2 - THE GALLERY April 27, 2012 — <strong>Antiques</strong> <strong>and</strong> The <strong>Arts</strong> Weekly THE GALLERY THE GALLERY THE GALLERY THE GALLERY THE GALLERY THE GALLERY THE GALLERY THE GALLERY Anne Seelbach, “Troubled Waters,” 2010, oil on canvas, 26 by 26 inches. Photograph by Joe Damone Photography. MODERNIST IN THE MOUNTAINS May 26 & 27, 1-5 PM The Most Sophisticated Designs ever Created 1930s-1960s Andes Art <strong>and</strong> <strong>Antiques</strong> This Important Group of Mid-Century Furniture, Objects & Art from American & International Collections, has been brought toge<strong>the</strong>r for <strong>the</strong> first time in this Important Modernist Show in <strong>the</strong> Catskill Mountains. Andes Art <strong>and</strong> <strong>Antiques</strong>, welcomes your calls <strong>and</strong> inquiries even before <strong>the</strong> opening Memorial Day Weekend. 173 Main Street, Andes, New York 13731 Gallery hours: 11:00AM - 5:00PM Call: 845-676-3420 Popper<strong>Arts</strong>y2@aol.com | www.AndesArt<strong>and</strong><strong>Antiques</strong>.com R. Scudder Smith, Executive Publisher & Editor Carol Sims, Gallery Editor Pamela Ashbahian, Production Director Tel.203-426-8036 or 426-3141 or Fax. 203-426-1394 www.<strong>Antiques</strong><strong>and</strong>The<strong>Arts</strong>.com email - carols@<strong>the</strong>bee.com Published by The Bee Publishing Company, Box 5503, Newtown Connecticut 06470 ‘Troubled Waters’ STAMFORD, CONN. — PMW Gallery will feature <strong>the</strong> 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 <strong>the</strong> <strong>gallery</strong>, 530 Roxbury Road. There will also be an artist’s walk <strong>and</strong> talk on June 17 at noon. Seelbach has long been concerned about <strong>the</strong> toll of industry on <strong>the</strong> environment, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> abstract paintings in this exhibition explore <strong>the</strong> topic with a sophisticated <strong>and</strong> emotional response. The artist describes her artistic vision as, “My work addresses <strong>the</strong> pollution that is in many of our water systems. Toxic chemicals <strong>and</strong> industrial waste contaminate streams, lakes, bays <strong>and</strong> oceans. The “Troubled Waters” paintings reflect this conflict between <strong>the</strong> laws of nature <strong>and</strong> artificial attempts to control <strong>the</strong> environment. Gaskets <strong>and</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r mechanical shapes are incorporated into <strong>the</strong> paintings, representing human presence <strong>and</strong> industrial waste. Debris crowds <strong>the</strong> waters. Fish mutate into imaginary forms. A change is taking place as nature reacts to this disruption.” A recurring <strong>the</strong>me in Seelbach’s work is water <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> shoreline, along with its wildlife <strong>and</strong> detritus. The artist says, “Breaking away from <strong>the</strong> four edges of a painting, <strong>the</strong> cutout paper pieces create shapes <strong>and</strong> spaces that are immediate <strong>and</strong> 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 <strong>and</strong> balanced compositions are Seelbach hallmarks. She said, “I am interested in <strong>the</strong> tension between representation <strong>and</strong> abstraction; perspective drawing versus free-form washes <strong>and</strong> geometric shapes versus atmospheric color fields. I use <strong>the</strong>se oppositions to create a tension between three-dimensional illusion <strong>and</strong> a flattening of space. Gestural brushwork <strong>and</strong> rich colors are dominant. Layered paint creates subtle colors <strong>and</strong> textures.” Seelbach’s work is included in <strong>the</strong> permanent collections of <strong>the</strong> Newark (N.J.) Museum, <strong>the</strong> Lyman Allyn Museum, New London, Conn. <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> Frauenmuseum, Germany. She is also represented in many corporate collections including Pfizer Inc, Prudential Insurance, <strong>and</strong> XTO Energy, as well as many private collections in <strong>the</strong> United States <strong>and</strong> Europe. Gallery visitation is by appointment. Contact dealer Patsy Whitman for information or for an appointment at 203-322-5427 or patsystar@pmw<strong>gallery</strong>.com. The <strong>gallery</strong> website is www.pmw<strong>gallery</strong>.com. CHARLES FREDERICK ULRICH (American 1858-1908) The Sculptor’s Studio, circa 1886-1890 Oil on panel, 13 3/4 x 15 1/4 inches, Signed u.r. 111 Old Quarry Road, Guilford, CT 06437 ~ (203) 453-2449 1000 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10075 ~ (212) 879-9259 www.thomascolville.com www.thomascolville.com <strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> www.artnet.com/tcolville.html www.artnet.com/tcolville.html By appointment By appointment
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