Toward the Great Expanse Opening at Montanaro Gallery For Immediate Release
Montanaro Gallery will host Toward the Great Expanse on Saturday, April 12, 2008, from 5-9pm, at its new location at 18 Franklin Street in Newport. The show will feature the visual works of two artists, Julie Goldstein and Ty Williams.
Julie Goldstein's works will include pieces on paper, fabric, wood, and canvas, created using multiple techniques including woodblock printmaking, drawing, and painting. Her large scale, hand burnished woodcut prints are a sharp contrast to her found fabrics and traditional sewing mixed media works. Her latest series employs personal storytelling and explores gender roles of women in contemporary society, along with other varied subject matter, including surfing. Inspired by fearless women that she observed in Central America, this work focuses on empowerment, protection, independence, and motherhood, with a bit of humor.
"Bring your sunglasses" is what Ty Williams warned about his newest body of work. Ty has created his latest series using bright colors inspired from places he's lived—the Caribbean up to his current home in Maine. These works are mostly painted onto wood surfaces with an abstract and detailed, illustrative style. Drawing from a childhood influence, Dr. Seuss, Ty's new, whimsical works include such varied subject matter as animals, fish, people, and cityscapes. These works are both meant to make you think, or simply smile. He often works an abstracted first layer, followed with a strong illustrative line finish. "It's 80s music video meets New England," claims Ty.
Toward the Great Expanse opens on April 12th and will be on display at Montanaro Gallery until May 25th. For more details visit |
