Darien, CT - This January, the Geary Gallery of Darien presents “Abstract Gazing” featuring the contemplative paintings of Westport artist Kelley Schutte. Her exhibit runs January 2 – 31 at the Geary Gallery, located at 576 Boston Post Road in Darien. All are welcome and admission is free.
January featured artist: Kelley Schutte
Kelley Schutte is a native of Westport, CT and a passionate artist whose background in fashion, interior design, and painting has shaped a uniquely well-rounded talent. Her abstract landscape style stems from her deepest inspirations in the oceans, the hills, and the sky.
She spends a majority of her time in the warm weather at the beach, painting with friends and family, enjoying the views that nature has to offer.
Beyond her natural instincts to paint skylines and sea ripples, she also enjoys focusing on extremely detail-oriented subjects, whether it be delicate flowers or interpretive spiritual halos.
Schutte’s color palette favors light and dark blues, with typically hints of pink, green, and yellow. Her work is meant to evoke happiness and provide the gazer with a sense of freedom and contentment.
Blending her interests in both painting and design, her work is available to buy on umbrellas, plates, bags, and even leggings.
The art’s calm and subtle linear symmetry makes for the perfect clothing design that is dainty while also being a vibrant statement. What better to complement your beach ensemble than an umbrella that reflects the wonderful beach view?
Her education from Fashion Institute of Technology and San Francisco Art Institute, her dedication as a loving parent of three, and her love for the town of Westport has fueled the inspiration for her art and allowed her to become the unique artist she is today.
Kelley Schutte’s exhibit runs January 2 – 31 and her paintings are available for acquisition. Consider Geary Gallery for last-minute holiday gifts! All are welcome and admission is free.
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 or visit www.gearygallery.com. All are welcome and admission is free.
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About Geary Gallery
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. For more information about Geary Gallery and Accent Picture Framing, call (203) 655-6633 or visit www.gearygallery.com.