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ARTS& ENTERTAINMENT
A special Open House Weekend at the Blue Gallery will feature internationally
renowned artist David Schluss and a full display of his paintings.
Throughout the weekend of January 20-21, the entire 3,500-square-foot
open loft-style gallery – that traditionally features landscapes, abstracts,
semi-realistic, realistic and figurative styles by eight internationally
acclaimed contemporary artists and sculptors – will be solely devoted to
Schluss and his collection of works. Collectors have become enraptured
by Schluss’ whimsical and vibrant work. His art is
currently held in private and public collections and
can be seen at art exhibitions and galleries throughout
the world.
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DAVID SCHLUSS
AT BLUE GALLERY OPEN HOUSE
Schluss’ works will be on display during regular
hours, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Collectors can preview
with David Schluss on Saturday, January 20,
2007 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m, including a wine reception.
An additional “Meet the Artist” Opportunity
is scheduled for Sunday, January 21, 2007 from 2
p.m. to 8 p.m
David Schluss, born in 1943, began studying art
at an early age. He attended school in the ancient
city of Jaffa, the historical seaport in central Israel. It
was there that the mystical walls of the city and the
austere religion of the historic churches, temples
and monasteries captivated him. It was during
these early years in Israel that Schluss sensed his
overwhelming desire to paint.
Influence from great masters such as Chagall,
Miro, and Botero inspired Schluss to create his own individualized style
and technique of painting. He began experimenting by using different
techniques. Once, when working on a painting, he created an area on the
canvas which he did not like. As artists do, he grabbed a rag to wipe the
area of its image and in the process made an accidental discovery. The
image that he had created by using his hands and a rag was far more interesting
than what he had created with his brush.
JANUARY 2007
It was this lucky accident that prompted Schluss to start painting with
his hands. Since that fortuitous day, the Israeli-born artist has never
looked back and continues to the present to paint his works by using no
paintbrush or spatula. He explains, “I must feel and sense the canvas as it
takes its personality from the oils and materials I use. I don’t really know at
the beginning what will develop. I start with the abstract, and figures
emerge. With the palm of my hands I can get a play of light that I could
never achieve with a brush.”
His recent works reflect celebration, joy
and enthusiasm rather than sadness and sorrow,
which he attributes to his move from chilly
Montreal to sun-drenched Florida. It is with this
unique insight that Schluss creates his joyous playful
images. Elegant musicians and dancers adorned
with rainbows of color are signature figures that
appear in current works. Their whimsy and gracefulness
exemplify the beauty of his artistic style.
David Schluss continues to perfect his painting
technique in his studio in Fort Lauderdale that he
opened in 1983. He travels back and
forth from Florida to Israel drawing inspirations for
his work.
The Blue Gallery, located at 600 East Atlantic
Ave., Delray Beach. (corner of Atlantic Ave.& S.E.
6th Street) is South Florida’s newest contemporary
art gallery. It is owned and operated by art connoisseur
and founder/owner of Smart Publishing, Rami Rotkopf.