AMBLER — Art in the Storefront is hosting a “Crows Among Us” art exhibit, featuring works from artist Richard Metz.
Metz is a visual artist whose paintings are imbued with environmentalism, said an Art in the Storefront press release.
“The process of making visual art is so satisfying and so all encompassing, that of course I want to keep doing it,” Metz said. “I also have a strong environmentalist side, and these paths have merged over the past 20 years. I’m afraid for the loss of animal habitats and for the loss of all the beauty that the natural world is.”
Metz’s work often portrays subtle visions of images, often touching on feelings from past experiences, Some works are more traditional in format, while others strike new ground. His tree paintings are original applications that he began producing late in his graduate school studies. For years, he researched methods and use of natural, non-toxic pigments and egg yolk to create this artwork form, said the release.
“They are different and ephemeral,” Metz said.
Art in the Storefront is located at 41 E. Butler Avenue in Ambler. The exhibit is open to the public. To learn more about Metz and his drawings, paintings and writings, visit www.mistermetz.com.
More than 23 years of ongoing exhibits at Art in the Storefront have been hosted by Denney Electric Supply. The co-curators are Karen Kieser, Immersion Studio, and Mark Elliott, No Bare Walls Framing Studio. The sole purpose is to support local artists; there is no charge to exhibit. The storefront is lit all evening for enhanced enjoyment. For details or to exhibit, call Elliott at 215-654-9106.
