Reception for the artist: Friday March 26, 2010 7-10 pm

EMILY AMY GALLERY is pleased to present our second exhibition of the 2010 season, Return to Nature: New Paintings by Michael Abrams. Growing up in Rensselear County in upstate New York would eventually have a profound influence on Michael Abrams’ artistic career, although he was not aware of it then. The views out his childhood bedroom window of the Hudson River Valley became deeply engrained in his subconscious and have since become the predominant subject of his work. The landscapes are loosely based on these Hudson River Valley vistas he remembers but are also partially fabricated in his imagination. The combination makes for atmospheric, luminescent and ethereal paintings created from layering glazes from semi-transparent to opaque. The result is a beautifully rendered edenic nature of Abrams’ own personal invention.

Michael Abrams, "Eventide III" 18" x 18" Oil on canvas

Return to Nature marks the first time New York City-based Michael Abrams has shown in Atlanta. The show continues through May 5th. There will be an opening reception for the artist Friday, March 26th, from 7 - 10 pm. Please join us in welcoming Mr. Abrams to Emily Amy Gallery to celebrate the opening of his solo show. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served and the artist will be present to answer questions. I hope you can join us!