\n The art of street provides an atypical subject for some\, but fosters inspiration for those who can spot non-classic beauty. A uniq ue multifaceted perspective of urban landscapes by artist Tom Peterson\, D avid Hollier\, and Michael Angelis is coming to Rockwell Art Galleries of Ridgefield.
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\n RIDGEFIELD\, CT – November 15\, 2012 - Rockwell Art Galleries of Ridgefield explores the art of street in “Urban Era” featuri ng Tom Peterson\, David Hollier\, and Michael Angelis. November 15th - Jan uary 19th. The public is invited to an opening reception on Thursday Novem ber 15th from 5:30-7:30PM. The event is free and open to the public. Rockwell Art and Framing of Ridgefiel d is located at 470 Main Street\, Ridgefield\, CT 06877. Phone 203-894-800 0.
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\n\n Tom Peterson scours the streets for details often overlooked by the passerby. A se ction of veneered plaster\, a frozen vantage point of crossing angles\, or a crystal clear bullseye of broken glass converts an otherwise pedestrian theme into an intense study. Since 2005\, he has passionately dedicated h is work to documenting Connecticut's urban centers. He generally finds pla ces that are in a state of change and returns to them often. The more he r eturns\, the more he sees. That familiarity provides him with opportunitie s to create unique sets of images and themes.
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\n\n “Man y of the photographs focus on urban cityscapes with an emphasis on archite ctural structure and strong lighting. They provide an abstract view of eve ry day structures we often pass by\, but rarely notice. I see my photograp hs as a bridge for future generations to view our present everyday culture and surroundings.”
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\n\n David Hol lier\, originally from Wolverhampton\, England\, is now a permane nt resident of Brooklyn\, NY. Mr. Hollier has developed a strong graphic a esthetic in various mediums including watercolor\, spray paint\, oil\, and acrylic. He is considered a Documentarian with a keen interest in symboli sm\, theology and current affairs. His current group of works entitled “Lo gos in the Sky” illuminates the obvious as we are constantly infiltrated b y visuals forcing us to take in information\, process\, and make decisions . Mr. Hollier’s thought provoking take on the urban landscape abbreviates a busy environment and converts it into a clever forum. Mr. Hollier has be en an Adjunct Professor at Parsons The New School for Design since 2005.\n
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\n\n Michael Angelis\, a N ew Haven based painter\, received his BFA from Purchase College\, SUNY\, i n 2001 and his Masters in Art Education from Columbia University in 2005.< /p>\n
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\n\n Michael’s en plein air paintings depictin g urban landscapes of New Haven\, CT neighborhoods have dominated the focu s of his work over the past 4 years. The series began as a study of the st reet level experience underneath the overpasses of Route 91. Working direc tly in the environment influences the aesthetics in a much richer way than if the work were to be completed in the comfort of a studio setting\, whe re it would imitate the photographs being used for reference. Furthermore\ , when time and effort is spent in these empty\, seemingly invisible space s beneath the highway\, the painter finds that the act of painting (and th e painting itself) become a conduit to the people who pass through: the pa inting becomes a conversation - the painter and pedestrian or driver commu nicate and talk about life in the city - the conversations become embedded in the makeup of the artwork.
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\n\n Over time\, his pai ntings have evolved to include depictions of other urban scenery such as p arking garages and abandoned buildings. Mentally these might be unused and uninhabited places to the people who pass through and by them\, but once activated by the artist and his easel\, the places start to gain meaning t o those who recognize what they see depicted on the canvas. Recently he ha s begun a series on the Route 95 reconstruction project in New Haven.
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\n\n Michael has shown his work primarily in the New Haven a rea. He currently teaches art at Joel Barlow High School in Redding\, CT\, and has taught there for the past seven years.
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\n About Rockwell Art Galleries
\n\n Rockwe ll Art Galleries has six locations in Fairfield County\, CT: in Ridgefield at 470 Main Street\; Wilton at 379 Danbury Road\; in New Canaan at 9 Burt is Avenue\; in Westport at 236 Post Rd East\; in Stamford at 891 High Ridg e Road\; and in Fairfield at 1630 Post Road. In addition to original fine art\, all Rockwell Art Galleries offer custom framing\, installation servi ces and in-home and corporate art advisory services. To see the full roste r of Rockwell artists\, visit www.rockwellartgalleries.com
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