Current Art Exhibit

Alegría Art Show by Annie O'Neill

Show runs from October 4 through December 2
Artist reception: Saturday, October 19 2 - 4 PM

Joyously reflected in Annie O’Neill’s paintings is the central role played by nature and culture—primarily indigenous cultures—in her own life. A lifelong love affair with Mexican folk art that began in her 20's quickly evolved into the Mexican Folk Art Annex, a small, gemlike shop in midtown Manhattan, was followed in the early 80's by a permanent move to Gardiner, where she joined forces with the natural world. 

Mexican folk art, San Blas molas with their complex, colorful, appliquéd designs, embroidered folk textiles and ceramics, and the stirrings of nature in the form of birds, fish, snakes, turtles, and other creatures, and how they relate to each other and to us (the resonance between nature and culture) underpins Annie O’Neill’s paintings and her work in general. Playfulness and vibrancy, other major players in her work, are expressed through her formal compositions, patterns, and riotous colors. 

Annie O’Neill attended the High School of Music and Art followed by Saran Lawrence College. After relocating to Gardiner she immersed herself in environmental issues, rock climbing and art making at the Women’s Studio Workshop in Rosendale, where she studied ceramics, paper making, book arts, letterpress and silk screen. Annie worked on large cut steel birds and animals, followed by low fire highly decorated earthenware, and with the encouragement of Lady Pink, Roger Smith and friends she recently started to paint again. Painted doors for the Gardiner Open Studio Tour and painting the garage doors opposite Pasquale's Pizzeria were her first forays into larger scale works. She has painted twice with Lady Pink and Roger at the Welling Court Mural Festival.

Tiny Roost Gallery

Roost Studios has created a fresh way to show, see, experience and interact with art outside the traditional gallery or museum model. Roost worked with Ryan Solomons, a 3-D fabrication design artist to make the first Tiny Roost: Art on the Outside gallery installed outside the Gardiner Library.

The tiny gallery is a 24"x 36" moveable clear art gallery box that sits on a 36" high steel and wood base. It is weatherproof, powered by solar energy, and has both permanent and changeable signage, LED lighting and audio capability. It will house rotating exhibitions by various artists focusing on a variety of relevant themes.
 

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS FOR FUTURE EXHIBITIONS
Contact: Marcy Bernstein at marcy@roostcoop.org or Nicole Lane at nlane@rcls.org

Tiny Roost Current and Upcoming Exhibits

2024 Fall Exhibit (September through December)
Maria Lupo, DMH, LPAT, ATR-BC, (MFA, MA)
Belonging: My Journey Home

What makes a home? What makes us feel like we belong? Is it the people? Are “things” important to us or is it simply knowing we are enough and that we belong? “Belonging: My Journey Home” references the human journey and looks at what it means. Where do we belong? Where do they belong?

Dorothy in Oz and Alice in Wonderland are both compelling images from our childhood reminding us of a hero's humble journey. Our Journey. Wandering, searching for home holding dear memories of people, places, and things in an endless search for safety, security, and acceptance.

The exhibit aims to open that doorway for the viewer to reflect on the things we and others hold dear as we are reminded of life's ephemeral and fleeting moments in our search for what we believe to be permanent. The installation resembles a game board (Yellow Brick Road, Candyland etc.) with tiny objects and symbols to reflect life's journey intermingled with images of Alice and Dorothy. The objects and symbols (some crafted from: paper, clay, fabric, etc. and some found/manufactured objects) will ask the viewer to reflect on their journey/home what it means to be human and feel safe.

Nationally recognized artist and Board-Certified Art Therapist, Dr. Lupo attended Rutgers University, NJ receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Dr. Lupo continued her studies in Sculpture at Hunter College, CUNY, receiving a Master of Fine Arts degree.

In addition to her studies as a fine artist. Lupo completed her Post-Masters Specialization in Art Therapy from Caldwell University. Dr. Lupo is certified in Dementia Care holding a second Master’s Degree in Clinical and Counseling psychology. Lupo holds Doctorate in Medical & Health Humanities from Drew University.

Dr. Lupo specializes in Neurodiversity, Women’s Health & Wellness, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Anxiety & Depression and End of Lifecare. Her work includes Physician & Medical staff Training. Lupo is an adjunct professor: Montclair State and Caldwell Universities, Ramapo College. A recipient of the NJ State Council on the Arts fellowship award, Dr Lupo’s work is included in many public and private collections. http://www.lupoart.com

Art Policy
The primary purpose of the Gardiner Library Policy on Art Exhibits is to enrich the library experience of the Gardiner Library Patrons, particularly:

To enhance and increase community appreciation of the arts, to present a variety of exhibitions by artists in the visual arts as well as exhibitions of educational and/or historical significance, and to help local artists increase their public exposure.

Art Exhibit Policy and Application  

Display Case
It is the policy of the Library, as part of its mission to enrich the quality of life, to provide space for exhibits and displays from the Library's collection and through those of other local community agencies or individuals.

Display Case Policy and Application