August 10, 2018 - October 17, 2018
Living in Northville, NY, and working primarily in oil, Marion Kratky's focus has been on landscapes of the Adirondacks. She offers a rich color palette, bold brushwork, and a strong sense of light to create works that are uniquely her own. This show explores her impressions of the natural landscape informed by the Adirondacks and other places observed firsthand. Recent awards include 2nd Place, Masters Division, in the Central Adirondack Art Show in 2018, 2017 and 2016 at View, Old Forge, and 1st Place, Oil, in the 2017 and 2016 Annual Hagaman Art Show with a previous Best of Show. Other juried shows include The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show at the Arkell Museum & Canajoharie Library, The Frederic Remington Art Museum International Show, The Bennington, and the 2018 Adirondack Artist Guild Annual Juried Show, with a previous Best of Show there.
City Scenes: Albany to Canajoharie - Albany, NY, resident Kevin Kuhne specializes in watercolor depictions of the Capital Region. With a B.S in Art Education, he teaches classes at South Colonie School District, Arlene's Artist Materials, and other venues. Kevin is an active member of many local arts organizations, including the Oak Room Artists. He is a Signature Member of the Northeast Watercolor Society and has shown in the Artists of the Mohawk Hudson Regional in 2014 and 2015, and the 2014 Adirondack National Exhibition of American Watercolors. "My interest in local history, architecture, people, and conservation inspires and motivates my work. I most enjoy working plein air, throughout the year, often using my car as my studio. Formally, the beautiful shapes, color patterns, and atmosphere of everyday scenes is what attracts me. Working on-site allows me to convey the energy and life in the streets and neighborhoods where I find these elements."
Doug Mess, of Tonawanda, NY, working in oils and acrylics, is a painter of two distinct styles. One falls between Realism and Impressionism and the other is grounded in Expressionism. He believes "that the strong lines and spatial relationships that exist in much of my work are greatly influenced by my long career in graphic design. Like a photographer who takes hundreds of photos to find one or two great images, I sometimes do hundreds of sketches until I find the perfect image to put on canvas." Doug's work has been exhibited in group and solo shows in the Buffalo, NY, area, Cooperstown Art Association's 2018 Annual National Juried Show, and The Art of New York: Annual Juried Art Show at the Arkell Museum and Canajoharie Library in 2016 and 2017.
Admission to the Regional Art Galleries is free. Museum admission is free for members and children under 11; $9 adults, $6.50 seniors & students. The Museum, Regional Art Galleries, and Library are open Tues - Fri, 10 am-5 pm; Sat & Sun, Noon-5 pm. The Regional Art Galleries and Library remain open until 7:30 pm on Wednesdays.
For more information, contact Mary Beth Vought, Regional Art Galleries or call (518) 673-2314 x 110.
Image credits from the top, clockwise: Marion Kratky, New Channels, oil; Kevin Kuhne, West Capital, watercolor; Doug Mess, Three Friends, oil on canvas
