Art Opening & Exhibit: Albert Coffill

"Connections" - An exhibit of paintings celebrating the pastoral scenes that reflect the natural elements and characteristics of rural New England

On Exhibit in the Jamie Gagarin Gallery: March 3 - April 11

OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, March 20 from 5 - 7 PM

ARTIST STATEMENT:

Have you ever arrived upon a scene where everything about it gives you a sense of awe or remembrance? Life moves very quickly, yet a beautiful pastoral scene can stop you in your tracks. These instances are the inspiration of my paintings and I try to capture the feeling of the moment before it disappears literally or figuratively. Studying the natural elements of the landscape as a child and young adult gave me the background to not only identify what I am painting, but through an artist’s eye, observe and depict the colors, light and shadows that enhance a scene. My inspiration comes from the American Barbizon painters, a group of artists “that painted simple, pastoral scenes”. I hope that by viewing my work, you too can find a connection to each painting and perhaps rekindle a memory or emotion of your own.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Albert Coffill paints quiet scenes that reflect the natural elements and characteristics of rural New England. His love of nature and the rolling hills, open meadows, forests and waterways of the region inspire the paintings created with oils on canvas or gouache on paper. His roots run deep in Litchfield and New England, tracing back to the Mayflower. So too do his emotions for his scenes that he paints. His work captures those special tucked away places that make our region so unique. 

Click here: https://www.owlibrary.org/on-exhibit.aspx#anchor_coffill to read more about Albert's exhibit.