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Joan Gillman Smith

Joan Gillman Smith

Artist’s Statement

Recently, while making another futile effort to organize my studio, I realized I was taking a trip through my long life. The contents of drawers, folders, portfolios and the multiple piles of papers yielded years of drawings, woodcuts, watercolors, paintings, sketchbooks, pads and collages. Some works were quickly tossed. Some displayed a hidden gem which was cut out to use in a future collage. Many brought back the years I made all this art and with them a sense of wonder –– especially when I saw my old drawings from the model. How had I done these?  I am currently working in collage, a medium I initially disliked. Years ago, Jack Rabinowitz, artist, inspired teacher and friend said to me, “If Matisse, Picasso and Braque did collage so can you.” How ironic that collage has become the medium which draws me back to making art again and again. Painted papers, pieces torn or cut from my old drawings or woodcuts and printed matter all find their way into new collages.

Many thanks to Joyce and Dawn for asking me to participate in this exhibit. I am delighted to show a small sample of the work that has preoccupied me through the years.

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Spanish Red by Joan Gillman Smith, acrylic and collage 18x18 $450Apples and Bird by Joan Gillman Smith, collage, 5x7", call PAC for priceApples and Bird by Joan Gillman Smith, collage, 5x7", call PAC for priceBlue Night by Joan Gillman Smith. Acrylic and Collage, 18x18", $450Blue Night by Joan Gillman Smith. Acrylic and Collage, 18x18", $450Shapes and Numbers by Joan Gillman Smith, acrylic and collage on wood panel 16x16in $600Spring by Joan Gillman Smith, collage, 18x24", $600Spring by Joan Gillman Smith, collage, 18x24", $600

About the Putnam Arts Council

The Putnam Arts Council (PAC) is a not-for-profit arts service organization chartered in 1963 by the NY State Department of Education. PAC is a voice for the arts in Putnam County and maintains a leadership role in fostering, funding, promoting and developing the visual, performing and literary arts in Putnam County and the region. The Putnam Arts Council is partially supported with public funds received from Putnam County and with public funds from the NYS Council on the Arts with support from the Governor's office and the NYS Legislature. Additional revenue is generated through membership, programs, special events, fundraising, and with contributions from the public and private sectors.

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Phone: 845-803-8622 General Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday,  12:30pm-5:30pm & weekends by appointment Gallery Hours:  Please see specific show for details on gallery visiting hours here. Our Location: 521 Kennicut Hill Road, Mahopac, NY 10541

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  • Winter Classes January 11, 2023
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