Elisa Contemporary Art will be presenting a new pop-up gallery and public art exhibit, Hudson River Landscapes, at Sotheby’s International Realty (Riverdale, NY, 3732 Riverdale Avenue, Lower Level.

The exhibit opened on September 12th, 2011 and run through January 4th, 2012.

The exhibit is an homage to the majestic and historic river. Full of raw emotion, pure energy and mysterious beauty, the exhibit features the abstract and expressionistic landscapes of three female artists – two from New York State artists, renowned Mount Kisco artist Elaine Galen and, Syracuse native, Sharon Gordon. Our third artist, Marie Danielle Leblanc, adds her richly colored perspective from across the border in Canada.

The exhibit will feature:

• Late career artist, Elaine Galen
• Syracuse artist, Sharon Gordon
• Canadian artist, Marie Danielle Leblanc

The exhibit will explore a range of mediums and artist styles which capture the River. The exhibit will include Elaine Galen’s bold pen and ink drawings, as well as her signature style, expressionist paintings within a painting.

We're thrilled to be presenting a special event on Wednesday, September 21st from 7-9pm.

An Artist Talk by Elaine Galen followed by a Hudson Valley Wine Tasting courtesy of Skyview Wines.

To RSVP for this exciting evening, email Lisa@ElisaArt.com by September 14th, 2011.

About Artist, Elaine Galen
Internationally-recognized as a painter, sculptor, and educator, Elaine Galen has created an intimate dialogue with nature, using the painting process to explore its mystical, surreal and the spiritual aspects.

Elaine’s artwork has been exhibited in major museums throughout the world including the Whitney Museum, Brooklyn Museum, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Israel Museum.

About Skyview Wine & Spirits
Top rated (27 points!) by Zagat 2011, Skyview Wine & Spirits is metro New York's leading kosher wine and scotch retailer. Offering over 600 kosher wines, more than any retailer in the USA. Skyview Wine & Spirits also offers an extensive selection of excellent non-kosher wines and spirits and is considered by many connoisseurs as the “destination.”

• What: Hudson River Landscapes a pop-up gallery of Elisa Contemporary Art at Sotheby’s International Realty
• When: September 7th 2011 – January 5th, 2012
• Special Events: Artist talk with Elaine Galen and Hudson Valley Wine Tasting presented by Skyview Wine & Spirits – September 21st from 7:00-9:00 pm at Sotheby’s International Realty, Lower Level
• Where: Sotheby’s International Realty, 3732 Riverdale Avenue, Lower Level, Riverdale NY 10463. 718.513.5810
• Hours : Daily from 10 am – 5pm


If you are not able to see the exhibit in person, here's a quick video tour:



For a guided tour, contact Lisa Cooper, owner, Elisa Contemporary Art, 212.729.4974 or Lisa@ElisaArt.com