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2 - THE GALLERY April 27, 2012 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly
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Anne Seelbach, “Troubled Waters,” 2010, oil on canvas, 26 by 26 inches.
Photograph by Joe Damone Photography.
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‘Troubled Waters’
STAMFORD, CONN. — PMW Gallery will feature the work of painter Anne Seelbach from
May 20 to July 1 in an exhibition titled “Troubled Waters.” There will be an artist’s reception on
Sunday, May 20, from noon to 4 pm, at the gallery, 530 Roxbury Road. There will also be an
artist’s walk and talk on June 17 at noon.
Seelbach has long been concerned about the toll of industry on the environment, and the
abstract paintings in this exhibition explore the topic with a sophisticated and emotional response.
The artist describes her artistic vision as, “My work addresses the pollution that is in many of
our water systems. Toxic chemicals and industrial waste contaminate streams, lakes, bays and
oceans. The “Troubled Waters” paintings reflect this conflict between the laws of nature and artificial
attempts to control the environment. Gaskets and other mechanical shapes are incorporated
into the paintings, representing human presence and industrial waste. Debris crowds the waters.
Fish mutate into imaginary forms. A change is taking place as nature reacts to this disruption.”
A recurring theme in Seelbach’s work is water and the shoreline, along with its wildlife and detritus.
The artist says, “Breaking away from the four edges of a painting, the cutout paper pieces create
shapes and spaces that are immediate and expressive of this new underwater world.”
The familiar distinctive shape of a horseshoe crab, blue washes symbolic of water or perhaps sky
reflected in water, bold outlines and balanced compositions are Seelbach hallmarks. She said, “I
am interested in the tension between representation and abstraction; perspective drawing versus
free-form washes and geometric shapes versus atmospheric color fields. I use these oppositions to
create a tension between three-dimensional illusion and a flattening of space. Gestural brushwork
and rich colors are dominant. Layered paint creates subtle colors and textures.”
Seelbach’s work is included in the permanent collections of the Newark (N.J.) Museum, the
Lyman Allyn Museum, New London, Conn. and the Frauenmuseum, Germany. She is also represented
in many corporate collections including Pfizer Inc, Prudential Insurance, and XTO Energy,
as well as many private collections in the United States and Europe.
Gallery visitation is by appointment. Contact dealer Patsy Whitman for information or for an
appointment at 203-322-5427 or patsystar@pmwgallery.com. The gallery website is www.pmwgallery.com.
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