Past Art Exhibits

April 2013 ART EXHIBIT

Photography by R.E. Ondrovic

"Two Pathways to Color" by Fran Roberts

Feburary 2013 ART EXHIBIT

Images of Infamy by Steven Sandberg

As a Special Education teacher in New York City, Mr. Sandberg and his students witnessed the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Mr. Sandberg was so overwhelmed and shocked that he felt compelled to draw images of the catastrophe. The results are hundreds of drawings that incorporate the numbers 9 and 11, in the shapes of the buildings or in the forms of planes in many creative visions. This exhibit shows a selection of Mr. Sandberg's work. Most of the drawings were published in a book called Images of Infamy, which is in the NSPL book collection.

Feburary 2013

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January 2013 ART EXHIBIT

Photography by Ray Germann Architectural Visions of New York City

Since 1978, professional photographer Ray Germann has worked with various images of New York City capturing neighborhoods, bridges, buildings and life in the city. His subjects include Greenwich Village, Harlem and the ever-changing images of Mid-town Manhattan. Mr. Germann’s work is part of several museums’ collections, including The New York Historical Society, The New York Public Library and internationally, the Bibliotheque National de France. and in Germany.

Janurary 2013

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December 2012 ART EXHIBIT

Paintings by Christa Wennisch

A renowned local artist, Ms. Wennisch works in several mediums. Her pottery and paintings have won numerous prizes and she has designed stage settings for several local theaters. Although she paints in acrylic and oil, her passion is for watercolor, concentrating on flowers and landscapes. Her work has been displayed in local galleries and is part of private collections in this country and in Germany.

December 2012

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November 2012 ART EXHIBIT

Photography by JoAnne Dumas

Ms. Dumas, currently teaches fine art at Suffolk Community College, while pursuing her passion for digital photography. Recently, she has been working with formed surfaces of local waters and the environment in a new format. The exhibit concentrates on the natural beauty and tranquility of local landscapes.

November 2012

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October 2012 ART EXHIBIT

Paintings by Arlene Heil

Ms. Heil, a longtime resident of Shoreham, is concentrating on her passion of art after retiring as a registered nurse. A very diversified artist, she works with oils, acrylics, watercolors and pastels using brilliant colors. Ms. Heil's paintings convey a sense of beauty in light and color with various subjects that include landscapes, portraits and floral designs. Her work was shown in the Christopher Art Gallery in Stony Brook and the Phoenix Gallery in Bellport, and is part of several private collections.

October 2012

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September 2012 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition Prints by Jerry McGrath

A resident of Wading River and a retired SWR teacher, Jerry McGrath is a long-time sport fisherman. He is also known as Captain Jerry, because he is a licensed USCG boat operator. Mr. McGrath’s deep connection to nature brought him to photography, which exploded with the arrival of digital cameras and computers. During his annual trips to Alaska, he not only caught fish but captured remarkable images of eagles, sea lions, otters and whales. This exhibit also includes sunsets from locations around the globe, various wildlife that inhabits Long Island and local scenes from the Wading River area. Mr. McGrath’s photos convey enjoyment of the peacefulness of a summer’s evening by the water.

September 2012

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August 2012 ART EXHIBIT

Paintings by Vito Incorvaia

Mr. Incorvaia, a graduate of Pratt Institute, worked for many years as a Creative Art Director for well-known Advertising Agencies in New York City. His work in the advertising world won him recognition and many prizes. During these professional years, he continued to study with eminent fine artists such as Clifford Jackson and Anthony Toney to convey his passion in paintings. The exhibit presents landscapes, flowers and portraits in brilliant colors.

August 2012

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July 2012 ART EXHIBIT

Paintings by Carmen J. Stasi

Mr. Stasi, a local artist, has observed and painted Long Island farmland for many years. This exhibit gives a picture of LI sunsets over land and sea in brilliant colors found only on Long Island. Some of the images are presented as abstracts. Mr. Stasi, a multi-talented artist, is also a sculptor and creates beauty from discarded materials or found objects, some of which are on display. July 2012

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June 2012 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition Prints by Rosamaria Eisler

With a degree in Chemistry Ms. Eisler worked for 22 years in the Pha rma ceut i c a l Industry although her passion always was with the arts. She returned to school and earned a degree in Art Studio and Art History & Criticism from SUNY at Stony Brook. Ms. Eisler portrays imaginary places that relate to the transient and constant changes in life. With her imagination she tries to find a peaceful and mysterious atmosphere. Her work has been displayed widely including at the Smithtown Arts Council, Adelphi University, Stony Brook University and the East End Arts Council. The Friends of the Library invite everyone to meet Rosamaria Eisler on Saturday, June 2 from 2:30 – 4:00 PM. June 2012

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May 2012 ART EXHIBIT

Sea and Landscapes by Fred Bender

A lifelong resident of Long Island's East End, Mr. Bender concentrates on marine seascapes and Long Island landscapes. His works are often of historical sites, which he retrieves from old photographs and historic LI publications. His aim is to preserve the way Long Island looked years ago. Also included in the exhibition are paintings of historical sailing boats on LI waters. Mr. Bender traces his feeling for the Eastern LI environment back to his boyhood spent on his uncle's farm and boating on Peconic Bay. He says that "researching a subject is often as rewarding as painting it. It gives me not only a chance to see what Long Island looked like 100 years ago, but to imagine what life was like at that time." May 2012

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April 2012 ART EXHIBIT

Watercolors by Matthew Holmes

Mr. Holmes retired to LI after living in California for over 20 years. Interested in art all his life, he devoted more time to his passion after age 60 when he turned to watercolors. Mr. Holmes considers Edgar Whitney his inspiration. “I feel the spontaneity and immediacy gives watercolor its great appeal. One cannot but be moved by its brilliant transparency.” Matt Holmes continues to paint, exhibit and teach. His works are in private collections coast to coast.
April 2012

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March 2012 ART EXHIBIT

Media Collages by Gretchen Segal Kommer

The images presented by Ms. Segal Kommer have been collected over many years from advertisements, magazines, books and catalogs. Arranging them in themes as well as subjects her compositions present a view into the culture and interests of society. Ms. Segal Kommer has a degree in Art Education.
March 2012

