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Skylands Gallery gets 'Fired Up'

| 20 Sep 2016 | 01:09
    Guest artist Disa Sherril Berry, who, with her husband, is currently touring the country and creating art from their camper, explains the process she uses to create her very dimensional paintings.
    Guest artist Disa Sherril Berry, who, with her husband, is currently touring the country and creating art from their camper, explains the process she uses to create her very dimensional paintings.
    Artist Carol Chave, of Highland Lakes and New York City, speaks with one of attendees of the Skylands Gallery art opening about her handwoven tapestry wall hangings.
    Artist Carol Chave, of Highland Lakes and New York City, speaks with one of attendees of the Skylands Gallery art opening about her handwoven tapestry wall hangings.
    During the opening reception at the Skylands Gallery, guess artist David H. Hietpas from Milford, Pa., explains some of the creative process behind his artwork.
    During the opening reception at the Skylands Gallery, guess artist David H. Hietpas from Milford, Pa., explains some of the creative process behind his artwork.
    Painter, mixed media artist and director of the Skylands Gallery & Studio, Phylis Barfoot of Vernon talks about her latest assemblage artwork.
    Painter, mixed media artist and director of the Skylands Gallery & Studio, Phylis Barfoot of Vernon talks about her latest assemblage artwork.
    Guess artist Disa Sherril Berry explains the process she uses to create her very dimensional paintings to fellow artist John Maione Jr.
    Guess artist Disa Sherril Berry explains the process she uses to create her very dimensional paintings to fellow artist John Maione Jr.
    During the art opening at the Skylands Gallery, Carol ChaveþÄôs woven tapestry was an excellent backdrop for Nicholas A. GiardinaþÄôs performance of classical, jazz and bossa nova music on acoustic guitar.
    During the art opening at the Skylands Gallery, Carol ChaveþÄôs woven tapestry was an excellent backdrop for Nicholas A. GiardinaþÄôs performance of classical, jazz and bossa nova music on acoustic guitar.

WANTAGE — “What Gets You Fired Up?” That’s what the Skylands Gallery & Studio asked artists to think about when submitting artwork for its current show.
It is personal, catastrophic, feelings, materials — what is it that prompts these artists to create? The result is an interesting and diverse show of artistic mediums, techniques, and subject matter.
A free opening reception was held last Saturday from 5:30-9:30 p.m., and featured artwork by the members of this artistic coop, plus eight guest artists from Morris, Bergen, Sussex, and Union counties in N.J., Orange County, N.Y., and Pike County, Pa. Complimentary food and beverages were served and Nicholas A. Giardina entertained the patrons with melodious renditions on his acoustic guitar. The show will continue through Sunday, October 9. • Besides fine art, the gallery also shows a large selection of high- quality crafts, including jewelry, hand-dyed silk scarves, and handbags.
The next opening reception is Saturday, November 5 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The theme is Small Works, which coincides well with the upcoming holiday, gift-buying season. Artists interested in participating in the open call should contact the gallery.
Skylands Gallery & Studio is located in the Town Center at Wantage, 7 Boulder Hills Boulevard (off Rt. 23 South). Regular hours are Thursdays from 2-8 p.m., Fridays from noon to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 1-7 p.m., Sundays from noon to 4 p.m., and by appointment. More information can be found by going to their website www.skylandsgallery.com or their Facebook page facebook.com/skylandsgallery. You can also call the gallery at 973-512-8588.
— Photos by Chris Wyman