By BONNI BRODNICK
WINTER"S SPRING triptych, 73" x 144", Oil Wax on Maple Panel
There’s a new
medium in town and
Jeffrey Terreson can’t wait to unveil it. Renowned for his interpretive
paintings of horses and abstracts, Terreson now takes us on a ride to a new
place of invention, innovation and experimentation.
The paintings in
DEPARTURE, his new show, features textures and sub-textures that may appear
chaotic and in every color of the rainbow, but are dominated by a singular
chromaticity. Take a look closer and what appears to be a ribbon of color is,
literally, just that. The work has a flowing fabric feeling that will make the
viewer want to touch it. But more
importantly, it captures the eye on an exciting visual journey that stops one
from studying the medium and looking more at the color and the shapes. The pioneering
texturing produced by mixing encaustic wax and oils creates intricate patterns
on wood and steel panels that continue to show the artistic discipline and fine
arts sensibility of Terreson’s work.
DEPARTURE includes
“Winters Spring” (73’ x 144”), a triptych that brands the show with a colorful
crescendo of medium that creates one- to two-inches of mesmerizing relief,
demonstrating a maturity and dynamic use of texture. The technique flourishes
in the freedom of discovery that is what brings such brilliance to Terreson’s
new work that is an organic progression to what he has done in the past.
“You don’t need a
brush to be a fine artist,” Terreson said. “I’m trying to continually find new
ways of painting. There’s no formula and it’s invigorating. It’s in this
freedom that I’m able to grow.
“I’m overwhelmed
with excitement doing this show,” he continued. “I don’t know how it will be accepted,
but I’m taking a chance as a departure from my earlier work. And if you don’t
take a chance, you never move forward.”
Born in Bronxville, New York in 1955,
Terreson earned a four-year merit scholarship from Columbus College of Art and
Design, where he received his BFA in 1976 at the top of his class. Supporting
himself as a commercial illustrator, his art was purchased by such companies as
ABC, NBC, Mobil, IBM, National Geographic
and Purina.
Terreson
eventually followed his passion to paint and continues to evolve as a fine
artist. His paintings can be found
in more than 150 private collections, including Ralph Lauren and Joseph Abboud.
Other than being
represented by Newbury Fine Arts in Boston, Jeffrey Terreson is a
self-represented artist. For more information, please call 914.772.6570 or
email
Terresonstudio@gmail.com.
Additional information is available at JeffreyTerreson.com
DEPARTURE runs for three days, from
Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1.
WHERE: Bedford Historical Hall (608 Old Post Road, Bedford, N.Y.)
WHEN: Opening Night Party - Friday, November 29 from 5:30- 10:00
p.m.
HOURS: Friday, 5:30 - 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sunday,
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Paintings range in size from 9” x
12” to 73” x 144” (High-resolution images available upon request)
MC/Visa and checks accepted