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February 2012 ART EXHIBIT

Historical Photographs by Hal B. Fullerton Presented by Neil Scholl

These images of Long Island in the late nineteenth century were taken by Hal B. Fullerton to promote the Long Island Railroad and tourism. It opened the Island as a backyard and breadbasket to New York City from Rockaway to Montauk. In 1949, the glass plate negatives were discovered under the porch of a house in East Setauket and saved right before they were about to be destroyed. Neil Scholl, a documentary photographer, volunteered to convert these 2500 images into a digital file.
February 2012

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January 2012 ART EXHIBIT

Paintings and Collages by Arnie Hansen

Vibrant, intriguing and colorful images are on display thismonth with Arnie Hansen's works. Thought provoking, theyobserve today’s society with an artistic eye - sometimes with asmile, and sometimes with a critical eye - but always renderedas striking, colorful and professional creations. A long timeresident of Long Island, he is semi-retiredbut still working as an Advertising andMarketing Consultant for several firms.Mr. Hansen now finds more time to pursuehis artistic visions, which also includewriting and designing.
January 2012

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December 2011 ART EXHIBIT

Visions in Oil by Ralph T. Iervolino

The paintings in this exhibit were inspired by the brilliant colors of light often seen in the Long Island sky. Mr. Iervolino, a retired Director of Social Work in New York City, has been a long time summer resident of Rocky Point. Although painting and drawing were always part of his life, he is now able to pursue his passion by studying at the Art Students League. His work is part of several private collections and has been exhibited in Manhattan and on Long Island. December 2011

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November 2011 ART EXHIBIT

Photography by Howard Stevens
Mr. Stevens presents a unique and artistic view of Morocco and Egypt in this exhibit. As a world traveler and photographer, he has been dazzled by the vibrant colors and images of North Africa. In the pictures on display, Mr. Stevens distilled the essence of the people dressed in local garb, artifacts of the region as well as the beauty of each location he visited. There will be a reception on Sunday, November 13, from 2:30 to 4:00 PM sponsored by Friends of the Library. More travel photos will be displayed at that time. November 2011

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October 2011 ART EXHIBIT

Paintings by Debra Giordano
Debra Giordano’s paintings in this exhibit are large canvas paintings in acrylics and oil. An artist for most of her life, Ms. Giordano also worked in other mediums but prefers her most recent style that reflect her emotional involvement with the subject, often giving it a dreamlike quality of surrealism. Her work has been shown in various local galleries including in the Phoenix Gallery in Bellport. October 2011

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September 2011 ART EXHIBIT

Photography by Mark Parsons
Mr. Parsons’ interest in photography started in 1970 with conventional photography. Over the past 10 years, he switched more and more to digital photography, exploring its various possibilities. In this exhibit, he concentrates on local scenes that include New York City and Long Island as well as abstracts. Mr. Parsons is a long time resident of this area and works at Brookhaven National Laboratory. September 2011

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August 2011 ART EXHIBIT

Watercolors by Marilyn Gartelman
A native of Long Island’s North Fork, Ms. Gartelman has been attracted by the light and the brilliance of its colors, particularly of summer flowers. Although she has worked with oils, she is drawn to the freshness of watercolor to bring her paintings to life. Ms. Gartelman, an awardwinning artist, currently lives in Manorville and spends her winters in Florida. August 2011

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July 2011 ART EXHIBIT

Paintings by Esther Marie Chagaris
The exhibit this month by award winning artist Esther Marie Chagaris, concentrates on her abstract paintings. Ms. Chagaris’ other works include sculptures as well as landscape drawings. Her work has been shown widely in the Metropolitan area, including at the Walt Whitman Museum, Gallery North, and Logan Gallery in Chautauqua, NY. In her work, Ms. Chagaris tries to capture the fluidity of movement and shapes accentuated by color. A long time resident of Long Island, she maintains an artist’s studio in Commack. July 2011

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June 2011 ART EXHIBIT

Sound Ave, Long Island: Paintings by Liz Crisci
Most of the works in this exhibit were inspired by the images on Sound Ave, LI. Ms. Crisci is a native of Long Island where light and seasonal changes in nature influence her art work. Similar to Monet, she revisits the same sites to paint a vision with different light and colors of the season. Her work has been shown locally at Martha Clara Vineyard, Gallery 4222 in Port Jefferson, and at the Walt Whitman Museum. Currently Liz Crisci lives in Rocky Point where she also maintains her studio. June 2011

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May 2011 ART EXHIBIT

Photography by Rasa Valiene
Ms. Valiene was born in Lithuania, and graduated from the College of Fine Arts in Kaunas, Lithuania, where she worked as a designer, art teacher and painter. Her work has been shown in Riga, St. Petersburg, Vilnius and elsewhere. In the ten years that Ms. Valiene has lived and worked in the United States, her paintings have been widely exhibited and won several prizes in juried shows on Long Island. This exhibit concentrates on her latest work, photos taken on LI beaches. She captures the natural forms of sand left by wind and waves, as it creates profound and beautiful images. Ms. Valiene printed these images on large canvasses, presenting the viewer with a work of art that portrays the peaceful beauty of nature. As a concerned environmentalist Rasa Valiene emphasizes in her most recent photos the beauty and vulnerability of nature.

May 2011

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April 2011 ART EXHIBIT

Photography by Kristin Costa
A theatrical designer by profession Ms. Costa has been working for the past 20 years in the entertainment industry. She created designs for television, film industry as well as concerts and live events. Trained as a painter, she started to experiment with shutter speed, which brought her to the abstract photos exhibited in this show, where light and darkness take on the form of a painting. April 2011

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March 2011 ART EXHIBIT

Paintings by Eileen Ruggiero Weilbacher - “Visions of Earth and Beyond”
A resident of Rocky Point, Ms. Weilbacher is a graduate of the Parsons School of Design. She works with oil, acrylics and watercolors, and her paintings reflect movements in brilliant colors, bold strokes and imagination. She maintains a studio in Rocky Point where she also works as a Holistic Health Counselor. March 2011

