Art exhibit by artist Chantal Westby through November 10th
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Edgmont, PA – AUGUST 17, 2012 –Beauty Art, Antiques & Gifts is holding its first art exhibition of the fall season with the exhibit “Wind and Air” featuring a stellar array of large and extraordinary pieces by artist Chantal Westby. The much-anticipated installation will run from September 15 through November 10. Art lovers are invited to attend the Artist Reception on September 15, 2012, 5 to 8 p.m.
Gallery owner Paula Jackson adds:
ABOUT CHANTAL WESTBY
Chantal Westby creates works of art that not only speak of her own memories but also encourage the spectator to investigate their own. The artist attributes her vision to her desire to encourage a visual dialogue between the spectator and herself. She accomplishes this task through her large-scale acrylic and multimedia paintings. Her compositions elevate recognizable forms and subjects to an abstract level, stripping them of their tangible boundaries and allowing them to exist in their most organic state.
Westby furthers this abstract quality by altering the perspective, often presenting her depicted scenes in a di sotto in sù style. In doing so, she creates a field of depth that allows the spectator to look up into the compositions toward illusionistic upper thresholds, intensifying the emotions captured on the canvas support.
Born in France, Westby migrated to the United States in the 1980s and has actively painted in Pennsylvania since her arrival. She studies at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia and Main Line Art Center in Haverford, PA.
ABOUT BEAUTY
Beauty Art, Antiques & Gifts specializes in contemporary art, antiques, and artful gifts and décor. We believe that a unique home creates a rich environment in which to enjoy life. Visit Beauty soon! www.beautyartgallery.net www.facebook.com/beautyartgallery.
For more information about Chantal Westby and her paintings, contact gallery owner Paula Jackson @ 610-353-4569 or Paula@BeautyArtGallery.net. Location: 3857 Providence Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073 (just off West Chester Pike / Route 3).