A Sight to Be Seen at the Dutot

The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery in Delaware Water Gap, PA held an Artist’s Reception for their exhibition titled, “Seeing the Sacred” featuring the work of Ken Metcalf on Friday August 16th. The immediate impression one receives when entering the gallery is the sense of the energies that vibrates through the canvases placed upon its walls. The vivid colors and images optically leaps at one until the role of the observer is dissolved and replaced by one of becoming an active element of the work being viewed.

The work seemed to have the ability to not only depict the features of the object being presented in the piece but also of the energies which is of its essence. It was interesting how some images depicted a scene with such definition that the detail of every element of its representation could not only been seen but felt were alongside images whose details were obscured creating a misty appearance inviting those who sought to peer beyond the distinctive boundaries of the objects to partake of their spirit properties. This contrast was prevalent throughout the exhibition with combination of images suggesting the entire collection was in the world but not of it.

The numerous gathering of art lovers who attended the reception soon found themselves floating between one perception of the world to another as they moved from one painting to the next. A soft conversation spattered with bursts of excitement filled the room as moments of clarity known as epiphanies or satori touched those who allowed themselves to delve deeply into the work. This brought about a sense of oneness throughout the gallery and made the evening something wonderful. You’ll find more photographs taken during the Reception in The Dutot 2013 Gallery at www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151703218890421.1073741837.636000420&type=1.

Kenneth Metcalf is a Landscape Artist who utilizes his talents with oils and pastels to keep him connected to his natural surroundings enabling him to express his personal vision and appreciation for the environment. Mr. Metcalf seeks to take the viewer on a visual and meditative journey using the rivers, islands, and sacred spaces depicted in his work as a focal point. Mr. Metcalf is an alumnus of the Rhode Island School of Design and is presently based in Knowlton, NJ which is along the Delaware River. He has exhibited in various galleries in both solo and group exhibitions and his works are also in several private collections. You can learn more about Kenneth Metcalf and his work by exploring his Website at www.kennethmetcalf.com.

The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery originated as a brick school house built c. 1850 by Antoine Dutot who founded the town of Dutotsville before it was renamed to Delaware Water Gap, PA. In addition to the exhibitions presented at the gallery, the museum offers tours and educational opportunities for those who would like to learn more about the area. The current exhibition titled, “Seeing the Sacred” featuring the work of Ken Metcalf will be on display at the gallery until September 1st. Their next exhibition will be The Delaware Water Gap Celebration of the Arts Music Motif Show featuring the work of numerous artists beginning with an Artists’ Reception on Friday September 6th and will continue to be displayed until September 22nd. Please Explore The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/DutotMuseumAndGallery?fref=ts for more information.