Paintings by Sean Thomas

Opening Reception June 26, 2008, 4 – 8pm

Exhibit runs June 25 – July 19, 2008

Please join us in welcoming the paintings of Sean Thomas.
Sean Thomas’s paintings depict landscapes, highway scenes and architectural elements, offering an exploration between the natural and artificial elements within the environment.
Using a muted palette of color, Thomas’ paintings invite the viewer to share in the fascination of the industrial world often juxtaposed to the horizon. The painterly style allows the images at first glance to be a casual interpretation, but a world of detail is offered in the seemingly minimal arrangements. With great skill in using oil, acrylic and watercolor paints, Sean Thomas’s environments command the viewer to stop and share in the delight of overlooked environments and structures. They are often minimally presented, but strongly satisfying vignettes sure to captivate.

 

Second Book Signing!

Saturday, June 28, 2008 4-7pm

Join us for a second chance to get a copy of Street Dogs or Shelter Dogs and have it signed by Traer Scott.
Due to the demand, many were unable to get copies of Scott’s best selling books at the opening reception. Join us for this signing, meet Traer Scott and view the uniquely exceptional black and white photography from both books on display.

About the exhibit:
The exhibit features photographs from the critically acclaimed “Street Dogs” and “Shelter Dogs “ book series. This collection celebrates Scott’s masterful photography and devotion to the plight of unwanted dogs.

Scott’s black and white photographic images are iconic, dramatic, beautiful, revealing a character study of the street dogs, showing their spirit and soul at times. Often touching an emotional nerve, the series draws attention to the plight of stray animals and at the same time one can see the inner spirit of these creatures, creating almost a human dimension.
It is a showcase of the life of dogs on the street celebrating the wonderful moments of character and the environment they must survive in.

Scott will be recognized for her efforts as the next recipient of the Helen Woodward Humane award to be presented, July 2008.