From March 4-29, Troika Gallery in downtown Easton presents “Folly and Finesse,” introducing three new critically acclaimed artists: Deborah Elville, J. A. Ferrier, and Chris Wilke. There will be an opening reception on March 4 from 5-8pm during Easton’s First Friday Gallery Walk. Meet these extraordinary artists at the reception as they chat about the fascinating world of oil painting. Refreshments from Bannings Tavern will be served.
Deborah Elville, a longtime resident of the Annapolis area, has spent her life working in watercolors, pastels, and, her favorite medium, oils. She has studied extensively over the past decade, taking courses at George Washington University, Anne Arundel Community College, and the Schuler School of Fine Art in Baltimore. Elville’s love of nature is brought to life in her works of realism. She takes passionate inspiration from a great love of color, which extends to her use of a 32-color palette. “I feel such happiness in bringing the peace and beauty of birds, animals, flowers, seascapes, and landscapes to people through my art,” she says. “I enjoy bringing appealing details into view that people don’t ordinarily see.”
Having grown up in a small seashore Methodist Camp Meeting, J. A. Ferrier has a love for God, nature, philosophy, and the sciences. While this award-winning artist has a background in commercial art and design, it is her love of American storytellers and the Luminist landscape painting style from the mid-nineteenth century that inspire her. Her paintings reflect this interest in storytelling through color, form, and symbolism.
Chris Wilke is a native of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and a longtime artist who works in watercolor, graphite, and oils. She is a collector of art and antiques. Her paintings infuse color and whimsy into ordinary subjects. Wilke says, “I take great pleasure in the quiet moments of the still life. Each painting is a meditation in color and light, reflecting the diversity of everyday life.”
“We are pleased to share the captivating new works that these three women are bringing to this show,” says Troika coowner, Laura Era.
Troika Gallery has been open for 19 years, making it the Eastern Shore’s longest running gallery. Last year, for the third time, Troika was voted Best Art Gallery by What’s Up? Eastern Shore magazine. Gallery owners Laura Era and Jennifer Heyd Wharton, both successful professional artists, and gallery manager Cris Bowser enjoy sharing their art expertise and giving friendly, personal tours of the gallery.
Troika Gallery is located at 9 S. Harrison Street in the heart of Easton’s downtown historic district. Regular gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5:30pm, and Sunday by appointment. Artist portfolios and gallery information are available online at troikagallery.com. For more information, email [email protected] or phone 410.770.9190.
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