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February 2011 ART EXHIBIT

"Royal to Rusty" Photography by Ray Germann and Janet Glazer
In her work, Janet Glazer, artist and professional photographer, searches for movement, strong composition and calligraphy lines. She worked for many years supervising food photography. Her work has been widely shown in New York City galleries as well as colleges - many as one woman shows - including at the New Century Art Gallery. Ms. Glazer also won the St. Gaudins Medal for her drawing. Ray Germann, a professional photographer, brings to life the rusty discarded automobile that is left in the landscape to rust. His work over thirty-five years documents the changes in landscapes and city surroundings, like the once royal vehicle that is now covered with rust and overgrown by vegetation. Mr. Germann’s work is part of several museums’ collections, including The Museum of the City of New York, The New York City Public Library and the Bibliotheque Nationale of France. The photographs in this exhibition represent a tribute to the craft of a bygone age. February 2011

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January 2011 ART EXHIBIT

Paintings by Joe Miller
Mr. Miller, a retired graphic designer, is a long time resident of Rocky Point. After graduating from Pratt Institute he spent most of his professional life as an art director and graphic designer for Doubleday and Publishers Clearing House. In his retirement Mr. Miller concentrates on painting, mostly in oil and acrylic using a variety of subjects, like portraits, landscapes or street scenes. January 2010

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December 2010 ART EXHIBIT

Photography by Carol J. Miller
A fine arts photographer, Ms. Miller works with digital photography to enhance her work into new abstract visions of vibrant colors and movement. A resident of Rocky Point, Ms. Miller is mostly selftaught. Although she always was drawn to photography she was able to pursue her passion with more energy after retirement. Her work was shown in several group exhibits on Long Island including the East End Arts Council, the Brookhaven Arts & Humanities Council where she won 2nd Place in Digital & Mixed Photography in 2008 and the Phoenix Gallery in Bellport. December 2010

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November 2010 ART EXHIBIT

Photography by Richard Wozniak
November 1 to 30
A resident of Shoreham, Mr. Wozniak is a professional photographer who feels that his work is his passion. In his personal photography, he tries to find spontaneous images to convey an artistic mood, while in his commercial photography he creates images with composition, lights and backgrounds. This exhibit exposes the viewer to a fresh look at ordinary objects. November 2010

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October 2010 ART EXHIBIT

Photography by Robert Bedrossian
October 1 to 31
This exhibit concentrates on Mr. Bedrossian’s Halloween photos and some examples of the colorful images captured while traveling in Mexico. Mr. Bedrossian, a long time resident of Sound Beach, has been called by some a “street photographer.” A frequent visitor to Manhattan, he captures the eclectic costumes and dances that are part of the Halloween celebrations in the city. An avid world traveler, the second part of this exhibit shows markets and street life in a small city in Mexico where Mr. Bedrossian’s images focus on vibrant colors of fruit and vegetable stands and interesting people in the streets October 2010

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September 2010 ART EXHIBIT

Watercolors by Betty Waisanen
September 1 to 30
In her work, Ms.Waisanen reflects the changes of seasonal colors on Long Island in her landscapes and seascapes. With a degree in Fine Arts from Middlebury College she later worked for 30 years as an Early Childhood Professional. She returned to art after retirement and studied with several known artists. Still many of her inspirations come from young children with their experimentation and free expressions in art. Ms. Waisanen is a member of the Night Heron Artists, based in Port Jefferson. September 2010

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August 2010 ART EXHIBIT

Paintings by Richard Webber
August 1 to 31
Mr. Webber, an artist for over 40 years and the recipient of numerous awards, will show a wide variety of his work, many not seen for over 20 years. Mr. Webber is a long time resident of Long Island and an avid fisherman for many years. Some of his paintings reflect an abstract vision of water, color and imagination. "I want to leave more than colorful paint in my pictures" explains Mr. Webber. August 2010

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July 2010 ART EXHIBIT

Paintings by Liz Kelly
July 1 to 31
Award winning artist Liz Kelly moved from upstate New York to Suffolk County two years ago. Her landscapes reflect the countryside of both places. Ms. Kelly feels particularly inspired by the light and colors that create the drama of nature, which she tries to capture in her paintings. She is a member of the East End Arts Council where she has won numerous awards. July 2010

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June 2010 ART EXHIBIT

Paintings by Kathleen McArdle
June 1 to 30
Award winning artist Kathleen McArdle will display her work during this month. Ms. McArdle has exhibited extensively in invitational and juried shows on Long Island, including at the East End Arts Council, where she won the “Best in Show” award. She won First Place in Watercolor from Patchogue Garden Club and a Silver Medallion at the East Islip Arts Council. She has degrees in Fine Arts from Queens College, and San Francisco State University. Ms. McArdle is an elected member of the National Association of Women Artists and the National League of American Pen Women. She finds her inspiration from every aspect of life on Long Island - the light, the seascapes, the land and the abundance of color. June 2010

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May 2010 ART EXHIBIT

Paintings by Annette Napolitano
May 1 to 31
Ms. Napolitano, a long time resident of Rocky Point, concentrates on local landscapes and colorful portraits for this exhibit. With her paintings she tries to capture significant images or moments in time. After studying sketching and watercolors, she currently takes private lessons to complement her oil paintings.

May 2010

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April 2010 ART EXHIBIT

Gyotaku - The Japanese Art of Fish Printing by Jack Schwartz
April 1 to 30
Mr. Schwartz, a retired principal of SWR School District, will display his traditional work of fish prints this month. ?yotako?means fish impressions and was used for years by Japanese fisherman to record their catch. Using the actual fish, the artist applies paint to the surface of the fish and then covers it with fabric or Japanese paper. By carefully pressing his catch, it produces a striking and sensitive representation of the form. Using this method of printing, no two Gyotaku paintings are the same; they become a dramatic, artistic and historic documentation of the fish. Mr. Schwartz has perfected this art and exhibited his colorful prints in many galleries and art shows in the Metropolitan area.

April 2010

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March 2010 ART EXHIBIT

Paintings by Linda Puls
March 1 to 31
A long time resident of Long Island and an avid sailor, Ms. Puls concentrates on landscapes and seascapes of this area. She studied Fine Arts at Stony Brook and CW Post. Her work has been exhibited widely and and won several awards in local juried shows. Currently she maintains a studio in her home in Shoreham.

