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Large scale work by artist Michael Kovacs to benefit Center for Hope Hospice
Large scale work by artist Michael Kovacs to benefit Center for Hope Hospice. Select members of The Fractal Ensemble will be performing.
Seasons of Waiting: A New Collection of Large Scale Work By Michael Kovacs
Featuring a musical performance by The Fractal Ensemble
Proceeds from the sale of art will benefit Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care of Union County
Friday, September 12, 2014, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Artwork exhibited through September 14, 2014
Gallery U, 439 South Avenue W, Westfield, NJ
WESTFIELD, NJ - Gallery U Boutique in Westfield is pleased to host Seasons of Waiting—a joint art exhibition and musical performance featuring artist Michael Kovacs on Friday, September 12, 2014, from 6-8 PM. Proceeds will benefit the Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, a local non-profit that provides terminally ill patients with natural, humane care and their families or loved ones with physical, emotional, and spiritual support during their time of need.
The exhibition will feature a new collection of work by Central New Jersey artist Michael Kovacs. Seasons of Waiting uses his largest canvases with organic materials such as oxidized copper and rusted iron. His influences of Agnes Martin and Mark Rothko, as well as that of Joseph Cornell and Brian Eno, intersect by using the chance operations of the oxidation and aging processes as well as the size of the works (6 ft x 6 ft) to create a space of meditation. The works were made during both a time of mourning and awaiting the news from a close friend across the country struggling with cancer. In addition to being an artist, Kovacs is also an author, teacher and composer. He is a member of The Fractal Ensemble, a contemporary group of musicians and spoken word artists from New Jersey. Select members of The Fractal Ensemble will be performing at this special event.
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About CENTER FOR HOPE HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE: Be it in a patient’s home or one of their unique residential facilities, the Center for Hope provides compassionate and professional skilled care that eases the burdens associated with caring for a loved one. Located in Union County, NJ, the Center brings its patients a quality of life that actively supports the individual’s right to live with dignity and in comfort, surrounded by the love of family and friend. The Center’s facilities include Peggy’s House Assisted Living Facility in Scotch Plains, NJ, and Father Hudson Assisted Living Facility in Elizabeth, NJ. They also run the Hope Chest Thrift Store in Westfield, NJ, with all proceeds benefitting the Center for Hope.
About GALLERY U BOUTIQUE: Gallery U Boutique is owned by Universal Institute, a rehabilitation center for adults with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Gallery U acts as an extension of UI’s vocational training program which helps bring TBI clients back into the workforce and community through their daily operational work at Gallery U. They hold monthly group art exhibitions and work closely with the community on various events throughout the year. Gallery U Boutique is located at 439 South Ave West in Westfield, NJ.
