Fidias Gallery Reception for Freehold Art Society

Fidias Art Gallery owner and director Fidela (left) and Dr. M.

Freehold, NJ A superb evening for an artists' reception was enjoyed by all on March 1, 2014 at Fidias Art Gallery, located at 12 Court Street in downtown Freehold, NJ. This well attended event welcomed the  work of members of the Freehold Art Society. This group's members are very active in the community as one of their functions is to arrange exhibits where artists are able to display their work locally. I actually saw this concept in action having viewed artist Dr. Joel Stern's one man exhibit in 2004 at Monmouth County Library Headquaters in Manalapan, NJ.

Freehold Art Society is a non-profit, volunteer organization whose mission is to further appreciation of the visual arts in Western Monmouth County. Fidias Art Gallery was the perfect venue for their reception as it is the county seat of Monmouth and in an area of cultural and historical significance.

Freehold Art Society members paintings in the front window of Fidias

There were several examples of various mediums represented as well as chairs which were painted in a bold, colorful "mural" style often seen in LA, namely El Barrio.

Beautifully painted ladder back chair on display

Fidias Wine & Cheese reception offered Freehold Art Society more than just an appropriate venue to exhibit. Each member represented there was given a few moments to introduce themselves and their work to a standing room only crowd of appreciative attendees. To see these paintings on exhibit or for acquisition, contact Fidias Art Gallery: (732) 780-9827.

Dr. Joel Stern introduces his work & discusses painting the salt marshes at Sandy Hook.

Art Society member-artist, Phyllis Antonini shares how her paintings are inspired by her travels abroad.

Local art - The American Hotel in Freehold by artist Mary Caruso Albert.

Lemons and Tulips in a Blue Vase Watercolor paintings by artist Laura Geck

The 14 Participating Artists in this Exhibition:

PHYLLIS ANTONINI,  JILLTRUDE BARBA,  CAROLYN TISCHER BARTLETT,  MARY CARUSO-ALBERT,  DANA COHOON,  VICKY CULVER,  LAURA GECK,  HEMA GUPTA,  DALE JONES,  BOB HALLACKER,  DR. DONNA MUZZICATO,  LINDA SANFILIPPO,  AVRAM SHAPIRO, and JOEL STERN

Dr. Miczak's dress "Alyssa" by fashion designer Nora Gardner, NYC. 

Fashion Weekend Zolbayar Artist Reception

Artist "Zol" at his first solo exhibition Saturday night at Fidias Art Gallery.

July 7th, 2013 Fashion Weekend While NYC Fashion Week continues on Monday, this Saturday night, I had the pleasure of an out of city experience - Zolbayar's first solo art exhibition in Freehold, NJ.
Zol was born in St. Petersburg, Russia but now resides in the US.  As a self-taught artist, Zol's style is totally fresh and unpretentious. Gleaning inspiration from natural elements and the environment, (Zol works in masonry), he is able to create an organic transformation of acrylics into a marvelous abstract landscape of texture and color.

Wine, cheese and great canvas!  Zolbayar's first solo exhibition.

Some of Zol's paintings remind me of sandstone hills and the rock climbing I always attempt at the park. Others take you to the cosmos as they resemble galaxies of stars. There are so many that I liked but I wanted to know which were the artist's own favorites. These are the ones that I photographed for you here.

This creation by Zol reminds me of the natural veins found in marble.

I spoke with Zol and he said that his technique can include the use of fire to achieve the unique finishes you see on much of his artwork. Some have a three dimensional pebbled finish and others are smoother with texture.

Another one of Zol's creations on exhibit at Fidias Art Gallery

This was a delightful evening with a rather large turn-out of invitees and locals who support the Fidias Art Gallery. It is refreshing to see an artist who is both talented and well grounded. I'm looking forward to seeing Zol in NYC for Fashion Week and beyond as I believe his future in the art world is secure.
The Zolbayar Collection will be on exhibit from September 7th - 21st at Fidias Art Gallery, 12 Court Street, Freehold NJ 

This Evening's Outfit:
Metamorphose Dress by Horny Toad - This LBD is an easy to wear convertible wrap you can dress up or down. Tonight I wore the straps up, halter style and added a Red-Taupe Silk Blend Scarf by NewportStyle.net

Metamorphose Dress by Horny Toad

Metamorphose Dress with straps down and Green Quartz necklace by Club Monaco, 5th Ave.