By Lucy Brady | On September 16, Kudzu Art Zone will open silent auction bidding on works of art for its sixth annual fundraiser, the 12×12 Xtravaganza.
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Each year Kudzu Art Zone members create special works on canvases measuring 12 inches by 12 inches for the event. The kick-off reception will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on September 16 at the Kudzu Art Zone gallery and art center at 116 Carlyle Street in Norcross. Bidding will close on Friday, October 14 at 4 p.m. Kudzu Art Zone, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving Georgia artists and promoting the visual arts.
The sixth annual 12×12 Xtravaganza will feature over eighty unique artworks in a variety of styles and media. The opening bid price for all artwork is $50. Each year the event attracts increased patronage, with many loyal art collectors who attend the event annually. The Kudzu Art Zone gallery and art center is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 12×12 Xtravaganza is timed to occur during the Norcross Art Splash, on October 1-2 this year. The Art Splash festival in downtown Historic Norcross features folk art, ceramics, paintings, photography, mixed media, fiber art, metalwork, and jewelry.
Cathy Crock, of Peachtree Corners, Kudzu Art Zone’s president, says: “Kudzu Art Zone’s 12×12 Xtravaganza is always an exciting event. Member artists volunteer their time and talent to create original works of art to be sold by silent auction. The opening reception of the 12×12 Xtravaganza always draws a large crowd. Members of the public can look forward to fabulous art, good food and great music on September 16.”
Anne Labaire, of Duluth, is a Kudzu Art Zone member and local artist (she designed the artwork that appears on much of the signage in Historic Norcross). Ms. Labaire has participated in the 12×12 Xtravagazna since its inception and her 12×12 artworks draw much attention from the public.
“Each year I create at least two pieces for the 12×12 Xtravaganza,” says Ms. Labaire. “One is usually a whimsical take on an animal. This year I’ve imagined a unique, somewhat abstracted fish that is queen of the koi pond. My second piece is a version of a traditional quilt pattern created with circles of double-sided mono printed watercolor paper. When the quilt painting came together I was amazed at the effect. The process was so fun and the result so rewarding. Hopefully someone will love them both!” says Ms. Labaire.
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