Be There or Be Square

West Michigan artist Cynthia Hagedorn is celebrating her new downtown studio this week and invites you to come check it out Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2-8 p.m. or Friday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m or 4-8 p.m. The studio is on the corner of W 8th and S River Ave in Holland.

Now an abstract painter, Hagedorn has experience in mosaic, glass, drawing, clay, paper, jewelry and calligraphy as well as traditional cultural media like African masks. “I paint the way I think life should be – vibrant, full and alive,” Hagedorn said in an email. Her works contain many vibrant squares, bursting with color. She paints each canvas in one sitting.

Beyond using the studio for her own work, Hagedorn will open up the space for art programs for children and adults. The space may also be rented for private parties or for individuals.

For more information, email her at cynthiahagedorn@msn.com or visit her Web site.