Patricia A. Griffin
Opening Reception: Friday, May 28, 7:00 to 9:00PM
Saturdays and Sundays, May 29 to June 13,
1:00 to 5:00 PM
The Dutot Museum, located at 24 Main Street in Delaware Water Gap, will
present a solo exhibition of the artwork of lifelong area resident Patricia
A. Griffin,
entitled ARTEMIS.
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Artemis 20''x60'' oil on linen
It
will
be the first opportunity for the public to view the artist's latest body of
work, which promotes conservation of wildlife and habitat and serves as Griffin's
commentary on the place of the animal in our increasingly urbanized society.
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Doe@Sodus 30''x10'' oil on linen
Griffin spent her childhood roaming the woods around her rural Pennsylvania
home, and thus was born the naturalist whose art is fueled by observation,
meditation, and imagination. She travels incessantly, seeking inspiration
from a
variety of sources. Her most recent work explores wildlife art, and the
exhibition
is named after a Greek moon goddess who is often portrayed as a virgin
huntress. The portraits she has chosen to show are graphic, dynamic
compositions featuring strong brushwork and brilliant, saturated color.
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Buffalo Girl 72''x48'' oil on linen
Griffin has recently returned to art full-time after a ten-year hiatus, and her work reflects an intensity and awakening that convey a more decisive feel. "I dropped all stigmas and preconceived notions of subject matter," explains Griffin.
"I no longer question the desire to paint something - I just simply dive in, knowing it is only a lesson." This is how Griffin came to choose animals, which she considers her kindred spirits. "The animals are a meditation, an enlightenment, and while painting I can feel the interaction of our souls. This body of work allows me to share with the viewer my connectivity with the animal kingdom." Griffin's portraits are simplified to preserve the freshness of the experience, and to allow the viewer to interpret the experience as his or her own.
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Lilly 72''x48'' oil on linen
Griffin is a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design (1989). She is a
professional designer, print maker, sculptor, painter, and instructor. Her
work has
been featured in 80 Washington East Galleries, NYC, the Allentown Art
Museum,
the Everhart Museum, the Hunterdon Museum of Art, the Dutot Museum, and the
State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg. Her work is included in both
corporate and private collections across the globe.
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Moonlit Malaki 72''x48'' oil on linen
For
further
info about Griffin, call 570-223-1826 or visit griffingallery.org
The museum and gallery
are open Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
The museum is located behind the Trails End Café on rte
611 in the beautiful town of Delaware Water Gap .
For directions
and more information call 570-476-4240.
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