Nick Serratore art exhibition to open Nov. 1 at Peninsula Gallery
The vivid colors and dynamic landscapes of all four seasons are the centerpiece of Nick Serratore’s new solo exhibition, Seasons of ... , on display from Saturday, Nov. 1 to Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Peninsula Gallery in the Shops at the Beacon, 520 East Savannah Road, Lewes.
The Serratore showcase will feature 25 pastel paintings radiating bold shades of chartreuse, crimson, plum, cobalt and iron, transforming the region’s scenery into technicolor. Images in a variety of shapes and sizes lull the viewer into serene, almost otherworldly places.
An opening reception will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Nov. 1, free and open to everyone. Patrons can enjoy a night out with complimentary food and drink, while chatting with the artist about his work.
Serratore graduated from the Hussian School of Art in Philadelphia and Wilmington University. He works primarily in pastels, a medium he feels can capture the tactile experience and majesty of the grand landscapes he depicts. He takes inspiration from places and environments in the beautiful Cape Region and beyond, saying, “It is difficult to describe in words the colors of the seasonal skies of Sussex County. The hues of greens, browns and golds found in a planted field are equally indescribable. When these scenes are punctuated by a weathered old barn or silo, the overall impression is mystical. The textures of a plowed field, an isolated woodland or a crashing ocean wave are again so varied that even photographs are unable to do them justice. The flat plane of the earth here gives light and shadow a multitude of opportunities to do their play.”
Over the years, Serratore has been featured in multiple solo exhibitions, participated in various charitable events, and won numerous awards. This is his fourth solo exhibition at Peninsula Gallery, with his work being shown year-round as a resident artist. The recipient of a 2012 Individual Artist Fellowship from the Delaware Division of the Arts, Serratore is a member of the Pastel Society of America in New York.
“With each change of season comes a change in weather; the bare, cold earth of winter defrosts to welcome in the rebirth of spring, while the heat of summer is cooled by the crispness of autumn. But a change of season also represents the change of our lives, a time of reflection,” said Serratore. “I have been painting the landscape for over 35 years, and as I grow older, I think of all the paintings that I have created that were inspired by the seasons and my surroundings. I also think about how I, as an artist, have changed. Each season continually gives me unlimited inspiration and ideas. Rainy days are my favorite because they put me in a contemplative state, perfect for creating art in the solitude of my studio. Seasons of … represents my experience with nature. It is with hope that the viewer will become immersed in their own experience.”
