Torch Song - left, Reckless Abandon - right
Sunday, December 4th was the opening for my exhibit Fresh Impressions at the Good News Cafe in Woodbury, Connecticut.
Fresh Impressions 2011
In my latest collection of paintings, Fresh Impressions, I'm exploring an abstract direction inspired by Impressionist techniques, brush strokes, and color chemistry. Rather than conveying an impression of a landscape or still life, they are internal landscapes of emotion and states of being. My intention is to create works of art that resonate various energies and lead the eye into deeper dimensions. I hope viewers will respond to each piece uniquely, engaging in a quiet, personal conversation through visual meditation.
Works 1 and 2
1. Bubbling Over - Acrylic on 24" x 24" canvas, 2011
2. Nature's Symphony - Acrylic on 24" x 36" canvas, 2011
Works, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
3. After Noon - Acrylic on 24" x 36" canvas, 2011
4. Torch Song - Acrylic on 16" x 20" canvas, 2011
5. Reckless Abandon - Acrylic on 16" x 20" canvas, 2011
6. Levity - Acrylic on 16" x 20" canvas, 2011
Works 4, 5, 6, 7
7. Lost in Love - Acrylic on 20" x 30" canvas, 2011
Works 8, 9, 10
8. Heart Beats - Acrylic on 16" x 20" canvas, 2011
9. Morning Meditation - Acrylic on 24" x 36" canvas, 2011
10. Mystic Journey - Acrylic on 16" x 20" canvas, 2011
Work 11
11. Pure Intentions - Acrylic on 12" x 24" canvas, 2011
Works 12, 13, 14
12. "Softly She Whispered..." - Acrylic on 24" x 36" canvas, 2011
13. Sweet Surrender - Acrylic on 18" x 24" canvas, 2011
14. Afterglow - Acrylic on 18" x 24" canvas, 2011
Works 15, 16, 17, 18
15. Alive Again - Acrylic on 18" x 24" canvas, 2011
16. Untitled - Acrylic on 24" x 36" canvas, 2011
17. Child's Play - Acrylic on 16" x 20" canvas, 2011
18. Wildfire - Acrylic on 16" x 20" canvas, 2011
We arrived early to hang two extra paintings in a nook I wasn't aware of in the bar when we had originally come to hang the show. The nook was the perfect excuse to hang one of my paintings I really wanted to show, but was on the fence about.
Autonomous Connections
This painting, Autonomous Connections, is a piece I can credit for leading me on the path towards this current series. The only question was what ELSE to hang in that space...
Jazz (diptych)
I chose Jazz because if Autonomous Connections was one of the original steps in the direction that would eventually lead me to this current series, then Jazz was the step before that.
Funny enough, it was this piece Jazz that brought about a most interesting conversation with one of the visitors of the opening. A very engaging and thoughtful woman whom I shared lengthy conversations with about art, travel, and music. She saw instruments in this piece and felt music before she knew what the title was. I liked that a lot.
The following pictures are of Marlow Shami's exhibit, showing in the other dining room. Her digital collages are mesmerizing and you can learn more about Marlow and her work at www.marlowshami.com
The bar in between both rooms was a great way to tie everyone together as people mingled throughout the restaurant. Having our own rooms, Marlow and I were able to establish our own shows as distinct presentations. Meanwhile, it felt like our shows were playing "telephone" with each other with the bar as the connecting line. It was so great seeing some friends I haven't seen in a while. I only wish I had taken more pictures!
Marlow, Chuck (curator), and I
