UpFront Spring Art Show
Andy Peluso's art piece "Dirty and Gritty" comes from an early life experience. A day in the hot city near an old factory, he wondered about all the unhappy people working inside and what it was like working in the huge factories with no heat or air conditioning…the old Lovin Spoonful song, “Summer in The City,” came to mind.
Andy's compositionsspeak from a well of experience and feeling. Found parts and pieces given to him make the compositions.
Elva Zingaro's oil painting, "Here Comes the Sun," was directly inspired by a dream. She was moving through a dark, gloomy swamp. When she reached a certain spot, she looked up. A bright orange sun rose before her. Elva often paints familiar places she's been to, but this landscape is formed by the dream. The sun rises out of the stream in front, while the sky is still dark and brooding.
Gordon Graff's "The House Guest" appears as a warrior modeled with attitude. A roof ventilator becomes a metal helmet sprouting antler whiskers. Pinned to the torso is an elaborate heraldic medal. This Viking image harks back to the first guests who came to our shores. Gordon says he composes his pieces from objects he finds and is often given. The parts come together as they suggest to him what and how, and his imagination sees the possibilities.
UpFront Exhibition Space
31 Jersey Ave, Port Jervis, NY
tel: 945.754.1808
Spring Art Show
Dates: Friday April 5 - Sunday May 26
Artist reception: Saturday, April 13, 1-6 p.m.
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