Thursday, November 3, 2011

PRESS RELEASE: Gabriel Tempesta at River Arts, Morrisville

Gabriel Tempesta - "The Dynamic Vermont Landscape and Figurative Works
November 9 – January 12
Opening Reception – November 17, 5-7pm
River Arts Center, 74 Pleasant Street, Morrisville, VT

River Arts is pleased to present "The Dynamic Vermont Landscape and Figurative Works"- paintings by Gabriel Tempesta, in the Common Space at the River Arts Center in Morrisville, VT, November 9 – January 12, 2012. There will be an opening reception on November 17, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
The upcoming exhibit, "The Dynamic Vermont Landscape and Figurative Works", will feature new charcoal landscapes and figurative work by Gabriel Tempesta, a visual artist living in Craftsbury. Tempesta has developed a process of painting with charcoal-powder & water to "capture" his vision of the Vermont Landscape.
Tempesta grew up in Wolcott, VT and graduated from Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, MA with a BFA in Illustration in 2002. After moving back to Vermont in 2005, he has worked commercially in illustration as well as in the fine arts.
The Gallery at River Arts is located at the River Arts Center, 74 Pleasant Street in Morrisville, VT. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10-2. For off hours, please call River Arts: 802-888-1261. Admission is free. For more information, call or visit their website at www.riverartsvt.org.