New Exhibit Featured at ArtPlace Gallery @ The Watermark

From July 1 through August 27, Greenwich artist Liana Moonie and Waccabuc, New York artist Wendy Shalen will have their work featured at ArtPlace Gallery @ The Watermark at 3030 Park.  The title of their exhibit is “People and Places.”  A reception will be held at the gallery for both artists on Monday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m., at which time they will present their work on display and answer guests’ questions. 

Liana Moonie received her B.A. in Education in Italy and went on to study art in the United States and abroad.  Her work appears in museums, foreign traveling exhibitions and both corporate and private collections throughout the country.  Currently, Moonie serves on the Advisory Board of the National Association of Women Artists (N.A.W.A).  She is also a member of the Silvermine Guild of Artists, the New York Society of Women Artists and the National League of American Pen Women.  Moonie has received various awards for her art, including awards from the Greenwich Arts Society, Flinn Gallery, Hurlbutt Gallery, and the N.A.W.A. gold medal for outstanding achievement.

“My art is inspired by a love and appreciation for nature and reflects life experiences,” said Moonie.  “I use abstract form to capture the essence and emotions of my subjects through a variety of mediums and am constantly striving to reach a higher level of expression through my art.  I look forward to sharing it with residents and guests of The Watermark at 3030 Park.”

Wendy Shalen is a teacher of “Drawing and Painting from Life”, and “Portfolio Development,” at both the Art Students League of New York and Silvermine Guild Arts Center in New Canaan, CT.  She has exhibited in New York City at Allan Stone Gallery, in London at Abbot & Holder, in Martha’s Vineyard at the Carol Craven Gallery and currently at Fielder & Fielder in Chilmark, MA. Shalen has been awarded for her artistic achievements by the Hudson Valley Art Association, the Catharine Lorilllard Wolfe Art Club, and received the High Winds medal from the American Watercolor Society.

“My art reflects my surroundings,” said Shalen.  “While teaching in New York City I have been affected by the plight of the homeless and it is my hope that my work will draw attention to their predicament.  I usually create work in a series using multiple media including charcoal, reed pen and watercolor to capture the spirit and body language of the subject.”

The collaboration between the senior living community and non-profit, cooperative art gallery aims to provide both residents and guests of The Watermark at 3030 Park with the opportunity to experience the work of fine artists such as Moonie and Shalen. 

ArtPlace Gallery @ The Watermark is open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For more information, please call The Watermark at 3030 Park at 203-374-5611.