| RiverWinds Gallery: "Usual Suspects” - Paintings by Jose Acosta, February 13 |
 "Usual Suspects” - Paintings by Jose Acosta@ RiverWinds Gallery, February 13 - March 7, 2010Artist Reception: Saturday February 13, 2010 5 - 8pm Gallery Hours: Wed - Monday 12 - 6pm, Second Saturday 12 - 9pm www.RiverWindsGallery.com Riverwinds gallery at 172 Main Street in Beacon is delighted to welcome Jose Acosta to our gallery in Beacon. His paintings of bright colors, swirling figures, and vibrant energy warm your heart and put a smile on your face. The opening reception for the show is February 13, 2010, (2nd Saturday) 5 - 8 pm. The show will run through March 7, 2010. Born in Cuba, he immigrated to the U.S. with his family when he was 3 years old. He is a Cuban/American and very proud of his Cuban Heritage as well as his American citizenship. His paintings depict his personal history and surroundings. He paints from the heart, expressing a little hope and happiness in all of his creations. He also paints the struggles of fellow humans as they strive for their dreams, the things that some of us take so lightly yet so many in this world do not have. Jose is a romantic at heart and envisions a future world where we will all live in peace and plenty. Acosta's works of paintings and sculpture are in more than 200 private and public collections. Most recently his works were added to the collection of the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City, the World Bank Art Program in Washington D.C., United Cerebral Palsy, Healthy Families, Touro College and the University of Pennsylvania Art Collection. In addition to this show, RiverWinds Gallery features more than 35 of the finest Hudson Valley artists. There are traditional fine art and contemporary crafts including ceramics, pottery, cards, paintings, photography, jewelry, and apparel. Gallery hours are Wednesday - Monday 12 - 6pm and 9pm on Second Saturday. Directions: Route 84 exit 11, take Route 9D South, turn left at Main Street. The Gallery is on the left, a block and half East on Main Street. For further information: RiverWinds Gallery, 172 Main St, Beacon, NY 12582 845-838-2880 http://www.riverwindsgallery.com/. Or Contact MaryAnn Glass 845-632-2174 or Linda Hubbard 845-221-3662. Attached - Usual Suspects, size is H 36" X W 42", Acrylic & Mixed Media |