First Thursday Gallery Reception Featuring Shoshana Kertesz

Join us in our beautiful art gallery to see the latest exhibit, enjoy some light refreshments, and meet our current artist.

There is no registration necessary and all are welcome.

Welcome to Literature and Music. In Kertesz's words, "My oil paintings are psychological explorations, of others and of myself. My series includes realistic portraits of great artists, dancers, writers, poets, musicians. I chose my subjects not just based on whom I admire but whom I can identify myself with on certain levels. For me it is also a psychological study, to make a thorough research on my subject`s personality, to dig as deep as possible into their art and to live and breathe who they are in order to bring out the most realistic expression and reflection of their inner being as well as—consciously or not—my own. For me, painting is communication and self expression without words, but I want people to feel free to interpret my art as they will. They can see themselves in them. I like to explore and experiment with different styles and techniques ranging from realism to expressionism and my favorite material is oil."

Questions? Email madelynn@johnsonlib.org or call 201-343-4169 x22.