The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern presents a solo exhibit by award winning artist Mitchell Saler. On display are 25 of his realistic oil landscape paintings. The exhibit will be on view through October 31, 2021.

A reception will be held Saturday, September 11 from 4-7pm where you can meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.
His paintings encompass scenes of the local Hudson Valley area, the Catskills, the Finger Lakes region, and more. In his landscapes, he enjoys conveying vastness, dramatic lighting, and atmospheric effects.

“I paint landscapes that convey the vastness and power of nature. My paintings range from scenes in the Hudson Valley region, where I live, to places I have traveled, as well as depictions of natural phenomena that emphasize drama and atmosphere. Some of my paintings reference scenes from family vacations that I associate with exciting memories. I am influenced by sublime Hudson River School landscapes,” Saker says.

“Stories about epic journeys through fantastical worlds fascinate me because they explore places that expand what is possible. For me, the intense forces, luminosity, and grandeur found in nature emanate magic. Ever-changing, amorphous properties imbue mist, clouds, and rays of light with mystery and mysticism. Clouds vary and change from massive and heavy to wispy and ethereal in an unusual, almost supernatural way. Fog can appear thick and obscure vision, though like air, it lacks tactile substance.”

The exhibit may be viewed by appointment on Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. To make an appointment, e-mail mitchellsaler@mitchellsaler.com. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Rock Tavern is at 9 Vance Road, Rock Tavern, NY. You can also view the show online at mitchellsaler.com/uucrtsoloshow.