Heather Barros and Bill Jersey train their eye upon an inhabited
landscape, albeit a landscape momentarily void of inhabitants.
We understand that this is a populated environment because we see traces
of human endeavor - paths, bridges, buildings, and the like.
Neither artist obligates her or himself to a literal representation, and
both are willing to edit an element whenever it benefits her or his
composition.
Thus both paint expressively.
Yet each sees in a very different way.
This allows us, as viewers, to better appreciate how perception is
diffracted through the lens of creativity.
Bill Jersey
"New Blossoms Old Limbs"
oil on canvas
Bill Jersey paints more boldly, generally on larger canvases and with a surreal palette.
His color choices may be grounded in reality, but what we see is the product of an inspired imagination.
Heather Barros
"Sourlands Uphill"
oil on canvas
Heather Barros paints on a more intimate, human scale.
While her canvases vary in size, with several comparable to those of Bill Jersey's, their feeling is entirely different.
For her, landscape is a metaphor for her surroundings as much as it is a state of mind.
Please note that there is no opening reception for this exhibit
due to social distancing recommendations. The gallery will be open our regular hours and we hope that you can visit us.
Until then, please check out the links below to
see the show online!
(Links will open a new window)
Artists' Gallery 360-degree Virtual Tour Note: Use your mouse to navigate and be sure to click "Enter Gallery A" |
Bill Jersey / Thinking About Painting |
Heather Barros / En plein air, Tuscany |
all 16 of our gallery artists continuously have their work on exhibit.
We look forward to your next visit to Artists' Gallery,
where there's always something new to see.
Gallery hours: Thurs, Fri, Sat and Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
www.lambertvillearts.com
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