Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association

Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association The Athenaeum is dedicated to celebrating artists in DC/MD/VA & being an asset to the community.

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In a forest near 春日村 Kasuga Village Nagasaki, a torii 鳥居 emerges. Rebecca J. White layers shades of green and intricate ...
09/01/2026

In a forest near 春日村 Kasuga Village Nagasaki, a torii 鳥居 emerges. Rebecca J. White layers shades of green and intricate architectural lines to create a sense of a living, breathing forest. Hidden within the dense landscape, the torii gradually reveals itself, blurring the boundaries between structure and nature.

The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, from 12 - 4 pm!

Artwork featured in this post:
Birth of a Torii #17 春日村 Kasuga
Acrylic on canvas, 24" x 24"
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A torii 鳥居 is born at Kyoto’s Kodaiji 高台寺 temple. In this vibrant composition, Rebecca J. White, transforms the temple a...
08/29/2026

A torii 鳥居 is born at Kyoto’s Kodaiji 高台寺 temple. In this vibrant composition, Rebecca J. White, transforms the temple and its surroundings into a layered landscape of intricate lines, geometric forms, and rich color. The torii emerges from the dense visual field almost organically, reflecting the connection between architecture, nature, and the spiritual spaces that shape Kyoto’s landscape.

The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, from 12 - 4 pm!

Artwork featured in this post:
Birth of a Torii #21 高台寺 Kodaiji
Acrylic on canvas, 58" x 58"
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In Cloud-maker #31 福岡 Fukuoka, Rebecca J. White, transforms the cityscape of Fukuoka into a luminous, atmospheric lands...
08/27/2026

In Cloud-maker #31 福岡 Fukuoka, Rebecca J. White, transforms the cityscape of Fukuoka into a luminous, atmospheric landscape where the boundaries between city, mountains, and sky begin to dissolve. Layers of intricate lines and architectural forms create a sense of movement across the city, while the expansive blue sky and soft pink clouds draw the eye toward the horizon.

The result is a dreamlike view of Fukuoka; both a place and an imagined landscape suspended between earth and sky.

The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, from 12 - 4 pm!

Artwork featured in this post:
Cloud-maker #31 福岡 Fukuoka
Acrylic on canvas, 36" x 24"
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Join us for an artist Meet & Greet with Rebecca J. White at the Athenaeum on Saturday, August 22nd from noon to 4pm. Sto...
08/21/2026

Join us for an artist Meet & Greet with Rebecca J. White at the Athenaeum on Saturday, August 22nd from noon to 4pm.

Stop by to talk with Rebecca and learn about her painting techniques and stories that inspired her solo show “Birth of a Torii 鳥居の生まれ”

At sunset in Harajuku 原宿, Tokyo, a torii 鳥居 is born. Rebecca J. White captures the shifting energy of the city as day gi...
08/20/2026

At sunset in Harajuku 原宿, Tokyo, a torii 鳥居 is born. Rebecca J. White captures the shifting energy of the city as day gives way to night, layering vibrant color, intricate lines, and architectural forms to create a landscape that feels both familiar and otherworldly. From the rhythm of the city, a torii emerges, marking a moment of transformation and possibility.

Join us in the gallery on Saturday, August 22, from 2 to 4pm for an afternoon meet-the-artist.

The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, from 12 - 4 pm!

Artwork featured in this post:
Birth of a Torii #23 原宿 Harajuku
Acrylic on canvas, 24" x 24"
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In 銀座 Ginza, Tokyo, at night, a new torii 鳥居 comes to life. In Birth of a Torii #18 銀座 Ginza, Rebecca J. White captures...
08/18/2026

In 銀座 Ginza, Tokyo, at night, a new torii 鳥居 comes to life. In Birth of a Torii #18 銀座 Ginza, Rebecca J. White captures the energy and glow of the city through bold color, intricate lines, and layered architectural forms.

Join us in the gallery on Saturday, August 22, from 2 to 4pm for an afternoon meet-the-artist.

The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, from 12 - 4 pm!

Artwork featured in this post:
Birth of a Torii #18 銀座 Ginza
Acrylic on canvas, 28” x 20”
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A torii gate 鳥居 comes to fruition in cloudy skies between Hirado and Nagasaki mainland. In Birth of a Torii #24 平戸 Hir...
08/18/2026

A torii gate 鳥居 comes to fruition in cloudy skies between Hirado and Nagasaki mainland. In Birth of a Torii #24 平戸 Hirado, Rebecca J. White transforms the atmospheric landscape into a space where sky, sea, and architecture seem to merge. The torii emerges from the shifting layers of the composition, suggesting a moment of quiet transformation between the natural and the sacred.

The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, from 12 - 4 pm!

Artwork featured in this post:
Birth of a Torii #24 平戸 Hirado
Acrylic on canvas, 60" x 60"
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In Nagasaki, the Lunar New Year 旧正月 celebration generates a torii 鳥居. Rebecca J. White captures the energy of celebratio...
08/15/2026

In Nagasaki, the Lunar New Year 旧正月 celebration generates a torii 鳥居. Rebecca J. White captures the energy of celebration through layers of vibrant color and intricate forms, allowing the torii to emerge from the visual rhythm of the city. The work reflects the way cultural traditions shape place, creating connections between history, community, and the present moment.

The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, from 12 - 4 pm!

Artwork featured in this post:
Birth of a Torii #25 旧正月 Kyushogatsu
Acrylic on canvas, 24" x 36”
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In Arashiyama 嵐山 in Kyoto, the vibrant koyo 紅葉, or autumn foliage, creates the perfect setting for the genesis of a tori...
08/14/2026

In Arashiyama 嵐山 in Kyoto, the vibrant koyo 紅葉, or autumn foliage, creates the perfect setting for the genesis of a torii 鳥居. Rebecca J. White layers rich color and intricate lines to evoke the landscape of Arashiyama, where nature, place, and cultural symbolism come together. The torii seems to emerge organically from the landscape, suggesting a moment of transformation and discovery.

The gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, from 12 - 4 pm!

Artwork featured in this post:
Birth of a Torii #22 嵐山 Arashiyama
Acrylic on canvas, 60" x 60"
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Create a Sun Print | An introduction to Cyanotypes with Zofie KingSaturday, August 15, 10 am - 12 pmFREEMake your own ar...
08/13/2026

Create a Sun Print | An introduction to Cyanotypes with Zofie King
Saturday, August 15, 10 am - 12 pm
FREE

Make your own artwork using sunlight!​ This workshop is designed to introduce you and the whole family to the process of making cyanotypes "sun prints".

For this easy photographic process, semi-transparent objects or negatives are laid on photosensitive paper, which is then exposed to UV light (ideally, the sun!). The parts of the paper that are covered remain white, while the exposed portions turn different shades of blue. Basically, the objects on the treated paper are like shadows which remain after the image is exposed, creating a memento. All necessary materials will be provided, including objects and negatives that can be used for exposure.

If you plan on attending this FREE Family Friendly Workshop please RSVP to [email protected]


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