April Artist of the Month
Art At The Kent Library
Sponsored by The Friends of Kent Librarywith Arts on the LakeExhibit: Here and AwayShow Dates: April 1st-30th
Arlene Seymour
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Arlene Seymour was born in NYC, but travels to the Hudson Valley in her teens left a lasting impression. She moved to the Hudson Valley in 1978. After several attempts to relocate, the pull of the river and mountains were an irresistible force, becoming her official home in 2000. She spent many of her professional years as a Creative Arts Therapist. Semi-retired now, she is able to focus on her art, letting it flow in whatever current runs below the surface. Arlene's art can be seen in exhibitions throughout the area and in several private collections. Using watercolor, gouache, ink, and acrylic, Arlene’s paintings are inspired by her home in the beautiful Hudson Valley and her travels worldwide.
When discussing her process and inspiration Seymour explained; “I create colorful, expressive semi-abstract landscapes, wildlife, figures, and fanciful worlds based on my photography and my imagination. I believe creation is a core response humans possess to express emotions. My work is inspired by my years as a creative arts therapist, witnessing the progress people are capable of when they are encouraged to express themselves. I believe each work of art I create is infused with emotions that others can relate to. Although I often begin a piece based on my photographs, my inner state reveals itself in surprising and pleasing images and forms in my paintings. At times, my work is intuitive and spontaneous, when layers and colors of paint transform a blank canvas to an imaginative landscape or figure. I work with acrylics, gouache, watercolor, and inks on paper or canvas. This exhibition is composed of a variety of my work including my trip to England last year, my home, June pond in Putnam county as well as some of my imaginary natural world paintings. It is my hope that these paintings show a combination of the physical and emotional while bringing to the viewer an image to ponder.”
