Ken Polinskie: Griffin’s Cat & Other Stories

In his second solo exhibition, the recent work of local resident and master papermaker, Ken Polinskie will be exhibited at the Nicole Fiacco Gallery in Hudson, NY. The show will include paintings and ink & gouache drawings on paper made by the artist himself.

The work presented in this show was influenced by fables and narratives, and as Ms. Fiacco shares, “are highly expressive, with dreamlike compositions that are dramatic in their gesture and color.” Some of his work is “dark” and “comic,” while others are “deeply moving.” The dark and comic work represented captured my attention and prompted further interest; see for yourself.

The show will run through May 31st. Please contact the gallery for hours and additional information on Mr. Polinskie’s work and his papermaking skills.

Cadence

The gallery space at the Old Chatham Country Store Café and Gallery in Old Chatham, NY, is quite pleasant with its pale yellow and white colored wainscoting walls and many large windows. This creative setting is open and inviting, and perfect for exhibiting the work of local and regional artists that curator Judy Staber works so diligently to feature and promote.

During the month of May, the classical drawings and paintings of two friends, Barbara Willner and Patricia Gravett—who frequently paint together—will be exhibited in a show titled “Cadence.”

Each are classically trained, and are interested in historic painting methods and materials, which have influenced their bodies of work and selection of subject matter; work that is reminiscent of the Dutch and Italian Masters, and the Hudson River School of painting. These friends and “collaborative “painting partners” have also influenced each other’s work when they found themselves frustrated with the way their work was progressing. They have, at times, offered each other constructive criticism and support in their artistic endeavors.

Plan your visit to the Old Chatham Country Store Café and Gallery before the show closes on May 26th. An opening reception is planned for May 4th from 3-5 p.m.

The Figure Project

For the past six months, artist and gallery owner Tom Myott has been rediscovering the fertile territory of the human form. The culmination of Myott’s exploration is unveiled at the Tom Myott Gallery in Glens Falls, NY through May 16th.

Myott’s most well-known and collected work is his kinetically captivating equine imagery and jazz scenes. His new body of work, entitled the “Figure Project,” features 30 new paintings and drawings. These works express levels of realism and abstraction. The human figure is explored as Myott uses visual strategies, including his circular mark-making technique, to engage the viewer. These techniques highlight the aspects of the subject, whether it is the figure, the figure in context with the draped material, or the symbols used as a backdrop.

Myott’s work will also be accompanied by the work of William McCarthy, an abstract & figurative sculptor, whose work adds a three-dimensional component to the show.

The gallery is located in one of the many evolving spaces at the gentrified T-shirt Factory on Lawrence Street in Glens Falls. A Juried Pastel show will begin on May 23rd. Please contact the gallery for hours, directions and additional information on the featured artists.