“Timeless Art,” a major exhibition of painting and sculpture by three accomplished artists, can be seen Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 3-Sept. 8 at the New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts, 2594 River Road, New Hope.
An opening reception will be held 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, with no admission charge. The exhibition focuses on three artists, two of whom are over 80 years of age, who have continued to paint, sculpt and create in their chosen medium.
Sculptor Ashby Saunders, from Upper Makefield, models clay and bronze into exuberant sculptures, often depicting movement. He has been fascinated by clay modeling since childhood. He began sculpting as an adult and studied for two years with sculptor George Anthonisen. Saunders continued to sculpt, while losing his peripheral vision, until he was 85. His work can be seen in public parks in Bucks County.
Born in New York City, Aurelia Nieves-Callwood fell in love with the beauty of Bucks County’s landscapes after relocating in 1990. Aurelia is a self-taught painter and her work is described as Realistic Impressionism with a strong sense of color. Aurelia has exhibited in many juried shows in Bucks and Montgomery counties, and New Jersey. Her paintings hang in private collections throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. She is president of the Delaware Valley Music Club.
Jacalyn Beam, was born in Chester County. Her paintings, especially her plein air landscapes, are widely recognized and collected for their historical and visual appeal. She exhibits throughout the U.S. and her work has been published by multiple magazines and books including Fine Art Connoisseur and American Art Collector. She serves on the Delaware Arts Council and for eight years on the board of directors for the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association.
The mission of the nonprofit New Hope Colony Foundation for the Arts is to acquire and restore the historic structures of the former New Hope Art Colony and to revive the colony’s traditions as an active and influential center for the arts. To RSVP or become a member, go to www.newhopecolony.org.
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