The 20 watercolors on display in the exhibition record this latest journey. Painted directly from the stern of a boat, Nice successfully recreates the entire experience of the River, from the metropolis of New York to the wide expanse of the Tappan Zee to the narrow, pristine northern reaches. Nice prefers traveling by boat in order to appreciate the physical force of the River and its changing tides and weather conditions. He claims the rocking of the boat makes it easier, not harder, to paint the surrounding mountains, buildings and historical vistas. This exhibit is generously co-sponsored by US Trust and Premier National Bank.
Familiar sites take on altered appearances once the sun has set.
For photographers Larry Miller, Lynn Saville and Jill Waterman, night offers a new realm of beauty and life. Whether photographing the desert, rural farmland or urban street scenes, these three artists use prolonged exposures to capture the intangible qualities of night. The elements of chance and surprise are integral to their work. Larry Miller's photographs of the American west cast an otherworldly spell on viewers. Eerie red rock formations are silhouetted against cobalt skies blanketed with millions of stars.