Surreal Meets Summer at Longyear Gallerys Current Solo Shows

Painting by Temma Bell from her “Recent Paintings” collection

Temma Bell & Anthony Margiotta seated in front Margiotta’s work

MARGARETVILLE — Despite this past Saturday’s sweltering heat, Longyear Gallery hosted a crowd of family, friends, and art enthusiasts during the Opening Reception for the solo shows of Temma Bell and Anthony Margiotta.

The only thing hotter than the weather was Margiotta’s collection of “fantastical formations” that come to his mind, real or imagined. His representation of the female figure is tantalizing while his mix of black and white patterns with colorful surreal images invoke drama, demons, and humor, all at once. Margiotta’s show is aptly named “More Controlled Hallucinations”.

Temma Bell’s show, entitled “Recent Paintings”  is a collection of landscapes painted just this past spring on her Delhi farm. The greens, blues and yellows are a celebration of the Catskills in early summer. Animals dot almost every landscape, though whether they are cows, deer, or turkeys, one can decide for themselves. Bell’s work shows off Delaware County at its best.  

Don’t miss either show, on view through August 4, 2024 along with a Members’ Group Show. Hours are Fridays - Sundays and Holiday Mondays, from 12 pm - 5 pm  at Longyear Gallery, located Downstairs in The Commons, 785 Main Street, Margaretville. For more information, visit www.longyeargallery.org