February
February 2020 Exhibits
Featured in the Thaler Gallery:
Brian Robertson was born in 1980 in Baltimore. Along with his family, he moved to Ocean City, Maryland in 1987. He graduated with a B.A. from Salisbury University in 2002 with a concentration in graphic design and illustration. His paintings can be described as nostalgic, iconic and minimalist. The color palette for each of his works rarely exceeds 2 colors and the shapes that complete the forms do not contain any gradient value. Therefore, each shape and line is carefully considered to maintain the integrity and identity of the subject matter. This minimalist approach results in bold imagery that can be identified from a distance. The subject matter of each painting provokes thought and relies on the viewer to sift through the possible themes and complete the story. This creates a personal bond between the viewer and the artwork.In Studio E:
Lola Panco. Born in Minsk, Belarus in 1989, Lola Panco is a contemporary figurative realist painter working mainly in oils and pastels. She also enjoys creating drawings in Russian dry brush technique. Panco studied design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Minsk, Belarus. She currently resides in Fenwick Island, Delaware; and continuing her education in Fine Arts at Salisbury University. Recent exhibitions include “Found In Translation” a solo show at Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD; Member Show at SBY Art Space, Salisbury, MD; ArtX: Artistic Xpression, Ocean City, MD; “Devine Feminine” at SAC, Salisbury, MD; “Rise,”Art League Of Ocean City, Ocean City, MD. Lola’s work has won several awards and has been published in the Washington Post and Metropolitan Magazine. Her drawings and paintings have been privately collected throughout the US. Her work is held in the permanent collection of Salisbury University.In the Spotlight Gallery:
Joanne Guilfoil. Joanne was raised in New York and Maryland and trained first as a painter then as an art teacher, in Lexington Kentucky. She finished in 1971 with a degree in art and a teaching certificate, after playing basketball for UK and working as a groom for the Red Mile, a standardbred race track. After teaching briefly, she headed to Oregon for graduate school, twice. With a PhD and 2 dogs, she returned to Kentucky to teach, eventually marry and raise 2 children in Eastern Kentucky. Joanne retired Professor Emeritus from EKU in 2009, after 20 years of service there. Joanne taught part time, painted and remained married for a few years, but the relationship continued to deteriorate. In 2012 she left the horse farm and her husband of almost 30 years, never to return. Ever. Finally divorced in 2013, she began a new life in Jacksonville, North Carolina, near her daughter and first grandchild. Joanne continued to paint and she taught on Base and in town. In 2014 her daughter returned to med school, and Joanne decided it was time for a new “forever home” on the Shore. She moved to Selbyville, staying with a friend from high school. She has wanted to live on Delmarva since the 60’s…but she could not land a teaching job, at any level. Now in retirement, she still teaches painting in Ocean City and exhibits on occasion. Most of her time lately has been devoted to large and small writing projects, about things, people and places on the Shore.First Friday Opening Reception for February Exhibits
Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Free admission and complimentary refreshments – beverages sponsored by PKS Investments.
