Sunday opening at Kehler Liddell Gallery

Kehler Liddell Gallery
873 Whalley Ave., New Haven, (203) 389-9555
Breaking the Surface: Painting and Sculpture
Through Apr. 25, 2009
Artist Reception: Sun., Apr. 5, 3—6 p.m.

Press release

This exhibition looks at the marine environment through the eyes of three New England artists. New York Times Bestselling author/artist James Prosek will exhibit paintings of real and imagined marine creatures. His images are finely rendered in watercolor, color pencil and graphite, and he is well known for his natural science art as well as childrens' book illustration.

A lifetime of diving with father and pioneer underwater filmmaker Stan Waterman inspires Susannah Waterman's painted fish on wood panels and beach combed crustacean assemblages, as well as New Haven sculptor Gar Waterman's luscious forms of shells, nudibranchs, and squid carved in marble and onyx.

A percentage of the artwork sold from this show will be donated to the Penobscot East Resource Center, a nationally recognized marine and fisheries conservation group that works to balance sustainable fishing with the environment.

EVENTS:

• Artist Reception: Sun., Apr. 5, 3—6 pm
Join the artists, Kehler Liddell Gallery members and community in celebrating this exhibition. Gallery Admission and Reception are free.

• Westville Wednesday Film: Apr. 15, 7:30 p.m. The Man Who Loves Sharks,
A Discovery Channel Special about the remarkable life of underwater film maker Stan Waterman, his family, and the underwater world that has inspired him for over 60 years. Call to pre-reserve seats 389-9555. Free.

• Artist Talks:
Gar Waterman - Sculptor: Artist Dialogue, Sun., Apr. 19, 2:30pm
Meet the artist and join the conversation!

Storytime and Boxed Dinner with New York Times Bestselling Author-Artist, James Prosek. Wed., Apr. 22, 6—5:30p.m.
James will read his aloud and sign copies of his new children's book Bird Butterfly Eel. $22/participant for signed book and delicious gourmet boxed dinner. Paid pre-registration required as space is limited. Call to register/ more info: 389-9555