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"Rockland Past & Present: A Chronicling of Time" Fine Art Exhibition at Blue Hill Plaza

This exhibition is the first of a series of invitational exhibitions of artists who have worked within Rockland County spanning the years 1930 to the present. Rockland County has a unique topography, as its eastern side consists of high stone cliffs abutting the Hudson RIver with large vistas, the Ramapo Mountains along its borders, and its high uneven rocky ground have kept pockets of Rockland secluded despite its close proximity to NYC.  The steep ravines, with many tall trees and abundant rocks create many small sequestered and charming historic areas which have lured artists for years.  Many famous artists, actors, poets, and directors have chosen Rockland County as their creative retreat and  home. 

For this exhibition curator Barbara Sussman has chosen two artists who are National Academicians, the late Anne Poor and Sidney Simon, and a third artist, Ned Harris, who were all active in WWII as US Army designated artists. The show includes many of their wartime sketches, as well as other works done after the war.  

The exhibition looks at how artists respond to their environment and chronicle the period of time, whether peaceful or in times of war. Ms. Sussman also looked at contemporary artists, Norman Galinsky, Grace Knowlton, Steve Reid, and a jazz musician/photographer/writer, Tom Artin, who have lived in  Rockland County for years. All selected works portray a sense of time and a sense of timelessness, finding a thread which connects each one's works to one another.

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Where: Blue Hill Plaza, Pearl River, NY 10965

When: Artists Reception, Thurs. June 19th, 5:30-8pm, on view June 9th, 2014 - Nov. 7th, 2014

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Please RSVP with number of guests to: bluehillartandculturalcenter@gmail.com

Viewing hours: 

June 9th - Nov. 7th, 2014, Mon - Fri, 8am-6pm

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