March 2010

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February 2010 ART EXHIBIT

Paintings by David Cappella
February 1 to 28
This talented young artist is a native Long Islander and currently attends FIT in New York City. His work has been highly acclaimed and exhibited in New York City and Long Island where he has received numerous awards.
Among his awards are: First Place of Art League of Longs Island, Award of Excellence for Drawing in Dix Hills, Southampton Artist Association Best Mixed Media Award. As a member of FIT’s Urban Studio Club, his most recent work will be displayed in a competition in New York City and Long Island City.

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January 2010 ART EXHIBIT

Watercolor and Sumi-E by Joann Data Eisner
January 7 to 30
"A Bit of the East" is the title of this exhibit of Asian Brush Paintings on rice paper. Joann Data Eisner is a resident of Wading River and has studied the art of oriental painting for many years with masters like Ning Yeh and Yukio Tashiro. Her work has been shown in many juried shows and won several awards. Some of her paintings are in private collections or have been sold at benefit auctions, including for the 9/11 Benefit at the East End Arts Council.

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December 2009 ART EXHIBIT

Paintings by Robert Maggio

Mr. Maggio, a retired carpenter, now reconnects with his first love - art. As a boy he took classes at Pratt Institute and later attended courses sponsored by Norman Rockwell, Albert Dorne and others. While working as a carpenter for the next 35 years his artistic talent lay dormant. Now in his retirement Mr. Maggio enjoys painting in oil, watercolor and drawing. His subjects include scenes of life in Brooklyn and Manhattan, pen and ink drawings of Native Americans as well as his latest work of Long Island landscapes. One of his oil paintings on display depicts the farm around the area of today's JFK Airport during the early 20th century. His work has been displayed in New York City and on Long Island. Mr. Maggio received first place for his work "Scenes from my Childhood" by the Brookhaven Arts and Humanities Council. He was also awarded prizes by the Brooklyn Arts and Humanities Council, the Town of Oyster Bay and the North Shore Art Guild. The exhibit includes some of his most recent works.

December2009

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In the Glass Case: Jewelry Designed and Created by Alice van De Wetering

Ms. van De Wetering's jewelry of reticulated Sterling Silver reflects her interest in primitive cultures. The petroglyphs depicted, come from many sources around the world and some are her own creation. During her travels around the world Ms. van De Wetering connects to many cultures that influence her artistic imagination. As a long time resident of Long Island Ms. van de Wetering is a founding member of New Form, a group of local artists.

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All works reproduced with permission from the artist.

November 2009 ART EXHIBIT

"Color in Action:" Paintings by Wading River Artist Fran Roberts

Contemporary artist Mr. Roberts, inspired by water, wind and the ever changing weather, captures the richness and essence of abstract painting with brilliant colors, shapes and lines. His paintings ignite the imagination of viewers in many different ways. An Honorary Trustee of the Heckscher Museum of Art, member of the East End Arts Council, the Art League of LI and the Marblehead Arts Association in Massachusetts, Mr. Roberts work has been displayed widely.

November2009

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October 2009 ART EXHIBIT

Reflections of New York City: Photography by Monica Agosta

Award winning photographer Monica Agosta will display her artistic views of New York City buildings, seen under many different lights and reflections. A resident of Long Island and a free-lance photographer, Ms. Agosta worked in Manhattan with the Associate Press. In 1998 she interned with WABC TV. Among her numerous awards was an award for her "Badlands" mages. In 2007 she also received 1st Place in Landscape and 3rd Place in Water categories from Lifetouch National School Studios Contest.

October2009

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September 2009 ART EXHIBIT

A Photographer's View:
Photography by Steve Berger

Well-known photographer Steve Berger will display landscapes of Long Island's North Fork as well as photos of people, animals and abstracts. Mr. Berger has been a passionate photographer since his childhood in Atlantic City. During his professional years as president of a large communications company, he continued his interest in photography, shooting mainly in black and white. He has won numerous awards for his work and was featured on Cablevision as a North Fork artist. For several years now Mr. Berger volunteers to teach some high school seniors the art of photography, including composition of a picture, developing and printing.

September2009

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August 2009 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition: Photography by Peter Blasl

Peter Blasl has been an award-winning photographer, working since 2005 for the North Shore Sun. His pictures of nature have been admired by local residents for years. Newsday, Suffolk Times and the News Review have also published Mr. Blasl's photographs. A lifelong resident of the East End, Mr. Blasl concentrates on scenic landscapes of Long Island as well as native animals and flowers. He has won numerous awards, including the NYPA Better Newspaper Contest Award for spot news photo, sports action, feature and art photos.

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July 2009 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition: Photography by Howard L. Stevens

Mr. Stevens, a professor for Radio, Television and Film Program, retired from Suffolk Community College in 2001. He now travels near and far trying to capture images with a special eye for composition and color. Not locked into any theme or form, his photographs bring new visions of ordinary subjects to the viewer. Mr. Stevens' work has been exhibited widely on Long Island. He lives in Rocky Point and is co-president of the Paumanok Camera Club.

July2009

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June 2009 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition:

Artistic Quilts by Fiber Artist Barbara Wyckoff

This exhibit is the result of a visit to Tokyo, Japan where Ms. Wyckoff studied the art and techniques of modern quilting and dying with the Living Treasures of Japan. Her fascination with antique Kimono fabrics goes way back and brought her to exploring new dimensions in form and color of the quilt. She incorporates her love for the fantasy fish and butterflies as well as imaginary abstract shapes.

June2009

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Paintings by Nancy L. Cintrone

Ms. Cintrone came to this country from El Salvador many years ago. As a student in El Salvador she was very interested in the arts, particularly in drawing and painting. Later in New York she worked as an accountant for New York State and in the private sector to make a living. After retirement she went back to her first love - the arts, exploring watercolors and oils. The exhibition concentrates on portraits and still lifes. Ms. Cintrone has exhibited her work at The East End Arts Council, South Bay Art Association, the Consulate of El Salvador and the Phoenix Fine Art Gallery among others.

May2009

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Paintings by Louis F. DeCaro

A long time resident of Wading River, Mr. DeCaro taught English for 30 years at William Floyd High School. The sudden diagnosis of Parkinson's disease forced him to retire early. Facing this challenge, he devoted himself to painting. He was always interested in the arts but never found the time while teaching. With enthusiasm and passion he paints landscapes, flowers and scenes from his travels abroad. He now teaches other people suffering from Parkinson's and other illnesses to paint and enjoys the interaction as well as seeing his students' progress and accomplishments.

