On Exhibit At Arcadia Cafe
March 17, 2009 through May 17, 2009
Reception with Artist March 25
(OLD GREENWICH, Conn. - March 19, 2009) - Arcadia Cafe welcomes Michele Krauss for an exhibit Passion of Color of her paintings from March 16, 2009, through May 17, 2009. Aracadia will host an Evening of Spain with the artist on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. with complimentary wine and cheese from Spain and a boutique of flamenco fashions for girls and women; this event is free and open to the public. Arcadia Cafe is located at 20 Arcadia Road, Old Greenwich, Conn. Hours are M - F, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat & Sun, 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information on this exhibit, or other upcoming events, contact Arcadia Cafe at 203-637-8766.
Michele KraussPaint hurdles across the canvas as Michele Krauss flicks long, thin lines over various backdrops. The brushstrokes, uneven and frenzied, inject movement into the works. In some, a collision of colors circle and loop over background characters. Krauss layers these quick lines into a textured expression of passion. In others, the swirls of lines themselves form the central image. Many of her paintings, however, are abstract representations of landscapes. These paintings feature blocks of blue that could be interpreted variously as ocean and sky. Extraordinary portrayals of figures and landscapes all find their way into this dynamic, refreshing and uncompromising collection. From simple planes expressing the pure, clean beauty of ocean to a collision of colors that trigger raw feelings of passion and desire, the use of rich color and texture evoke the rhythms of natural forces and emotions, bridging the gap between figure and landscape.
Wound up on top of the horizon line is always another line that refers to hope, as well as the tangibility of emotions and ideas. Although the colors are bright, they are soft and inviting. The colors meld together until they exude an atmospheric glow. Each painting creates a visual euphoria. Perhaps Michele Krauss' paintings are so full of movement because the artist herself has spent her life moving from Chile to various cities in the United States and Europe. Today, her paintings are held in private collections worldwide. |
