Dot Bunn Opens Major Figurative Exhibit in New Hope PA

Contemporary Painter Dot Bunn unveils a series of award winning figurative paintings that will captivate the viewer.
By: Howard Cooperman
 
Sept. 4, 2011 - PRLog -- September 3, 2011 (NEW HOPE, PA) – September will see the return of a major exhibition of figurative art by nationally acclaimed artist Dot Bunn. Bucks County Gallery of Fine Art located in New Hope PA will host this exhibition when it returns from the state capitol. During August, twenty three oil paintings of figurative art were part of an invitational exhibit at the Art Association of Harrisburg. The September display in New Hope will feature four award winning paintings as well as many previously unseen works before the Harrisburg show. They will be exhibited September 10 - 30 in the gallery's Dutch Room.

Dot Bunn had this to say about her increasing interest in painting people. “Over the last five years I have gradually taken a greater interest in depicting the figure. I find my subjects unexpectedly. A moment encounter with an interesting stranger in a restaurant may become my next painting. My favorite subjects are people doing things they love or working at their jobs. Good painting connects with people on a personal level that taps into their sense of life. One of my most successful paintings, “The Seamstress” seemed to hit that cord. During its exhibition as the first place winner in painting in 2008 at Phillips Mill Open Juried Show there were many viewers that felt that connection. I find that fact motivating and affirming. I am continually searching for my next seamstress.”

Dot states:
“Surely the gift of being creative is a wonderful thing but talent comes from hard work and discipline. The final painting that leaves my easel has a carefully designed structure that guides my choices throughout the process.

Great design is my starting point and many of my paintings had numerous drawings done before the brush touched the surface. We fool ourselves if we think that it is possible to produce meaningful work without learning the skills and lessons of the masters. Although I have my favorites when it comes to subject matter, I believe that all things can be made beautiful if your goal is to apply the principles of composition and the management of color to your work. It is not objects that I strive to paint but the essence of light that surrounds and washes over them.”

Show will include her “Self Portrait”. The gallery is open Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday Noon - 5pm.

Mountain John, received the Dr. Clifford Wheeler Mills Memorial Award at the Allied Artists of America Annual Juried Show at the National Arts Club in 2008.

Sock Monkey Magic, received the Award of Excellence from the Berks Art Alliance Open Juried Exhibit at The Reading Public Museum in 2009 and the Weiss Memorial Award from Cheltenham Art Center Exhibition.

Marty, won Overall Best in Show at the Artsbridge, 14th Annual Open Juried Show

Fantasy, received the Award in memory of Joseph Crilley, at the Phillips' Mill, 80th Annual Juried Art Exhibition in 2009 and was selected to be exhibited at Salon International 2009, in San Antonio, Texas.

The attached image is a 24" x 36" oil painting titled "Autumn" and will be available on a first come basis.

Bucks County Gallery is located at 77 W. Bridge Street, (just above the train tracks),  in New Hope PA. We are now the area's largest Fine Art Gallery featuring Contemporary and Traditional original paintings and sculpture. Contact Howard Cooperman regarding questions about any of the 36 artists they represent. 215.862.5272. You can see many of the artworks we feature at: www.buckscountygalleryart.com

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Bucks County's largest Fine Art Gallery offering original contemporary and traditional paintings and sculpture by award winning artists from across the United States.
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