Exhibits

Depth and Reflection

  

Oils by Todd Bonita

August 5-31, 2011

 

During the month of August, Kennedy Gallery is pleased to feature original works by Todd Bonita.  After years of working as a commercial artist, Bonita has returned to the fine arts, focusing mainly on the things that bring him back to his childhood on the coast; rowboats. The boats are a way for Bonita to reflect on his past in Winthrop, Massachusetts, and his time spent on the water. His classical training is apparent in these works, demonstrating the objects the way a figurative artist would the human body, capturing light, line, and form through multiple transparent layers of paint. This process is what Bonita finds most rewarding. Painting in the water, with the boat, allows him to form a personal connection to what seems a mere object. “I’ll paint these boats as long as they haunt me. Until I get them out of my system.” 

 Bonita earned his BFA with honors from the Art Institute of Boston in 1996. His post-baccalaureate studies of classical painting and drawing continued at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. More recently, Bonita practices French Academy drawing and painting at the Paul Ingbretson Atelier in Manchester, New Hampshire and the New England Realist Art Center in Boston.

 

In conjunction with ART ‘ROUND TOWN, an Opening Reception will be held Friday, August 5th  5-8pmOcean Whisper

 "Ocean Whisper"
8.5x24"

 

 Boats, Buoys and Gulls -

Original oil paintings by Catherine Raynes

June 1-30, 2011

        During the month of June, Kennedy Gallery is pleased to feature recent seascape paintings by local artist Catherine Raynes. Inspired by our New England seacoast, Raynes explores the simple icons that personify the sea—boats, buoys and gulls. Her trademark use of composition, light and color are evident throughout this new series. The viewer cannot help but become immersed in the various emotions and sensations associated with the ocean.




 

In conjunction with ART ‘ROUND TOWN, an Opening Reception will be held Friday, June 3rd  5-8pm

Current Landscapes by Patricia Gordon

May 1-31, 2011

        During the month of May, Kennedy Gallery is featuring current landscape paintings by local artist Patricia Gordon.  Inspired by the work of tonalist painters and the rural countryside, Gordon’s paintings are characterized by a soft, ethereal quality, and are a reflection of her sensory experiences and emotions rather than a visual recording of a specific place.

        Using thin layers of oil paint and glazing techniques, Gordon follows an intuitive approach to painting. She seeks to elicit a state of mind in her viewer, inviting them to extract their own personal meaning.

 




 

In conjunction with ART ‘ROUND TOWN, an Opening Reception will be held Friday, May 6th, 5-8pm

April Fools Day “Jewelry Trunk Show”

April 1 - 30, 2011

During the month of April, Kennedy Gallery celebrates this year’s Spring season by introducing the newest collection of Jewelry Designs by Annie Stenhouse.  Created with silver, semi-precious stone beads and biwa pearls, each uniquely crafted piece is a work of art and perfect for stepping out into Spring!


 

In conjunction with ART ‘ROUND TOWN, an Opening Reception and Jewelry Trunk Show will be held Friday, March 4th, 5-8pm

David Zerba: A Structural New England

March 1 - 31, 2011

During the month of March, Kennedy Gallery & Custom Framing is pleased to introduce original works on wood by New Hampshire artist David Zerba. Zerba’s paintings of barn shapes and other New England structures represent a familiar take on Folk Art with their combination of bright and muted colors, coupled with a flattened composition. David’s use of a sophisticated palette and his strong feel for the shape and texture of this specific architecture however reach beyond the naivete’ that characterizes most Folk Art.


A graphics designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Tufts Univiersity, Zerba paints and resides in Provincetown / Boston MA, and Claremont NH.

In conjunction with ART ‘ROUND TOWN, an Opening Reception will be held Friday, March 4th, 5-8pm

4th Annual Black & White Show

February 1 - 28, 2011

During the month of February, Kennedy Gallery & Custom Framing will be continuing their 4th Annual Black & White Art Exhibit. From subtly evocative images by local photographers to highly detailed and sharply contrasted pen & ink drawings, etchings and woodcut prints, this show celebrates the beauty of black, white, and all shades in between.


In conjunction with ART ‘ROUND TOWN, an Opening Reception will be held Friday, February 4th, 4-8

4th Annual Black & White Show

January 1 - 31, 2011

During the month of January, Kennedy Gallery & Custom Framing will be featuring their 4th Annual Black & White Art Exhibit. From subtly evocative images by local photographers to highly detailed and sharply contrasted pen & ink drawings, etchings and woodcut prints, this show celebrates the beauty of black, white, and all shades in between.


In conjunction with ART ‘ROUND TOWN, an Opening Reception will be held Friday, January 7th, 4-8

Special Holiday Presentation - The Gift of Art

December 1 - 31, 2010

During the month of December, Kennedy Gallery captures the sparkle and spirit of this holiday season by introducing the designs and collections of Annie Stenhouse Jewelry. Created with silver, semi-precious stone beads and biwa pearls, each uniquely designed piece is a work of art and perfect for gift giving or for festively adorning yourself for the holidays.


In addition, the Gallery celebrates the beauty of the Portsmouth area and our New England Seacoast with an array of original paintings, drawings, prints and photographs created by local area artists. This ongoing exhibit provides an exciting assortment of framed and unframed treasures to choose from during this season of celebration.


Be Creative for the Holidays – Give the Gift of Art!!

In conjunction with ART ‘ROUND TOWN, an Opening Reception and Jewelry Trunk Show will be held Friday, December 3rd, 4-8

New England Inspirations by Betsy Schulthess

November 1 - 30, 2010

During the month of November, Kennedy Art Gallery is pleased to present original oil paintings by local artist Betsy Schuthess. Inspired by the ever changing seasons of New England, Schulthess’ light-infused plein air landscapes capture the natural beauty of our seacoast area. With loose, expressive strokes, and richly colorful hues, Betsy’s paintings achieve an impression of spontaneity, highlighting the wonder of the moment.


Schulthess, a juried member of both the NewHampshire Art Association and Massachusetts’ Newburyport Art Association, lives and maintains her studio in the Portsmouth area.

In conjunction with ART ‘ROUND TOWN, an opening reception will be held Friday, November 5th, from 5-8 pm.

Land, Sea, Sky: Todd Bonita & Christopher Volpe

October 1 - 31, 2010

During the month of October, Kennedy Art Gallery is pleased to present original oil paintings by local artists Todd Bonita and Christopher Volpe. This joint show highlights the beauty of our natural surroundings as captured by the contrasting styles of these two friends.


With subtle layers of color and texture, Bonita’s work embodies his love of the coastal and inland waters of New England. Rendered with an incredible eye for detail and draftsmanship, Todd’s paintings take on a luminous realism, reflecting simplicity and a contemplative serenity.

In comparison, Volpe’s landscapes atmospherically express abstracted, dream-like moods and visions, often of nature’s transitional states: dusk, dawn, sun-showers, rolling clouds. Much of Christopher’s paintings are drawn from memory while some are created en plein air, and others arise from imaginative literature.

Both Todd and Chris live and maintain their studios in the Portsmouth area.

In conjunction with ART ‘ROUND TOWN, an opening reception will be held Friday, October 1, from 5-8 pm.