Beyond the Iron Curtain: Reflections in Paint and Verse
Peggy McGivern Solo Exhibition
Verse by Peter Stravlo
Mar 20 – Apr 17, 2015
Opening Reception: Mar 20, 6-9 pm
Artist Statement:
I have found in people all over the world that same native self reliance I feel deep within myself. The Pueblo Indians of New Mexico, Chilean Mestizos, or Gypsies in Romania, as unique as we all are, I see myself in them, and whatever it is, it colors my work.
It has taken years to formulate this show, for the paintings and poems to help resolve our feelings about the people and places. Now we invite you to join us for Poetry and Paintings and listen to hauntingly beautiful Eastern European folk music by Mark Dudrow and Chipper Thompson played on the traditional Romanian Bouzouki instrument, so you too, can travel Beyond the Iron Curtain.
Please email us at info@abendgallery.com to be put on the early preview list.
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This looks so fascinating. I know you’re a novelist, Pete, but your vivid poetry is outstanding. Your descriptions always take me into the story you paint. Proud to be your big (older…) sis. Love you so much!
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Thanks for the great feedback. That’s one of my objectives, to describe, but also take the reader into the story. And every painting is a story. Love you, sis.