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Peninsula Gallery Presents...
Robert Bruce Weston's Adventures in Marquetry
Showing November 7--22
Dating back to the early 16th century, marquetry is the art of applying thin pieces of wood veneer to form decorative pictures, patterns, and designs. Traditional marquetry recreates a notable image with wood and can be found on objects such as bespoke furniture, decorative boxes, wall panels, and flooring. But for Robert Bruce Weston, marquetry becomes the centrepiece and driving inspiration for his artmaking.
From November 7-22, Weston’s large-scale wood art will be exhibited here at the Peninsula Gallery. Robert’s marquetry work includes finely crafted scenes of local icons — such as the Breakwater Lighthouse, the Lewes canal, and the barn on Cave Neck Road — majestic landscapes, detailed architecture, and abstract imagery. His pieces, in contrast to classical marquetry, lean towards non-representational, with some surrealism thrown in. This allows viewers to have a more personal interpretation of Weston’s work, asking them to perceive each wooden composition through their own artistic eye. Along with the artwork, an educational display on how these intricate works are made will accompany the showcase.
Robert Bruce Weston is a master cabinetmaker who has retired to Delaware to pursue his love of art. During 40 years of on-the-job training working for and with many famous architects in the New York Metropolitan region, he absorbed much from their compositional abilities and design expertise. In retirement, he traded city living for the quiet life in Milton and has settled into making paintings using wood veneer marquetry.
Weston exhibits at shows across the Delmarva Peninsula and has an in-home gallery, which is open by appointment only. He maintains memberships in the American and British Marquetry Societies, the Biggs Museum's Delaware by Hand, and the Rehoboth, Ocean City, and Maryland Federation Art Leagues.
Hours
Tues - Sat 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 3 pm
Monday closed
No framing consultations on Sundays
Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving Day closed
Christmas Eve 10 am - 2 pm
Christmas Day closed
December 26th closed
New Year's Eve 10 am - 2 pm
New Year's Day closed
Peninsula Gallery Presents...
23rd Annual Exhibition of Small Art at Small Prices
Showing November 28--December 31
Artist Reception: Saturday, November 28 from 5:00-6:30pm
Works are available for purchase as soon as the exhibition is posted online.
The 23rd edition of our holiday exhibition, “Small Jewels,” returns to Lewes, starting Thanksgiving weekend. This beloved showcase offers patrons the opportunity to purchase original artwork from acclaimed local and regional artists for under $500. Shop for a gift or treat yourself to a new piece for your collection. Unlike the gallery’s other exhibitions, purchased work can go from the exhibition wall to under your tree on the same day, ensuring you have your special present in time for the gift exchange.
An artist reception will be held on Saturday, November 28, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. The event is free and open to everyone. Bring your guests, friends, and family to enjoy the wonders of all these miniature paintings while indulging in complimentary nibbles and wine. Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with some of the participating artists during the evening.
21 artists are featured in this year’s "Small Jewels,” with each artist contributing five original artworks. The exhibition’s 105 pieces were created by John Aquilino, Al Barker, Kristin Blanck, Kathy Brady, Anne Buck, Carol Fastuca, Doris Ingram, Matt Johanning, Carol Lehmann, Nina Mickelsen, Lisa Miller, Joe Milligan, Sarah Pavlik, Steve Rogers, Rebecca Scheuer, John Schisler, Nick Serratore, Sherri Trial, C. Mercedes Walls, Jeff Watson, and Nancy Richards West. Brady, Miller, Pavlik, and Walls are new to the show this year.
“Small Jewels” includes works done in a variety of media, including oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, gouache, silkscreen, clay, and collage. The landscape, animal, and still life images are primarily presented in realism and impressionism, but some pieces lean more whimsical and surreal. In addition to paintings, the showcase also features sculptural birds and framed 2-D ceramics. Carol Boyd-Heron, the Peninsula Gallery co-owner, says, “It gives us so much joy to be able to put on the ‘Small Jewels’ show every year! Clients look forward to this show all year long, waiting with bated breath to see what treasures we have available this year!”
Do you have an art aficionado in your life, but don’t know which piece to get them? We offer gift certificates of any amount, so your loved one can pick out their favorite Small Jewel! Call (302) 645-0551 or email peninsulagallery1@gmail.com for more details.