/24-7PressRelease/ - LOS GATOS, CA, January 29, 2008 - In an effort to share our enthusiasm with the local community, Artemis Healing Center showcases local artists who exhibit their work on rotation. From Jan 25, 2008 to Apr 25, 2008 Artemis will exhibit Ginger Crawford Tolonon's paintings and prints.
About Ginger Crawford Tolonen
Ginger Tolonen grew up in the Santa Clara Valley in the 1950's. The daughter of a second-generation Californian, her ancestors arrived in America on the Mayflower, and met her other ancestors standing on the shores.
Her mother met her father in the shipyards of San Francisco during the 1930's, and they later married and raised four daughters. Tolonen is one-half Cherokee-Choctaw, from her fathers' side of the family.
I believe my ancestry is partially responsible for my connection with the multi-cultural symbols I often use in my work.
Tolonen has been a devoted artist for many years, using charcoal, oils, acrylics, pastels, and now, her chosen field of painting and printmaking. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts - Pictorial, from San Jose State in 2001, where she focused primarily on printmaking and painting. She received her Masters of Fine Arts in Printmaking from California College of The Arts in 2003. This in depth education shows in the quality and technical detail of her work.
Artemis (named after the goddess of women's initiation, protection in childbirth, and healing) was born out of the desire to provide a community resource for the education, care and empowerment of women and their families.
Artemis Healing Center offers acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional therapy, gentle chiropractic care, craniosacral and massage therapy, classes, workshops and community events.
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