Maritime Group: Paintings of Dom Farrell and Bernard Korites in the Dolphin      Gallery through September 30th

 

The Hingham Public Library and the North River Arts Society are pleased to present the Maritime Art Group: the paintings of Dom Farrell and Bernard Korites in the Dolphin Gallery. The exhibition will run through September 30. Visit the Dolphin Gallery during regular library hours.

Dom Farrell, a Marshfield resident, is a graduate of The Museum School of Fine Arts, Boston where he studied painting under Reed Kaye and Henry Swartz. Additionally, he studied drawing with Ture Bengtz and dimensional design under Richard Filapowski of M.I.T.

After graduating in 1960, Dom spent the next 38 years in advertising, as a Senior Art Director and later an Associate Creative Director for two of Boston 's largest advertising agencies.

Upon retiring, he returned to painting and was drawn to the transparency and clarity of the watercolor medium. He is a member of the North River Arts Society and South Shore Art Center . An example of Dom's "marine painting" is shown above.

 

Bernard Korites, a Duxbury resident, paints mainly in oils. He  says,“I paint landscapes of New England , mostly in oils, sometimes in watercolors. While I do on occasion paint scenes of the region's interior, especially Vermont , most of my work is of the New England coast - the marshes, creeks, inlets and quiet anchorages that I find particularly captivating, especially when they combine a pleasant upland scene with a view of the sea.”

Bernie is a member of the North River Arts Society and has had the privilege of having his work shown in galleries up and down the east coast. Learn more about Bernie's work by visitng his website.         

 

Bernard Korites

Lens Group's "Through Different Eyes" photography in the Dolphin Gallery on 10/2

 

 

Lens Group will exhibit "Through Different Eyes" from October 2 through November 4 in the Dolphin Gallery. Meet the artists and view their work on Monday, October 4 at 7 pm.           

Six people with eyes of blue, brown, hazel hue peek through their camera viewfinders. What do they see? What emotion do they experience? What is incorporated into that final image? These are questions we ask as we explore this intriguing concept of -

                                                  "Through Different Eyes"

In the words of the artists: Lens Group is comprised of six highly talented and creative photographers whose goal is to share their images and knowledge of the art of photography with each other and those who appreciate the quest for that perfect photograph.

We all love to travel, but generally do not go as a group. We take the less traveled road and explore the abstract and occasionally hidden world of landscape, people, customs and culture. This can frequently be in our own personal environment. It is not necessary to travel the world to obtain the satisfaction of a thought provoking image forever embedded in your memory.
  

If you look closely at each artist's images you will instantly sense their spirit.
We are--in a few words :

Glenn---adventurer - breaks the boundaries – creative -laid back

Judy---honest-happy – objective - sees magic in common place objects

Debbie---gentle and sweet - always ready to help - loves babies and dogs

Barbara---artistic – painter – caring - enthusiastic

Jeanne---"energizer bunny"- contemplative - with a flair for the dramatic in clothes and shoes

Rain --- explorer - computer techie - giving - keeps working until something wonderful appears

 

 

"As I see it", the paintings of Kathleen Ann Dugan in the Clemens Gallery

"As I See It", a collection of paintings by local artist Kathleen Ann Dugan will be on display in the Hingham Public Library's Clemens Gallery through September 2, 2010 , during regular library hours.  The public is invited to attend an artist's reception for Kathleen on Monday evening, August 2 from  7:00 to 8:30 pm to in the gallery.
 
Kathleen, the oldest girl in a family of 9 siblings, had always delighted in the process of artistic expression but it was not until the year 2001 that she made a bold decision to leave long term employment in the financial sector and throw herself into the world of art full time. 

Kathleen formed her own company, Wonders On Walls, and proceeded to beautify the homes of many clients in the South Shore and beyond with breathtaking murals and skillful decorative finishes on walls, furniture and floor cloths.  Her company is still thriving today.

Ms. Dugan has a studio in the E.T. Wright Building in Rockland Ma.  When she is not out on a job in a client's home, she can usually be found painting at her easel in her studio.

Kathleen works primarily with acrylics. Although she paints landscapes and still life, her own personal favorite works are portraits engaged in a fantasy setting. She is usually inspired by a focal interest in a captivating photograph.  She may use elements from various photographs, using her vivid imagination to combine her sources into one final, arresting painting.
 
Kathleen states, "The hours spent painting fly by in a way that constantly amazes me.  I find it a continual and satisfying challenge transforming a vision of my mind's eye onto canvas in a manner that captivates a new beholder with the same beauty that first inspired me."
 
Kathleen is Co-President of the 4th Floor Artist Inc., Rockland Ma. As such, she has been very involved with the opening of the Rockland Art Center at the Premium Art Outlet, also in Rockland .  She is a member of the Duxbury Art Association, North River Arts Society and South Shore Art Center , as well as a member of the Russell Gallery and Plymouth Art Guild, Plymouth Ma.

Visit Kathleen's website for more about her work.  

        

Oil Paintings of Susan Ahearn on exhibition in Clemens Gallery on 9/4

 

The oil paintings of Susan Ahearn will be on display in the Clemens Gallery from September 9 through September 30. The public is invited to an artist's reception on September 9 at 7 pm to meet Susan Ahearn and to view her paintings. Light refreshments will be offered.

Susan Ahearn has been a serious oil painter since 2008, and is continuously working to expand and challenge her abilities. She maintains a studio in the E.T. Wright Building in Rockland, MA, where she is a member of the 4th Floor Artists. Her paintings include plein air landscapes, still life and portraits. Many of her paintings are done "alla prima" meaning the painting is completed in a single session. Susan likes alla prima painting for the direct expressive nature of capturing a subject. Her painting style can be described as contemporary impressionistic. She enjoys participating in juried shows, the Hingham Arts Walk, Rockland Open Studios, and is a member of both the South Shore Art Center and the North River Arts Society.

Susan received a BA in Adverising Design from the College of New Jersey, and a Decorative Arts Certificate from the New England School of Art and Design. Additionally, she has taken and continues to take a variety of painting courses and workshops from both local and nationally known instructors. An avid reader of all manner of art books, she also likes to frequent museums and galleries.

Susan resides in Hingham with her husband and two children.

 

Artist Statement

 

 

"In a painting, I try to represent a moment of time, capturing the light, colors, shapes and feeling for the subject. My goal for each stroke of paint is to that end. I want the viewer to feel the emotional impact from the gesture of my painting, rather than simply seeing a representational description of the subject. 

 

To capture the direct expressive nature of the landscape, most of my paintings are done in plein air. Further painting may be done later, back in the studio, especially if the work is large scale or if I want to push the limit of color or a mark for more impact.

 

For me, the joy of painting is ultimately shared when a viewer finds something familiar that warms their heart, or perhaps an unforeseen truth of nature that stirs their soul. Painting the natural landscape is a joy, it is full of endless discovery and beauty. I am continuously working to expand and challenge my abilities as an artist and constantly striving to truly “see” that which I am painting. If I can capture a moment in paint, I am happy to share that with an audience."