials into works of striking beauty and thoughtful commentary.
Kathy Rennell Forbes’ contribution stems from a desire to give new life to her previous watercolor paintings. Encouraged by her studio mate, Cathy Ehrler and inspired by a visit to the Georgia Tech Paper Museum, she began shredding her old paintings to make handmade paper. These organic, repurposed materials are mounted on reclaimed panels and canvases, then reimagined into landscapes and florals. Additional hand-colored paper and found objects from her studio are layered into the work, resulting in richly textured compositions that echo the natural world and the cyclical nature of creation.
About the artist:
Ms. Forbes is both an accomplished artist and a dedicated instructor, working in watercolor, acrylic, and oil. She teaches classes nearby at the Abernathy Arts Center, where she shares her expertise with students of all levels. Her impressionistic paintings have reached audiences around the world and are included in both private and corporate collections. In 2017, she was named a "Master Artist" at the Olmsted Plein Air Invitational, and she has also been invited to participate in the Olmsted Georgia Color event four different times. Kathy is a Signature Member of the Georgia Watercolor Society and also served as its President. Over the course of her career, she has shown her work in numerous solo and group exhibitions, winning recognition and awards in local, regional, and national shows. Her demonstrations and exhibitions have been featured at prominent institutions including the High Museum of Art, the Booth Western Art Museum, and Oglethorpe University Museum of Art. She conducts watercolor workshops across the United States and abroad, with teaching trips that have taken her to Cuba, France, Italy, and Spain.
Learn more: rennellforbes.com
Previous Exhibits
The Gallery at City Springs has featured:
- Gary Bodner
- Lorraine Christie
- Susan Westmoreland
- Jan Eubanks
- Fran Scher
- Diana Toma
- Diane Shaftman
- DAKORO Edwards
- Jody and Cary Goldstein
- Debra Nadelhoffer
- Emerging Artists Group Show
- PeQue
- Clay Fisher
- “What Will the City of Sandy Springs Look Like 20 Years in the Future?” - Children's Group Show
Future Exhibits
Artists wishing to be considered for an upcoming exhibit can submit an application.
