Rebecca Rothfus to solo at Pentimenti Gallery

Written by rubin Wednesday, 25 March 2009 08:23

PHILADELPHIA, PA - Pentimenti Gallery is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of works by Rebecca Rothfus, In the Open, from April 21 through May 30, 2009. A reception with the artist will be held on Friday, May 1, from 6 - 8:30 pm. Rebecca Rothfus continues to explore topics of landscape, architecture and evolvement of the early 21st century in this series of new paintings with a focus on our great state.

With her laser-like attention Rothfus concentrates on the man-made parts notable for their simple and elegant design, those architectural and mechanical pieces of our world that are not only functional and beautiful but  also a little nostalgic. Be it a farmhouse, a water tower, or antennas, Rothfus introduces a spatial abstraction that tantalizes the  viewer's perception. She defines her shapes very clearly, with a cool sense of color harmony and a surreal starkness, enhancing the feeling of three-dimensional objects defying forces of gravity. Rothfus will feature 14 paintings. The works range from 12 x 6 inches to  20 x 16 inches in the medium of pencil, gouache, paper mounted on panel.

Rebecca Rothfus was born in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago  (BFA) and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts / Tufts University (MAT). She exhibited at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago; ASAP Chicago, Chicago, IL; ArtHouse, Austin, TX; Riverwest Arts Center, Milwaukee; and more.

GALLERY HOURS Tuesday by appointment, Wednesday - Friday, 11 am - 5 pm., Saturday noon to 5 pm. Pentimenti Gallery presents contemporary art by emerging and mid-career artists in a variety of media. A unique voice in Philadelphia's art community, Pentimenti Gallery features contemporary art with an emphasis on content driven work that challenges both the traditional use of materials and format aesthetics. For more information, please contact the gallery at +1 (215) 625 9990 - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.pentimenti.com.

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