An exhibit of the paintings and sculptures by Lisa Bartolozzi, Mark Bockrath, Yolanda Chetwynd, Harold Kalmus, E.M. Saniga, Stephen Tanis, and Eric van der Vlugt; curated by Rebecca Howell.
Opening Reception, Friday, November 17, 2023, 5-9pm
Art Loop Reception, Friday, December 1, 2023, 5-9pm
Art Loop Reception, Friday, January 5, 2024, 5-9pm
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Radio Interview
A short radio interview was made November 30, 2023 with Karl Lengel at WDDE 91.1. Click here to listen to this 73-second sound clip at Delaware First Media (delawarepublic.org).
Coffee Hour and Open Figure Drawing
Sunday, December 10
Coffee Hour, Noon-2pm and Figure Drawing, 2pm – 4pm
Starting at noon, everyone is invited to see the “Group Configuration” exhibit and to enjoy coffee, tea, and snacks. A presentation about the exhibit will start about 12:30pm. Then members of the public are invited to draw from a live clothed model starting at 2:00pm. Each participant brings along their preferred drawing supplies and might even pick up a few tips watching professional artists at work! Participants split the cost of the model (cash or check only).
also in the gallery: Retail in the City
A pop-up holiday boutique hosted by Mira Estelle 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday, December 9; Saturday, December 16; Saturday, December 23; and Sunday, December 24.
Curator’s Statement
The group that draws together, stays together.
What began as a life drawing session between a professor and students at the University of Delaware turned into a decades-long drawing club where artistic careers sprouted and flourished. Students graduated, professors retired, new artists joined, and pencils wore down. Thirty years of drawing together has created connection and companionship through art for this community of artists who call themselves “The Group”.
Building on a tradition of life drawing, each artist has developed their own brand of contemporary realism. Ranging from classical, bold, or transitory these sometimes sensitive, sometimes colorful paintings and sculptures all hold a figurative sensibility as a common ancestor. Relying on authentic experiences that sometimes verge on magical realism, these artists masterfully depict mystery, politics, and humor through their work.
Calendar of Events
Friday, November 17, 5–9pm
Opening Reception for Group Configuration exhibit
Friday, December 1, 5-9pm
Art Loop Reception for Group Configuration exhibit
Saturday, December 2, 4-5pm
Gallery Talk: “Continuing a 150 Year Tradition”
Details above.
Sunday, December 10
Coffee Hour starting at Noon
Open Figure Drawing at 2pm
Details above.
Friday, January 5, 5-9pm
Art Loop, Closing Reception for Group Configuration exhibit
Artist Websites
To learn more about these seven artists, visit these websites
Sample Images
