During the month of November, the Silverman Gallery presents “Desmond McRory: 2022 Solo Exhibition.”
This collection of oil paintings and sculptural work by the award-winning artist has come together over the past two years. Working from his home studio in Stockton, N.J., McRory has established himself as a recognized Hunterdon and Bucks County artist, with an ever-growing following of collectors throughout the country.
The exhibition runs from Nov. 5 to Dec. 4, with artist’s receptions from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, and noon to 4 p.m Sunday, Nov. 13, at Silverman Gallery of Bucks County Impressionist Art in Buckingham Green, 4920 York Road (Route 202), Holicong.
McRory’s art is not only impacted by the physical beauty of his surroundings, but by current events, art and architecture seen on his travels around the country and abroad. He will often do a deep dive into researching a technique and its history, such as egg tempera or fresco painting.
“He could aptly be titled a Renaissance man, but Desmond is truly a man for the ages. His interest in art is always evolving with his commitment to travel and keep learning from the past. Yet, he is not afraid to learn, to grow and step into the future,” asserts gallery owner Rhonda Garland.
Most recently, he has been working with various sculptural techniques and materials. Using resin, wax or bronze and applying different finishes has resulted in pieces such as “Democracy Sounds the Alarm.” He explains, “I felt that we are at a point in our history when the principle of democracy is under assault. Artistically, the work has some of Delacroix’s ‘Liberty Leading the People’ and a some of the ‘Statue of Liberty.’ I created this work with acrylic resin that was given a patina of oxidized bronze and copper.”
The show’s highly textured and often atmospheric landscapes are primarily scenes of the seasons, including “Spring Rain,” “Summer Stream,” “Fall Remembered” and “Winter Field.” His goal in these paintings was to capture the feeling of a moment in the seasons as they unfold in the local countryside.
Flowers dominate his still lifes and bring the most color to the show: Orchids, Apple Blossoms, and Carnations. In “Tea Bowl” he created a painting of a Japanese tea bowl or Chawan.
Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, or by appointment. For information, call 215-794-4300 or visit online.
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