Tag Archives: Lesia Sochor

Gallery Talk

By Mathias | Published July 16, 2023

July 20 3:00 – 4:15am

The current exhibition Culver at al is a celebration of Michael Culver’s dynamic paintings and his latest achievement: the publication of the fascinating new book Sparring in the Dark – The Art and Life of Maine Painter Henry Strater. The talk by Cordula Mathias is in form of a walk-through where Culver’s work is compared to the other ten artists and where we consider different media and approaches. Questions and comments are welcome. The event is free and open to the public.

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CULVER et al: Group Exhibition 2023

By Mathias | Published July 13, 2023

JULY through OCT 15, 2023

Hours: Wed-Sun 12-5pm & by appointment

Mathias Fine Art is presenting a changing display of paintings, works on paper & mixed media & sculptures by Clinton Adams, Chris Alexander, Martha Holland Bartsch, Max Bartsch, Brenda Bettinson, Michael Culver, Michael Eisemann, Paul Feyling, Patt Franklin, John Lorence, Lesia Sochor.

Michael Culver is the featured artist of the show. Michael Culver has garnered praise for his use of color and the dynamic application of paint. He works on different surfaces in small and large formats. He is also an exhibiting photographer who has received recognition for that part of his oeuvre. Two of his photographs are included in Iconic New Hampshire now on view at Plymouth State University, NH until Sept 30. A number of his photographs are also available at Mathias Fine Art. Culver’s paintings are interspersed here with works, which range from mid 20^th century to the 2020s.

The photo shows Culver‘s dynamic painting Wet Fall in center, surrounded by two Eisemann serigraphs and a 3-D painting by Bettinson & a bronze by Holland Bartsch.

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Gallery Talk

By Mathias | Published August 9, 2022

gallery talk by Cordula Mathias: Aug 12 3:30 – 4:00 pm

Gallerist Cordula Mathias will present a short gallery talk about the current exhibition BLUE & YELLOW: persist.

The talk will cover the reason for the show, the background of included artists and their approach to the theme, and will touch on some of the hallmarks of the represented artists. Shown on the left is Forget-Me-Nots by Kate Marohn a work created earlier this year. The medium is acrylic, ink & oil stick on paper. The work is 16 × 20” and surrounded by a wooden frame.

Questions and comments are welcome. The event is free and open to the public. The space is air-conditioned. Join us.

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Gallery Talk

By Mathias | Published July 25, 2022

July 27 10:30 – 11:15am

The exhibition Blue and Yellow: persist is intended as a gesture of solidarity with Ukraine, its artists and culture. Cordula Mathias will focus her talk on the different responses the invited artists bring to the idea behind the show.

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Blue and Yellow: persist

By Mathias | Published July 18, 2022

exhibition dates: July 20 – October 2

gallery hours: Wed-Sun 12-5

reception: July 30, 3:00 – 5:00pm

gallery talk by Cordula Mathias:

July 27 10:30 – 11:15am & Aug 12 3:30 – 4:00 pm

musical presentation of the Bandura, the national instrument of the Ukraine by Andrea Goodman:

August 20 4-5 pm

Included artists: Max Bartsch, Brenda Bettinson, Kimberly Callas, Michael Culver, Paul Feyling, Patt Franklin, Brigitte Keller, John Lorence, Kate Marohn, Antoinette Prien Schultze and Lesia Sochor. This topical exhibition includes vibrant collages, paintings, works on paper, mixed media pieces and sculptures.

Lesia Sochor‘s powerful new canvas “Freedom” is the first painting in a planned series of babushkas.

Given the context of the invasion of Ukraine this is a logical follow up to her previous series dealing with thread, cloth and sewing.

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6/27 Gallery Talk 2- 3pm

By Mathias | Published June 25, 2019

Cordula Mathias will present a gallery talk about TREES an exhibition dwelling on the essence of trees as perceived by an exceptionally talented group of artists: Chris Alexander, Martha Bartsch, Max Bartsch, Brenda Bettinson, Kimberly Callas, Michael Culver, Paul Feyling, Patt Franklin, Brigitte Keller, John Lorence and Lesia Sochor. A Q&A will conclude the free event.

For more information call 207-633-7404.

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TREES June 19 – Sept. 8, 2019

By Mathias | Published June 7, 2019

TREES in their essence and beauty are presented in works by Chris Alexander, Martha Bartsch, Max Bartsch, Brenda Bettinson, Kimberly Callas, Michael Culver, Paul Feyling, Patt Franklin, Brigitte Keller, John Lorence, Lesia Sochor.

Log Pile Lesia Sochor’s convincing canvas is shown here.

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