Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill presents the paintings of Matt Solon.
Opening Reception Sunday, August 11th, 5:00-7:00 pm.
Music by Spero.
Free! Everyone welcome!
145 E. Main Street, Poultney VT.
Artists Statement
This is difficult for me, to paraphrase Frank Zappa, writing (or talking) about art is a little like dancing about architecture. I have no clear agenda, and any attempt to paint “outside the box” invariably leads me back to home plate — nothing is in control.
The process of painting is, perhaps, a feeble attempt to escape time, thought, and circumstance, much like a drug. Art is a manipulation of the mundane, a filtering of senses through the muck and mystery of our brains.
When I step back, there is an obvious thread to my work: faces, facades, fenestrations - eyes, windows, doors, building as metaphors for bodies - their impermanence, the broken backs of roof lines.
In short, I paint what I love, which is just about anything (except cows).
I think my friend Erika can dance about architecture, to which I say: Tell me a thousand times, show me once.
Matt Solon
Rutland County Audubon Art Show: Art Inspired by Nature
September 9th - 29th
Open Call to Artists:
Rutland County Audubon will be holding its own wildlife art show Art Inspired by Nature this coming September!
Visual artists, professional and non-professional, in any media, including photography, painting and sculpture, are invited to submit up to three works to be included in an open art show featuring nature and wildlife at Stone Valley Arts in Poultney, Vermont from September 9 through September 29 sponsored by RCAS. Solely scenic landscapes are excluded. Works need not be for sale. Those offered for sale are subject to a 20% gallery commission to Stone Valley Arts or donated proceeds if sold (80% to RCAS and 20% to Stone Valley Arts). Delivery of works will be Saturday, September 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For details contact birding@rutlandcountyaudubon.org
Open Gallery hours will be September 14-15, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., September 21-22, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and September 28 -29, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
A reception will be held September 15, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The show will also be open during times that Stone Valley Arts is open for events/programs/classes. Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill is located at 145 E. Main Street, Poultney.
If you’re interested in showing your work, please contact us by Aug 17.
Whether you are an artist or an art lover, we hope to see you at Stone Valley Arts.
Opening Reception Sunday, August 11th, 5:00-7:00 pm.
Music by Spero.
Free! Everyone welcome!
145 E. Main Street, Poultney VT.
Artists Statement
This is difficult for me, to paraphrase Frank Zappa, writing (or talking) about art is a little like dancing about architecture. I have no clear agenda, and any attempt to paint “outside the box” invariably leads me back to home plate — nothing is in control.
The process of painting is, perhaps, a feeble attempt to escape time, thought, and circumstance, much like a drug. Art is a manipulation of the mundane, a filtering of senses through the muck and mystery of our brains.
When I step back, there is an obvious thread to my work: faces, facades, fenestrations - eyes, windows, doors, building as metaphors for bodies - their impermanence, the broken backs of roof lines.
In short, I paint what I love, which is just about anything (except cows).
I think my friend Erika can dance about architecture, to which I say: Tell me a thousand times, show me once.
Matt Solon
Rutland County Audubon Art Show: Art Inspired by Nature
September 9th - 29th
Open Call to Artists:
Rutland County Audubon will be holding its own wildlife art show Art Inspired by Nature this coming September!
Visual artists, professional and non-professional, in any media, including photography, painting and sculpture, are invited to submit up to three works to be included in an open art show featuring nature and wildlife at Stone Valley Arts in Poultney, Vermont from September 9 through September 29 sponsored by RCAS. Solely scenic landscapes are excluded. Works need not be for sale. Those offered for sale are subject to a 20% gallery commission to Stone Valley Arts or donated proceeds if sold (80% to RCAS and 20% to Stone Valley Arts). Delivery of works will be Saturday, September 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For details contact birding@rutlandcountyaudubon.org
Open Gallery hours will be September 14-15, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., September 21-22, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and September 28 -29, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
A reception will be held September 15, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The show will also be open during times that Stone Valley Arts is open for events/programs/classes. Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill is located at 145 E. Main Street, Poultney.
If you’re interested in showing your work, please contact us by Aug 17.
Whether you are an artist or an art lover, we hope to see you at Stone Valley Arts.