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MEET the ARTIST: Brenda Bettinson

By Mathias | Published August 16, 2018

You are invited to meet the artist BRENDA BETTINSON at her LEST WE FORGET exhibition at Mathias Fine Art on Saturday, August 18^th from 4:30 – 6:00pm.
Apart from being a phenomenal painter, Brenda’s credentials include inductee, World Lifetime Achievement, Marquis Who’s Who, Prof. Emeritus, Pace University, recipient of grants and awards for her service in higher education. Prof. Bettinson studied at St. Martin’s and the Central School for Art & Design and the University of London, she was inscribed Élève Titulaire de l’ École Pratique des Hautes Études, Sorbonne, University of Paris, France and was awarded the Diploma in Design, Ministry of Education, London, England.
image info: Brenda Bettinson with her painting Scapa Flow, ©Mathias Fine Art, 2018

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Bettinson Exhibition

By Mathias | Published August 16, 2018

‘LEST WE FORGET’ the new solo exhibition will be on view 8/15 -11/11/18. Bettinson’s 21 new paintings commemorate the centennial of the WW1 battles in Belgium and Northern France. They come as a sequel to her series “The Earth Remembers” and are part of a decade long preoccupation with the impact of total war upon the landscape and its populations.

Brenda Bettinson has exhibited extensively in Europe and the US. She has had one–person showings of her work in prestigious galleries and museums such as, in Maine, the Ogunquit Museum of American Art. Her work hangs in numerous public and private collections.

https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/new-exhibit-commemorates-armistice/106156

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POEMS About BIRDS

By Mathias | Published July 18, 2018

You are invited to help us celebrate “BIRDS” at a poetry reading given by Dr. Ellen Hart at Mathias Fine Art. Dr. Hart, a noted Emily Dickinson expert will read from Dickinson’s oeuvre and also sample other poets who have been moved to create avian subject matter. Join us, and maybe bring your own favorite bird poem to share. July 27 at 2pm. For more information please call 207-633-7404.

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Birds in the Field and in the Gallery

By Mathias | Published July 2, 2018

Boothbay Region Land Trust has partnered with Mathias Fine Art to offer a bird walk and private viewing of bird art on Tuesday, July 10 from 7-10 a.m. Join the Boothbay Region Land Trust at Oak Point Farm, 60 Samoset Rd, Boothbay Harbor.

The day will begin with the song of birds at Boothbay Region Land Trust’s new Oak Point Farm.After the walk, we will drive five miles north along the scenic Sheepscot River to Mathias Fine Art Gallery. Upon our arrival we will be greeted with coffee, breakfast pastries, and a private viewing of the show, featuring bird inspired art.

This event is free and open to all. Registration is required. Bring binoculars if you have them, or borrow a pair of BRLT’s.To register or for more information, contact BRLT Environmental Educator Tracey Hall at thall@bbrlt.org or 633-4818.

For more information see: https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/birds-field-and-gallery/103823

Featured image: Genetta McLean: Oriole, oil on panel, 3 x10″; photo credit: Melville McLean, 2018

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BIRDS – Reception

By Mathias | Published June 19, 2018

Art to celebrate the Year of the Bird

JUNE 30, 2018: 3 to 5pm

Join us in the celebration of the new exhibition of original art by ten exceptional contemporary artists: Holland Bartsch, Max Bartsch, Brenda Bettinson, Laura Boyd, Kimberly Callas, Michael Culver, Brigitte Keller, Kate Mahon, Genetta McLean and Raoul Spiegel.

Featured image by Brigitte Keller Flying Over the Ocean, mixed media, 2018

For more information please call 207-633-7404.

http://www.boothbayregister.com/article/mathias-fine-art-feature-birds/103521

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BIRDS: Art to celebrate the Year of the Bird

By Mathias | Published June 18, 2018

Mathias Fine Art is proud to present:

BIRDS

Art to celebrate the Year of the Bird

JUNE 27 through AUGUST 5, 2018

Included in the exhibition are Holland Bartsch, Max Bartsch, Brenda Bettinson, Laura Boyd, Kimberly Callas, Michael Culver, Paul Feyling, Brigitte Keller, Kate Mahon, Genetta McLean and Raoul Spiegel

For more information please call 207-633-7404.

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Brenda Bettinson Presents

By Mathias | Published June 18, 2018

We are happy to note that Brenda Bettinson’s just completed series of paintings on the Ravensbrueck concentration camp is the subject of a column by Joe Gelarden: http://www.boothbayregister.com/article/brenda-bettinson-presents/102774

At the moment, the artist is continuing to work on paintings about WW1 for her upcoming show at MFA in mid-August.

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BETTINSON: “Archetypes”

By Mathias | Published September 20, 2017

Brenda Bettinson’s Archetypes, a new solo exhibition will be on view thru Oct 15.

It is a privilege to be able to present this topical work. The theme of these mixed media pieces is timely and compelling, their execution is astounding. Visitors tell us Bettinson’s images are “strong,” “convincing,” ”amazing.” See this show and add your voice.

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Genetta McLean’s Approach

By Mathias | Published August 14, 2017

A gallery talk by Cordula Mathias is scheduled in connection with Genetta McLean’s solo exhibition Abundance (Xenia). The talk will explore McLean’s approach to her subject matter. Questions from the audience are welcome.

The event is free and suitable for visitors in any age bracket.

photo credit: Melville McLean (partial view)

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Painter Genetta Mclean

By Mathias | Published August 11, 2017

Meet and Greet

This event provides you with a chance to meet the artist Genetta McLean who has given us new series of panels which are aglow with the richness of the timeless rituals which surround the sharing of food. These delightful wood panels are collected widely. McLean’s imagery would be a worthy addition to any home. Join us for this celebration of form and color. Visit the exhibition to see the featured painting in its entirety.

http://www.boothbayregister.com/article/mathias-fine-art-presents-genetta-mclean/90278

photo credit: Melville McLean (partial view)

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