Artist Jack Larimore and gallerist Rick Snyderman lead a discussion on studio furniture as a longtime component of the Craft Art movement, concurrent with Jack’s exhibition at Snyderman-Works Galleries. Jack’s furniture designs and materials evolve at lightning speed with his imagination and fine craftsmanship always present. Rick has decades of experience representing artists in all […]
Before the opening reception of Hooked on Wood and Life Aquatic, we have appraisals with Dick Walters and Gene Kangas. Experts tell you what your fish or duck decoy is worth. $5 donation for each appraisal. RSVP by May 16th by calling (215) 923-8000.
Join us and meet curator Dick Walters and adviser Gene Kangas who organized Hooked on Wood. Hear overviews on the history of and contemporary trends associated with making and collecting fish decoys. Artist Merryll Saylan of California and exhibiting in Life Aquatic, discusses how artists assimilate inspirations, and design and make works that focus on specific themes.
Spend the afternoon decorating your own fish decoy. Rachel Bliss, critically acclaimed visual artist whose work has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, will lead the workshop. A private tour of Hooked on Wood: The Allure of the Fish Decoy and Life Aquatic are included in the $15 donation. […]
Rachel Bliss, local artist and fanciful portrait painter will guide us through the Hooked on Wood and Life Aquatic exhibits. Like all viewers, she is intrigued by the imagination and craftsmanship of the fish decoy artists. She brings her painter’s understanding to analyzing the paints, mixes and finishes through the exhibit. $5 donation for a […]