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UPCOMING SHOW PREVIEWare influential in various ways as well. Among them are
the Wyeths, Northern Renaissance/Flemish painters such
as Pieter Bruegel and Rogier Van der Weyden, Italian
masters Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Raphael,
and the work of the American regionalists—Grant Wood,
Thomas Hart Benton and John Steuart Curry, to name a
few—as well as the WPA art that was produced in America
during the 1930s and 1940s, depicting the industrious-
ness and strength of the human spirit. Thus, the work
and subject matter of these artists particularly influence
and resonate with me. There is an inexplicable enchant-
ment I feel when gazing upon their works. The way their
technique, color, composition, tone, subject matter, mood
and symbolism (to name a few) all work together so seam-
lessly to create enthralling stories that capture the viewer
is my definition of great art. They move me emotionally
and speak to my soul on a very profound level.”
This is seen in her four pieces, such as In The Distance,
which over the years has become Kowch’s most popularpainting, and Pecking Order, featuring a woman standing
in front of a wall with hens and eggs. The latter work,
she says, “is a window into the intricate evolution of the
human condition and natural world, and the inner chaos
felt upon adjusted to a new life in a new town.”
Lewis’ paintings available will be Low Tide, Sprung,
Icelander and Turn Starboard. Working with Demato,
the two selected these works of art to be turned into
prints because they best represent Lewis’ art stylistically
through the stories that are conveyed. The artwork has
an eye toward the sea, where collectors can connect with
otherworldly images and ideas. Lewis’ distinctive style
is also front and center, with exaggerated facial features
and hidden symbols strewn throughout the artwork.
Discussing his art, Lewis shares, “I have always
believed nothing quite tells a story like the human
face. Even if I’m limiting myself in terms of subject
matter, the most subtle change of a facial expression
can dramatically affect the mood or tone of the piece.4
Andrea Kowch, Light
Keepers, open edition
numbered print on
archival paper, ed. of
500, 20 x 16"
5
Andrea Kowch, Pecking
Order, open edition
numbered print on
archival paper, ed. of
500, 20 x 16"
6
Kris Lewis, Icelander,
open edition numbered
print on archival paper,
ed. of 500, 30 x 24"
7
Andrea Kowch, In The
Distance, open edition
numbered print on
archival paper, ed. of
500, 20 x 20"4