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April, 2006
Celebration of Nature
April 6-30, 2006 -- Opening reception, Friday, April 7, 5:00-8:00 pm.
Patty L. Porter and Mary Schuler
Mary Schuler and Patty Porter met recently as members of the State of the Art Gallery. It was clear from the beginning that they share a love of the natural landscape although they approach the subject matter from diverse color pallets. Mary's paintings explode with pure color while Patty's colors are more muted by her use of compliments to create tones. |
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Patty L. Porter |
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Mary Schuler |
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Mary's paintings of earth, sky and water focus on the Finger Lakes with excursions through Santa Fe and Mendocino. "Bouquets of flowers erupt on a dull day, or spontaneously when the spirit moves me. I try to bring energy and exuberance to my paintings by using vibrant color and the texture of paint, very often using the palette knife and often through abstract expression." |
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Mary Schuler |
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Patty has painted in many locations: Maine, Ireland, France, New Mexico and, of course, Ithaca. Many paintings in this show were inspired by a brief trip to Race Point on Cape Cod. She let the images incubate in her soul for several months, enjoying the memories of the light, foliage, blowing sand, and undulating dunes. Momentum grew as she painted until there were twelve 12" x 12" canvases that captured the spirit of Race Point. "Being immersed in the process of painting the Cape Cod series has been a most enjoyable experience, one where everything fell into place."
Both Mary and Patty never tire of, or lose their curiosity and appreciation for the perfection of nature. Their show, a "Celebration of Nature" wonderfully reflects their happiness capturing delightful moments and observations on canvas -- a show not to be missed. |
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This exhibit is funded in part by a grant from the
New York
State Council on the Arts Decentralization Program.
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