Fall Exhibitions to Open at The Center for Contemporary Art

BEDMINSTER, N.J. - Aug. 20, 2018 - PRLog -- The Center for Contemporary Art ("The Center") is pleased to announce the opening of three exhibitions beginning September 14 and remaining on display through October 27. The opening reception will be held on Friday, September 14 from 6-8 pm and is free and open to the public.

The Comic Influence, curated by Virginia Fabbri Butera, Ph.D., features the work of six artists who capture the comedy of the quotidian through outrageous, whimsical, and humorous caricatures of reality: Barbara Neibart (Rockaway), Bette Blank (Madison), Dan Fenelon (Morristown), Rocco Scary (North Caldwell), Stephanie Brody-Lederman (New York, NY), and Suprina (Poughkeepsie, NY). The result is six distinct "parallel universe[s] based on his or her personality and signature," (Butera) that showcase the artists' unique perspective and wit. With subjects as varied as The Macy's Day Parade, a salami sandwich, and a dog takeover of famous works of art, this exhibition delivers both playful comedy and hard-hitting satire.

Donald Lokuta: Mermaids and Other Creatures, curated by Donna Gustafson, Ph.D., features the enchanting photography of Donald Lokuta (Union), whose career as a photographer, painter, teacher, and historian spans over forty years. In 1991 he assisted renowned artist George Segal in the creation of three sculptures for the F.D.R. Memorial in Washington, D.C. His widely published artwork has been included in more than 300 exhibitions and is held in numerous collections, including The New York Historical Society, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City, the Bibliothèque Nationale de France in Paris, and the Smithsonian Institution (National Museum of American History) in Washington, D.C. The subject of this exhibit is the annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade, a mythological honkytonk kickoff to the summer season. Lokuta offers his audience "an alternative to the status quo and an expression of a universal quest to take us out of our everyday life into a world where beauty of another kind reigns and humankind is in harmony with the natural world," (Gustafson).

Enough to Swear By is this season's faculty exhibition by Wes Sherman, who teaches acrylic and plein air painting classes and art appreciation at The Center, and leads regular group tours of Chelsea galleries. He is also an adjunct professor of studio arts at William Paterson University, Raritan Valley Community College, and Brookdale Community College and has served as a visiting artist at Temple University, Rutgers University, and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. This exhibition features a collection of Sherman's plein air paintings, with an emphasis on storytelling and narrative and the experience of the artist in nature. Sherman explores color and abstraction in distinctive and exciting ways which deftly convey mood and an exceptional sense of place.

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About The Center for Contemporary Art

Founded in 1970, The Center for Contemporary Art is a vital regional art center with a vibrant studio art school, extensive exhibition program and important community outreach component. The Center for Contemporary Art is committed to enabling all visitors to experience its classes and workshops, exhibitions and public programs. Visitors requiring an accommodation or service should contact The Center at least two weeks prior to the scheduled visit. The Center is located at 2020 Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster, NJ. For further information, please call (908) 234-2345 or visit The Center for Contemporary Art online at http://ccabedminster.org/

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