April2009

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Digital Photography by Jennifer
Van Name Trettner

The digital images on display were taken mostly on Long Island and in the mountains of Vermont. Ms. Van Name Trettner teaches AP Studio Art and Advanced Advertising at Ward Melville High School and serves as the chairperson for Secondary Art and Technology in the Three Village Central School District. While focusing on light and color in her photography she tries to capture the solitude and peacefulness in nature.

March 2009

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Fine Art Infra-Red Photography by Pat Patterson Hauck

Ms. Patterson Hauck, a resident of Wading River, will display her dramatic infra- red photography this month. As a graphic designer and fine arts photographer she has been drawn to the surreal world of infra-red. It brings out glowing effervescent skin tones as well as a special, peaceful spectrum to her work. Her prints won awards from the Huntington and East End Art Councils and most recently she was selected to participate in the New York Foundation of the Arts MARK09.

February 2009

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Paintings by Night Heron Artists

A Group Exhibition

This active group of thirty artists was founded by artist and teacher Adelaide Silkworth, who was Director of the Office of the Aging in Suffolk County for many years. The group is currently based in Port Jefferson Village Center and exhibits all over Long Island. The exhibit includes watercolors of florals, landscapes and seascapes. Many of the paintings have won prizes in juried shows.

January2009

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Watercolors by Christa Wennisch

Ms. Wennisch concentrates on landscapes and florals for this exhibit. She finds working with watercolors particularly satisfying and challenging. Her work has been displayed widely on Long Island at galleries in Bellport, Northport, Southampton and with the North Shore Art Guild and the Brookhaven Arts and Humanities Council at Bald Hill, where she won several prizes. Christa Wennisch is also know as a stage set designer and potter.

December 2008

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Photography by Brian R. Lee

The Frantic Quiet of New York City

A native New Yorker, Brian Lee studied Architecture and Photography. The images in this exhibit concentrate on panoramic views of scenes in Manhattan. Mr. Lee's photography encompasses nature vistas, and cityscapes. Most recently he began to explore panoramic pictures and HDRI (High Dynamic Range Imaging). This form of expression arose out of his desire to record images that closely resemble the viewable and tonal rage of the human eye. Currently Mr. Lee is a resident of Center Moriches. His work has been exhibited locally at the Jefferson's Ferry Community Center, in Port Jefferson, the Brookhaven Arts Council and in several libraries in Suffolk County.

November 2008

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Photography by JoAnn Dumas

Ms. Dumas, a resident of Wading River, retired as an art teacher from the SWR School District after working there for many years. She has been involved with the visual arts all her life. With the advent of computers, photography entered a new dimension which she used, successfully creating artistic images. The exhibit at the library concentrates on the natural beauty and tranquility of local landscapes.

October 2008

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Paintings by Elizabeth Crisci

A native of Long Island, Ms. Crisci is influenced by the colors and light of Long Island as well as the landscapes. She tries to capture a moment in time, often reflecting a feeling of isolation or hope in the composition of her painting. A graduate of Stony Brook University and Alfred University, Ms. Crisci has shown her work at Gallery 4222 in Port Jefferson and The Walt Whitman Museum.

September 2008

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Paintings by Bruce Testa

Mr. Testa, artist and teacher, is the winner of numerous awards, a member of the Art Student League of NY and the Salmagundi Club in NYC. This exhibit presents some of Mr. Testa's award winning oil paintings, depicting local and Italian landscapes with compositions and colors of the old masters. Mr. Testa is also affiliated with the Universities of Florence and Venice where he visits on a regular basis with his students.

August 2008

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Paintings by John V. Conti

Mr. Conti is a retired Rehabilitation Commissioner for the US Department of Education and currently a resident of Leisure Glen. Art was always part of his life in various forms. His writings have been published in several journals. Photography and sketching as well as painting filled his free time. In his retirement, Mr. Conti concentrated on painting, including pastels, oils, acrylics and mixed media. His subjects go from still lifes to rural and urban landscapes to intricate geometric designs and portraits. In his works Mr. Conti often tries to involve the viewer in the meaning behind the depicted scene.

July 2008

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Photography by Sam Gerber

Award winning photographer, Sam Gerber worked for many years as a land surveyor in Maine. His photographs reflect his longtime love for nature in any form. The exhibit includes landscapes through the different seasons of the year as well as plant close-ups. Currently Mr. Gerber lives in Rocky Point. His work has been exhibited in various places on Long Island.

June 2008

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Paintings and Drawings by Laura Giugni-McGuire

Born in Venezuela and having lived in Europe and India Ms. Giugni-McGuire brings a unique blend of multicultural perspective to her work. She has a Masters degree in Clinical Art Psychotherapy and works at the Eastern LI Hospital in Greenport using art as a creative healing element. The work on display celebrates the strength and resilience of the human spirit and shows landscapes of Europe and India.

May 2008

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Joan R. Rogers

The art work of Joan R. Rogers will be on display in the library until April 28. Joan Rogers, a long time East End resident, is a print maker and collagist. On display will be her silk screen landscapes as well as her cut and folded collaged paper quilts. Ms. Rogers is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. Her prints and her collages emphasize the divisions of space, in addition color and designs are of primary importance. Her work has been exhibited throughout Long Island, as well as New York City and Canada. Ms. Rogers' work is in the collection of numerous corporations, such as IBM and Societe Generale as well as in many private collections.

April 2008

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Paintings by DONNA

Canvases of abstract and surreal paintings will be on display during March. Donna, a well-known painter on Long Island tries to convey a different reality. Using brilliant colors and perspective that is a little askew her works draw the viewer into a different world. Seemingly organic landscapes keep the attention by reflecting an almost dream-like, unusual composition. Donna credits some of the greatest painters with influencing her style, like Dali, Pollock and the French impressionists. Her work has been displayed widely on Long Island and in New York City.

March 2008

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WORKS BY CHRISTOPHER

The multifaceted artist Christopher lives and works in Rocky Point. A painter, writer and composer Christopher spent many years as an interior designer and display director in New York City and Long Island. Currently he is writing and illustrating a book, soon to be published, about two kittens entitled "The Wonderful Adventures of Dolly and Tom." The exhibition includes paintings, prints and photography as well as pages of his most recent book. Christopher's work is in private collections and has been displayed widely. An avid animal lover, he donated some of his paintings for the auctions to SAVES.

