Sneak Peak at Figures Fabulous!

Are you curious? The Figurative Art Show running this month and July at Tay River Gallery offers a blend of drama, humour,introspection, mystery and visual beauty in art you will want to take home.

See 12 dynamic area artists explore the single most riveting subject of artists throughout the history of art. From ancient times, artists have used the human form to express their thoughts and ideals. Historically, artists devoted years of training to master the nuances and complexities of the human body. This show brings together contemporary variations on the figure as central motif that demonstrate strong individual style and technical fluency in innovative expressions.
View snapshots of the featured artists and their works taken at the reception earlier this month and tell me you are not enticed to visit.

Pictured below from reception photos in the order listed: Martha Markowsky, Shirley Mancino,Reid McLachlan, Maria Lezon, Csaba Kertesz, Esther Schvan,Karen Phillips Curran, Debbie Ottman-Smith, Isidora Spielmann, Catharina Breedyk Law, and James Zaluski. Missing from photos, Jennifer Gibbs.

For a more detailed view of paintings featured in the show you can also visit www.tayrivergallery.com. or better yet, visit the gallery to experience the art for yourself.

Reception Sunday June 8th for "An Artistic Exploration of the Human Form"

Tay River Gallery presents an exciting new art show this month "An Artistic Exploration of the Human Form" with the human figure as the central focus. This show features 12 dynamic area artists with over 60 figurative works on exhibition during the months of June and July.
Meet these artists at the opening reception for "An Artistic Exploration of the Human Form" on Sunday June 8th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Featured artists include acclaimed figurative artist Martha Markowsky, Shirley Mancino, Reid McLachlan, Esther Schvan, Maria Lezon, Jennifer Gibbs, Csaba Kertesz, Karen Phillips Curran, Catharina Breedky Law, Debbie Ottman-Smith, Isidora Spielmann, and James Zaluski.

Paintings on display include elements of drama, mystery, humour and beauty. These captivating works portray a moment in time expressed in the classical life study or veer off to depict narrative and symbolic adventures of the artist's imagination expressed in a myriad of styles.

Tay River Gallery is located at 28 Wilson St. West in Perth . For further information about the show, call 264-5448 or visit the website at tayrivergallery.com