March
March 2020 Exhibits
Featured in the Thaler Gallery:
Tidewater Camera Club based in Easton, Maryland is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1963 by Frederick A. Curtis, Louis Coffin, Lowell Thompson, Doris Reid and C.C. Harris. The club supports photography, knowledge about the use of the camera, and a dedication to improving member skills in producing great pictures. They strive to promote interest and participation in the field of photography for all levels and ages, and encourage members to share their photographic knowledge through fellowship and friendly competition.In Studio E:
Jessica Schlegel. Based out of Salisbury, Maryland, Jessica Schlegel is a watercolor artist who delves into the world around her. Growing up on the Eastern Shore, Jessica fell in love with the array of landscapes and wildlife in such a small area. She travels around the Eastern Shore and other areas within Maryland, Delaware and Virginia, searching for the beauty within them. Jessica received her BFA in Painting from Salisbury University and her MAT from University of Maryland Eastern Shore. After teaching art for 7 years, she refocused her life in order to pursue her art career. She now creates her art work full time, focusing on her watercolor and acrylic paintings, along with craft items like hand painted glasses that are sold in several local shops. In college, she primarily worked in the oil paint medium. While exploring oils, she found her love for bringing out the rich colors of nature and working with close cropped images. It was not until her last semester of college that she attempted the watercolor medium and never looked back. She is able to use much of her experience with the oil medium and translate it to her watercolors, giving the watercolors finer detail. With her newfound focus on her art, Jessica’s ambition is to continue exploring and searching for the stunning landscapes and alluring creatures of the Eastern Shore and recreate them in her own paintings. It’s amazing how many people will never see in person the life that is often taken for granted on the shore. Her goal is to create representations of this life and share the charm of her home with others, so that they can see what beauty lies in this little place when you open your eyes to see it.In the Spotlight Gallery:
Kal Dupchen. I am an Abstract Artist of a Russian (Circassian) ancestry, born in 1951 in Homs, Syria. I came to America in the mid-seventies, attended Bergen Community College in New Jersey, married Ruth Kuzora of Polish ancestry in 1980 and has one son Peter. I retired from application engineering in 2014 and moved to Seaford, Delaware where the dormant artist within began to awaken. During the early years of life living in the Middle East and Europe, I was immersed in the abundant colors and shapes that the various cultures had to offer. Other influences are Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Paul Cezanne, Amedeo Modigliani, and Paul Klee. “Brewing in me is the energy of the universe, the creation, the constant struggle to evolve and become better, I strive to become”. Currently, I am in an experimental phase searching to display my sub conscious onto canvas and to create a dialogue between the viewer and the art piece through the vibration of colors. I also use pouring technique where the chance and coincidence are part of the creation of the piece. I outfit some of my paintings with nature and sometimes with manmade materials. My art work is inspired by ideas, mathematical equation, and other artists. I am a member of the Nanticoke River Art Council – Gallery 107 in Seaford DE, The Art League of Ocean City – Center for the Arts, 94th St. in Ocean City, MD, and the Salisbury Art Space in Salisbury, MD, where I exhibit and sell my work. One of my favorite quotations is “Life is an extension of our hopes and dreams; live it”.First Friday Opening Reception for March Exhibits & Shirley Hall Memorial Youth Art Show
Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Free admission and complimentary refreshments – beverages sponsored by PKS Investments.
Shirley Hall Memorial Youth Art Show 2020
For over 20 years, the Art League of OC has featured artwork by Worcester County middle and high school students for an annual one-weekend-only exhibit. Cash prizes awarded! Celebrate “National Student Art Month” and support these talented young artists.
Opening Reception Friday March 6, 5-7pm. Exhibit on display Saturday and Sunday March 7-8, 11-4pm.
April
First Friday Opening Reception for April Exhibits & Anime Youth Show
Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Free admission and complimentary refreshments – beverages sponsored by PKS Investments.
Manga + Anime Youth Art Show 2020
Watch this space for more info on upcoming workshops, contests, and more!
May
First Friday Opening Reception for May Exhibits
Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Free admission and complimentary refreshments – beverages sponsored by PKS Investments.
June
First Friday Opening Reception for June Exhibits
Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Free admission and complimentary refreshments – beverages sponsored by PKS Investments.
July
First Friday Opening Reception for July Exhibits
Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Free admission and complimentary refreshments – beverages sponsored by PKS Investments.
August
First Friday Opening Reception for August Exhibits
Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Free admission and complimentary refreshments – beverages sponsored by PKS Investments.
September
First Friday Opening Reception for September Exhibits
Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Free admission and complimentary refreshments – Beverages sponsored by PKS Investments.
October
First Friday Opening Reception for October Exhibits
Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Free admission and complimentary refreshments – Beverages sponsored by PKS Investments.
November
First Friday Opening Reception for November Exhibits
Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Free admission and complimentary refreshments – Beverages sponsored by PKS Investments.
December
First Friday Opening Reception and Holiday Artisan Fair 2020
Meet the artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and see the new exhibits featuring a variety of local artists. Plus a special showcase of local artisans in time for the holidays! Browse through a variety of unique, handmade items including jewelry, glass, ceramics, and more. Free admission. Friday 5-7pm, Saturday 11-4pm.Complimentary refreshments will be served and admission is free. Beverages sponsored by PKS Investments.