Talking About My Rural

SOHO in the BURG in Stroudsburg, PA held an Artist’s Talk on Saturday June 6th given by Patricia A. Griffin relating to the work and the process from which it is created. The event was presented in conjunction with an exhibition of Ms. Griffin’s work the gallery is currently titled, “Farm Field Forest.” A sizable number of art lovers eager to learn of and from the artist’s insights gathered as listening to her words soon moved to inquiries which were later transformed to exchanges of ideas. It was some kind of wonderful.

Meanwhile, as those who came to enjoy the feast of creative information Ms. Griffin was eager to share, a number of the gallery’s denizens were preparing some culinary delights in an adjacent room. Their purpose, as discovered later, were two fold. The first was to share their appreciation for those who attended the event through their delicious offerings. The second was to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of James Chesnick whose creative and other contributions to the gallery and its inextinguishable place in the local artistic community is found deep in the appreciative hearts of all those who share a profound love for the venue.

The celebration included dancing and drumming along with the traditional singing of “Happy Birthday To You” which derived from a song titled, “Good Morning to All” written by sisters Patty and Mildred J. Hill in 1893 to be utilized as tune easily taught to children enrolled in kindergarten. The song, as sung today, first appeared in written form in 1912 but was most likely used prior to that year. However, this all occurred long before James Chesnick was born. You’ll find more photographs taken during the Artist’s Talk and the subsequent Birthday Celebration in The Stroudsburg Art District 2013 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151420282390421.539464.636000420&type=3.

Patricia A. Griffin was born in Philadelphia, PA and received her B. F. A. from Moore College of Art and Design. She has spent the past 24 years traveling, teaching, and painting. According to her website, the animals she depicts in her work gives her an endless opportunity for reflection, growth, and human expression. Her saturated palette generates a powerful and dynamic “push-pull” vibration which dominates her paintings. These elements transform her paintings from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Ms. Griffin has received numerous awards with her work which are being shown in museums throughout the world. Her work can also be seen in The Forwardian Arts Society literary and Art magazine titled, “Forwardian.” You can learn more about Patricia A Griffin and her work by visiting her website at www.patriciaagriffin.com.

The “Farm Field Forest” featuring the work of Patricia A. Griffin will continue to be on display at  SOHO in the BURG (aka Backstreet Studio and Gallery) in Stroudsburg, PA until July 21st. The next exhibition presented at the Gallery will be their Water Show which welcomes artists to submit their work depicting Boats, Bridges, Beaches, or any subject relating to water. The Artists’ Reception is scheduled to take place Saturday August 3rd beginning at 4pm and the exhibit will continue to be displayed at the Gallery until September 16th.

SOHO in the BURG is an extension of the Backstreet Studio and Art Gallerie which opened its doors to the public in April of 2012. The space is owned by Andrea Robbins Rimberg who has become well known for her creativity as many of her pieces were and continues to be presented in prestigious museums throughout the United States. She is also know for her undying dedication to the arts which she utilizes her exuberant energies to promote at every opportunity. Among her many positions serving in organizations and groups relating to the arts, she is the former president of the Pocono Arts Council and currently is the Arts and Photography Director of The Forwardian Arts Society literary and Art magazine titled, “Forwardian.” You can learn more about SOHO in the BURG, Ms. Rimberg, and all their creative endeavors by exploring their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/BackstreetStudioAndArtGallerie.

Note: You’ll be able to read the article about the Artist’s Reception held for the Farm Field Forest titled, “A Rural SOHO” on Saturday June 1st at www.forwardianartssociety.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-rural-soho.html.