Art Exhibit 'Soul of Existence' to Open in Brewster

From the Cultural Arts Coalition: Jason Bellantoni is a published photographer and painter. His love for the arts began at a very early age while watching his father in the darkroom create and develop his amazing photographs. Inspired by the artists at Atomic Apricot Studio, Bellantoni began painting in 2010 and has explored the process ever since. Although the majority of his work is abstract using acrylics, he is constantly looking for new mediums with which to express his unique style. He is currently working with resin and fluid techniques. "Through the movement of the paint my goal is to take the viewer on a visual journey and to connect with my work on a deeper inner level."

Photographer John Supple is presenting his works alongside Mr. Bellantoni. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, John has always been interested in capturing the nuances of different subjects in a unique and inspiring way. As a kid he would always take things apart just to see how something worked. To this day, John breaks down the “whole” to see its parts and is able to combine effects and subjects, telling stories that are both dramatic and multi-dimensional. He is currently focusing on a more surreal approach towards his work. “The mundane shall be transformed to a more dreamlike landscape.” His inspiration is shaped by imagination, dreams, and worldly events. John mostly studied photography from old books in secondhand bookstores always wondering, “How did they do that?" Looking at every detail, shadows, light, poses, composition, etc., Mr. Supple states, “Trial and error is the best teacher.”

“Soul of Existence” opens with a Meet the Artist reception on Friday, March 3, from 7:00 – 9:00PM at the Studio Around the Corner located at the back basement entrance of the Old Town Hall at 67 Main Street in Brewster, NY.

Additional Gallery Hours are 12:00 – 2:00 PM on the following Saturdays: March 3, March 11, March 18 & March 25. The show closing will be Sunday, March 26 at 12:00 – 2:00 PM.

For more information on this and other Cultural Arts Coalition events, visit: www.oththeater.org, call (845) 363 - 8330, email TOSCAC2010@gmail.com or find us on Facebook at “Old Town Hall, Brewster, NY”.

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Photos courtesy of the Cultural Arts Coalition: (image 1) “Parley” by Jason Bellantoni; (image 2) “The Reaper-Waiting for your Soul” by John Supples; (image 3) Flyer regarding the event on March 3