Greetings!
This December, we present three talented artists: German-American abstract artist
Katrin Waite
, and two new craft artists,
Rebecca Dunn
and
Ken Beerbohm
. Just in time for holiday gift-giving, their unique artwork will make the perfect gift!
If you're searching for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts that your recipients will truly cherish, look no further than Geary Gallery and Accent Picture Framing! Let us create a
shadowbox
to display their favorite collection or achievements, choose an
original work
of art, or we can pair you with an artist to create a
custom portrait
. Not sure what to get? We offer gift certificates too.
We'll be closed for the holiday break from December 25 through January 1, reopening Thursday, January 2. And for those last-minute shoppers, we'll be open Tuesday, December 24 until 2pm.
Sincerely,
Anne & Tom Geary
(203) 655-6633
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Gallery and Shop Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9:30am to 5:00pm
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A recent addition to the Gallery! Gorgeous West Rocks bangle bracelets. Each is a unique, wearable work of art! They're perfect gifts for the holidays for any jewelry collector on your list. Stop by the gallery to see their true beauty in person!
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Save the Date: December 7!
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Geary Gallery cordially invites you to an informal meet & greet with artist,
Sharon will discuss her unique, inviting landscapes and will give a live demonstration on
December 7 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the gallery
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All are welcome! Call 203-655-6633 if you have any questions.
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Katrin Waite: "Inside the Outside World"
Plus, two new craft artists
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This December, the Geary Gallery of Darien presents three talented artists: German-American abstract artist Katrin Waite, and two new craft artists, Rebecca Dunn and Ken Beerbohm. Just in time for holiday gift-giving, their unique artwork will make the perfect gift!
Featured artist: Katrin Waite
Multimedia abstract artist and PhD historian, Katrin Waite began her creative journey in early childhood. A self-trained artist, she started painting actively when she relocated from her native Germany to the United States two decades ago.
The colors of the American landscape and the subtleties of Native American art influenced her artwork deeply. Her background as a historian provided her with complex patterns of understanding about human memory.
For years she worked largely with acrylics. As her paintings gained complexity, the choice of media grew. Each theme, each motif, each issue called for its own approach, its own media to express it. That led her from acrylics to oil paint, to liquid metal, to mixed media, to rust. As this process unfolded, she introduced graphic elements into her paintings. She continues to approach each work of art she creates as a learning process, carefully balancing media and composition.
“My art triggers or extends an illusion about the outside world,” Waite says. “In each work I play with layers, transparency, shapes. I strive to offer a subjective extract of the visual essence of this outside world. This serves as an invitation to the viewer to place himself or herself within the beauty of nature, to experience its unlimited perceptions, to become part of the journey.”
Recent projects include an art trip to Finland, including the northern Finnish region of Lapland in August 2019, and the exhibition at the McCartee’s Art Barn in Salem, NY in September 2019.
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Rebecca Dunn
As an evolving artist, Rebecca Dunn of Danbury, CT continues to experiment with different media, exploring alternative methods to enhance her talents. Her current collection is created using encaustics, also known as hot wax painting. Pigments are added for color with over 20 layers of wax fused with a blow torch after each application. Other materials used are inks, shellac, milk paint, oil paint, metallic leaf and metal wire. The use of epoxy resin adds both depth and vibrancy. Wax is her preferred medium because it is challenging, unpredictable and creates unique pieces every time.
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Ken Beerbohm
Born and raised in Neihart, MT, sculptor Ken Beerbohm grew up with few possessions, but the mountains behind his house became a giant playground full of nature’s wonders., From moss-covered rocks to spring creeks, his love of what nature could produce was firmly rooted. In 1974, Beerbohm began carving pieces from wood, then evolved to sculpting with clay. Drawing from years of experience working with a wide range of materials, his background enabled him to approach sculpting without constraints. His work has been featured many places, including the “Whimsy Gone Wild” solo show at Willow Gallery, in Annapolis MD.
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The artist exhibits run December 3 – 24 and their paintings are available for acquisition. Consider Geary Gallery for gifts! All are welcome and admission is free. To view some of their work, visit
Geary Gallery online
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Gallery Location & Hours
Geary Gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. For more information, call (203) 655-6633.
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Photo Gallery of Siblings Over 24 Years
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For a wonderful holiday gift that says you are proud of their accomplishments or recognizes their favorite memories, let us create a custom shadowbox. Accent Picture Framing can preserve and display items for a lifetime in a handcrafted shadow box. As the area experts in framing everything from important certificates, photos and paintings, to 3D objects, no challenge is too great. Bring us these treasured pieces and learn why our custom frames and shadow boxes stand the test of time.
Click here
to get some ideas for gifts.
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Get Your Home Shipshape for the Holidays
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Get your favorite works of art spruced up in time for the holidays! If you have a painting that needs to be cleaned or repaired, or a frame that's chipped or broken, bring it to Accent Restoration and give it new life! Our projects hang in leading galleries, museums, historical societies and private residences throughout Fairfield County.
Click here
to learn more.
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The holidays are fast approaching, making this the perfect time to book a custom portrait to have painted or booked for gift-giving. Created either from a live sitting or photograph, Geary Gallery's Custom Portrait Service makes it easy and affordable. Whether you commission a painting of your family, pet, home or favorite vacation spot, it'll be a gift your loved one will cherish for years to come. We invite you to
view the portfolios of our portrait artists
. For more information, contact us today at (203) 655-6633.
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A Geary Gallery Gift Certificate Makes a Special Gift
Deciding on an art piece can be a very personal choice. If you're considering giving someone a work of art but you're not sure which piece to choose, take the guesswork out of gift giving with a gift certificate in the denomination of your choosing. Our gift certificates can be used towards any of our original artwork, custom frames, shadow box framing, frame or oil painting repair, or a custom original portrait.
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We Deliver Your Art to Your Car
To help parents with babies and small children who are unable to easily leave their car, we have Curbside Pick-up service. Just call from your car when you're in the gallery parking lot to pick up your work, and a gallery employee will bring it to you. Call (203) 655-6633.
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Geary Gallery and Accent Picture Framing were founded in 1984, and today are Fairfield County's preeminent art gallery and frame shop, featuring an extensive collection of original artwork, and custom framing services. With four elaborate display rooms, Geary Gallery maintains an ambitious exhibition schedule to showcase both Connecticut-based artists with national reputations as well as well-known artists from along the Eastern seaboard. The public can enjoy a new show virtually every five weeks.
The Gallery also offers a Custom Original Portrait Service, which matches their favorite artists with customers wishing to commission an original portrait of their family, an individual, pet or home.
With an extensive inventory of over 2,000 corner samples, Accent Picture Framing and Restoration is a service that is highly regarded for its master framing techniques as well as precision art restoration services for leading museums, auction houses, and historical societies.
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For more information about Geary Gallery and Accent Picture Framing, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our
website
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Store hours:
Tuesday - Saturday
9:30am to 5:00pm
Visit us at
576 Boston Post Road
Darien, CT 06820
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