Celebration 2009”, the holiday exhibit at The Gallery of Yates County Arts Center, will open with a Sunday afternoon reception on Nov. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Featured artists for this exhibit are: David Majchryak, Raphaela McCormack, and Roberta Kappel.
David Majchryak’s exciting abstract paintings use a variety of materials mixed with acrylics (some are a secret) to achieve the desired effect. He has refined three themes in his paintings that have been particularly successful – “woodland” – “ocean” – and “earth”.
Raphaela McCormack’s statement describing her art is: “Vessels are my major form. I am compelled by the meaning I observe in the relationships of the world. The vessel provides an ideal vehicle to explore these relationships, particularly between the inner and outer worlds. This choice allows me to embark on a journey with each idea. For me this is a dance between creator and created. When the vessel transcends the initial idea, my journey is complete and the vessel is read to continue its journey beyond me.”
Roberta Kappel is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she also taught and lectured. Roberta is a fine artist in the European tradition and an on-going exhibitor at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. and the Art Institute of Chicago’s traveling exhibition. In conjunction with her husband Keith, Roberta restores and hand paints furniture and home accessories.
The wine for this reception is donated by Heron Hill Winery located on Keuka Lake with a tasting room on the West Side of Seneca Lake. Refreshments are graciously and deliciously provided by YCAC members.
