“Nature and Beyond,” with the works of artist Michael Horseman, will be featured at the Stamford Art Association gallery starting Sunday, March 28. Mr. Horseman’s colorful paintings depict the bright and lively joyful expressions of nature, while others display intense geometric forms, many with “hidden meanings.”
“The world we know and inhabit, as well as the universe ‘beyond,’ is filled with many wonderful shapes, forms and figures,” said Mr. Horseman. “Some are man/woman-made; others are magical, visionary gifts of nature --- beautiful, haunting and mysterious! In my ‘Nature & Beyond’ series, I apply my own visions and interpretations to many of these incredibly beautiful phenomena of nature.”
Mr. Horseman’s bright and lively colors usually zero-in on the joyful abstract expressions of nature, as depicted in his paintings, “Autumn Blush,” Seaside Fantasy,” Rainbow Blue,” and “Niagara.” By contrast, in his “Geometrical Progressions of Nature” series, he provides his visions and interpretations of the numerous shapes, patterns and forms presented to us, by both the “hand-of-nature” and the “hand-of-man/woman.”
“Throughout the centuries, the art world has always dabbled in historic/political expressionism. As an artist and student of art history, I have always found this genre of work to be fascinating — an “open window” through which to gaze and ponder times, both past and present,” Mr. Horseman said. “Thus, using one of my favorite geometric forms, the circle, “Baghdad Birthday” is my memorial to the children of Iraq, who have suffered so miserably, under years of war and oppression. Hopefully, the world will notice and begin to care.”
The opening reception for the exhibit, which is free to the public, will be held Sunday, April 11, 4 – 6 p.m. The show will run through Thursday, April 29.
Mr. Horseman has shown in numerous locations around the world, including the art fairs of Paris, Westport Arts Center, and most recently, in a one-person show at the Mayor’s Gallery in Stamford, Connecticut. In 2005, his “Cardiogram Car” was selected for the Stamford “Art-o-mobile” Street Show and was exhibited at the Ridgeway Shopping Center. His work has been critically acclaimed in The Stamford/Greenwich Advocate, the Norwalk Hour, and The Connecticut Post.
Established in 1971, the Stamford Art Association is a nonprofit organization whose members include painters, sculptors, printmakers, and photographers. Its mission is to provide a forum where artists can exhibit their work and compete in juried shows. Annual competitions have attracted prominent jurors from art institutions in New York and surrounding areas, including the Whitney Museum, Bruce Museum, and Museum of Modern Art.
The Stamford Art Association is located at 39 Franklin Street (off Broad Street). Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.) and weekends (12 p.m. – 3 p.m.). Private appointments to view the show can also be made by calling Mr. Horseman at 203.975.5230. Admission is free. For more information, call the gallery at 203.325.1139 or visit www.stamfordartassociation.org.
