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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY KICKS OFF 2013 WITH EXHIBIT OF “ROMANTIC REALISM”

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Romantic RealismROMANTIC REALISM
Curated by renowned New Jersey painter Mel Leipzig

WHEN: January 7 through February 16, 2013; An opening reception and curator’s talk will take place on Friday, January 11, from 6-8 PM. Mel Leipzig will also give an artist talk and presentation of his own work at The Center on Thursday, February 7, at 6 PM
WHERE:
The Center for Contemporary Art, 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster
ADMISSION: $10, free to Members

In his curator’s statement Leipzig explains, “Realism in painting in its purest sense can be described as an objective record of the surface of reality. When realism is used as the vehicle to express an intense subjective feeling, it enters the realm of romanticism. The three artists in this exhibition, Dan Finaldi, Linda Pochesci and Kyle Stevenson, use the structure of visual realism to express deeply felt, highly personal, emotional states. Therefore they can be called Romantic Realists.”

"Judy" by Daniel FinaldiDaniel Finaldi lives in Highland Park, NJ and teaches Fine Art and Art History at Freehold Borough High School. He has an MFA from Brooklyn College. Finaldi states, “I am devoted to observing people as they are and as I perceive them in their space. I wish to paint what I believe to be beautiful; space, air, color and the spark of life and the dignity that is in every soul.” (Left: “Judy” by Daniel Finaldi)

"On the Dunes" by Linda PochesciOriginally from New Jersey, Linda Pochesci now lives and paints in Hyde Park, MA. She has an MFA from Massachusetts College of Art and her work has been exhibited extensively. She taught at Rhode Island School of Design and most recently at West Morris Central High School, Chester until 2011. Pochesci explains, “I am attracted to the dynamics of architectural spaces.  Light and the shadows that it casts speak to me about the poetics of space.” (Right: “On the Dunes” by Linda Pochesci)

"Houghton Trees" by Kyle StevensonHamilton, NJ artist Kyle Stevenson is a professor at Mercer County College where he has taught Drawing, painting and 2D Design since 2002. He has an MFA Painting from the University of Delaware. According to Stevenson, “It was always assumed that he would become an artist, ever since as a three year old he needed to draw in order to keep quiet in church.” (Left: “Houghton Trees” by Kyle Stevenson)

About The Center for Contemporary Art
Founded in 1970, The Center for Contemporary Art was known until fall 2010 known as the Somerset Art Association. The Center is a vital regional art center with a vibrant studio art school, extensive exhibition program and important community outreach component. For further information, please call 908.234.2345 or visit The Center for Contemporary Art online at http://www.ccabedminster.org/

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