The Decoupage Art of Barbara and Greg Matchick Exhibit
The Decoupage Art of Barbara and Greg Matchick:
The pieces in this exhibit are the
collaborative works of resident artist Greg Matchick and his wife Barbara.
Using skill and an eye for detail Barbara incorporates Greg’s fine art European
scenes into “objets d’art” by means of the centuries old art form of decoupage,
thus creating utilitarian works of art from modern-day objects. Over the last
year, a small number of these pieces have been on display along with Greg’s
fine art images and these works have gained increasing popularity in the last
year, being collected nationwide. This is an opportunity to see the works
exhibited on their own, in a greater quantity and diversity than before.
The
Art of Decoupage:
The art of decorating objects by
gluing colored paper to them and
finishing with multiple layers of varnish dates back many centuries. By the
12th century it was being practiced in
The
Exhibited Pieces:
The items in this exhibit are everyday
items of the 20th and 21st centuries. Wastebaskets, tissue box covers, light
switch plates and coasters. In a culture where these everyday items are mass
produced and simply serve a utilitarian purpose, the pieces in this exhibit
bear the mark of hand crafted artisans and are truly unique. Each piece is one
of Greg's fine art prints, printed by the artist on art paper, applied to the
object with decoupage techniques using multiple layers of varnish to create the
finished work. The result is a work of art that can be and is intended for
everyday use. This exhibit will run from August 1 – 30,
2012.
Where and When:
Gateway Gallery is at 21 N. Bemiston in downtown Clayton, MO 63105
This exhibit will run from August 1 – 30, 2012.
Gallery hours are: Wed - Sat, 11 am - 6 pm; Sun 10 am - 5 pm
To learn more about these collaborative works visit our webpage The Decoupage Art of Barbara and Greg Matchick
To see my collection of prints visit my Web Galleries
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