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March Issue 2009
The Sylvan Gallery
in Charleston, SC, Features Works by Rhett Thurman
The Sylvan Gallery in Charleston, SC,
will present the exhibit, Coloring Outside of the Lines,
featuring works by Rhett Thurman, on view from Mar. 5 - 31, 2009.
South Carolina native Rhett Thurman is a focused dedicated painter whose wish is to push beyond the last completed painting. This exhibit is a show of such works. Of her last show, Thurman spoke of pushing out the edges of the safety zone and wanting to move the work to a level where it transcends her past work and the limits of locale and experience. This exhibition shows what happens when she moves "outside of the lines!"
Thurman provides the viewer with a sense of being in the moment whether at home in Charleston or traveling far and wide. Each painting is a refreshing, slice of life. Color and light is expressed in soft, luminous works of oil on canvas, reflecting this soft-spoken Southern lady's grace. Glowing with the light and joy of life and the recording of the lovely views around us, these highly collectible paintings bring warmth and a smile to the viewer.
Thurman has achieved national acclaim for both her oils and watercolors. She has exhibited with the prestigious American and National Watercolor Societies, been featured in national publications and is included in private, museum and corporate collections. She was the 2003 artist in residence for the Gibbes Museum of Art Poets' and Painters' program. Thurman is the recipient of the 1995 Outstanding Alumna Award from Queens College, where she earned her degree in studio art. Her education and painting experience include further studies in Europe and the United States. As Charleston is a destination for international art collectors, Thurman's work has worldwide exposure and is gaining in popularity. Highly collectible and easily affordable, her paintings add dimension to anyone's "portfolio."
The Sylvan Gallery specializes in 20th and 21st century representational art and carries a large selection of sculpture. They are pleased to represent the work of thirty or so artists of world renown. The gallery is a member of the Charleston Fine Art Dealers' Association (CFADA) and a founding partner of the Charleston Art Auction.
For further info check our SC Commercial Gallery listings, call 843/722-2172 or visit (www.thesylvangallery.com).
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