Chace-Randall Gallery presents Curator’s Choice; a group exhibition by the gallery’s 12 permanently exhibiting artists Aug 30 - Dec 29, 2013. A Reception for the Artists is Saturday, Aug 31, 5 - 7 p.m. This is a revolving exhibition: no red dots, works sold wrapped and replaced by another favorite from our closets. See the show early; see it often as it changes.
A strong believer in the work of each and every one of her artists, gallery owner and director Zoe Randall admits that not every painting, photograph, sculpture or unique work on paper in the gallery strikes a cord within her as deep as another does. Yet, she is always reticent to point out her favorites. “Although the gallery is very much about my personal aesthetic, I don’t love every piece in which I do find merit. Relevance may not be subjective, but taste is,” says Randall. “It’s my job to present the finest works I can, but never to intrude upon one’s personal taste,” she says. Still, Randall finds that her customers, more often than not, want to know which pieces she prefers over others—which pieces she would chose for her own home. Curator’s Choice is the opportunity to find out. Participating artists are Rimer Cardillo, Keith Cardwell, Grant Collier, Judith Lamb, Inverna Lockpez, Patrick McCay, Linda Mitchell, Michael Rich, Gail Rothschild, Christie Scheele, Sharon Wandel and Marie Vickerilla.
Granted, many of Zoe Randall’s “favorites” have slipped away over the years, sold to a good home or placed in institutional collections. These “favorites” are part of Chace-Randall’s current inventory. And there will be no “red-dotting” in this exhibition. Works will be wrapped from the wall, another piece replacing it. “I want people to have the pleasure of immediate acquisition--no waiting until the show closes,” says Randall. Sneak preview here, though we cannot promise these pieces will stay long in the show. Our only assurance is a fine exhibition of the finest artists showing in the Western Catskills. The exhibition, however rotating, will remain for viewing pleasure all winter.
Chace-Randall Gallery is located at 49 Main Street, Andes. Season gallery hours: Saturday, Sunday and Holiday Fridays and Mondays 11 – 5 and by appointment. Winter hours will be by appointment only.
