‘Barbara Ernst Prey: American Contemporary’ at Blue Water Fine Arts
"Sanctum," a 34 by 48-inch watercolor by Barbara Ernst Prey, one of the renowned artist's works in the new exhibit at Blue Water Fine Arts of Port Clyde. Courtesy of Blue Water Fine Arts
"Sanctum," a 34 by 48-inch watercolor by Barbara Ernst Prey, one of the renowned artist's works in the new exhibit at Blue Water Fine Arts of Port Clyde. Courtesy of Blue Water Fine Arts
PORT CLYDE — The ‘Barbara Ernst Prey: American Contemporary’ exhibit showcases the virtuosic hand of internationally acclaimed artist Barbara Ernst Prey who has painted powerful views of her surroundings for 40 years. In this new series, which showcases a compelling collection of 40 never before seen watercolors, dry-brush and oil paintings, Prey continues her exploration of people’s complex relationship with the environment. The exhibit runs through August 31.
The New York Times writes about Prey’s paintings, “Prey is going where icons like Rauschenberg and Warhol have gone before.”
Her artwork is included in major public collections including the White House, the Brooklyn Museum, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Kennedy Space Center and United States embassies worldwide.
An esteemed figure in the art world, she was appointed by the president of the United States to the National Council on the Arts and the advisory board of the National Endowment for the Arts. She was invited to paint the official 2003 White House Christmas Card and her NASA commissions, in 2005 and 2005, were part of the recent Smithsonian museum traveling exhibit where she was featured on the CBS Evening News.
Blue Water Fine Arts is located on Main Street, Port Clyde. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, call 207-372-8087 or 516-316-7477 or visit www.bluewaterfinearts.com.
Event Date
Address
United States
