ARTISTS
Coast to Coast
BEST OF THE WEST South Carolina CHARLESTON.... Like a character in one of the stories of the Old West, Pennsylvania-born artist William Berra moved
Julie Osterman / Southwest Art
01 Dec, 2004
BEST OF THE WEST
South Carolina
CHARLESTON.... Like a character in one of the stories of the Old West, Pennsylvania-born artist William Berra moved to Santa Fe, NM, after a storm stranded him there. He still resides in the Land of Enchantment, and his plein-air paintings reflect life in the West as well as his frequent journeys around the globe. A collection of new work by Berra is on display at The Sylvan Gallery this month. The paintings include scenes of New Mexico as well as a recent trip to Tuscany and Venice, Italy-landscapes, figures, beach scenes, and more, all created in the artist`s signature impressionistic style. Influenced by the Italian Macchiaioli School of the 19th century, Berra paints on location using an orange undercoat and short strokes so that traces of the warm tone show through. An artists` reception takes place Friday, December 3, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Shore to Shore: William Berra, December 3, The Sylvan Gallery, 843.722.2172, www.thesylvangallery.com
Washington
SEATTLE.... Artists Tobias Mohl and Eric Nelsen, whose work is as different as the places from which they hail, join forces in a dual exhibition at William Traver Gallery December 3-January 2. Mohl, a Danish glass-blower, works in a minimalist Scandinavian fashion, limiting his palette almost entirely to black and white. The resulting pieces, created through Venetian technique, emerge with subtle textures and elegant form. Nelson, a native of Seattle, employs wood-fire methods to produce intriguing ceramic works that speak to the viewer through symbols from popular culture such as women`s shoes. Meet the artists at an opening reception on Thursday, December 2.
Tobias Mohl/Eric Nelsen, December 3-January 2, William Traver Gallery, 286.587.6501, www.travergallery.com
Ohio
CINCINNATI.... The Taft Museum of Art presents a collection of work by 19th- and 20th-century master artists of the American West, beginning December 3. Approximately 40 paintings, drawings, and sculptures by the likes of Albert Bierstadt, George Catlin, Thomas Moran, Frederic Remington, and others capture the majestic landscapes of the period, which were largely populated by Native Americans and mighty bison. The exhibit remains on view through February 6.
Frontier Memories: 19th- and 20th-century Art of the American West, December 3-February 6, Taft Museum of Art, 513241.0343, www.taftmuseimi.org
Montana
BOZEMAN.... An exhibition of work by four prominent female artists-Louisa McElwain [see page 10], Lesley Rich, Beth Loftin, and Ann Dettmer-hangs at Chaparral Fine Art December 10-31. McElwain paints large-scale landscapes from the back of her pickup truck, while Rich has been known to capture an intricate Italian street scene in a 7-by-9-inch format. Painter Loftin focuses her artistic efforts on the human figure-pioneers, ranch hands, Native Americans, and more-and Dettmer`s paintings depict urban scenes in big cities as well as tiny mountain towns.
Four Painters, December 10-31, Chaparral Fine Art, 406.585.0029, www.chaparralfineart.com
Massachusetts
ORLEANS.... Miniature artworks are hot commodities this month at Tree`s Place Gallery, where the Small Works Holiday Exhibition is on display through December 12. Participating artists include Robert Vickrey, Steven J. Levin, Holly Hope Banks, and William R. Davis. Small Works Holiday Exhibition, through December 12, Tree`s Place Gallery, 888.255.1330, www.trees place.com
SIDEBAR
Montana BOZEMAN.... Breathtaking sunsets, scenes of first light, and even a moonrise fill the gallery walls at Legends Fine Art this month. Titled Nocturne: Dusk to Dawn, the show boasts an impressive roster of 29 western artists, including Clyde Aspevig, Mike Barlow, Nancy Bush, Janie Camp, Russell Chatham, Loren Entz, Dan McCaw, Steve Oiestad, Steve Seltzer, and Bart Walker. The exhibition continues through December 31. Nocturne: Dusk to Dawn, through December 31, Legends Fine Art, 406.222.0317, www.legendsfineart.com
ILLUSTRATIONS
VIEW FROM MARINA GRANDE, SORRENTO BY WILLIAM BERRA
SUNSET IN THE VALLEY BY JANIE CAMP
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South Carolina
