Gallery is a building that usually shows the works of art, especially visual art. Many artists have their own gallery to show their works and people are allowed to come and watch the works.

south-america-stendhalgalleryMap of South America by Paula Scher

Lately, many artists also use the internet as their gallery, it will make easier for people around the world to see their works. One of the artists is Paula Scher, a graphic designer and also an artist.She was born 1948 in Virginia, USA. She gets her first award on the 1998 and enters the hall of fame. She is specializing in making large painting and covers the paint with the thick label that she makes by herself. Her first exhibition was in Stendhal Gallery in 2006. The Paula Scher works is called Map Screenprint 2006-2010. This is one of her best works, she create screen prints using the best technique of fine art. She elegantly draws the paint in the canvas. She uses about 30-40 different and beautiful colors on the canvas.

the-world-IIThe World II by Paula Scher

Her second work is a painting that she called it Greetings from Daddaland. She really expresses her feeling, emotion and passion in this works. She must collect several stamps that made in the early 1900’s. then she remake this antique stamp with the 21th century style in her painting. Many art experts admire her drawing techniques and the painting detail is proof that she really gives full attention in the making process. The expert also predicted that is work of art will stand for at least 500 years later and many collectors; especially art collector will hunt this beautiful painting. Sometime, Paula also collaborates with other artist to create the works. Stendhal Gallery is one the famous art gallery that only shows the past and modern works from the famous artist. This art gallery main function is to encourage young artists’ works so that they can be known by many people around the world. Many of artists already show their works in this gallery. Not only become an art gallery, but Stendhal Gallery tries to give a fund for young artist to make research. This gallery owner also has been work together with many local institution and international institution. They also give the full protection for the works so that other people cannot copy and sell the art.

People must wait for other Paula Scher’s works or painting. For now, just enjoy this beautiful work of art that maybe you can only find it in the Stendhal Gallery exhibition.

Paula Scher: Maps Screenprints 2006-2010 Exhibition Information

  • Stendhal Gallery
  • Artist: Paula Scher
  • Date: February 4 — March 27, 2010
  • Address: 545 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011

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