The William Ris Gallery is pleased to present Sherri Wolfgang: Nick.e.lo.de.on, which will showcase the complete series of life-size, figurative works that explore youth, dance, strength and, the male form. The exhibition will be on view beginning October 28 and continuing through the month of November 2017. An Opening Reception will be held on Saturday Oct. 28, 2017 from 3 to 8 pm at the William Ris Gallery in Jamesport, NY on the North Fork. The gallery is adjacent to the Sherwood House Vineyards, which will also be hosting a wine tasting. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
NICK.E.LO.DE.ON (2014-2017) explores dance and the majesty of the figure in motion. Sherri Wolfgang’s muse, Nick, is expected to attend the exhibition opening.
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Painting by Sherri Wolfgang from the "NICK.EL.O.DE.ON" series. Photo: Pam Einarsen. Courtesy of William Ris Gallery.
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Sherri Wolfgang is a Contemporary Renaissance painter known for her figurative works. Her life-size oil paintings explore contemporary narratives coupled with Old Master painting techniques that include use of light, tonal harmony and composition. Her paintings reveal an artist steeped in tradition and technical expertise.
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Painting by Sherri Wolfgang from the "NICK.EL.O.DE.ON" series. Photo: Pam Einarsen. Courtesy of William Ris Gallery.
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After receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University, followed by graduate studies at New York University, Wolfgang pursued a career in illustration. As an internationally renowned illustrator, she received numerous awards for her covers for the New York Times magazine, Worth, Time, Barrons, Forbes, Business Week and Der Spiegel. In addition, she developed successful advertising campaigns for Coca-Cola, Burger King, Reebok, NBC, Nike, MTV and Nickelodeon.
In 2006, Wolfgang returned to her fine arts roots using figurative art to examine and celebrate the human condition. Her work has been included in group shows at the Westport Arts Center (Westport, CT) and the Silvermine Guild (New Canaan, CT) as well as solo shows at Nylen Gallery (Westport, CT) and City Lights Gallery (Bridgeport, CT). Most recently, Sherri Wolfgang had a solo exhibition at the reknowned Housatonic Museum of Art in Bridgeport, CT, which was well received, breaking the museum’s records for the opening attendance. Click here to read Susan Hodara's story on the museum survey for Hamptons Art Hub.
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Painting by Sherri Wolfgang from the "NICK.EL.O.DE.ON" series. Photo: Pam Einarsen. Courtesy of William Ris Gallery.
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Painting by Sherri Wolfgang from the "NICK.EL.O.DE.ON" series. Photo: Pam Einarsen. Courtesy of William Ris Gallery.
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About the William Ris Gallery
The William Ris Gallery has roots that stretches for decades. In 1966, Barbara Starr Schreckengaust opened the Camp Hill Gallery and Academy of Art along with her son, William Ris, in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Their collaboration, love and knowledge of the arts was the foundation for the continued success of the gallery which was renamed in Bill’s honor following his death in 1970. In 1971, the gallery opened its second location in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. The gallery’s stable of artists has a dedicated following that is renowned and recognized nationally. Today, in their new location in Jamesport, New York, William Ris’ sister, Mary Cantone, continues to run the gallery with their high standards and collective shared vision in its new North Fork home.
Visit www.williamris.com to learn more.
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Painting by Sherri Wolfgang from the "NICK.EL.O.DE.ON" series. Photo: Pam Einarsen. Courtesy of William Ris Gallery.
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BASIC FACTS: "Sherri Wolfgang: Nick.e.lo.de.on" is on view beginning October 28 through November 30, 2017. An Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 from 3 to 8 pm. The William Ris Gallery is located at 1291 Main Road, Jamesport, New York 11947. www.williamris.com.
For gallery information, contact Mary Cantone, Gallerist:
[email protected] 609.408.5203
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