Lemyre Art

surrealism:

Homage to Tamara Toumanova by Joseph Cornell, 1940. Collage of cut and pasted commercially printed papers with sprayed and spattered gouache on blue wove paper, 39.2 x 22.8 cm. Lindy and Edwin Bergman Joseph Cornell Collection, The Art Institute of Chicago.

Toumanova was an American ballerina and actress.

Thanks to everyone who attended last night’s reception!

Theaters of Dreams

At Home Fine Art Gallery

February 2 – 27, 2011

Opening Reception, February 5, 2010  4-6pm

The painting sets the stage.  The characters are in place.  Bring your imagination.  Let the play begin! (Literally and figuratively)

Work inspired by drama, dream and 19th century toy theaters, featuring our new “proscenium theater” frames.

Premier performance of Absinthe Heroes, a Steampunk Rock Opera, at 6pm, immediately following the reception.  

Refreshments by Robin’s Nest Restaurant.

… I dream things that never were, and I say “Why Not”?.

         - George Bernard Shaw