February 2008

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Photography by Jeannie S. Schantz

A native of Shoreham, Ms. Schantz currently works as a freelance art photographer. Her subjects are often eccentric as well as classic, working in black and white and color. This is Ms. Schantz first solo show on Long Island. She concentrates on Long Island landscapes and artistic compositions.

January 2008

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Photography by John Garcia

Mr. Garcia is retired from working a lifetime in the photo industry. An avid traveler, he now concentrates on creating visions that capture the essence of a place or a fleeting moment in time. In the current exhibit at the library Mr. Garcia will present still lifes as well as landscapes. Active in many photographic associations on Long Island, Mr. Garcia's work has been displayed widely.

December2007

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Harvey Hellering: Fine Art Photographer

Mr. Hellering's photographs have been widely exhibited over the last twenty years. In his photographs he tries to capture mood and moments of exciting scenes, sometimes portraying only fragments of a location. As a long time world- wide traveler his subjects include images from Europe, Mexico, Cuba and the Middle East, as well as Long Island. The current exhibit concentrates on photographs from Alsace Lorraine, France, Egypt, the Sonoran Desert in Arizona and East Coast locations. Mr. Hellering is a member of the prestigious Salmagundi Club in NYC, the East End Photographers Group, and recently served as President of the East End Arts Council.

November2007

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Watercolors by Peter Hahn

The exhibition concentrates on landscapes, with many well-known Long Island scenes. Mr. Hahn is the recipient of numerous awards and has exhibited widely throughout the area. He is attracted to architectural motifs and landscapes, where the interaction of light and nature can lead to abstract compositions.

October2007

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Jacques Antoine Dorcely and Francois-Ricles Gracia

The work of two Haitian artists will be on display this month. Some of the paintings deal with life, history and customs on the Island of Haiti. In vivid colors they represent the joy, dignity and the hard work of the people on the Island. Dr. Gracia's painting of Toussaint L'Ouverture complements Mr. Dorcely's recently published book, The TamTam Is Still Inspiring, Toussaint L'Ouverture: A Missing Hero from American History, which is the story of L'Ouverture's involvement with the Louisiana purchase. Both artists currently live on Long Island, Mr. Dorcely, a resident of Wading River, is a writer, artist and school psychologist. Dr. Gracia is a practicing physician and artist whose paintings have been displayed in many national and international galleries.

September2007

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AUGUST 2007 ART EXHIBIT

Group Show by Members of the Leisure Glen Art Appreciation Group

These amateur artists meet regularly to enjoy working together and discussing techniques of painting or works of old masters as well as modern present day artists. On display are works in oil, watercolor and acrylic. They represent a variety of views and interpretation.

August2007

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JULY 2007 ART EXHIBIT

Portraits and Paintings by Ann Nystrom Cottone

Ms. Nystrom Cottone studied fine art and graphic art. Her portraits are mostly in pencil and charcoal and graphite. According to Ms. Nystrom Cottone, she is able to capture the subtle shades of emotions and feelings reflected in one's face best by contrasting black, white and gray. Her paintings are done in various mediums including oil, acrylic and watercolor. The exhibit concentrates on some landscapes as well as portraits and sketches.

July2007

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JUNE 2007 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition: Paintings by Rasa Valiene

Lithuanian born artist Rasa Valiene started painting as a young child, using walls, streets and every possible surface as canvas for her expressions. She finished her formal education at the Art College in Kaunas, Lithuania. Living in the United States for 6 years, she exhibited her work in Queens, Hoboken and Bellport. Her work was also shown in Europe at galleries in St. Petersburg, Vilnius and Yalta. Her images appear almost psychedelic, representing movement, music and thoughts, according to Ms. Valiene. The Lithuanian art critic, Algis Uzdaviny, describes her works as a "kaleidoscope of dynamic energies... she steps over the barrier of rationality and gives herself to the flight of imagination".

June 2007

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May 2007 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition: Group Show by Brookhaven Community Center Artists

Bruce Testa artist and teacher, winner of numerous awards, a member of the Art Students League of NY and a member of the Salmagundi Club in NYC presents his own work as well as that of his students. The exhibition includes watercolor, acrylic, oil paintings, etchings and drawings by the students, mostly local residents. Mr. Testa is also affiliated with a cultural exchange program with the Universities of Florence and Venice where he regularly takes his students.

May 2007

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April 2007 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition: Photographs of the Long Island's North Fork by Steve Berger

Well-known, award-winning photographer Steve Berger currently concentrates on documenting Long Island's North Fork. In the past he recorded historical buildings in Riverhead in cooperation with the Riverhead Landmark Committee that were on display at the Suffolk County Historical Society. A resident of Jamesport, Mr. Berger recently finished documenting local houses for the planned South Jamesport Historic District. He maintains a studio/darkroom in Jamesport developing his primarily black and white pictures from negative to prints mounted, matted and framed.

In the Glass Case: Artifacts and Jewelry from Tibet

Anindita Ghosh, world traveler, writer and teacher displays artifacts she collected on her trips to Tibet as well as jewelry she designed and created from materials she brought back from there. Some of her creations are traditional pieces and others are her own vision. Ms. Ghosh travels alone to the far corners of the world, from Mongolia to Morocco, from Tanzania to Tibet. Don't miss her presentation Friday, April 27 at 7 PM.

April 2007

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March 2007 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition: Photography by Bob Strovink

"Eyescape III" is the title of Mr. Strovink's exhibit at the library. In the photographs on display Mr. Strovink tries to capture the landscapes, history and cultural life of Portugal. A member of the East End Arts Council, his work has been published in different countries, various international magazines and is held in private collections.

March 2007

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February 2007 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition: Paintings by Natalya Cherepanova

Born in Estonia, Ms. Cherepanova had formal training in architecture. Her interest in art goes back to her childhood where she developed a love for drawing and painting. Before immigrating to the United States, Ms. Cherepanova lived and worked in Kazakhstan. She currently resides in Rocky Point.

