14th Annual Art Studio Views
Linda Marston-Reid, Executive Director, Arts Mid-Hudson for The Poughkeepsie Journal
The 14th Annual Art Studio Views 2021 showcases the talents of 31 artists living and working in Germantown, Hyde Park, Red Hook, Rhinebeck, and Tivoli. Visiting an artist’s studio is a rare experience to see where the art is created and meet the artist. Collectors have the opportunity to discover local artists and add to their collections during open studio events: buying locally no only supports our local economy, but also ensures our regional artists can continue to create.
The self-guided studio tour gives visitors the opportunity to see a variety of artwork featuring too many to list, but look for painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and textiles, among the mix. The bright yellow signs along the route signal that an open studio is nearby, and the printed or online maps will guide visitors to exact locations.
Artist Peter Charapko creates impressionistic paintings with luscious, loose brushstrokes. He commented, “I like to paint, and as an architect I am aware of how I make a painting, pastel and drawing. A most common and legitimate question is, “What is the source of your idea?” Several of the artists have ideas about the landscape, whether it is abstractions by Melanie Mintz, imaginary interiors by John McGiff, or traditional landscapes by Tarryl Gabel. Painter Vera Kaplan comments on her artistic vision: “I hope my work evokes a mood, memory or sense of mystery that may inspire viewers to linger and perhaps see more than at first meets the eye.”
Grace Gunning opens her studio filled with metal creations; from copper reliquary boxes, frames, and lighting, to silver jewelry. Visitors can view her Industrial-era machines she uses to create the work and take away a piece that promises to become a family treasure.
Although several artists on the tour utilize photography in their process, Yoram Gelman focuses his work on black and white fine art photography. By selecting imagery that examines texture and contrast, his work transports the viewer to that place. Dan Goldman has used his photography “in a reportage style that better expressed my concerns for the lives and history of First Nations People, our environment and the never-ending socio-political storms that swirl around us.” Goldman’s color photographs capture ethereal moments in nature, as seen in “Praying Out Loud,” where flying birds swoop over water with the mountains and sunset framing the background of the scene.
Melissa Katzman Braggins creates ceramics and prints inspired by the natural world. She stated; “Through my artwork I try to capture a fleeting moment of time. Nature plays an important role in what I want to portray, as well as the intricate emotions and relationship between people.” Elizabeth McGiff’s functional ceramics are also inspired by nature. The clean lines of her ceramics show influences from Japanese, Scandinavian and Bauhaus design. She commented, “I make things that are going to be an intimate part of someone’s household. As a potter I feel honored when my work leaves my home to become part of yours.”
If you go:
Art Studio Views: Labor Day weekend, September 4-5, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm each day.
Printed maps are available at four ASV tour headquarters: The Artists’ Collective of Hyde Park in Hyde Park (artistscollectiveofhydepark.com); Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery in Rhinebeck (bestsyjacaruso.com); Equis Art Gallery in Red Hook (equisart.com); and Tivoli Artist Gallery in Tivoli (tivoliartistsgallery.com).
Preview Art Studio Views at The Betsy Jacaruso Studio & Gallery in the Courtyard in Rhinebeck, NY August 14-September 12, 2021.
Opening: A reception with the artists is scheduled for Saturday, August 21st from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with refreshments and live music by The Delta Blues & Beyond.
(845) 505-6397 | artstudioviews.com
All locations will observe the latest CDC guidelines requiring visitors to wear a mask
when inside an artist’s studio and follow individual studio guidelines.