Fins, Feathers and Fur to open at Peninsula Gallery Nov. 7
Fins, Feathers and Fur, an animal-themed exhibition at the Peninsula Gallery in Lewes, will be on display from Saturday, Nov. 7 to Sunday, Nov. 22.
Seven artists who are entirely new to the space, as well as four painters and sculptors who are repeat exhibitors, will debut an array of coastal creatures, farm animals, and woodland wildlife.
Images in any Peninsula Gallery show may be previewed at peninsula-gallery.com about two weeks prior to the opening and are available for purchase as soon as they are posted.
Participants familiar to the gallery are oil painters J. Stacy Rogers of Lewes and Brenda Kidera of Woodbine, Md. Among Rogers’ collection is a gorgeous image of hunting dogs in a composition that harkens back to the 16th and 17th centuries. Kidera will present an absolutely endearing cow portrait, elegant koi fish, and more.
Two sculptors who are resident artists at the Peninsula Gallery will showcase works in wood. Larry Ringgold of Chesapeake Beach, Md., collects driftwood along the Chesapeake Bay. He creates driftwood sculptures that accentuate the organic beauty of the materials. Bob Whiting of Ocean View has been carving decoys for the past 30 years and has received awards in many competitions including the Ward World Show held annually in Ocean City, Md.
Newcomers are Beverly Gurganus of Virginia Beach, Va.; Elise Mahaffie of Jackson, Wyo.; Jessie Rasche of Brookings, S.D.; Steve Oliver of Watertown, N.Y.; Susan Shalowitz of Washington, D.C.; Nancy Richards West of Chincoteague Island, Va.; and Richard Clifton of Prime Hook. Clifton has painted 53 duck stamps for various states, including the 2007-08 and 2021-22 Federal Duck Stamps. The gallery owners are elated to introduce so many new artists from across the country who have a wide range of techniques and styles. Some works are realistic and traditional, while others are simplistic and contemporary, or playful and stylized. The artists will exhibit a variety of winged creatures like birds of prey, waterfowl and sweet songbirds, along with farm friends such as horses, cows, chickens and more.
An opening reception will be held at 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, during which groups of 12 people will be allowed into the gallery for 20-minute intervals. Attendees must reserve time slots beforehand and are required to wear masks.
To choose a time slot, call 302-645-0551 or email peninsulagallery1@gmail.com. The gallery is located in the Shops at the Beacon, 520 East Savannah Road, Lewes.
