New Mixed Media Art Exhibition
There’s a really engaging new art show in town. It’s currently on view at River Gallery and Gifts in North Tonawanda, NY. It’s the mixed media and fiber show entitled Medium Mix Up, and it truly lives up to its name. The works featured demonstrate the diversity and creativity inherent in the realm of “mixed media” in the visual arts. Styles span from abstract to realism and the media include everything from oil paints combined with acrylics to compositions involving combinations of materials like fiber, metal, clay, wood, and more.
Not only is the range of materials impressive, but so is the quality of the work in this juried exhibition. Perhaps one of the most interesting aspects of the show is its arrangement. It’s curated in a way that showcases a large number of art pieces across disparate styles and subject matter in a way that’s both cohesive and visually stimulating. It’s pretty unusual to see an exhibit focused expressly on the theme of mixed media. Definitely worth a stop to check it out.
A couple of my artworks are included in the show. Hans and the Griffin, a fantasy art sculpture based on the Grimms’ fairy tale, The Griffin, is on view. Also featured is one of my paintings rendered in oil paint over acrylic, where both media play a vital role in the composition. I was surprised to see a number of other works in the show utilizing this same technique.
The event began with a reception on June 10, and runs through 4 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 2017. The address is 83 Webster St., North Tonawanda, NY 14120. Call the gallery at (716) 260-1497 for more info, or to confirm hours and plan your visit. Hope you enjoy the show!