Volition art

07/15/2026

CALL FOR SICILIAN AMERICAN ARTISTS

VOLITION art is seeking 2–3 Sicilian American artists to complete a curated group exhibition opening at Gallery 40 in Poughkeepsie, New York, in April 2027.

Presented by VOLITION art
A Gallery Without Walls

Co-curated by
Phyllis Gristina Dodge and Franc Palaia

The exhibition will feature an established group of contemporary artists. We are now looking to add 2–3 exceptional Sicilian American artists whose work will enrich the conversation and complete the exhibition.

Artists working in painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, and other contemporary practices are encouraged to inquire.

If you are interested, please send:
• A brief artist bio
• 5–10 images of your work
• Your website or Instagram (if available)

📍 Gallery 40
Poughkeepsie, New York

🗓 April 2027

📧 [email protected]
🌐 volitionart.com

06/24/2026

Details to follow in September. Enjoy your summer and playing around what you may submit. Theme will follow.
Discovery is a part of the process 🇮🇹

06/02/2026

UNWRITTEN
Lauren Rudolph
Oil on Canvas • 36” x 48”

There is a quiet power in what remains unsaid.

In Unwritten, Lauren Rudolph captures a deeply human moment suspended between vulnerability and strength. With one hand resting over her heart and the other extended outward, the figure seems to invite both reflection and connection—holding space for the stories we carry, the words we never speak, and the truths still unfolding.

Known for her compelling contemporary portraiture, Rudolph’s work explores identity, emotion, and the complexity of being seen. Her paintings draw viewers into an intimate dialogue, where gesture and expression speak louder than words.

✨ This original painting is available for acquisition.
🎨 Lauren Rudolph also accepts commission portrait requests, creating meaningful, custom works for individuals, families, and collectors.

For purchase inquiries or commission information, please DM.

05/31/2026

✨ LIMITED EDITION FINE ART PRINTS NOW AVAILABLE ✨

Conduit Between Worlds
Artist: Nancy Parker

A space for reflection, healing, and transformation.

Conduit Between Worlds is an extraordinary visionary work that celebrates feminine power, intuition, transformation, and the mysteries that connect the earthly and the divine.

Surrounded by celestial stars, guardian dragons, and symbols of ancient wisdom, the central figure rises in a moment of awakening and self-discovery. The serpent, a timeless emblem of healing, renewal, and inner wisdom, weaves through the composition as luminous blues and radiant golds create a sense of transcendence and wonder.

Rich in symbolism and layered meaning, this piece invites viewers to reflect on their own journey of growth, resilience, and inner knowing. With every viewing, new details emerge, offering an experience that is both contemplative and transformative.

🎨 Museum-Quality Limited Edition Giclée Prints
✍️ Signed & Numbered by the Artist
📏 24” x 35” (Original Size)

Canvas Edition: $1,100
Archival Paper Edition: $620
(Shipping additional)

Printed to order and shipped within approximately two weeks.

DM for availability, details, or to reserve your edition.

05/28/2026

Congratulations to Diane Rosen on being featured in the current issue of Modern Renaissance art magazine — a well-deserved recognition of her powerful contribution to contemporary figurative painting.

Currently available through VOLITION Art:

“I’m Out of Here”
Pastel and Acrylic
43” x 31” framed

In this psychologically charged work, Rosen explores emotional tension, confinement, and resilience through expressive figuration and architectural space. The distorted posture and compressed environment create a striking visual meditation on endurance, vulnerability, and the instinct to move beyond limitation.

Private viewing appointments available through VOLITION Art.

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05/24/2026

“Between Versions”
Danielle McDonald, Artist

A meditation on transformation, identity, healing, and the many selves we carry within us.

Layered with interconnected figures, rooted forms, homes, hands, and fragments of memory, this work speaks to the quiet process of becoming — the space between who we were and who we are still growing into.

This piece feels especially at home in wellness environments:
acupuncture studios, meditation spaces, yoga centers, psychotherapy practices, healing retreats, and spaces designed for reflection and restoration.

Art has the ability to regulate a room emotionally — to soften, ground, and open conversation without words. “Between Versions” invites pause, introspection, and connection.

28 x 30
watercolor on paper
framed

Private viewings available.
DM for inquiries.

05/18/2026

Available for private viewing, dm please to schedule an appointment .

Conduit Between Worlds
by Nancy Parker

She dances between worlds,
giving and receiving from both heaven and earth.

In awe of the galactic energies
that pour through her,
she gathers wisdom
for those she serves below.

In balance with her protectors
the male dragon of the sun
and female dragon of the moon
she feels safe, aligned.

The all-seeing eye,
a symbol of heart, mind, and soul,
awakens within her.

The coiled snake speaks of transformation, of rebirth,
as she sheds her skin
of what no longer serves.

Angels above remain ever near,
watching, casting their light upon her path.

She is one with the universe,
and with all that is.

Poem and art by

05/16/2026

“ABIDE” feels less painted than summoned — a figure emerging through light, memory, and movement.
There’s a pulse inside this work… something ancient, feminine, and becoming all at once.

The warmth of the palette draws you inward while the flowing forms seem to radiate beyond the body itself — like energy expanding into space.
A portrait not just of a woman, but of presence, intuition, and transformation.

ABIDE
Oil on canvas by
Jamie Baldwin Gaviola

Available for private viewing.
DM for inquiries.

More details on website - see link.

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Capricorn The Star-Chaser
Jo Jayson, Artist

Medium: Oil
Dimensions: 24” x

Available for private viewing through VOLITION Art

DM or text 845-596-0870

“Capricorns are born between December 22nd – Jan 19th. They are represented by the Seagoat, symbolizing the ability to reach the heights of land and the depths of the sea. Ruled by Saturn, the planet of discipline, responsibility and structure, Capricorns carry an unmistakable sense of quiet strength. Often seeming composed and reserved at first glance, but beneath that calm exterior is a deeply driven, thoughtful, and resilient soul.

At their best, they are incredibly disciplined, hardworking and reliable. They have the ability to be intensely committed —whether a career goal, a relationship, or a personal ambition. Driven and tenacious with their goals, yet still very practical and grounded, Capricorns love structure and organized solid foundations. Because of this they can be overly cautious and pragmatic, yet their well thought out plans can take them to great heights in all areas of their lives.” Jo Jayson