A lot has happened in the last year. I'm still making art and creativity is ebbing and flowing. If you want to keep up with what i'm up to head over to Instagram where I post updates on art, life and my dog.

A few weeks ago I entered "I Know You Think I'm Eve" into a Juried Show titled Road Trip. The piece was accepted and will be on display at the Gallery Underground, 2120-A Crystal Plaza Arcade. Arlington, VA 22202.

The exhibit opens May 2, 2016; opening reception will be held from 5-7 pm on Friday May 6th with the show closing on May 27th.

Hope I get to see some of you at the opening.

Til next time.

This is a seldom seen moment from my studio while I was working. My process is so incredibly personal. Its therapy, Its me, vulnerable and stripped of all restrictions. Having anyone enter those moments changes the work completely.

I have made several attempts at allowing others into my space as I work. the results are typically unnatural and uncomfortable.

This moment in this photo is a moment I was allowed to be revealed. I had control of the content and when it was presented.

I hope you enjoy and more to come.

As you may have noticed some website changes have occurred. Changes are positive.

I will also be posting some of my pieces at Saatchi Art (saatchiart.com), so head on over there and check out the site. Some really great original artwork. Shop local, shop living artists.

I'm also on Twitter, follow me @mona_wiley for some real time updates from the studio as well as witty insight into being an artist.

Until next time, stay creative!

Mona

I apologize for the absence from the site. New changes are happening. I will be posting updates shortly.

It has been a while since I last posted to the website. I have been incredibly busy. I have been working on a new series. A much more emotional series of work. I will be posting the new stuff to the website in a few more months (I wouldn't really trust that time line, i am an artist after all, and truly have no concept of time).

While in Washington D.C. on October 24th (2010) I visited the National Museum of Women in the Arts (which some day will be a location where you can find my work). I attended a lecture by the feminist artist Judy Chicago (The Dinner Party). She was speaking about her new book titled "Face to Face." This book concerns the work of Frida Kahlo the Mexican Artist.

It was a nice treat to see this amazing woman speak about another truly amazing woman. These women are inspirations to me and my work.

Til next time,

Mona

I will be exhibiting a few of my pieces at the grand opening of the PolaJeanne Photography Studio.

October 9th from 6-9 p.m.

This is a Black and White affair (make sure to where black and white)

1406 S. Negley Ave. Pittsburgh, PA

RSVP by Oct. 6th

http://polajeanne.com/Main.html

Hope to see you there!!

Mona

Join me at Johnstowns Downtown Art Crawl. My work as well as other artists and musicians in the area will be featured on Friday September 17th, from 5:30-8:30.

The crawl begins at 407 Main Street. Tickets can be purchased at the buildings and they are $5.00.

Hope to see you there,

Mona

Thank you to everyone that attended the opening reception of the "If Picasso Drips, I drip" show.

I appreciate all the support from everyone that was there, as well as the individuals that couldnt make it but showed their support in other ways.

Thanks also to the individuals that came out to Ethnic Fest to watch the demonstration. I had a blast painting in the street. You can also see the "mark" I made on third ave. in front of the Bottleworks.

We made a video of the demonstration, so look for that to show up soon.

Thank you all again, til next time

Mona

Here is the OurTown article that was written about me. Its short, but sweet.

Ourtown

http://www.ourtownonline.biz/articles/2010/08/16/entertainment/entertainment_news/sample95.txt

Til next time,

Mona

Look for an article about my show in Johnstowns Tribune Democrat Newspaper. My story should be in Monday August 16, 2010's edition of the paper.

Hope you enjoy it!

Til next time,

Mona

I am less than a month away from the Bottleworks show and i'm still pushing out more paintings. My studio is burdened with blank canvases that I must do something with. Hope you enjoy the updates.

Til next time,

Mona

We are a month away from the BottleWorks show and I am very excited. Its also been very hectic. I'm currently in the process of putting on the finishing touches to all the pieces that will be in the show.

I'm also working on updating this website, so keep checking back for new images.

Make sure to check out the portfolio page to locate the exhibit information.

Til next time,

Mona