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November Issue
2008
Wells Gallery in Charleston, SC, Features
Works by George Pate and Earl B. Lewis
Wells Gallery in Charleston, SC, will present an exhibition of works by plein-air impressionist George Pate and world renowned watercolorist Earl B. Lewis, on view from Nov. 7 - 21, 2008.
Having recently relocated from Sante Fe to
the South Carolina coast, Pate has found an abundance of subject
matter in the imminently paintable landscape, filled with historical
architecture and manifestations of distinctly different cultures.
He works en plein air to render light, shade, and shadow with
a strong design, vital color and thoughtful brush strokes.
In one of his featured pieces, The Fairway View, Pate evokes
both realism and impressionism with a recognizable wetland scene
covered in layers of paint applied with both brush and palette
knife.
As a registered architect, Pate fully inhabits each scene he paints, extracting the essence that resides in the setting, and releasing its poetry onto the surface of the canvas. He retains his love for dwellings and their shapes, and finds encouragement in the architecturally-laden churches of Charleston.
Earl B Lewis
Fine artist and children's book illustrator, Earl B. Lewis has gained worldwide recognition for his exquisite watercolors that range from local landscapes to emotionally charged portraits. For this exhibit, Lewis is proud to present a new series entitled Night Running, for which he has reenacted authentic settings of slavery scenes in photographs and converted into watercolors.
A recent trip to Paris also resulted in many authentic French scenes that will be previewed through the month of November. In The Chair, Lewis focuses entirely on a lone newsstand chair by the Seine River that would usually go unnoticed by the average viewer. It is this attention to detail that Lewis brings to each painting that captures the spirit of his surroundings.
Originally from Philadelphia, Lewis now divides his time between New Jersey, Philadelphia and North Charleston. During a researching trip to Charleston to illustrate Margot Theis Raven's children's book, Circle Unbroken, Lewis fell in love with the Lowcountry. His Carolina coastal subjects include Kiawah marshes, fairway views, and architectural scenes, but more recently emotional accounts from Charleston's changing Crosstown.
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Gallery listings, call the gallery at 843/853-3233 or visit (www.wellsgallery.com).
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