Children's Art Carnival: September 15, 3 to 5 PM
Gallery Talk & Opening Reception: September 15, 7 to 9 PM
GALERIE WESTERHOFF
5 Calvin Place, Metuchen
On September 15, 2019 at 7PM, Westerhoff School officially opens GALERIE WESTERHOFF, Metuchen’s new home for curated fine art exhibitions from regional artists. The art gallery debuts with “Dark, Dark, Dark Looms the Canopy of Clouds”, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by the school’s own art teachers, Preeti Singh, Jonathan Adams, and Jane Westrick. Celebrating correlations between art and music, the artists explore connections between their work and the cycles of nature. There will be a free children's "art carnival” for families earlier in the day from 3pm to 5pm, with painting and drawing workshops for all ages.
For GALERIE WESTERHOFF’s inaugural show, the artists present their new work inspired by the legend of Tansen, a 16th century musician who was employed in Mughal Emperor Akbar’s court. According to legend, Tansen could light up lamps and bring rain with his songs. His melodies often had associations with specific times of day and the seasons. Over the centuries, these associations, especially the theme of the rain song, have inspired many musicians. In this tradition, 20th century singer Dinkar Kaikini wrote a song describing the beauty of rain, “Dark, Dark, Dark Looms the Canopy of Clouds”, from which the show takes its name.
The artists will offer a gallery talk at 7:00 PM on September 15, 2019 followed by a reception. The installation is open to the public during the school’s regular business hours through December 2019.
Preeti Singh’s work is defined by simplification of form, pulsating textural treatment and vibrant color. Preeti’s recent paintings depict images from her immediate surroundings and past experiences that merge together to create dreamlike narratives. They reflect the influences of east and west, and are an assimilation of her life in the United States and India.
Jonathan Adams’ work draws upon mythology and observational conversation with peers and viewers. Being a black man in the Christian south lead to difficulties finding a community and understanding his identity. Visual art was a bridge to initiate dialogues with peers and family. He uses visual art as a means of understanding. Within his work, he explores aspects of perceived identity using scenarios of the human condition and history.
Jane Westrick’s paintings explore performances of gender by female and androgynous soccer players and dancers in the sports arena and on the dance floor. In a new series of works, she continues with her subject matter of athletes and soccer fields, now under the condition of being caught in the rain. Inspired by her memories of playing soccer on muddy fields, she is interested in the physicality of paint as mud, the surface of the painting as a field, and the unique color relationships that occur in rainy conditions.
For more details about exhibitions at GALERIE WESTERHOFF please call 732-548-8680.
Gallery Talk & Opening Reception: September 15, 7 to 9 PM
GALERIE WESTERHOFF
5 Calvin Place, Metuchen
On September 15, 2019 at 7PM, Westerhoff School officially opens GALERIE WESTERHOFF, Metuchen’s new home for curated fine art exhibitions from regional artists. The art gallery debuts with “Dark, Dark, Dark Looms the Canopy of Clouds”, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by the school’s own art teachers, Preeti Singh, Jonathan Adams, and Jane Westrick. Celebrating correlations between art and music, the artists explore connections between their work and the cycles of nature. There will be a free children's "art carnival” for families earlier in the day from 3pm to 5pm, with painting and drawing workshops for all ages.
For GALERIE WESTERHOFF’s inaugural show, the artists present their new work inspired by the legend of Tansen, a 16th century musician who was employed in Mughal Emperor Akbar’s court. According to legend, Tansen could light up lamps and bring rain with his songs. His melodies often had associations with specific times of day and the seasons. Over the centuries, these associations, especially the theme of the rain song, have inspired many musicians. In this tradition, 20th century singer Dinkar Kaikini wrote a song describing the beauty of rain, “Dark, Dark, Dark Looms the Canopy of Clouds”, from which the show takes its name.
The artists will offer a gallery talk at 7:00 PM on September 15, 2019 followed by a reception. The installation is open to the public during the school’s regular business hours through December 2019.
Preeti Singh’s work is defined by simplification of form, pulsating textural treatment and vibrant color. Preeti’s recent paintings depict images from her immediate surroundings and past experiences that merge together to create dreamlike narratives. They reflect the influences of east and west, and are an assimilation of her life in the United States and India.
Jonathan Adams’ work draws upon mythology and observational conversation with peers and viewers. Being a black man in the Christian south lead to difficulties finding a community and understanding his identity. Visual art was a bridge to initiate dialogues with peers and family. He uses visual art as a means of understanding. Within his work, he explores aspects of perceived identity using scenarios of the human condition and history.
Jane Westrick’s paintings explore performances of gender by female and androgynous soccer players and dancers in the sports arena and on the dance floor. In a new series of works, she continues with her subject matter of athletes and soccer fields, now under the condition of being caught in the rain. Inspired by her memories of playing soccer on muddy fields, she is interested in the physicality of paint as mud, the surface of the painting as a field, and the unique color relationships that occur in rainy conditions.
For more details about exhibitions at GALERIE WESTERHOFF please call 732-548-8680.