“Winter Into Spring” by George Dirolf
GALLERY HOURS: Wed – Fri, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sat 12:00-4:00 PM | additional hours by appointment
Oil paintings, charcoal drawings, wood block prints and more...
Reception on Friday, February 18 | 5:00-7:00 PM
COVID-19 protocols for the reception:
All patrons must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon arrival at the center if attending a performance or special event that is presented by Tannery Pond Center, the nonprofit organization. Proof can be paper or digital copy of vaccination card and/or NYS Exclesior Pass. Alternatively, attendees can provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 72 hours of showtime.
Masks are encouraged, but not required (after showing proof as outlined above).
COIVD-19 protocols to visit the gallery during regular hours:
Masks are required for all visitors while inside the Tannery Pond Community Center.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a painter, printmaker, and graphic artist.
As a printmaker I’m presently focusing on end-grain wood engravings (end-grain because it allows a finer line...a 19th century technique to be printed alongside type).
I also work in large scale charcoal drawings on mylar; and oil paintings which range from smaller plein air works to larger studio pieces.
I draw my inspiration from nature - whether the birds crowding around the feeders outside my studio window, or deep into wild lands. I especially enjoy bushwhacking in the Adirondacks and Catskills and stumbling upon quiet hidden revelations be they micro or macro... springtails on snow, or a fern glade suddenly spotlit in a forest of maple trees... my art is a reflection on those moments.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
George Dirolf has exhibited in numerous galleries throughout New York’s Capital District, most recently as part of the 2021 Artists of the Mohawk Hudson Region Exhibition at Albany International Airport. He has won several awards, including the 2020 Juror’s Choice Award at the Regional Art Galleries of the Arkell Museum (Canajoharie, NY) and Best in Show at the 2017 Upstate Artists Show at Laffer Gallery (Schuylerville, NY).
George taught art to young people at Bethlehem Central School for 27 years. He lives in Loudonville, NY.
