Arts
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015
THE CLINTON COURIER 7
Local Artist Debuts First Solo Exhibition at Library By Mark Warren
Image courtesy of Maria Peycke “Sleepy Hollow Road,” charcoal, Maria Peycke.
By Professor T. Rivia, Ph.D.
TRIVIA
1. What is the name of Homer Simpson’s favorite tavern? 2. Superman’s alter ego is mildmannered reporter Clark Kent. What newspaper does he work for? 3. Where was Arnold Schwarzenegger born? 4. What “girl group” played at the closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympics? 5. On Star Trek, what color is Vulcan blood? 6. What ingredients would a bartender use to make a Moscow Mule?
7. Provide the three words that will complete this old saying: “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, _______ _______ _______.” 8. The short-lived (1958-1960) Ford Edsel automobile was a flop. How did it get its name? 9. In what state is Pike’s Peak? 10. The East Park Row building that currently houses Fisher Auto Parts and Giovanni’s Pizzeria was once home to a business that sold cars, snow throwers, and other machinery. Name it. ANSWERS, page 13
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Clinton resident Maria Peycke is debuting her first solo exhibition, titled “In Search of Truth: From Then till Now” this month at the Kirkland Town Library. An opening reception was held at the Library on Aug. 8. The collection features 24 works of varying mediums, including photos, charcoal, acrylic, pastel and watercolor. Most of the works center around a nature theme. Black and white birch trees, blue eggs sitting in a brown nest, and a quiet back road are just some examples of the scenes captured by Peycke. Peycke said she was nervous when asked to do her first solo show, but she decided to do it in order to grow as a person. “I have a daughter, she’s 11, and I wanted her to see that I was scared and I was doing this anyway,” she said. “I think we need to show our kids that we’re human. … Sometimes you just have to do what scares you. That’s most of the reason why I decided to do the show.” Once she decided to go through with the exhibition, Peycke said she was glad she did.
Peycke’s son, Sean Hogan, attended the Pratt Institute for graphic design from 2005–09. She said his bravery to go off to college and pursue art caused her to branch out and start taking classes at Munson-Williams Proctor Art Institute. For six years, she attended classes and honed her talents. While she works in multiple mediums, Peycke said she enjoys interacting directly with the canvas with her fingers the most. “A brush is great and everything, and I enjoy trying it—I might even do more with it—but I like getting my hands dirty,” she said. “Rubbing the charcoal on the paper and getting my hands all full of pastels. There’s just something about it I like.” Peycke is considering resuming art classes again so she can learn more about watercolor painting. She said she’s looking to expand her abilities, and she finds the way the colors bleed together in watercolor fascinating. Peycke’s art will be on display until Aug. 29. Many, but not all, of the pieces are for sale.
KAC ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE COMPLETES GARDEN SPACE By Mark Warren The Kirkland Art Center’s 2015 summer resident artist for July, Constance Denchy, has finished her project. Denchy was tasked with creating an outdoor multipurpose garden at the KAC in a previously unused patio space. The area can now be used to display art, hold receptions or anything in between. Now that the project has been finished, an opening reception will be held on Aug. 20 from 5–7 p.m. In the space, Denchy created a
hearth-like focal point with assorted branches and expanded the reach of the patio into the woods nearby. Throughout the process, Denchy met people around the Village and also consulted the Clinton Historical Society to learn about the history of the area. Her goal was to have the space take on local roots through community members. ARTIST, page 13