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:
Mon. through Thurs. by Appointment*
Friday 12 - 4
Saturday 10 - 4
Sunday 12 - 4
443-821-7355
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Baltimore Screen
Painting Show
July 2nd through August 25th
OTA partner Michael Seipp is curating a show with The Baltimore Screen Painting Society during July and August. They have planned two morning workshops where interested citizens can register to learn the history and technique of this treasured Maryland tradition. Michael Seipp and former art teacher Linda DeCarlo will demonstrate and assist approximately 8-10 students to paint their screens.
Painted Screen Workshop
July 24th and August 14th
10 AM to 12 Noon
A fun family event, all ages welcome. Painted Screen Artists will be there to help you paint a miniature screen and to talk about the origins of this unique Baltimore Folk Art. Stop by the gallery and see painted screens from a variety of artists.
There is a ten dollar fee (cash or check only)
Reserve a space - send an email mvs21214@gmail.com
In the afternoon two 10x10’ tents and tables will be used to showcase arts and crafts of partners during the 1-4 pm time block. Off Track art Gallery would also be open and available to view all the screen paintings by members of The Baltimore Screen Painting society. There will be a video running inside the gallery giving facts about the tradition.
Screen Artists participating include:
Jeff Bodick
John Lampieri
Anna Pasqualucci
Paul Dorr
Michael Seipp
A BRUSH WITH PAINTING
Opens September 3, 2021
