New Gallery Space At Inn At Newtown—

Portuguese Imagery Displayed

At Recently Opened Two-Artist Show

By Andrew Gorosko

The work of artists Tony Woolner and Gayle Gleckler, a married couple from North Salem, N.Y., was on display at an art show opening reception on Sunday, August 26, at The Inn at Newtown.

Entitled “Both Sides Now — Life’s Illusions We Recall…,” the exhibition will remain on display at the inn for the next two months.

The well-attended event, at which Portuguese-themed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres were served, provided live entertainment by a combo featuring  jazz singer Lisa Maxwell.

Monoprints by Mr Woolner and acrylic paintings by Ms Gleckler were arrayed in a large room at the inn which faces Main Street. Following Sunday’s opening, the artworks were to be moved into a large corridor off the inn’s front reception area.

The joint art show is the couple’s fourth collaborative exhibition.

Mr Woolner’s monoprints and Ms Gleckler’s acrylic paintings share Portugal as their subject matter. The imagery is based on the couple’s favorite photographs of Portugal, a country which they have visited and where Mr Woolner asked Ms Gleckler to marry him.

On their trip to Portugal, the couple visited Sintra, Obidos, Marvao, Aveiro, Evora, Santiago, Sentebal and Cascais.

Of their Portugal trip, the artists said in a statement, “The light and color splashed all around us and danced everywhere. The bright Portugal sun cast graphic shadows artists only dream of.”

They added: “From the swan-necked [kelp boats] that still glide through ancient canals to the grandest of palaces, we marveled. It is our absolute pleasure to present our Portugal experience on canvas and monoprints, and share with you our total joy at discovering this amazing country.”

Mr Woolner’s subject matter includes a cathedral, a museum, a castle, and rooftops. Ms Gleckler’s content includes a street, a bird, a port, and a stairway. The art show consists of 16 works, eight each by Mr Woolner and by Ms Gleckler.

Both artists employ bold, graphic, simplified designs which include vivid colors. The monoprints and acrylic paintings are for sale.

“Both Sides Now” is the first of a series of art shows sponsored by Absolut Vodka to be held at the inn, located at 19 Main Street.