Jamie Larson reports from Hillsdale. Paintings so realistic they play tricks on the eye and jewelry that is intricate yet inspired by nature and movement were highlighted at a double reception Saturday, November 30 at Neumann Fine Art in Hillsdale. The inconspicuous gallery was packed with locals and guests from across the Rural Intelligence region. The paintings, depicting scenes of Tivoli, New York, were the work of Joel Griffith, who has been called "a high priest in the cult of The Real" for his hyper-realistic renderings. The jewelry collection, notable for its clean lines and intricate metal work, was the creation of Anni Maliki. The show, which will run through January, is an exhibition in the two very different artists’ mastery of fine detail. Pictured at left are artist Joel Griffith and Gallery owner Jeffrey Neumann.
Doug Stone and Aoife Wasser; Kaylo and Mel Maliki.
Anni Maliki and Allison Neumann, marketing manager at Herrington's.
Jeannette Frantz and Yetta Teo; an example of the many elegant pieces available at Annimaliki.com
Kate Young and Artist Ken Young; Hillsdale Town Court Justice Russ Immarigeon, Erik Kiviat and Elaine Colandrea.
"Montgomery St. Trailor," painting by Joel Griffith.
"Downtown," by Joel Griffith. Hypnocoach Susan Spiegel Solovay and Global Entrepreneur/Business Coach/Inspirational Speaker Amber Chand.
Sheryl Griffith and Mike Prudhomme; a peek inside Neumann Fine Art during the reception.
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Matteline deVries-Dilling, founder of Lite Brite Neon, one of the evening's honoree of this year's Upstate Benefit adresses the gala from the Caboose's caboose.
- Karen Pearson. Courtesy Art Omi.
Olana senior vice president and landscape curatorMark Prezorski, president Sean Sawyer, The evenings honoree Kristin Gamble and New York State Assemblymember Didi Barrett.
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