Opening at the Willow Gallery & Garden Gallery at Quiet Waters Park on April 2 through May 18 is the exhibition of Wendy Johnson and Paul Gruner.
Wendy D. Johnson is both an Artist and Art Educator. Her exhibit, in the Willow Gallery, is titled “Coastal Roots and Tranquility.” Wendy states, “As a child growing up on Cornfield Creek, I learned to love all things surrounding the Chesapeake Bay and began by illustrating lighthouses and boats.The “Coastal’ artwork trend has been an inspiration to revisit my roots painting tranquil subject matter in relation to bodies of water. I hope you find a sense of calm from my work.”
Paul Gruner of Gruner Pottery will show in the Garden Gallery with his ceramics exhibit titled “Exploring Landscapes in Clay.” He states “ I’m using clay vessels and slabs as canvases for abstract and impressionist landscapes, painted with glazes. Layered glazes melt and interact when fired in the kiln, and even after years of experience, I am often surprised by the results. But I love the depth and visual texture of glazes and find them a great medium for painting natural vistas.”
The Opening Reception will be held on Sunday, April 6 from 1:30 to 3:30. The Galleries in the Visitor Center are opened from 9 – 4 weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. The park entry fee of $6 will be waived for the Reception only.
