The
cooled air of a beautiful Spring day filled the soul as The Antoine
Dutot Museum and Gallery in Delaware Water Gap, PA opened their doors
on Friday May 22nd
to
invite art lovers from the local community and beyond to share the
beginning of another season of bringing the beauty and thoughtfulness
found in art to the area. It was on this date did the gallery hold
their Artist's Reception
for their exhibition titled, “Painted
Perspectives … an ensemble of paintings”
which featured the work of Joan
Polishook. The event also offered music played by George Thompson
thompsonstudio@comcast.net
whose gentle instrumentals added a nuance to the evening that proved
to be befitting of the art.
A large gathering
filled the gallery as a bounty of landscapes, portraits, and other
images filled the senses of all who sought to explore each piece's
aesthetic intricacies. The exhibition held within it a variety of
styles and artistic approaches Ms. Polishook experimented with
throughout the years. These endeavors proved to be much more than
satisfactory to the eye as their range allowed the imagination to
become emboldened to venture beyond the conventional boundaries an
ordinary life would impose upon it.
The
colors employed by the artist brings a realism to the subjects she
captures while, at the same time, creating a sense of fantasy with
both elements enticing the viewer to delve deeper into the work until
he/she finds themselves within it. This mastery of the art of
painting is prevalent throughout the the work regardless of the style
or artistic approach employed and added a consistency enhancing the
admiration of the exhibit. You’ll find more photographs taken
during The
Dutot's May 22nd
Painted Perspectives Reception
at
www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153870474848761.1073741853.91146283760&type=1.
Joan
Polishook is an award winning artist with work occupying many
private, corporate, and museum collections in the United States and
abroad. Ms. Polishook is well known for her “Come Paint with Me”
program which she began in 1997 offering the experience of painting
en plein air for artists to enjoy in various locations each week from
June until September. You can learn more about Joan Polishook, her
Come Paint with Me Program, and all of her endeavors by exploring her
Website at www.joanpolishook-art.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 Painted Perspectives … an ensemble of paintings exhibition featuring the work of Joan Polishook will be on display at the gallery until June 7th. The images Ms. Polishook captures are not only pleasing to the eye but they encourage the soul to be more of what it is. And, that is something wonderful to realize and I recommend viewing the work while it's on display.
The
Dutot's next exhibition will be The Riv12 - The Delaware River - A
Big Picture show featuring the work of numerous artists exploring all
aspects related to the Delaware River and it’s surrounding areas.
An Artists’ Reception is scheduled to be held on Friday June 12th
and the exhibit will continue to be displayed until June 28th.
Please Explore The Antoine Dutot Museum and Gallery Facebook Page at
www.facebook.com/DutotMuseumAndGallery?fref=ts
or their Website at www.dutotmuseum.com
for more information.
Photography by
Paparazzi Paul.
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