The work of another Monterey resident, Bradley Tryon, will follow
Gilbert’s exhibit. Tryon’s Portals: Recent Works on Paper will open on
Friday, June 13, with a reception that evening from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Tryon chose the title “Portals,” as he feels it reflects his sense of “being
transported” while he works. He finds that the features of his paintings
often “draw viewers into another reality.” As he works, “flowers of the
imagination, dancing trees, musical abstractions and wildly animated
landscapes take shape,” the artist asserts.
Bold colors, patterns, geometric and natural forms emerge from Tryon’s
use of acrylics, spray paint and stencils, to reveal “somewhat surreal
images” that often surprise even him. He cites Paul Klee as his most
important artistic influence, along with a wide range of music that he
uses to create inspiring soundscapes. Tryon generously adds that he is
influenced by our community of very talented local artists, many of
whom he considers to be friends and mentors.
Tryon has an interesting background: he seems to have lived
everywhere, and also had every kind of job! Originally from New Jersey,
he headed west as soon as he could, even undertaking a cross-country
hitchhiking journey at 14. (He was apprehended in Colorado and sent
home!) Though he is largely a self-taught artist, he took art classes
while living in California. Tryon has also lived in places as varied as
Florida, South Africa, and now is well-settled in Monterey. Likewise, his
jobs have ranged from hotel manager to yoga teacher.
The artist notes having visited most of the Knox Gallery exhibits – music
to our ears!! We are frequently surprised that artists apply for a solo
show having never attended an opening, submitted work to a
community group show, or even seen our space! He seems to
thoroughly appreciate Monterey’s wealth of “people who choose to
express themselves creatively.”
Don’t we all, as he says “feel so honored to be part of the rich confluence
of artists in Monterey and the Berkshires”?
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