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| SBY GALLERY Welcomes Ethel Hills’ “Reflections on the Natural World- Watercolors & Collages” November 1 -28th, 2008 The SBY Gallery will host Hampton artist, Ethel Hills, from November first through November twenty-eighth. Hills’ art will feature a combination of abstract watercolors and collages to be premiered at the November 2nd artist reception from 3-5pm at 4 Portland Street, South Berwick, ME 03908. The public is invited to attend, meet the artist, and enjoy light refreshments while viewing the exhibit. Ms. Hills specializes in colorful abstract landscapes in both watercolor and collage. Although her paintings suggest the landscape, her intention is not to describe a specific time or place, but to coax the viewer into looking beyond the obvious. When asked about this, Hills commented, “I always like to leave room for viewers to bring their own memories and experiences to the work. I think that’s one of the advantages of working more abstractly. The paintings become more open to interpretation, making the viewer an active participant in the process.” Ms. Hills was raised among the orchards and hills of rural New Hampshire eventually settling in Hampton where she has been painting seriously for nearly 10 years. Her works have been exhibited at numerous seacoast galleries including solo exhibits at Blue Moon Market in Exeter, North Hampton Library and Ampers Studio and Gallery in Newmarket. She has participated in group exhibits including the Mill Pond Center for the Arts in Durham, the Holyoke Gallery at Harvard University and at River Tree Center for the Arts in Kennebunk, Maine. Her most recent exhibits were held at the Franklin Gallery in Rochester, NH and the Newburyport Art Association’s 7th Annual Exhibition of the Abstract Artist Group. Hills also participated in a group exhibit at the Coolidge Center for the Arts in Portsmouth, NH recently. She has won myriad awards since 1999, including the Purchase Prize from Abstractions II at the Arts League of Lowell and a First Place in Watercolor at the New Hampshire Institute of Art’s Annual Student Exhibition. Those wishing to view or purchase art from the November exhibit should direct inquiries to Lisa Toole, SBY Gallery Manager at rtltcjt@comcast.net, 603-591-0658, or www. southberwickyoga.com (click on the SBY Gallery tab). Gallery hours are by appointment weekdays or weekends and can be scheduled day or evening. We look forward to welcoming you at the exhibit reception November 2nd from 3-5pm. COMING ATTRACTIONS!! “Home for the Holidays with Rose Theriault & John Klossner” December 1st - January 31st, 2009 The SBY Gallery will host two special guest artists from December 1st through January 31st, 2009 at 4 Portland Street, South Berwick, inside the South Berwick Yoga Center. The exhibit reception for Rose Sielian Theriault and John Klossner will be held during the Home for the Holidays South Berwick Celebration on December 5th, from 5-8pm at the gallery. Light refreshments will be served. Theriault ‘s exhibit will include a range of art work from florals, to plant life, to the figure and the Maine coast line using a variety of media including watercolor, gouache, printmaking and drawing. Rose‘s work has been featured throughout numerous galleries including the Levy Gallery in Portsmouth, the Harbor Square Gallery in Rockland, Maine, the Coolidge Center for the Arts in Portsmouth, Art Stream and Ben Franklin Gallery in Rochester, NH, and the University of New Hampshire’s Art Gallery in Durham to name a few. She holds two art degrees and continues to be very active in leadership capacities with several art associations throughout the region. John Klossner ‘s well known reputation as a cartoonist and illustrator has resulted in publications in the New York Times, Down East Magazine, The New Yorker and locally, in the Foster’s Daily Democrat. He is authored his own books and will be available at the exhibit opening, with co-exhibitor Rose Theriault, to answer any questions and talk about his work.. The SBY Gallery is privileged to have the cooperation of these two collaborators in our community during this holiday season. We hope you will join us to welcome the artists and enjoy a lovely holiday evening in down town South Berwick, Maine. SMART GROWTH is the sponsor for the Home for the Holidays Celebration 2008. Event organizers have distributed flyers throughout community businesses that detail discounts on products and services as well as all the special offers that will be extended during this holiday event by local businesses. For additional questions, comments or requests about the exhibit or to schedule a tour, please contact SBY Gallery Manager, Lisa Toole at either 603-591-0658 or rtltcjt@comcast.net. Additional information is also at www.southberwickyoga.com or you can simply visit a local South Berwick participating business to pick up your own Home for the Holidays 2008 Brochure for complete details. Please join us! DIRECTIONS: From South Take the exit onto I-95 N toward Portsmouth NH Partial toll road Take exit 3 for State Hwy 236/Coastal Rte/US-1 N toward Kittery/S Berwick Keep right at the fork to continue toward ME-236/Route 236 Turn right at ME-236/Route 236 Continue to follow ME-236 Turn right at ME-4/Portland St Destination will be on the right From North Take the exit onto I-95 S Toll road Take exit 19 for ME-9/ME-109 toward Sanford/Wells Turn right at ME-109/ME-9/Sanford Rd Turn left at N Berwick Rd/ME-9 Continue to follow ME-9 Turn left at N Berwick Rd/ME-9 Continue to follow ME-9 Turn left at Elm St/ME-4/ME-9 Continue to follow ME-4 Destination will be on the left |
