A New Space for New Art: The Barn in September
Stray Cat Gallery
Photography by Jerry Cohen
Artwork by Joan Kehlenbeck
“Wondering” by Daniela Cooney
The Barn: Art at Elm Lake will have it’s first exhibit this September when a trio of artists, Daniela Cooney, George Centamore and Joan Kehlenbeck, display their work in this beautiful new art venue. Award winning artist Daniela Cooney was born in Switzerland and moved to New York at an early age. She studied illustration at the Pratt Institute and takes her inspiration from around her home in the Hudson Valley, painting in water soluble oils and acrylics. Her love of animals and natural landscapes is prevalent in
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her vibrant paintings. Milford artist George Centamore grew up in Middletown and went through the Middletown school system where he took art classes. “After school, I would doodle every once and awhile. Jump forward about 20 years and I had a very successful massage therapy business.” One day while heading back to his office, he had a life changing car accident. “I didn’t know what to do with my life after the accident and decided to start drawing again. After two months, I picked up the airbrush and the rest is history.” George says his inspiration “comes from my family and from deep within.” Local artist Joan Kehlenbeck, a resident of Cuddebackville and a native of Forestburgh, earned an Associates Degree in Applied Science with a major in Art from Orange County Community College.
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“Robert Downey Jr.” by G. Centamore
She is President of the River Valley Artists Guild. In addition to her Guild responsibilities, Joan has shown her oil paintings and pastel drawings regionally and is well-known in the area for her demonstrations and workshops. Her work is in many important collections. The exhibit runs throughout the month of September with opening receptions on September 21 & 22, from 2:00pm-7:00pm at The Barn, 2 Decker Drive, Middletown. For more information, check out the website: www.thebarn-art.com or call 845-697-4291.
Jerry Cohen, an artist in residence at the Stray Cat Gallery, 2032 Route 17B, Bethel, states: “Whether it is the majestic nature of an eagle in flight or the haunting secrets held within an abandoned structure, there is beauty and intrigue everywhere I look.” From J.G. Riley: “Observing the passage between light and shadow in the world around us is engaging in the language of beauty. The colors and contours are phrases in a visual melody with which my eyes would like to sing out. Photography allows me to capture the song and share it with others.” “Four Visions”, an exhibit of work by artists Jerry Cohen, J.G. Riley, Greg Fiske and Charlie Dill, will be on view at the Stray Cat Gallery from September 13 - September 25. An opening reception will be held on September 14 from 4:00pm-7:00pm. For information call 845-423-8850.