Westchester Artist Exhibits Latest Work at D. Thomas Fine Miniatures

Thomas Doyle, a Westchester resident and miniaturist who creates intricate worlds in 1:87 scale, has a new exhibit displayed in the Gallery at D. Thomas Fine Miniatures located in Hastings-on-Hudson.

“Sapper: Anxiety, Isolation & the Perspective of Thomas Doyle” is on display until June 15, 2016.

A video of “Sapper: Anxiety, Isolation & the Perspective of Thomas Doyle” can be viewed here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vUR57p4DoI

Mr. Doyle's vignettes often focus on suburban life, portrayals of the classic American Dream home juxtaposed with the interaction of man versus the forces of nature, the contemporary struggle of man against man, and man against his own personal fears. His work compels the viewer to think, wonder, interpret and question not only his art but ourselves. The physical use of small scale enables the artist to transport us from the vastness of the real world into a smaller more intimate world and creates an immediate escape into the narrative.

Sapper,” a miniature vignette in 1:87 scale, is representative of Doyle’s perspective on anxiety, fear and isolation in the domestic and family dynamic as it transports the viewer to a moment in the life of a suburban family. We are drawn into a series of interactions that include two brothers dribbling a ball in the driveway while their parents are immersed in a possible marital conflict in the backyard. Beneath these interactions, tunneled through the bedrock foundation supporting their home are seven World War I sappers immersed in a defensive operation, seen through a cross-section trench or sap. “Sapper” provides Doyle’s insights and commentary on everyday domesticity; at any time conflict equal to a well-executed military operation may exist together with the calm space provided by the American Dream home. It moves us to consider the anxieties that both exist and invade everyday life and how these fears motivate us to either further engage or retreat from the resulting dangers.

To learn more about the artistry of Thomas Doyle, please visit thomasdoyle.net.

About D. Thomas Fine Miniatures

D. Thomas Fine Miniatures is a retail destination (online and in-store) featuring artisan dollhouses and top quality collectibles including 1/12th scale furniture and accessories. The shop also offers workshops and classes taught by master artisans. The concept, designed to appeal to collectors, crafters and enthusiasts at all skill levels and abilities, was created, in part, to raise awareness of miniatures as a decorative art form and to introduce the discipline not only to a new generation but to those who may just be discovering it. The shop also features a gallery space showcasing works in miniature by well-known artists from all over the world.

The shop is located at 579 Warburton Avenue in the village of Hastings-on-Hudson NY. Gallery and shop hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from Noon to 5:00 pm. Evening hours are available by appointment.