Join Morris Arts from 6-8pm on October 12, 2023 for a free closing reception of Color is Joyful, the twenty-sixth exhibit in the Gallery at 14 Maple which has recently been extended until Monday, October 23, 2023.
Originally opened on March 9th, the exhibit features 27 works by five New Jersey artists chosen by guest curator, Professor Beatrice M. Mady. The art is on display in the distinctive space located on the 3rd floor of the LEED certified “green” building at 14 Maple Ave., Morristown.
Color is Joyful features works by artists Diane English (Jersey City), Andrea Epstein (Berkeley Heights), PE Pinkman (Bayonne), James Pustorino (Bayonne) and Vincent Salvati (Roselle Park).
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- Diane English’s Flying High
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- Andrea Epstein’s Hidden Figures 2
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- PE Pinkman’s Sapere Aude
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- Vincent Salvati’s Play #10
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- James Pustorino’s Tilted World: A Sentence Without End Is Pointless
Spotlighting swirling colors, abstract shapes, movement and layered imagery, this fascinating exhibit delights the viewer with its passion, energy, unfettered playfulness and the sheer buoyancy of the vibrantly colored artworks.
Inspired by artist David Hockney, Curator Beatrice Mady offers insights regarding the genesis of the exhibit’s theme and the importance of color in our lives:
In this moment of grayness with political mayhem, global climate change, the tridemic and the like, I felt a need to bring some joy into the world. Art can and does do this, not merely for the artist creator, but for the viewer, often in a deeply profound way.
Color is a powerful communication tool used to influence mood or even increase metabolism. The power of color is inescapable. In this exhibition, I have brought together five artists who use color as their primary tool of expression. They are passionate. Their work exudes a sense of delight in an unabashed and free way. Their work amuses us and we cannot help but smile and feel lighter when we look at the work.”
She adds,
Color is not just something we see, but also something that we feel. It is a wavelength of light. Color has a physical effect on our bodies and psyche. Wassily Kandinsky said, “Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” These artists open the door to our mind’s eye and allow us to take a journey into a blissful state of being.
Photos from the opening reception:
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- Artists Diane English, PE Pinkman
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- Vincent Salvati next to his work, Play#04
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- Andrea Epstein, Dr. Butera, Prof. Mady, Dr. Siebert, Vincent Salvati, Diane English
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- Artists Andrea Epstein, James Pustorino, Vincent Salvati
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- Curator Beatrice Mady with James Pustorino in front of his work, Tilted World: a Sentence Without End is Pointless
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- Guests enjoying the show
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- Enjoying the art
Photos from the Closing Reception:
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- James Pustorino explains his process in his work
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- PE Pinkman disusses his work I Rise
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- Artists PE Pinkman and James Pustorino talk about art with attendees
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- PE Pinkman referring to the structure of Hydrangea (with red slash)
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- Artist PE Pinkman explains his process in his work Hydrangea
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- Artist PE Pinkman discussing his work Sapere Aude his work
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- Artist James Pustorino sharing insights about his work (Tilted World: A Sentence without end is pointless)
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- The calm before the reception
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- Interested attendees in conference room
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- Artist James Pustorino discussing his work
Morris Arts gratefully acknowledges support for this exhibit from
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Free visitation to the gallery exhibit is by appointment only. Please schedule an appointment here. The exhibit will remain on display until October 23, 2023. Visit www.morrisarts.org or call (973) 285-5115, x18 for additional information. The exhibit catalogue, posted online, contains details and sale prices for the works. The Gallery at 14 Maple is a barrier-free facility. Individuals needing special accommodation should contact Cyndall Brice at (973) 285-5115, x 18 or cbrice@morrisarts.org.