Hamburg area artist Nadija Armusik will be having her first solo exhibition titled “Dreams in Black and Gold” at the Tamaqua Art Center in Tamaqua from March 3-24.

An opening reception for the event will be held on March 3 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and several original artworks will be for sale.

Armusik was born in 2002 in Hamburg. She is the daughter and apprentice of Master oil painter Eric Armusik, who is known internationally for his dramatic work rich in emotion and elevated drama.

At an early age, Nadija became enveloped in her father’s world, spending many hours in his studio watching him paint while drawing, and on occasion, picking up a brush to assist her father with his work.

Over the past few years, Nadija began developing a unique, Gothic surrealistic style, working primarily in charcoal and gold leaf. Her imaginary world embraces the beauty and darkness of nature, the beguiling spiritual realm, ancient folklore and her Catholic faith.

Nadija has exhibited her artwork in several shows and competitions across Pennsylvania, winning awards from such organizations as BerksArts and the Allied Artists of Schuylkill County. Nadija continues to sell her artwork to collectors worldwide. Nadija’s exhibition at the Tamaqua Art Center will be her first solo exhibition.

For more information, visit tamaquaarts.org.jaarmusik@gmail.com.