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By GAIL SLUPATCHUK

Published: Mar 15, 2007 12:00 am

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âFURNITURE OF THE UNIVERSEâ ON VIEW AT JEFF BAILEY GALLERY IN NYC

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NEW YORK CITY â Jeff Bailey Gallery presents the exhibition, âJered Sprecher, Furniture of the Universe,â on view through April 21.

Sprecherâs paintings of faceted forms and crystalline structures are both linked and fragmented. Large and small, intimate and vast, they are part of an expansive framework of dispersed elements.

Sprecher views each painting as both image and object. Like markers along a rod, they serve as modes of communication, separate parts of a visual journey that reveal a fuller story over time.

âGlobalâ employs a faceted geometry, in the midst of definition, yet near a precipitous point of coming undone. In âRedux,â the largest painting in the exhibition at 96 by 72 inches, a small detail of a cut diamond is amplified to the point of having little reference to the source material. Color and shape seem to multiply, creating a large, window-like point of entry and departure.

This is Sprecherâs first solo exhibition in New York. He has had previous solo exhibitions at Wendy Cooper Gallery in Chicago, OSP Gallery in Boston and ADA Gallery in Richmond.

The gallery is at 511 West 25th Street. For general information, 212-989-0156 or www.baileygallery.com.

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If Bruce Walczak wasn’t considered qualified enough to serve on the Board of Education the last time he ran, how does that suddenly make him fit to lead the entire town as First Selectman? Newtown deserves proven competence, not political recycling. We should expect more from our leaders than recycled campaigns and empty slogans about “listening.” The First Selectman’s job demands results, judgment, and the respect of those he hopes to lead — not another round of excuses. Do we really elect failure as a qualification now?

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We don’t need more listeners — we need action. We need someone who will stand up for the town, not engage in a politically divisive, doublespeak campaign. We need honor in the position, not politics. Leadership isn’t about echoing what’s convenient or popular — it’s about facing hard questions and making tough decisions for the good of the whole community. Newtown deserves a leader who answers with conviction, not calculation. Our town needs accountability, not applause.

Walczak, A Leader Who Listens And Follows Through

Mr. Walczak’s reply is unfortunately emblematic of the political double-speak that frustrates so many residents. Rather than engaging on the substantive issues raised — namely, the balance between quality education and fiscal responsibility — he chose to deflect and assign partisan blame. It’s easy to grandstand about “supporting education.” It’s harder to make responsible decisions that keep Newtown affordable for everyone — families, seniors, and small businesses alike. That’s the work real public servants are doing, even when it’s not politically convenient.

Responds To Walczak

*Regardless, you should know that the Board of Education has the greatest influence on the education budgets that ultimately come before Board of Finance and LC.

Mr. Walczak, I read it multiple times before submitting my letter and again afterward. Nowhere in your letter do you mention Legislative Council. Regardless, you should know that the Board of Education has the greatest influence on budgets that ultimately come before Board of Finance and LC. In addition, I noted that you didn't respond to the more substantive issue highlighted in my letter -- school funding and impact on our residents. Your initial letter seemed to indicate that "Republicans" were misguided in challenging budget requests. Regardless of whether you were talking about LC or BOE, is it your position that 64.8% of every tax dollar is not enough to adequately fund our schools? Are you advocating to spend more money? It feels like your Letter to the Editor is at odds with your campaign pitch of affordability.

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