The
Copley Society is excited to present their new artists exhibit in the Upper
Gallery. The Co|So Artists: New Members Show has much to offer in the way of
genre, subject and medium.
Upon
entering the gallery one is immediately impressed by the diversity of artistic
styles. Large abstracted works hang comfortably next to small, color-rich
landscapes; rigorous impasto is countered by stunning photographic detail. Sculpture, mixed media and even cut paper all
mingle happily with those equally cherished, traditional subjects.
Painting Toenails by Joseph Moniz is an
intriguing work. Moniz takes advantage of his small surface, only 7x13 inches,
to create an intimate relationship with the viewer. Far from mundane, Moniz’s choice
and handling of the subject is expertly executed. Rendered in oil on panel, the painting plays with the soft light often found in the private spaces of one’s home. Complexity
can be found in the detail of the button down shirt and the whimsical pose of
the figure.
Further
into the gallery one cannot help but be drawn into Jack Morefield’s BL.
This is the type of work that encourages your pacing back and forth, observing
how the image changes as you move around it.
His choice of color is relaxing and calm, and his technique is lively
and fun. The more time you spend with
image, the more becomes visible. On the
second day of viewing the subject matter became delightfully clear. I’ll let
you discover it’s secret for yourself.
Jack Morefield BL, Acrylic on canvas, 48 x 36
Reflection and Transparency is in intriguing work by
Jason Sawtelle. The image walks a fine line between hyper-realism and
abstraction, an artistic feat. A striking contrast is the interplay between the
quiet moss green and the insistent energy of the sky blue. Another glance, and it makes sense. The artist has
captured in oil the reflection of light on water. Wondrously the viewer stands
with their feet are in the stream, their eyes transfixed by the rippling
reflection of trees. The image takes on multiple states of being: abstracted
yet transparent, both calm and energetic as the title suggests.
Jason Sawtelle Reflection and Transparency, oil on canvas, 30 x 40
All
these works and more are on display through February 19th in the
upper gallery at the Copley Society of art. Don’t forget to check out more works by Co|So
artists. Small Works: Chill Out is on display in the lower gallery through
April 3rd.
https://www.copleysociety.org/exhibitions/current.html
Lauren
W. Warford
