Stony Brook, NY – In commemoration of Earth Month, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization presents Treasure That Trash, a not-to-be-missed exhibit of impressive artistry created from a variety of common items including recycled materials, spray paint, glass and many more. The exhibit will be on display March 10 through April 15 at WMHO’s Educational & Cultural Center.
In this popular cutting-edge genre, artists bring originality and imagination to their works and offer a whole new meaning to the phrase, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Artists from across Long Island will participate with their intricate masterpieces cultivated from a desire to preserve the environment while nurturing their passion for art.
Artists to date include:
Bergés Alvarez – creates seascapes and landscapes from recycled materials such as plastic bags, aluminum foil and frayed packing materials.
Janene Gentile – uses recycled glass, spray paint and reclaimed acrylic paints to create her works on canvas.
Ted Thirlby – will display a selection of his “plywood series” paintings using stain and oils on salvaged plywood pieces.
Michael Cole – aka “Copper Mike,” an artist and metal worker who incorporates those skills into his master motorcycle building.
The exhibit is free of charge and will be open Sundays through Fridays, 10 am to 4 pm (closed Easter Sunday). For further information call 631-689-5888 or visit stonybrookvillage.com.
