PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Opening Reception will take place Sept. 1 from 5:00 to 7:00 during First Fridays Artswalk. 

 

Karen Chase is an abstract painter, and Paul Graubard paints narrative, visionary works. They are married. This show highlights their individual pieces and one collaborative piece.

 

According to a press release:

 

Paul began to paint about 25 years ago, giving up his practice as a psychologist. The first thing he did was buy a big roll of white paper, then went to the hardware store to buy a can of black paint. With that paint and paper, he made Emma’s Matzoria, which will be on display for this show.  It is based on his childhood memories in Passaic, NJ. It has never been shown before. Museums in the U.S. and abroad collect Graubard’s work. 

 

The author six books of non-fiction and poetry, Karen has a collection of essays called "History Is Embarrassing," coming out next March. 

 

Gallery hours are Wednesday-Friday, 11am-3pm or by appointment. The gallery will also be open on Saturday, Sept. 9 during the Let It Shine Mural Festival from 12-4pm.