Brookfield Library Presents Bird Art Exhibit

Press release from the Brookfield Library:

May 8, 2021

Join us virtually on May 26th at 7 pm to meet the phenomenal artists Sean Murtha, Dorie Petrochko, and Karen Kent. Three artists painting birds in three different ways. You’ll have an opportunity to hear the artists talk about their featured artwork that captures birds in our May virtual art show. Register today at www.brookfieldlibrary.org select "events calendar" and choose the event. The art exhibit will be available on YouTube and you’ll find yourself appreciating birds in new and artistic ways.

Our exhibit explores the complexity the artists bring to capturing the magic of birds. Karen Kent focuses on owls, and her artwork encompases whimsical creativity that fully captures their personalities. Kent uses mixed media to further add complexity to her colorful imagery. Sean Murtha takes a different approach with traditional earth tones and gorgeous scenery depicting birds in their natural habitat. Murtha’s paintings resemble photographs and the sense of realism is astonishing. Dorie Petrochko also celebrates birds in her beautiful artwork. Her paintings capture a print like quality that fully encompass the essence and intricacies of these feathered creatures. You do not want to miss this exquisite exhibit. Register for our Meet the Artists
event to hear the artists speak first hand about their astounding artwork and their artistic background.

“As an art historian and a teacher I am fascinated by artists’ different styles. You would think that birds would be depicted basically in the same way but it’s not true. Each one of these artists are so very different in how they want to delight in these beautiful creatures,” said by Carolyn Nuzzi, curator for the Brookfield Library Art Gallery.

Area artists are invited to submit samples of their work either in person at the library or on the library’s website at www.brookfieldlibrary.org. The Art Gallery Committee will review all submissions and will contact those selected and will schedule exhibits. Library patrons will be able to see each exhibit virtually or as they attend library programs in the community room. Check the library’s website for information on dedicated viewing Art Gallery viewing days and times.

This Art Gallery space has been made possible by the generous support of The Friends of the Brookfield Library. The mission of this nonprofit organization is to support the library through fundraising, including the annual July book sale, the Friends’ primary fundraising event.

For more information about this topic, please contact Brookfield Library Director Yvonne Cech at (203) 775-6241 or ycech@brookfieldlibrary.org.

This press release was produced by the Brookfield Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.