“Icons of the Civil Rights Movement” at Les Beaux Arts Gallery in Greenwich
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In honor of Black History Month, Les Beaux-Arts Gallery in Greenwich, is proud to present “Icons of the Civil Rights Movement,” an inspiring visual and written exhibit that traces the history of the Civil Rights Movement and honors the many who sacrificed their lives for freedom and equality. The paintings are by Pamela Chatterton-Purdy and the accompanying historical descriptions are written by The Rev. David Purdy. Included in the exhibit are portraits of such leaders as Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Emmett Till, and The Reverend James Reeb who was killed during the march of "Bloody Sunday" on March 7, 1965. The exhibit opens on Sunday, February 1st and runs through Tuesday, March 31st, 2015.
The artist, Pamela Chatterton-Purdy says, “The series emerged out of my own concerns during the Civil Rights era when my husband, David, and I were first married and living in Chicago in the early 1960’s.” She used the icon format for her paintings to suggest the sacred nature of the movement. Traditionally, icons are religious paintings on wood panels depicting scenes from the Bible and often set in golden background. Chatterton-Purdy uses gold leaf, handmade paper, oil painted collage paper and found objects that best symbolize the person or event represented. The Icons exhibit has been shown throughout the United States in more than 40 colleges, universities and galleries.
Chatterton-Purdy graduated from New Canaan High School and received her MFA from the University of Massachusetts. She has taught art for over 30 years in several universities. She has published two books, the first is "Beyond the Babylift: A Story of Adoption.” The book focuses on the Purdy’s struggle to adopt a fourth child from Viet Nam. At the time, they had two biological daughters and an African-American son. Her second book, "Icons of the Civil Rights Movement,” is a joint effort with her husband, The Rev. David Purdy, who did the research and text while her artwork illustrates the book.
“Icons of the Civil Rights Movement” will be exhibited at Les Beaux Arts Gallery from February 1 through March 31, 2015. The Gallery is located in the Round Hill Community Church, 395 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. The Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Admission is free. Groups are welcomed. For more information or to make a group reservation, visit roundhillcommunitychurch.org or call 203/869-1091.
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