Beacon - RiverWinds Gallery in Beacon will present "The Horizon Line" - new works by Ellen Lewis. Her vibrant use of color creates textured landscapes and organic textures, capturing a sense of the unknown and provoking the imagination. An artists’ reception will be held at RiverWinds Gallery on Beacon’s Second Saturday, August 14th, from 4-7 p.m. and will run through September 6th.
Since Ellen’s first gallery show six years ago, her paintings have evolved with her. The show uses her talents as a carpenter and artist as the paintings are mounted on wood boxes. "This show is very special for me because I built everything from scratch. Once I started building I was unsure about where it was going. I enjoyed riding the journey to the unknown" says Lewis.
The artist’s creative interest toward painting was triggered by a family tragedy. "In 2005, I had a gut feeling and bought a canvas and started painting despite the fact that I hadn’t created a work on canvas ever before," says the artist. "Soon after that my mother, the biggest cheerleader for my creative pursuits, entered the worst of her battle with cancer. I was able to give her the painting she had always encouraged me to create. Painting helps me honor that connection to my mother, but recently it has also become expression of solitude and joy. That may be reflected in the brighter colors and fiery nature of some of my landscapes."
Born in Queens, NY, Ellen now resides in Sandy Springs, GA and spends approximately four months a year in her hometown Floral Park, NY and in a rustic family cabin in Harriman State Park, NY. In 2001, she founded her freelance business as a commercial and residential color consultant, muralist, and faux finish specialist. In addition to RiverWinds Gallery, she is also in a well-known and respected Georgia gallery. She is also being sold worldwide to corporate and private establishments by a renowned fine art publishing company. Lewis’s works are in private and commercial collections nationally and include private commissions.
RiverWinds Gallery opened its doors in 2003 and has showcased and supported Hudson Valley Artists, and provided outstanding fine art and unique gifts for customers. It features more than 35 of the finest Hudson Valley artists. There are traditional fine art and contemporary crafts including ceramics, paintings, photography, jewelry, apparel, and home decor.
Gallery hours are Wednesday-Monday, 12-6 p.m. The gallery will be open until 9 p.m. on Second Saturday.
For more information please visit the gallery’s website at www.riverwindsgallery.com.
