February 1, 2015

Italy in Retrospect in Narthex Gallery
(Solo Exhibition & Art Sale 2015)

Artwork will be shown in an invitational solo exhibition!

Italy in Retrospect is a one-artist exhibition featuring original oil paintings and pastels by representational artist Christy Olsen. Subjects revolve around central Italy and its unique characteristics, including history, architecture, artistic legacy, rich traditions, wine, music, and colorful landscapes. Twelve large paintings will be shown.

Santa Maria from Assisi, original painting by Christy Olsen
Santa Maria from Assisi. 24x36. Oil on board by Christy Olsen.

Tuscany is an Italian province surrounded by beautiful rustic countryside with yellow, red, and orange flowers and is also known for its Renaissance history and influence on high culture. However, the lesser-known province of Umbra is the home of the "Umber" pigment originally extracted from this mountainous province. It was used to make the famous Old Master's palette colors such as "Raw Umber" and "Burnt Umber." Original works in this show have umber and burnt sienna.

I didn't realize it at the time but now looking back in retrospect on the last few years, I have been painting a collection of scenery, colors and souvenirs that revolve around my former 2012 trip to Italy, where I visited Umbra, Tuscany and Rome.”

Solo Exhibition & Art Sale

This event is open to the general public. Admisison is at no chage.

Dates

March 1, 2015 - April 5, 2013

Artist's Reception

March 1, 2015 (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Refreshments served.

About the Gallery

Narthex Gallery is located on the grounds of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Enter the North Entrance marked "The Gathering Place" and walk straight to the exhibition. Or enter the West Entrance marked "Sanctuary" and walk straight ahead exhibition is on the right.

Narthex Gallery

Outside Narthex Gallery

Location

Narthex Gallery
7575 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704

Hours

Daily (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.).

Sale

Artwork may be purchased during the show but must stay hung throughout the exhibition.

For Purchasing Information:
Phone +1 (520) 297-7201


The Event

Photographs that were taken of the installation.

Installation

Installation