"Obstruction" - Exhibit at the Watchung Arts Center

During the month of January, the work of several local artists will be on display in the Heinz W. Otto Gallery of the Watchung Arts, in a group exhibit entitled “Obstruction”. There will be an opening reception on January 10, 2015 from 1 – 4 PM. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.

Curated by Caitlin Albright, the exhibit features work by: Haris Ahmad, Caitlin Albright, John Atura, Kat Block, Elena Caravela, Marc D’Agusto, Tracy Ditolla, Andrea Gianchiglia, Brittney Lyons, Judy Mazzucco , Katie Murdock, Diana Palermo, Joel Tidey, Katie Truk and Eric Valosin. The show explores the types of barriers encountered or observed by artists and their methods of addressing them. Obstruction can lead to new insights and revelations just as it can lead to a standstill. Some forms of obstruction are accidental, others are self-imposed, while some forms are created by another force. The work in this show may relate very directly to the theme of obstruction while other connections are more subtle, such as the artistic process used in the creation of the piece.

Also in January, “Focus on Still Life” in the Art Center’s Lower Gallery will highlight the photography of Theresa Hood, one of the winners of the New Art Group’s 2015 Solo Show Competition.

Paintings by Kat Block, Andrea Gianchiglia, Brittney Lyons, Diana Palermo, Elena Caravela, John Atura