'Summer Salon' Exhibit At Silvermine Arts Center Through Aug. 20

Press release from Silvermine Arts Center:

July 21, 2021

NEW CANAAN, CT, July 13, 2021—Silvermine Arts Center will devote its Galleries this summer to the work of more than 100 Guild members from across the country. Summer Salon gives the community a chance to view the newest creations of work from Guild members. Rich with traditional disciplines as well as new explorations of materials and concepts, this exhibition also offers a considerable number of affordable pieces of art. Works can be purchased right off the wall, during the run of the exhibit. Buyers will not need to wait for the close of the exhibition to take home their new works of art. The Summer Salon Guild Exhibition runs from July 17 through Aug. 20 and can be viewed online or in person at Silvermine.

Among many highlights are Donna Namnoum’s sculptures that synthesize natural and fantastic forms, Charlotte Hedlund’s rich and textural book-art sculpture, the lenticulars of Miggs Burroughs, the continuing evolution of Gregg Welz’s intricate, geometric works made of cut paper, and Brian Whelan’s bold and complex paintings.

Formed in 1922 when sculptor Solon Borglum organized a critique group, the Guild is nearing its centennial. Since its inception, Guild membership has been a selective peer-jurying process, and many of its artists have work represented in permanent collections of some of the world’s most prestigious museums as well as prominent private and corporate collections. The Guild has included such renowned artists as Abe Ajay, James Daugherty, Carlus Dyer, James Flora, James Grashow, Robert Kaupelis, Alice Neel, Gabor Peterdi, Charles Reiffel, and honorary member Faith Ringgold.

Summer Salon at Silvermine is an exhibition to linger over. The Silvermine Galleries are free and open to visitors. Please visit www.silvermineart.org for information.

This press release was produced by the Silvermine Arts Center. The views expressed here are the author’s own.