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New Figurative Paintings by Heather Barron and Gerald Purdy

Presented by Phillips Gallery at Phillips Gallery

February 19-March 12, 2010

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Since taking up painting in 1998, Heather Barrons work has soared in popularity. Perhaps her success has something to do with her sincere, somewhat evocative subject matter and her style of painting. Originally from England, Heather naturally infuses her work with a bit of English country charm. Images of mainly female figures, singular in pensive poses or two sisters, a mother and child or even friends comforting one another, gaze gracefully or shall we say full of grace out toward the viewer. We see evidence of acts of kindness and compassion. It is Heather's intent to speak of joy and goodness. It's easy to see why so many are drawn to such warmth and simple beauty. Gerald Purdy's work might also be called charming but in a more light hearted, satirical way. Purdy uses realism to create an intriguing narrative. His small scale oil paintings draw the viewer in for their enchanted scenes and immediately challenge your perception of the artists' message. "My work is created out of a basic human anxiety that has been formed through personal experience in contemporary society (or in any society, where its' nature is to contravene man's desire to live free.) Aspiring to freedom, I embrace anarchy through comedic irony and humor."

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    Phillips Gallery

    444 East 200 South
    Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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    February 19-March 12, 2010

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    Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm

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