Rowayton Arts Center “Abstraction” Exhibition Winners Announced

A new show at the Rowayton Arts Center (RAC), “Abstraction,” is on view through March 2, 2019.  Winners for the following categories were announced at the opening on February 10: Amy Schott for “Twisted 44,” (Hu Lindsay Award), Michael Brennecke for “Hephaestus” (Oil), Beatrice Del Perugia for “Underwater City” (Watercolor), Heide Follin for “While I Was Thinking” (Acrylic), Tom Kretsch for “In Darkness, Color Lights the Way” (Photograph), and Katherine Draper for “Woven” (Drawing/Prints).

The Co-chairs for the exhibition are Michael Brennecke and Dan Long. The judge Miggs Burroughs, a lifelong Westporter and graphic artist, has designed hundreds of logos, websites and print material. “Abstraction” features artwork by RAC Exhibiting Members with a larger degree of independence from visual references. The theme is abstract art which uses a visual language of form, color and line to create a composition that exists independent from visual references. This departure from representation can be partial or it can be complete.

RAC celebrates the study, creation and appreciation of the arts through classes, exhibitions and events open to all in the community. For almost 60 years, RAC has been a cultural gem in the Norwalk community. The gallery and art school overlook the scenic Five Mile River in Rowayton, CT at 145 Rowayton Avenue with space for regional artists to exhibit their art and a classroom for workshops and classes at all levels offered to children and adults. Visit rowaytonarts.org and follow @rowaytonarts.

Photo shows (Left to Right): Dave Lindsay, the son of Hu Lindsay, joins the winners in attendance: Amy Schott, co-chair Michael Brennecke and Heide Follin, plus judge Miggs Burroughs and co-chair Dan Long