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Brenda Bettinson’s solo show “The Earth Remembers” will be on view through September 11, 2016.

Brenda Bettinson’s most recent work at Mathias Fine Art in Trevett, ME is about the battlefields of WWI.

This body of 21 paintings represents a new series, which was begun and completed in the 2nd half of 2015.  These  works are characterized by layers: layers of color, layers of meaning, layers of compositions within compositions, and layers of memory and distance.

Some of the paintings are grouped within one frame reminiscent of polyptych works. Others are individually framed.

Bettinson’s sophisticated approach to her theme lets the viewer discover much and imagine more in the layered surfaces of her masterly compositions.  For additional information see the article in The Wiscasset Newspaper

http://www.wiscassetnewspaper.com/article/bettinsons-earth-remembers-mathias-fine-art/72352

A reading of poems related to the show is scheduled for August 17, 2016 at 2pm.  The hour-long program will be presented by Dr. Ellen Louise Hart. 

Brenda Bettinson’s solo show called “The Earth Remembers”

June 30^th – September 11, 2016

The new exhibition is taking shape.  Framed and ready to go up. 

COOL COLORS

The seductive deep blue of the sea, the tempting green of fresh apples and timeless grey-green lichen-covered rocks, share wall space with abstract works pulsing with yellows and glowing with turquois.  Michael Culver’s Blue Storm is shown in this post.  This talented group of artists also include Chris Alexander, Holland Bartsch, Brenda Bettinson, Paul Feyling, Marek Halter, John Lorence, Genetta McLean and Phyllis Rees. Photography, painting, lithography and silkscreen printing impress with their expert level of execution. Several small bronzes which are finished with a green patina add their weight to this celebration of the coolest part of the color spectrum.http://www.boothbayregister.com/article/cool-colors-are/70921 

We are currently  installing Cool Colors, a new exhibition including sculpture, paintings, prints and photographs.  Works by professional artists from Maine, New England and Europe are included.  Stay tuned for more information. 

OPPORTUNITIES for MUSICIANS, POETS, WRITERS, SCHOLARS

We are interested to hear from creative people in the arts who would like to introduce their work to our gallery audience. We are planning a number of events, which will coincide with exhibitions at Mathias Fine Art. These “INTRODUCTIONS” may include readings, solo performances, demonstrations of particular techniques, etc. For more information please contact the gallery at info@mathiasfineart or call (207) 633-7404. 

BRENDA BETTINSON PROFILE

Congratulations to Brenda Bettinson on her new series and of course on all her other achievements!  Read more about it at this link to Lisa Kristoff’s profile of this powerful painter: http://www.boothbayregister.com/article/seeking-transcendent-through-her-palette/66433 

PORTFOLIO REVIEW

During March 2016 we will schedule appaointments for portfolio reviews with individual artists who would like to be considered for inclusion in upcoming exhibitions at Mathias Fine Art. For more information please call the gallery at (207) 633-7404. 

SOCIAL MEDIA

You can now follow us on Google+ or Facebook and Pinterest, where we post new work by gallery artists, news items about gallery activities, our artists and our in-house created art-related puzzles with plans for more features in development. 

School House Pond Preserve Adoption by MFA

As part of our community involvement we have adopted a beautiful land trust property which is within walking distance of the gallery.  We quote from the announcement by Boothbay Region Land Trust: “We are so excited to announce our newest preserve adopter, Mathias Fine Art! With the adoption of Schoolhouse Pond Preserve, Mathias Fine Art has not only made a financial contribution to BRLT, but will assist in the stewardship of the preserve.”