Rhythm & Beyond in collaboration with Art & Beyond Studio, Inc Presents

NILES, Ill. - Oct. 9, 2013 - PRLog -- On October 14^th through November 22^th, 2013, Nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, Mila Ryk, Anna Ivleva, Istvan Gal and Paula Smiles will be featured in “Power of Beauty” a group show at Rhythm & Beyond Corp. in collaboration with Art & Beyond Studio, Inc. in Niles, Illinois.

This exhibit will be a very special one, featuring artwork from four artists whose style is uniquely different from one another.  The works that will be exhibited range from the nude female form to colorful landscape and will intrigue  Works from artists Mila Ryk, Anna Ivleva, Istvan Gal and Paula Smiles have been featured in major art galleries and can be seen in both private and corporate collections around the world.

Mila Ryk: A 3^rd generation artist born in Ukraine, Mila immigrated to the United States in 1991. Inspired by Art Nouveau and amazed by the endless beauty of Orchids, Mila developed a unique style and technique, which gave her the ability to share her vision and feelings with the world. Mila unites the curved figurative lines, brushstrokes, colors and nature in one single form of harmony and beauty. Mila is the sole proprietor/owner of Art & Beyond Studio, Inc., and co-owner of Rhythm & Beyond School of Dance, Music and Art in Niles, Illinois, USA. She is listed with the Cambridge Who’s Who Registry as an Honored Member and is published in the 2007-8 edition of the Cambridge Who’s Who Registry of Executives and Professionals. She is an active member of the Skokie Art Guild.

Anna Ivleva: “When I have been asked about my strengths as practicing visual artist, I am quick to reply that my lack of fear of painting with bold, bright colors is my greatest strength. All of my work is painted in oil on canvas with colors from our daily surroundings such as yellow, red, lavender, blue and green. These uplifting colors create joy and mental stimulation in the viewer I believe, which is very important to me. My picture are meant to capture and reflect on canvas the glory of Glory of God on Earth”.

Istvan Gal: His art consists of oil painting done with palette knife and brush. “The vivid colors excite me and the same time, give me peace and transport me into a new world”, state Istvan. Gal wants his pictures to radiate emotions – which affect people, to feel included. His wartwork was exhibited in Art Institute of Chicago, Emily Oak Natural Center, Skokie, IL, Senior Artist Network, Chicago Cultural Center, Pallet & Chisel Gallery, Chicago, IL, Devonshire Cultural Center, Skokie, IL.

Paula Smiles: At Age 14 she misheard the word “nude” for “new” and signed up for a live drawing class with new (nude) models. So her journey began. Paula’s drawings do not strive to be a narrative, but rather a distortion of a form in humor. She does not attempt to depict a particular person and drawing focus away from the ‘who’ has led her to invent her own so-called “Pinhead” people.  Drawing in pen and colored pencil allows her the control the lines and put together the pieces of puzzles that make the drawing work.  Her passion for drawing has evolved from her early years at the YAS-School of the Art Institute of Chicago to exhibiting at the JCC of Houston, The Figurative Art League in Evanston, the Skokie Art Guild, She Art Gallery in Oak Park, National Pastime Theatre in Chicago and Phantom Gallery in Chicago

The exhibition will run for six weeks! Meet the artists: Sunday, November 10^th from 12:00pm – 4:00pm.

For more information please contact Mila Ryk: mryk@art-beyond.com or call (224)388-0582.