Now Showing
Nature Leads
Paintings and Woodcuts by Stephen Winiecki
Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, November 8th from 3-5pm
About the Artist:
Stephen’s printmaking is based on the reductive technique using both woodcuts and linocuts. Through direct observation and experience in nature, he gathers inspiration for his subject matter. The reductive printmaking process allows some control, but the subtle overlapping of transparent colors and textures creates an atmosphere and mood that is spontaneous. The combination of individual overlapping colors evolves into a harmonious landscape that has a life of its own. Oil and water based inks are often used in the same print, which explores the traditional Western and Japanese printmaking techniques together.
Similar to printmaking, Stephen’s oil paintings are inspired from an experienced moment in nature. His paintings explore color relationships and compositional ideas with more control, compared to printmaking. The push and pull of color, value, and texture reveals a more detailed and complex composition. The reductive style of printmaking and the additive application of paint inform each other, while their limitations develop the exploration of new techniques for the printmaker/painter.
Artist Bio:
Stephen is a New York City based artist working in several different mediums including mokuhanga, relief linocut, and oil painting. He graduated with a Masters in Fine Art from the New York Academy of Art in 2009 where he studied traditional painting and drawing techniques. Currently, Stephen is focusing on the combination of Japanese woodblock prints and reductive linocut printmaking together. Oil painting continues to be an ongoing practice for the artist that inspires compositional exploration.
Coming in December
High Exposure: Climbing in the Shawangunks
by Chris Vultaggio
Join us for the Opening Reception on Saturday, December 6th from 3-5pm
About the Artist:
Chris is a passionate Gunks local who was first introduced to climbing here 25 years ago. As a professional photographer/filmmaker it didn’t take him long to start combining his artistry with climbing, and his work has since been featured on the covers of publications like Alpinist, Climbing, and Gripped Magazine. Professionally Chris splits his work between corporate and commercial production and adventure; his latest work for Patagonia (filmed here in the Gunks) can be seen here.
He has worked on assignment in over 40 countries, but remains dedicated to the area as a longtime board member for the Gunks Climbers Coalition, a volunteer EMT for Gardiner Fire and Rescue, and a longtime friend of the Preserve.
Chris is currently in production for his film Traditions, focused on the rich history of climbing in the Shawangunks.
Banner photo by Steve Aaron