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This April, the Geary Gallery of Darien is proud to present "Cosmic Abstracts" featuring the otherworldly art of New York painter,
Charles Gulbrandsen. His exhibit runs April 3 - 28.
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Strange Attractor By Charles Gulbrandsen |
If you'd like a treasured object, photograph or painting framed, bring it in to Accent Picture Framing for a one-of-a-kind frame or shadowbox you'll be proud to display. And of course, remember to keep the Geary Gallery in mind when you're searching for a unique piece of art for your home or office.
As the weather is breaking, we look forward to seeing you this spring and we sincerely appreciate your support and patronage.
Sincerely,
Anne & Tom Geary
(203) 655-6633
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Featured Artist: Charles Gulbrandsen
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Core By Charles Gulbrandsen |
Abstract painter Charles Gulbrandsen's passion for painting is in his blood. In 1913, his grandfather began painting the ceiling of New York City's iconic Grand Central Terminal. He was asked to repaint the iconic "Ceiling of Stars" again in 1945, and travelers continue to pause and admire his work to this day.
After graduating from Cooper Union College, Gulbrandsen followed in his grandfather's footsteps and began his own career in art restoration, and was fortunate enough to participate in the restoration of the ceiling mural in 1996.
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During this same period, he also began his own mural painting studio, and while he still accepts commissions, Gulbrandsen now primarily concentrates on his own unique, otherworldly brand of abstract art.
Primarily executed in oil, using aggressive brushwork and multiple glazing layers, each piece begins as a rapid sequence of arcing gestures, and, like a
photograph coming into focus,they develop as paintings, emerging from chance; they explore the encounter between the natural and the perceived world.
In the past few years Gulbrandsen has become increasingly interested in the physical language of light and the ordering of perception. He believes that to challenge that order is to inhabit a place in which one is never quite certain of its scale, where space and light are not separate phenomena, where special knots and luminous vessels each define and complete the other within their own atmosphere.
Charles Gulbrandsen's exhibit runs April 3 - 28 and his paintings are available for acquisition. All are welcome and admission is free.
Geary Gallery is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820. For more information, call (203) 655-6633.
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Either from a live sitting or photograph, Geary Gallery's portrait service makes it easy and affordable to have a custom portrait painted of your children, loved ones, pet, home or even your favorite vacation spot. We can match you with the perfect artist chosen for his or her medium mastery. We invite you to
view the portfolios of our portrait artists. For more information about our portrait service, contact us today at (203) 655-6633.
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Spring Cleaning? Don't Forget Your Frames and Oil Paintings
Spring has just arrived and that means it's time for some deep cleaning. If you have a painting that needs to be cleaned or repaired, or a frame that's chipped or broken, bring it to Accent Restoration and give it new life! We'll bring your treasured paintings and frames back to their original beauty. Our projects hang in leading galleries, museums, historical societies and private residences throughout Fairfield County.
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5' X 7' framed canvas for a school in Greenwich |
Our custom framing service is recognized as the area's trusted source for framing everything -- from important certificates, photos and paintings, to oversized and 3D objects. If you have a collection that holds special meaning or evokes wonderful memories, display it for a lifetime in a handcrafted shadow box or frame custom made in our Darien shop, Accent Picture Framing and learn why our custom frames stand the test of time
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| Cornwall Blue By Sharon Hathaway |
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| Salt Marsh Dawn By Sharon Hathaway |
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| St. Julian's Bay's Malta By Susan Crawford |
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A Geary Gallery Gift Certificate Makes a Special Gift
Deciding on an art piece can be a very personal choice. If you're considering giving someone a work of art but you're not sure which piece to choose, take the guesswork out of gift giving with a gift certificate in the denomination of your choosing. Our gift certificates can be used towards any of our original artwork, custom frames, shadow box framing, frame or oil painting repair, or a custom original portrait.
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We Deliver Your Art to Your Car
To help parents with babies and small children who are unable to easily leave their car, we have Curbside Pick-up service. Just call from your car when you're in the gallery parking lot to pick up your work, and a gallery employee will bring it to you. Call (203) 655-6633.
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Geary Gallery and Accent Picture Framing were founded in 1984, and today are Fairfield County's preeminent art gallery and frame shop, featuring an extensive collection of original artwork, and custom framing services. With four elaborate display rooms, Geary Gallery maintains an ambitious exhibition schedule to showcase both Connecticut-based artists with national reputations as well as well-known artists from along the Eastern seaboard. The public can enjoy a new show virtually every five weeks. The Gallery also offers a Custom Original Portrait Service, which matches their favorite artists with customers wishing to commission an original portrait of their family, an individual, pet or home. With an extensive inventory of over 2,000 corner samples, Accent Picture Framing and Restoration is a service that is highly regarded for its master framing techniques as well as precision art restoration services for leading museums, auction houses, and historical societies.
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For more information about Geary Gallery and Accent Picture Framing, call (203) 655-6633 or visit our
website.
Store hours:
Tuesday - Saturday
9:30am to 5:00pm
Visit us at
576 Boston Post Road
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