Philipse Manor Hall En Plein Air
Philipse Manor Hall Gallery celebrates The New Plain Air Painting by 4 contemporary artists
YONKERS, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Philipse Manor Hall in Yonkers, New York presents a panoramic painting exhibit of 4 contemporary artists, Karen Gentile, Ken Gore, Patricia Melvin, and Emily Stedman, October 3–27 in the gallery. Philipse Manor En Plein Air consists of on-site paintings made in the summer of 2018 which interpret the Philipse Manor Historic Site in contemporary times. The artists set up easels and painted directly on-site. While many painters and photographers have been associated with outdoor painting—Plein Air means paintings done on location capturing what is seen from direct observation—these 4 painters' contribution to the genre is singular in that it is targeted to an important historic house from pre-revolutionary American times as examined through contemporary eyes.
For these 4 artists, their paintings tell the story of their surroundings, a record of time and place. Going beyond technical skill and technique, they capture visual truthfulness to the scenes they witness—the people, the contrast of old and new and the exciting story of the unique American history. The exhibition was curated by Emily Stedman, a member of the YOHO artists' collective in Yonkers, NY.
An Opening Reception will be held on Thursday October 4th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
In addition, Philipse Manor Hall will participate in Yonkers First Thursday Gallery Hop on October 4, 2018, consisting of a self-guided tour through participating Art Galleries in Downtown Yonkers. View new exhibits of all types in each location and enjoy a 10% discount on your meal that night at participating downtown restaurants!
Participating Yonkers Galleries:
Blue Door Art Gallery– 13 Riverdale Ave
Philipse Manor Hall Historic Site– 29 Warburton Ave
Riverfront Art Gallery- 1 Larkin Plaza, 4th Floor
Urban Studio Unbound– Main Street Lofts, 66 Main St
Gallery hours at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site are Tuesday-Sunday 12:00-4:00 pm Philipse Manor is located at 29 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10701
For additional information please contact Emily Stedman (917) 549-0318
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SOURCE Philipse Manor Hall Gallery
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