February2007

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JANUARY 2007 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition: Paintings by Jo Ann Case-Nichols

The exhibition this month has a distinctly Long Island North Shore flavor. Ms Case-Nichols is a native New Yorker and currently lives in Setauket. She is a graduate of Pratt Institute in Brooklyn where she majored in art and architecture. The display in the library includes well-known scenes and historical homes of the Three Village area. Ms. Case-Nichols' work has appeared in several local publications and was shown at The Bellport Lane Gallery, Gallery North and the Port Jefferson Art Council among others.

January 2007

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DECEMBER 2006 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition: Paintings by Robert Maggio

Mr. Maggio, a retired carpenter, now reconnects with his first love - art. As a boy he took classes at Pratt Institute and later attended courses sponsored by Norman Rockwell, Albert Dorne and others. While working as a carpenter for the next 35 years his artistic talent lay dormant. Now in his retirement Mr. Maggio enjoys painting in oil, watercolor and drawing. His subjects include scenes of life in Brooklyn and Manhattan, pen and ink drawings of native Americans and scenes of nature. His work has been displayed in New York City and on Long Island. Mr. Maggio received first place for his work "Scenes from my Childhood" by the Brookhaven Arts and Humanities Council .He also was awarded prizes by the Brooklyn Arts and Humanities Council, the Town of Oyster Bay and the North Shore Art Guild. The exhibit includes some of his most recent works.

December 2006

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NOVEMBER 2006 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition: Sculptures and Mosaics by Howard Levine

Howard Levine has been creating innovative art in his Long Island studio for decades. His body of work has culminated with his current focus on sculpture and mosaics. Mr. Levine started painting in the 1960's in a studio-loft in NYC and taught art in Westhampton Beach for many years. He lives and works on the North Shore of Long Island where he maintains a studio and created his own sculpture garden, that can be visited by appointment. "Creating is the only meaningful thing", according to Howard Levine. His many old and new creations will be on display in the library during November.

November 2006

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OCTOBER 2006 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition: Photography by Charles Kohn

Photography is the great love of Charles Kohn, a graduate of Pratt Institute. Mr. Kohn has worked in many fields of the art world: as a designer of high fidelity equipment and test equipment for Redstone Arsenal Missile as well as designing Logos and commercial products for many years. Locally Mr. Kohn is known as the founder and owner of "Designs in Silver" in Port Jefferson where he worked as a gold and silver smith for 23 years. After retiring, Mr. Kohn found his first love again - photography. He now spends his time between Roquebrune in France and Long Island, photographing people, landscapes and villages.

October 2006

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SEPTEMBER 2006 ART EXHIBIT

Quilts by Barbara Wyckoff

Barbara Wyckoff's creative work will be on display during the month of September. Intrigued by the original American quilts, she started to experiment on her own. Leaving the traditional quilting of geometric forms, she designed her artistic works with antique Japanese kimono material incorporating forms of butterflies, fishes and dragonflies, metal threads and silk. This work is unique and one of a kind. Included in the show are large geometric quilts as well as some of her more delicate works that are reminiscent of Japanese silk art.

September 2006

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AUGUST 2006 ART EXHIBIT

Works by Damon Tommolino

Damon Tommolino, a Long Island based artist and art teacher, has shown his work widely in the Metropolitan area. The figurative paintings represent in part a picture of the influence of society on its people. Tommolino strives to create an ambiguity in his work that invites the viewers to ask questions. Damon Tommolino is a co-founder of the "Chimera Group" of artists that recently had a show in Huntington in the Walt Whitman Birthplace. Damon Tommolino's style and use of color is strongly influenced by early German Expressionism and more contemporary cartooning movements. He is represented by the Agora Gallery SOHO and Gallery 4222 in Port Jefferson.

August 2006

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JULY 2006 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition Works by D F Isaacs

Darryl Isaacs, a prolific artist in many mediums will display some of his work this month. Abstract paintings, photorealism, ceramics, bronze castings, sculpture and glass are some of the mediums he explores, always "pushing the limits of a material and the imagination." He is considered an innovator of expression in his art form. Darryl grew up in Shoreham and graduated from SWR High School. Always torn between science and art, he explores the connection between the two.

July 2006

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JUNE 2006 ART EXHIBIT

A Two Man Show: Jim Wieland and Richard Tannenbaum

Jim Wieland presents his paintings, a variety of styles and forms in vivid colors.. Mr. Wieland is retired and currently lives in Leisure Glen. He started working as an artist late in life and enjoys painting from real life, landscapes, and still lifes. Richard Tannenbaum, a retired engineer, works with pen and ink. He will show his abstract drawings, a unique form of work that he finds particularly fascinating. Mr. Tannenbaum is also a resident of Leisure Glen.

June 2006

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MAY 2006 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition: One Woman's Fascination with the Sahara: A Photographic Exploration of the African Desert by Eva Maria Langensteiner

Ms. Langensteiner lives in Germany and has traveled for many years to the Sahara in her own Land Rover. She finds this seemingly empty landscape of the desert has a particular calming effect on humans in contrast to the busy, stressful world around us. Her pictures include beautiful sand dunes, oases with luscious green, as well as people who live the harsh life of nomad tribes. Ms. Langesteiner's regular trips include supporting a school of the Tuareg people whose lives have changed very much over the last years.

May 2006

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APRIL 2006 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition: "Half a Century of Photographs" by Marge and Tom Lindtvit

This exhibition represent a collection of pictures taken over the past 50 years by two photographers, Tom and Marge Lindtvit, long time residents of Rocky Point. On view are early black and white prints from film as well as digitally produced pictures. The camera equipment used over 50 years included twin lens reflex, single lens reflex 35mm and 4x5 view cameras. Depicted are large nature photographs, including close- ups of wild birds, a 1955 picture of the Eifel tower in Paris. Vistas and landscapes from the many international trips Marge and Tom Lindtvit undertook including the Canadian Rockies, Europe and South America.

April 2006

March 2006 ART EXHIBIT

Exhibition: Paintings by Chris Murphy

Mr. Murphy, well known artist, musician and poet, will display his work this month. The exhibit concentrates on abstract paintings on paper as well as canvas. Having grown up in India, his work reflects the rich colors, textures and culture of that country. Mr. Murphy works in multiple techniques and multiple media, often exploring ideas in series of paintings to clarify ideas, form and color. His incorporation of positive and negative space within the paintings brings a different dimension to his work. Mr. Murphy's work has been displayed widely in the Metropolitan area and is part of several private and public collections.

