Oxenberg Fine Art cordially invites you to attend a special program: "The Art of Collecting" Thursday, January 10, 2013 6:30-8:30PM A discussion featuring contemporary art expert Margery Gordon, focused on current art market trends and The Paintings of Ashley Collins. RSVP required: 305.854.7104 or gallery@oxenbergart.com ________________________________________ Margery Gordon: Gordon publishes freelance articles, specializing in cultural criticism and coverage of news, events and people in the art world. Her work has appeared in magazines, journals and websites, including ARTnews, Art + Auction, The Miami Herald, Ocean Drive Magazine and ArtInfo.com. Ashley Collins (http://www.oxenbergart.com/?s=ashley): Following a challenging upbringing and journey leading to establishing her studio in Venice, California, Ashley Collins (American, b. 1967) has broken ground creating mega–scale, contemporary and layered paintings of horses. Collins’ technique incorporates collage with pages from the 1800s to mid 1900s, obscured historical images and book covers, among other unique layers. Image caption: 1. Ashley Collins, Spin 60 x 84 inches Mixed media, oil on aged paper, historical documents, hand-fired resin finish 2. Ashley Collins, Mr. Brown 48 x 72 inches Mixed media, oil on aged paper, historical documents, hand-fired resin finish 3. Ashley Collins, Perform 48 x 72 inches Mixed media, oil on aged paper, historical documents, hand-fired resin finish