The
Gallery at The Pocono Community Theater and Cultural Center in East
Stroudsburg, PA held an Artists’ Reception on Saturday May 2nd
for
their exhibition titled, “Untraveled.” The exhibit features the
work of Susan and Stephen Washington who not only share a life
together as husband and wife but also a remarkable eye for the
essence of reality they're able to define through their exquisite
mastery of the medium each finds a kinship to. Although each artist's
approach and accomplishments can serve to redefine the artistic
experience of those fortunate enough to view their work, together
they present a wholeness of wonderments that incite the imagination
to touch its ever expanding boundaries and go beyond them.
Ms.
Washington's work utilizes its abstract qualities to entice the
viewer to embark upon a journey through their linear and spacial
realities in order to find a pathway that is unmarked, unexplored,
and uniquely theirs. Each step taken upon this undiscovered route
leads one deeper and deeper into their own essence as they create the
landmarks they are meant to discover and this eventually brings a
wholeness within themselves that is derived from the scattered pieces
of their perceived existence. There is a beauty in the work of Ms.
Washington that is embodied in its colors and enameled surfaces. But
one feels this presentation of beauty is really a device utilized by
the piece to lure the viewer into it's domain so he/she can begin
their life changing journey. And, that's a good thing.
Mr.
Washington also utilizes the abstract approach to flesh out the
obscurities of reality to great effect. However, unlike his wife who
utilizes space to intrigue one to traverse the pathways through their
imagination, Mr. Washington presents his work as a series of layers
whose discoveries rely upon the viewer's desire to search his/her
imagination to reveal what is underneath. This not only encourages
the viewer to go beyond the surface of the piece they're experiencing
but also of the daily camouflages one encounters throughout one's
life. Some of these camouflages are created externally while others
come from one's own self deception. But, regardless of their point of
origin, pealing away the layers that hide the deeper realities that
bring our lives its meaning, will allow our roads to become traveled
ones.
A
great number of art lovers were present during the reception as was a
nice variety of foods. The flavor of the food and conversations were
enhanced by the congenial and welcoming atmosphere created by the two
artists. I recommend exploring the work while it continues to be on
display at the venue while journeying toward the cinematic adventures
the establishment offers as you may find a side road that leads to a
place within that remains untraveled to. You’ll
be able to find more photographs taken during the Artists' Reception
in The
Untraveled exhibition at PCT 05-02-15
Gallery at
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along with other events taking place at the venue in The Pocono
Community Theater and Cultural Center 2015 Archives at
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as well as art related events occurring at various locations in the
Creative Arts 2015 Archive at
www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.819876711417115.1073741834.250942068310585&type=1.
The Gallery
at The Pocono Community Theater and Cultural Center in East
Stroudsburg, PA will continue to display their “Untraveled”
exhibition featuring the work of Susan and Stephen Washington
until June 28th.
The artists featured in their next exhibition are yet to be
announced. In addition to hosting art exhibits, The Pocono Community
Theater and Cultural Center presents a variety of films popularly
current as well revivals of those films released in the past. They
also host special events such as their Book Club which explore novels
that have been adapted to the screen and are currently being shown in
the theater. Please Explore The Pocono Community Theater Facebook
Page at www.facebook.com/PoconoCommunityTheater
for more information.
Photography
by Paparazzi Paul.
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