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.

Hours:

Mon. through Thurs. by Appointment

Friday 12 - 4

Saturday 11 - 4

Sunday 12 - 4

(443) 821-7355

Bev Mey

Beverly Franck Mey was born in Baltimore City and educated in Anne Arundel County. Throughout her life she pursued a wide array of artistic studies, crafts, stained glass, china painting, tole painting,and oils. She studied with Barbara Nuss, of Nuss Fine Arts; Mary Pfister, of Delaphaine Visual Arts Center; Kathy Kneiss, of Kniess Fine Arts, and is presently studying with David Zuccarini in Howard County. Inspired by the history and charm of Carroll County; she began painting private homes, historic buildings, local landscapes and gardens, has designed and developed her specialty of house portraits, and she also paints flower portraits and wildlife.