The Bruce S. Kershner Gallery in the Fairfield Library will feature, "Connections", works in wood by John Caesar and monoprints by Zemma Mastin White from June 20 to August 10 during library hours. There will be an opening reception on June 20 at 5 to 7 pm with a talk by the artists at 6.

The Artists

John Caesar has been working with wood for more than 30 years, and has made countless works. His abstract wood wall pieces in the show were made from recycled hardwood and left in their natural colors. He has been influenced by the work of many abstract expressionist painters, as well as Eastern art and philosophy. His intention is to create objects that are simultaneously modern, shamanic, contemporary and totemic. John has exhibited four times at City Lights Gallery in Bridgeport and was the featured artist at Vertrue Inc. in Norwalk.

Zemma Mastin White lives in Washington, Connecticut with her husband and two sons. Her printwork has been shown extensively in the area,  at The Katonah Museum of Art, The Mattatuck Museum, The Discovery Museum, Silvermine Arts Guild, and other venues. Her work is also included in many private collections in the mid-west, southeast and most prominently throughout New England. Zemma has been trained in printmaking and is showing works in multiple layers that combine collograph, monotype and chine colle. Her prints combine several kinds of Japanese paper that enable her to create transparent layers that fuse with the base layer. This transparent layer creates a texture and sense of intrigue. Images reappear and disappear within the surface, creating a gentle tension in the work. The layers add a richness and depth to the surface and create a provocative mixture of rhythm, harmony, melodic line, color and form.

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Upcoming shows

August 16 - October 4, 2009: Handmade Art Rugs
October 11 - November 29, 2009: Car Part Sculpture and Paintings on Paper Bags
December 6, 2009 - January 24, 2010: Group Photography Exhibit

Gallery hours: Monday through Thursday.....9-9, Friday.....9-6, Saturday...9-5, Sunday...1-5 (Sept to June)

1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield, Ct 06824