CHERRY VALLEY – The Main Street Studio in Cherry Valley hosted an
exhibit, last Thursday evening, which featured seasoned artist Jessie
Pollock of New Hampshire.
This was Pollock’s first time showing her work in Cherry Valley. She
has shown her pieces, which are generally of mixed media with found
objects on layered canvas, all over the country. “I thought it would be
fun to show here,” said Pollock. The artist was introduced to the Main
Street Studio and owner Jessica Marx by her son Clement Coleman, the
owner of Cherry Valley’s Rose and Kettle.
Pollock was trained as a sculptor when she attended the Pennsylvania
Academy of Fine Arts, the oldest art school in the country. Pollock
feels her training in sculpting inhibits her to use found objects, such
as an antique pulley or pages from an old book, in her work. “Because I
was trained as a sculptor I like hardware stuff,” she said.
“I’m really enjoying the different medias she (Pollock) puts
together,” said Cindy Murphy, an art enthusiast and resident of Cherry
Valley.
The exhibit not only featured Pollock, but also artists from the
area. “We like to feature some local artists as well,” said Marx.
Barbara Pershyn-Davis, a resident of Cherry Valley and a regular at
the Main Street Studio, had a number of her works on display at the
show, although she hasn’t shown locally in some time.
“Everything looks really nice and is hung really nicely,” said Davis, an artist of 25 years.
Marx’s still photos were also on display at the show. “I love Jessica’s photos and I love her taste,” said Pollock.
The gallery was filled with spectators sipping wine and discussing
the works that hung on the wall. Marx has owned the Main Street Studio
for three years and regularly hosts shows that are largely attended.
“People come from all over; in town and out of the area as well,” said
Marx. “Her (Marx’s) shows are very heavily attended; she does well,”
said Davis.
The Pollock exhibit marked the second show at the Main Street Studio
this month. Marx said that she tends to contact different artists and
invite them to show their work at the gallery. She also noted that she
is regularly taking submissions.
“How often do you get to see so many original works in such a small area; it’s very inspiring,” said Murphy of the show.
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