Akus Gallery Presents Maurice Sapiro: “Where The Land Sweeps The Sky” – Press Release

Akus Gallery Presents Where the Land Sweeps the Sky

Posted by Dwight Bachman on October 21, 2013 2:12 PM

Written by Christopher J. Herman

Willimantic, Conn. —

Eastern Connecticut State University is hosting Maurice Sapiro’s “Where the Land Sweeps the Sky” in the Akus Gallery from Oct. 24-Dec. 12.

The opening reception will take place on Oct. 24 from 4-7 p.m.

Sapiro specializes in tonal landscapes, skyscapes, dreamscapes, sunsets, clay sculpting and woodland sketches. The gallery will feature more than 80 paintings including both a handful of Sapiro’s pour paintings and a selection of his tonal landscapes.

“I paint from imagined memory,” said Sapiro. “My source of inspiration comes not from Nature, but from the limitless potential inherent in the oil paint process. Even though oil has been used as a paint medium for over 500 years, its full potential is yet to be exhausted . . . It is also the only medium that keeps its color, value and hue when dry. The abstract elements in my paintings become visible when viewed up close. But when viewed 10 steps back, these isolated elements, these flecks of pigment, fuse in the viewer’s eye and mind, and as if by magic, decoration becomes representation, abstraction becomes reality.”

Sapiro has been painting for more than 60 years and his work has been exhibited in New York City at The National Academy of Design, The National Arts Club, The City Center Gallery and The Forum Gallery. He has published articles and two books on clay-form modeling methods; built his own harpsichord; taught himself a high level of color photography; and does his own color processing. His books have sold more than 48,000 copies and have been considered authoritative classics in the classroom and the studio for more than 30 years.

The Akus Gallery is located in the lower level of Shafer Hall at the corner of Windham and Valley Streets in Willimantic. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 1-7 p.m. on Thursday and 2-5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call (860) 465-4659 or visit www.easternct.edu/akusgallery.

For more information on Sapiro’s work, visit https://mauricesapiro.com/.

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25 thoughts on “Akus Gallery Presents Maurice Sapiro: “Where The Land Sweeps The Sky” – Press Release”

Chas Spain on October 22, 2013 at 4:57 am said:

The images here look stunning so the originals must be very powerful. I hope the exhibition goes really well Maurice.

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- Maurice Sapiro on October 22, 2013 at 8:34 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Chas.
  
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cynt5525 on October 22, 2013 at 6:50 am said:

Beautiful Article !!! Love all of your aworks!!! Congratulations !!! 🙂 *Cynthia

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- Maurice Sapiro on October 22, 2013 at 8:35 pm said:
  
  Thanks
  Cynthia for always being appreciative.
  
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christafriedl on October 22, 2013 at 7:22 am said:

Powerful impressive art

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- Maurice Sapiro on October 22, 2013 at 10:43 am said:
  
  Thank you Christa!
  
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naomisilverart on October 22, 2013 at 8:36 am said:

So wishing I could be there with you, Maurice! Please make sure to post pic of the opening & have a wonderful time!

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- Maurice Sapiro on October 22, 2013 at 10:36 am said:
  
  Naomi, it would be better if you could be there.
  
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KittNoir on October 22, 2013 at 9:23 am said:

Wish I could be there! Hope it goes wonderfully 🙂

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- Maurice Sapiro on October 22, 2013 at 10:33 am said:
  
  I wish you could be also! Thanks for the best wishes!
  
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Mary on October 22, 2013 at 9:27 am said:

Lovely Maurice piece – best wishes for a wonderful show.

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drawandshoot on October 22, 2013 at 10:05 am said:

So fantastic, Maurice! Wish I wasn’t so far away. This exhibit will be stunning!
Best wishes to you.

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- Maurice Sapiro on October 22, 2013 at 10:20 am said:
  
  Karen, Wish you could be at the exhibition so I could thank you in person for your appreciation .
  
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Hollis Hildebrand-Mills on October 22, 2013 at 10:35 am said:

Nice to read your artist statement.

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- Maurice Sapiro on October 22, 2013 at 11:15 am said:
  
  Writing an “Artist Statement” can be informative to both the artist and the reader. It gave me a chance to gain insight into what it’s all about.
  
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  - Hollis Hildebrand-Mills on October 22, 2013 at 11:38 am said:
    
    I know. Very tough to write! But good to take stock!
    
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  - Maurice Sapiro on October 22, 2013 at 12:07 pm said:
    
    The easiest thing about this entire adventure was painting the paintings.
    
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  - Hollis Hildebrand-Mills on October 22, 2013 at 1:36 pm said:
    
    No kidding! I have had seven solo shows and you are telling a truth here that few few few people know!
    
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Eirene on October 22, 2013 at 1:21 pm said:

Again, superb Maurice! Very curious how the exhibition will turn out! The first one feels spacey, very beautiful :), can’t even describe the second one!

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Maurice Sapiro on October 22, 2013 at 1:45 pm said:

If you can get to the show, I’ll explain them to you. Really wish you, and your twin sister lived closer.

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Marta Galindo on October 23, 2013 at 4:19 am said:

Really beautiful! All the best for the exhibition!

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- Maurice Sapiro on October 23, 2013 at 8:55 am said:
  
  Thank you Marta
  
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Michelle Kogan Illustration, Painting & Writing on October 25, 2013 at 8:25 am said:

All the Best with your exhibit!

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- Maurice Sapiro on October 25, 2013 at 9:46 am said:
  
  Thanks Michelle. It was a night to remember!
  
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kklinedinst on November 5, 2013 at 12:22 am said:

Congratulations! I wish I could get to Connecticut to see your beautiful exhibit.

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