March-April 3/1 - 4/28, 2019
Meet the Artists
Opening Reception Saturday, March 9, 4 - 7pm
More than Meats the Eye
Amber Maurer Farran & George Maurer
Amber Harte Maurer Farran
Beauty and Loss
I grew up at my father’s butcher shop and living on my grandfather & uncle’s dairy farm. I have always felt very passionate about local agriculture, its importance to American culture, and its survival for future generations. I draw and paint what I know, and what I think is important to our society. When I’m not at work as a graphic designer, drawing, painting, or taking photos, I enjoy taking ballet lessons and hanging out with my husband, family, and corgis.
I display the destruction of nature and agriculture and its importance to American culture. My art depicts both Mother Nature and the local agriculturalist, along with the difficulties both face competing with the corporate man. Destruction of nature is represented by the omission of the environment; farm and forest animals are rendered on a white abyss. Counter to the removal of naturally occurring art, the pieces focusing on agricultural skills and trades, specifically butchery, bring to light these disappearing artisans. This catalog of endangered Americana is my attempt to remind us that what we have may not always be if it is cast aside.
Off Track Art Gallery
A Fine Art and Gift Gallery in Westminster, Maryland owned and operated by the artists.
Gallery Hours:
Monday through Thursday
by Appointment*
Friday 12 - 4
Saturday 10 - 4
Sunday 12 - 4
Stop by to see our
gallery show,
“Carroll County Artists’ Studio Tour: 40th Anniversary of Regional Art!”
in March and April
*offtrackartgallery@gmail.com
443-821-7355
Andi Rowinski
Andi Rowinski began her career with a BFA where she mainly worked in printmaking, oils, and watercolor. However, her obsession with colored glass eventually grew to take over her workspace. She now is best known for her painted glass which often resembles stained glass. She is inspired by the sinuous grace of nature and art nouveau ornamentation, so her work is often marked by curves and swirls. Her pieces include both decorative and functional forms which add beauty and grace to our everyday lives.
When Andi is not painting glass she can often be found teaching art in Carroll County Public Schools and has also written and illustrated a children’s book, Wishes. Works can be views at www.Andilandstudio.com, Andiland Studio on Instagram, Andiland Studio on Facebook, and in person at Off Track Gallery.
