‘Generations’ encompasses the work of father and son

MILFORD, PA — The Bluestone Gallery at 104 East Ann Street will hold an exhibit of new works by solo artist Adam Lowenbein, along with work of his late father Michael Lowenbein. The exhibit, titled “Generations,” will run from November 13 through January 15, 2010, with an artist’s reception on Saturday, November 21 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

“My father Michael painted the people, places and things he lived. He painted only what he believed was essential in a picture,” said Adam Lowenbein. “My work is a more contemplative experience and employs natural imagery such as birds, foliage and landscape as well as unnatural images that appear through free association. I endeavor to create a resonant moment out of chaos—a kind of meditative escape.”

Adam, who lives and works in NYC and Pond Eddy, NY, uses inspiration from both regions to create his art. He studied painting from a young age, attending private classes along with his father in NYC. Adam’s award-winning work has been featured many times in American Illustration, and he has had work published in The New Yorker and The Philadelphia Inquirer Magazine. Most recently, he has contributed to Dreams and Possibilities, a work by Praxis at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Michael began painting at the age of 10 by copying the work of old masters; he went on to graduate from Pratt Institute. His work as an illustrator appeared on the covers of Reader’s Digest and other magazines, in various children’s books and national advertisements for major corporations. For his last 10 years he concentrated on his painting, accepting commissions and exhibiting in regional galleries and shows. His portraits and paintings hang in private collections in New York, California, Maryland and Connecticut.

Gallery hours are Friday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. For more information call 570/296-9999.