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An Artistic Convergence at The Drawing Room

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Betty Parsons

Betty Parsons "Untitled (Clock)," c. 1970s, painted wood, clock parts, 15" x 10." COURTESY THE DRAWING ROOM

Fairfield Porter

Fairfield Porter "Bushes," 1962, signed and dated lower right, casein on canvas, 24" x 22 1/8." COURTESY THE DRAWING ROOM

Jennifer Bartlett

Jennifer Bartlett "House: Small Pastel Plaid," 1998, oil on canvas and oil over silkscreen grid on baked enamel steel plates, 20" x 20" (canvas), 25" x 25" (four units). COURTESY THE DRAWING ROOM

Jane Frielicher

Jane Frielicher "Untitled (Still Life)," 1953. Pastel on paper, 25 ½" x 39." COURTESY THE DRAWING ROOM

Jane Freilicher

Jane Freilicher "Untitled (Still Life)," c. 1954, pastel on paper, 17" x 14." COURTESY THE DRAWING ROOM

Saul Steinberg

Saul Steinberg "Untitled," 1970-1990, crayon and black pencil on wood. Cup: 6" x 5" x 1." Straw: 7" x 2 3/4" x 1/4." COURTESY THE DRAWING ROOM

authorStaff Writer on Sep 30, 2024

In celebration of The Drawing Room’s 20th anniversary, the gallery presents “Convergence: Artists of Long Island’s East End,” which will be on view from October 5 to December 9.

The exhibition will feature work by Jennifer Bartlett (1941-2022), Robert Dash (1931-2013), Jane Freilicher (1924-2014), Vincent Longo (1923-2017), Sheridan Lord (1926-1994), Costantino Nivola (1911-1988), Ruth Nivola (1917-2008), Betty Parsons (1900-1982), Fairfield Porter (1907–1975), Dorothy Ruddick (1925-2010), Alan Shields (1944-2005), Saul Steinberg (1914-1999), Racelle Strick (1928-2008), Jane Wilson (1924-2015), Albert York (1928-2009) and Jack Youngerman (1926-2020).

The exhibition spotlights 16 artists who forged formative relationships and enduring legacies in the historic community that emerged post war on the East End. From the late 1940s when Fairfield Porter, Costantino Nivola and Ruth Nivola purchased homes in the area through the arrival of other artists in ensuing decades, the region provided a place for shared experiences and inspiration across generations.

The paintings, sculpture, works on paper and fiber art on view reveal intersections in aesthetic exploration as well as distinctions in individual creative paths. The exhibition spotlights the legacies of influential 20th-century artists who established themselves within the unique creative community that has been central to the historic significance of the East End. They have figured prominently in The Drawing Room’s program and the gallery is delighted to now showcase their work.

The Drawing Room is at 55 Main Street in East Hampton. Fall gallery hours are Friday, Saturday and Monday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m. For more information visit drawingroom-gallery.com or call 631-324-5016.

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