CHARLESTON.... Like a character in one of the stories of the Old West, Pennsylvania-born artist William Berra moved to Santa Fe, NM, after a storm stranded him there. He still resides in the Land of Enchantment, and his plein-air paintings reflect life in the West as well as his frequent journeys around the globe. A collection of new work by Berra is on display at The Sylvan Gallery this month. The paintings include scenes of New Mexico as well as a recent trip to Tuscany and Venice, Italy-landscapes, figures, beach scenes, and more, all created in the artist`s signature impressionistic style. Influenced by the Italian Macchiaioli School of the 19th century, Berra paints on location using an orange undercoat and short strokes so that traces of the warm tone show through. An artists` reception takes place Friday, December 3, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Shore to Shore: William Berra, December 3, The Sylvan Gallery, 843.722.2172, www.thesylvangallery.com
Washington
SEATTLE.... Artists Tobias Mohl and Eric Nelsen, whose work is as different as the places from which they hail, join forces in a dual exhibition at William Traver Gallery December 3-January 2. Mohl, a Danish glass-blower, works in a minimalist Scandinavian fashion, limiting his palette almost entirely to black and white. The resulting pieces, created through Venetian technique, emerge with subtle textures and elegant form. Nelson, a native of Seattle, employs wood-fire methods to produce intriguing ceramic works that speak to the viewer through symbols from popular culture such as women`s shoes. Meet the artists at an opening reception on Thursday, December 2.
Tobias Mohl/Eric Nelsen, December 3-January 2, William Traver Gallery, 286.587.6501, www.travergallery.com
Ohio
CINCINNATI.... The Taft Museum of Art presents a collection of work by 19th- and 20th-century master artists of the American West, beginning December 3. Approximately 40 paintings, drawings, and sculptures by the likes of Albert Bierstadt, George Catlin, Thomas Moran, Frederic Remington, and others capture the majestic landscapes of the period, which were largely populated by Native Americans and mighty bison. The exhibit remains on view through February 6.
Frontier Memories: 19th- and 20th-century Art of the American West, December 3-February 6, Taft Museum of Art, 513241.0343, www.taftmuseimi.org
Montana
BOZEMAN.... An exhibition of work by four prominent female artists-Louisa McElwain [see page 10], Lesley Rich, Beth Loftin, and Ann Dettmer-hangs at Chaparral Fine Art December 10-31. McElwain paints large-scale landscapes from the back of her pickup truck, while Rich has been known to capture an intricate Italian street scene in a 7-by-9-inch format. Painter Loftin focuses her artistic efforts on the human figure-pioneers, ranch hands, Native Americans, and more-and Dettmer`s paintings depict urban scenes in big cities as well as tiny mountain towns.
Four Painters, December 10-31, Chaparral Fine Art, 406.585.0029, www.chaparralfineart.com
Massachusetts
ORLEANS.... Miniature artworks are hot commodities this month at Tree`s Place Gallery, where the Small Works Holiday Exhibition is on display through December 12. Participating artists include Robert Vickrey, Steven J. Levin, Holly Hope Banks, and William R. Davis. Small Works Holiday Exhibition, through December 12, Tree`s Place Gallery, 888.255.1330, www.trees place.com
SIDEBAR
Montana BOZEMAN.... Breathtaking sunsets, scenes of first light, and even a moonrise fill the gallery walls at Legends Fine Art this month. Titled Nocturne: Dusk to Dawn, the show boasts an impressive roster of 29 western artists, including Clyde Aspevig, Mike Barlow, Nancy Bush, Janie Camp, Russell Chatham, Loren Entz, Dan McCaw, Steve Oiestad, Steve Seltzer, and Bart Walker. The exhibition continues through December 31. Nocturne: Dusk to Dawn, through December 31, Legends Fine Art, 406.222.0317, www.legendsfineart.com
ILLUSTRATIONS
VIEW FROM MARINA GRANDE, SORRENTO BY WILLIAM BERRA
SUNSET IN THE VALLEY BY JANIE CAMP
COPYRIGHT: Copyright Sabot Publishing, Inc. Dec 2004. Provided by Proquest- CSA, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Only fair use as provided by the United States copyright law is permitted.
PROQUEST-CSA, LLC- MAKES NO WARRANTY REGARDING THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF THE LICENSED MATERIALS OR ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
