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Welcome to the January issue of the Geary Gallery Guide.
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Start off 2016 in an amazing way! Visit the Geary Gallery for the "Look, Touch, and Feel" exhibit featuring the unique mixed media paintings of Ridgefield, CT resident, Hans Fischer. This must see exhibit runs through January 30. Don't miss it!If you can't make it in person, enjoy taking a virtual tour on our website.
If you made wonderful memories over the holidays, think of memorializing them forever with a custom frame by Accent Picture Framing. We'll craft a frame that's truly worthy of your most precious family remembrances.
Happy New Year to you and your family!
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 Featured Artist: Hans FischerBorn in Holland and raised in Harrison, NY, Hans Fischer is a longtime resident of Ridgefield, CT, where he maintains his art studio. After college, his early years as a "starving artist" were interrupted by a stint in the U.S. Army and life in the 1960s. His painting career was further put on hold by corporate America and a career in graphic design and art direction. In 1989, Fischer established his own graphic design company. But a deep and profound love of art and painting pulled hard, and Fischer eventually was able to focus full-time on painting, which he has done for the last decade. Hans Fischer truly enjoys the experience and process of creating art and his sincere hope is that emotion is reflected in his work and felt by the observer. He likes the idea of visually stimulating a person's curiosity -- to get close, touch, and actually feel the surfaces; to connect with the work in a physical way as well as a visually satisfying one.
His unique approach to painting essentially explores the mixing of mediums -- visually merging media, texture, color, and strong composition. He blends abstract with representational "imagery" to create the sense of a place expressed through patterns of light and color. In many of his pieces, Fischer strives to capture the quality of light, specifically "The patterns that appear as you turn a corner on a clear sunny morning when one side of the street is so bright you need to squint, while the shadows are so deep you can't see into them. All you see is light and dark, color and shape, no detail -- an abstract painting idea," he explains. Fischer employs powerful brushwork and bold color relationships to create complex "organic" textures. He works with encaustic (wax based paint), oil, and acrylic -- often combining them -- to achieve unique, vibrant, translucent surfaces with strong textural qualities that engage viewers and stir emotions. Fischer's work is shown in galleries and is in private collections in the U.S. and abroad.
To view Mr. Fischer's work, visit our online gallery. The Hans Fischer exhibit runs January 5 - 30, and his paintings are available for acquisition. All are welcome, and admission is free. Geary Gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. For more information, call (203) 655-6633. |
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If Your Resolution is to Stop Procrastinating, Start the New Year Off Right
Don't put off scheduling your family portrait a moment longer. Schedule it now, and capture this moment in time. Geary Gallery's portrait service makes it easy and affordable! Whether you'd like a portrait of your children, your pet, home or even your favorite vacation spot, Geary Gallery can match you with the perfect artist, chosen for the mastery of their particular subject and medium. We invite you to view the portfolios of our portrait artists. For more information about our portrait service, contact us today at (203) 655-6633. |
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Preserve Treasured Memories of a Perfect Holiday Gift
If you made precious memories this holiday season or received a gift with a truly personal touch, turn to Geary Gallery to create a lasting impression. From wedding mementos or baby's favorite toys, to 3-D memorabilia such as sports jerseys, golf trophies, or souvenirs from a favorite vacation, Accent Picture Framing loves the challenge of creating framed displays of your most cherished memories. For your 2-dimensional pieces that you'd like to have framed, Accent Picture Framing has an extensive selection of more than 2,000 corner samples and uses expert master framing techniques that combine to create the perfect accent to a treasured work of art, diploma or photograph. For more information, contact us today at (203) 655-6633.
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Have an Oil Painting that Needs Repair or Cleaning?
Chimney and old cigarette smoke can leave a painting yellowed and dingy and over time dry air can cause cracks in the canvas. If you have an oil painting that's showing wear, bring it to Accent Picture Framing & Restoration and we'll bring it back to its original beauty. Our work is renowned, and projects hang in leading galleries, museums, historical societies and private residences throughout Fairfield County. Click here to learn more. |
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We Deliver Your Art to Your Car
To help parents with babies and small children who are unable to easily leave their car, we have Curbside Pick-up service. Just call from your car when you're in the gallery parking lot to pick up your work, and a gallery employee will bring it to you. Call (203) 655-6633.
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Gift Certificates for Artwork Make Great Gifts Year-Round
Take the guesswork out of choosing a gift for your loved one with a gift certificate in the denomination of your choosing. Deciding on an art piece can be a very personal choice. Our gift certificates can be used towards any of our original artwork, consignment pieces, custom frames, 3D custom framing, frame or oil painting repair, or a custom original portrait.
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Geary Gallery and Accent Picture Framing were founded in 1984, and today are Fairfield County's preeminent art gallery and frame shop, featuring an extensive collection of original artwork, and custom framing services. With four elaborate display rooms, Geary Gallery maintains an ambitious exhibition schedule to showcase both Connecticut-based artists with national reputations as well as well-known artists from along the Eastern seaboard. The public can enjoy a new show virtually every five weeks. The Gallery also offers a Custom Original Portrait Service, which matches their favorite artists with customers wishing to commission an original portrait of their family, an individual, pet or home. With an extensive inventory of over 2,000 corner samples, Accent Picture Framing and Restoration is a service that is highly regarded for its master framing techniques as well as precision art restoration services for leading museums, auction houses, and historical societies.
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For more information about Geary Gallery and Accent Picture Framing, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our website. Store hours:
Tuesday - Saturday
9:30am to 5:00pm
Visit us at
576 Boston Post Road
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