March 2006

February 2006 ART EXHIBIT

The pictures displayed this month are "photo realistic paintings." Mr. Curry developed a creative way to enhance his photos by combining traditional photography printed on canvas with acrylic or oil paint. Sometimes he enhances his work with lacquer, chalk or pencil. He is the recipient of numerous photographic awards including ones from the Professional Photographers of America, the New York State Professional Photographers as well as local organizations. Mr. Curry is the owner of William James Photography in Mt. Sinai and worked as a professional photographer for over 25 years.

February 2006

Paintings by Barbara Spofford - A Retrospective

Barbara Spofford was born in Malden, Massachusetts and spent most of her life in New England. Her paintings reflect her love of Maine in beautiful landscapes at different times of the year. During WW II she worked for Martin Marietta Aircraft as a draftsperson and designer of seaplanes and bombers. Later she worked for Grumman designing part of the navigational system that was used in the Apollo spacecraft. Ms. Spofford also worked as a sculptor, creating miniature historic buildings of Salem, Mass. The current exhibit displays some of Ms. Spofford's Illustrations for a book on "The Arabian Night." The exhibit is on loan to the library by Wading River resident, Tenney Spofford.

January 2006

Photography by Pedro Sousa

Cityscapes, landscapes, and portraits represent some of Pedro Sousa's exciting work. Mr. Sousa, a graduate of Stony Brook University Fine Arts Department, is the founder of Gallery 4222, a co-op art gallery in Port Jefferson. The gallery is run by artists for artists and encompasses visual and literary art as well as musical and performance art. Mr. Sousa is the recipient of the 2004 Press Club of Long Island award for Best Magazine Photography in photojournalism.

December 2005

Paintings by Linda O'Connor

Linda O'Connor developed an interest in painting in college. Since then her appreciation for art and the amount of freedom and creativity it allows her has steadily increased. Ms. O'Connor works for the most part in watercolor, but also dabbles in oil and acrylic. Her work has been exhibited at Café 181 in Manhattan as well as in several libraries and galleries on Long Island.

November 2005

Watercolors by Matt Holmes

Mr. Holmes retired to Long Island after living in California for more than 20 years. Interested in art all his life, he could devote more time to his passion after the age of 60 when he turned to watercolor to express his visions. Mr. Holmes considers Edgar Whitney his inspiration to work with watercolor. "I feel the spontaneity and immediacy gives watercolor its great appeal. One cannot but be moved by it's brilliant transparency," says Mr. Holmes. Matt Holmes continues to paint, exhibit and teach occasionally. His works are in private collections coast to coast.

October 2005

Sona Hoefman: A Retrospective

On display during the month of September are paintings by internationally known artist Sona Hoefman, who lived and worked on Long Island for many years. The paintings are on loan from her estate and private collections. Included in the exhibit are works from her "Reality Series" which reflect her interest in physics. They also present a view of multiple realities by creating pictures of landscapes within landscapes; a challenge to the viewer expecting a traditional landscape painting. Her telescopic views become abstract geometric forms infused with light and color.

September 2005

Paintings by Barbara Bergstrand

August 2005

Paintings by Carmen J. Stasi

Mr. Stasi, a local artist has observed and painted the Davis Peach Farm for many years. This exhibition gives a picture of the blooming peach trees, the snow covered trees and the harvesting in the fall, as well as the beauty of the farm's landscape. Now that buildings have replaced the trees the memory is in the paintings. Mr. Stasi is a multi-talented artist. As a sculptor he creates beauty from discarded materials or found objects. Some of these sculptures are on display.

July 2005

Paintings & Collages by Fran Forman Winant

June 2005

Photography by Harvey Hellering

May 2005

Paintings by Fred Bender

A lifelong resident of Long Island's East End, Mr. Bender concentrates on marine seascapes and Long Island landscapes. His works are often of historical sites which he retrieves from old photographs and historic LI publications. His aim is to preserve the way Long Island looked years ago. Also included in the exhibition are paintings of historical sailing boats on LI waters. Mr. Bender traces his feeling for the Eastern LI environment back to his boyhood spent on his uncle's farm and boating on Peconic Bay. He says that "researching a subject is often as rewarding as painting it. It gives me not only a chance to see what Long Island looked like 100 years ago, but to imagine what life was like at that time."
April 2005

Quilts by Barbara Wyckoff

Photography by Robert J. Belsten

Mr. Belsten, retired from the US Navy and teaching up-state New York concentrates on finding the "perfect picture". A passionate photographer for many years, Mr. Belston will display pictures mostly taken on the North Fork. He feels the secrete to creating images is, "to see, stand in the right spot and wait for the right light".
February 2005

"Letters and Beyond" Works by Hajime Okubo

Mr. Okubo, a long time resident of Rocky Point presents his three-dimensional work as well as a group of mixed media collages. As a child, Mr. Okubo was already curious about the universe and the possibility of life on other planets. He was influenced by the art of Paul Klee and other modern artists. Mr.Okubo's work reflects his early interests combined with his experience living in many different cultures. Mr. Okubo has exhibited his work at the Oakland Museum in California, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and various galleries in New York, California and Tokyo.
January 2005

Works by Debra Irizarry

Paintings and Illustrations by Anna Jurinich

Paintings by Chris Murphy

Photography by David Osika

Works by Christa Wennisch and Frances Casatelli

Paintings and Drawings by Calixto O'Neill

Two Photographers - Two Views: Stuart McCallum and Ralf Woehling

Paintings by Robert Maggio

Marine Art: by Richard W. Johnson

Models by Ralph Inzalaco

WORKS BY THE NORTH SHORE ART GUILD

LEISURE GLEN ART CLUB

QUILTS BY NETTY GAUTIER

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT HAMPTON BURNS

WORKS BY ALEXANDER RIKHTER

CERAMICS BY RHONDA CUNHA

OIL PAINTINGS by TOM STRUMINSKI

WORKS BY SIYU LIU

WORKS BY CARMEN STASI

PAINTINGS BY HENRY HALAMA

VISION AND THE VEIL: PAINTINGS BY THOMAS MCSWANE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANN SALLY ULLMAN

ARTISTIC QUILTS DESIGNED AND CREATED BY POLLY CARROLL