Invited to entertain the walls of a wine cellar, I decided to create a few pieces which would answer to the specific theme. There is something about a glass of wine that seems to offer more than just its tasteful content – there is an alluring ambiance and a concealed consensus appreciating all good things matured.  With this in mind, I decided to out-step the boundaries of my usually strict "all-figurative" approach, and incorporate a wine glass into a new piece.Albeit my apprehensions, as the piece took form I was pleased to have succumbed. Slender, feminine, petite yet fully matured, I chose to name this piece “Petite Syrah” – a wine described by the experts as “full bodied, while baring a very mellow structure”.  To fully satisfy the theme the next two pieces were created together, back to front images, each offering the viewer an intimate invitation - respectively assuming the titles “A Toast” and “A Night Cap”.  Last I’m sharing a picture taken at the opening night, April 1st, at Harmony House, Cohoes, NY, with the wine series in full.  Here I am surrounded by my family also known as -"amazing support team" /"logistics"/ "art managers" and "advisory board", as well as Janet Tanguay and new local friends. Janet (to my son's immediate right), is not only the diligent angel-agent responsible for this and many other shows, but also a huge inspiration for some of my recent pieces. For anyone visiting/living in the area, the exhibit is showing through April 30th. If visiting on Friday evenings you can also enjoy wine tasting - to inquire check - http://www.harmonyhousemarketplace.com/wine.html. Next door is also a great bake shop & restaurant, where more of my larger pieces are on display. As for me... on to more pieces for my next show! |
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