NYAB Event - Daniel Phill, Leslie Lewis Sigler and Kenneth Templeton Exhibition

Daniel Phill, Leslie Lewis Sigler and Kenneth Templeton Exhibition

George Billis Gallery

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Daniel Phill

In this current series of paintings, Daniel Phill reinterprets nature through the use of vigorous brushwork and engaging color. His works often hover between contrasting ideas, real and imagined, serene and wild, inviting the viewer to discover his unique visual language. The paintings often suggest foliage and landscape.

Leslie Lewis Sigler

“In my work I explore family objects as “families” of objects—individual silver heirlooms that are related to one another in a single collection and, collectively, to the individual families that put them into domestic practice and social circulation. I’m interested in the histories and lifespans of these objects, their ability to reflect our own personal life stories and family histories, and the way they continue to connect us to one another in time and space in an increasingly digitally mediated and disconnected world. Silver family heirlooms, such as flatware and vessels, intrigue me because they seem to have an eternal life: although they may tarnish and age beyond recognition, polishing them quickly returns their original luster. Such items pass through family generations as cherished heirlooms, survive the purgatory of antique markets, or perhaps find new life at estate sales. As their stories evolve, they form a lineage that connects us to one another, across generations and geographies.”

Kenneth Templeton

As a realist painter, I am attracted to the places where we live, work and play. A small town perhaps, maybe a rural outpost… Lately, vibrant cities have fascinated me. I use photographs as an outline or a stepping off point in my work. My photographs are rather amateurish or shot with an iPhone, which allows for more interpretation. The most enjoyable aspect of this process is the search for reference material. My wife and I are the quintessential Saturday and Sunday drivers in our quest for images. Questions and observations abound as we travel this wonderful country of ours. I choose to work in small format as this expedites the process. At night, I sketch them out while relaxing at home. During the day, they come alive as I apply paint, working in two to three layers.