Reception Featuring Local Artists at Secolari Columbia to be Held November 13

Secolari, the locally owned artisan olive oil and vinegar tasting room, will host an open reception for the artists currently exhibiting through the company’s Art Program at their shop in Columbia.

Owners Bart and Mary deRosa invite the public to join them at their location on the Outdoor Plaza at The Mall in Columbia on Sunday, November 13, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm for this Artist Reception featuring the artwork of Brian Gray, Zina Poliszuk, and Kay Sandler. The artists will be in attendance and available to discuss their work.

Secolari aims to enrich life with the overall benefits of the Mediterranean Lifestyle through the introduction of exceptional foods and works of art, and Secolari is proud to exhibit the works of local artists. Co-Founder and COO Mary deRosa says, “What has inspired us all along in our adventure with Secolari is that it brings so many of our passions together - good food, artistry, and supporting our local community.”

Owned by husband and wife team, Bart and Mary deRosa of Clarksville, the vision for Secolari was inspired by a trip to Italy. While staying at a Tuscan farmhouse that overlooked an ancient olive grove, the couple knew they wanted to start a business that was reminiscent of their experience there, one that would encompass food, community, and the cultural traditions of the Mediterranean lifestyle. They opened their first shop in 2011, and Secolari now has four locations in Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Event Details:

Secolari Columbia Artist Reception
Secolari at The Mall in Columbia, located on the outdoor plaza
November 13, 2016, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This event is free and open to the public; refreshments will be provided.
RSVPs encouraged at http://bit.ly/ColumbiaSecolariArt

About the Artists:

Brian Gray
Working in pastels and oils, Brian Gray’s work tends toward realism, primarily of landscapes. His most recent work is based on small spontaneous landscapes during travels to the Appalachians and Great Lakes, as well as larger naturalistic compositions evoked by imagination. Though largely self-taught, Brian has studied in studio settings at the University of Michigan, University of Montana, and Mary Baldwin College.

Zina Poliszuk
Zina Poliszuk’s personal painting specialty is watercolor. She enjoys working in a painterly style with expressive color and brush strokes; she uses atmospheric landscape, interior and still life imagery to express personal yet universal life experiences with an emotional essence. Zina is an Artist Member of the Baltimore Watercolor Society, and has Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Art Education from Towson University. She has had solo and group shows in Baltimore, Columbia, Ellicott City and Annapolis, Maryland, and her work is represented in private collections around the country.

Kay Sandler
Using vibrant, saturated color and a close-up view, Kay Sandler portrays lush botanicals with high drama. Most of Kay’s work is representational, with a strong emphasis on color and design in her watercolor, pastel, and acrylic works. Kay’s work has been juried into more than 60 National and International Art Exhibitions in the past 10 years, winning over 35 awards. Kay is a signature member of numerous art societies, and has studios in Columbia, Maryland, and in Plantation, Florida.