Tess Rock at the AOR Gallery in High St. Cafe
"Convergence" by Tess Rock
Tess Rock will be exhibiting at The High Street Cafe from September 2, through October 31, 2008. Tess is a talented acrylic painter. Her paintings are very large and have colorful themes of interesting shapes. This exhibit is one not to miss!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
I am an active painter in Pelham, Ma. I received my B.F.A. In Art Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1988. I taught at Smith Academy in Hatfield, MA from 1988-1990, then proceeded to have 3 children and paint.
My original artistic passion was ceramics. I was attracted the sensual process of creating functional forms. Desiring a more immediate artistic product, I began to explore paint. I joined a painting group in the early 1990's and was consumed by the sculptural possibilities of the medium. I enjoy the freedom painting gives me to develop and experiment with organic forms. I also have a great connection to the outdoors, spending many hours hiking and gardening. These interests have combined to create a life long journey for me in paint and nature.
ARTIST STATEMENT
The origins of my paintings are rooted in nature. The shapes are allowed to flow and intermingle, creating a tangible environment. The forms are freely moving over the surface of the canvas enticing the viewer to travel throughout the piece. These paintings are a direct
reaction to my surroundings. My intention is to interpret the images of nature creating organic abstractions. I am influenced by the colors and patterns of plants and enjoy exploring the flow and rhythm of a landscape.
September 8, 2008
Olde Home Day Juried Show- The Winners 2008
2008 art show winners
Best in show
Stephen Collins, "Spring Stream."
Photography
Joe Renzoni, first place, "Gypsy Dancer"
Belinda Mazure, second, "Thelme"
Cheryl Rosen, third, "Heat Lightning - Blue"
Jennifer Denney, honorable mention, "Sunset at Dummer Beach, Maine"
Water color/mixed media
Stephen Collins, first place, "Spring Stream"
Micah Lang, second, "The Crooked Cabin"
Richard Harding, third, "Checkmate"
Nan Rumpf, honorable mention, "Pollination"
Pen/ink, charcoal, pastel
Belinda Mazur, first place, "Memorial Day"
Oil
Paul Lowe, first place, "Portrait of John T. Mahan"
Bobbie Roussey, second, "Southwest Mission"
Sheryll Collins, third, "Wachusett Sunset"
Katie Lowe, honorable mention, "Slow Hand"
September 11, 2008
John Nunziato Photography at the gallery at Thayer Memorial Library
Joe Satriani. Photo by John Nunziato.
John Nunziato Photography Exhibit can be viewed at The Art On Rotation Gallery at Thayer Memorial Library in Lancaster, MA in September and October 2008.
John's work is about the images of the beautiful New England landscape. Don't miss this one!
Artist's Statement
My first camera was a pocket 110 camera given to me by my mother, on the day I was leaving on vacation to Nova Scotia. For the trip my friend had brought along a recently purchased Canon AE-1 film camera. After returning from that trip and comparing photos.....i ran out the next day and purchased a Canon AE-1camera.
Like most fellow photographers, there are several factors that influence my work; family, friends and being in the moment.
My keen sense of inspiration of the image comes from how the image initially appears and how I can capture it at that moment.
My work has appeared in group shows, publications online magazines, calendars, newsletters
, internet websites and private collections.
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