"Art has always been an anchor for me, not just as a way to express something creatively, but a way to get something off my chest. it’s a way I’ve been able to navigate in the world." - Derrick Breidenthal
Derrick Breidenthal’s landscapes display velvety night exposures along with penetrating fires straining the land-demonstrating the grace and fragility of our surroundings. Breidenthal’s persistent insomnia has given him an intimate grasp of the nocturnal habitat. The result is a collection of haunting depictions of solitude, beauty and destruction. Connected by techniques of gentle blending and diffusion, Breidenthal illuminates rare night-time colors and conditions. Stunningly rich oil color and beautiful compositions manifest a range of lucid night-time sensations for the viewer. "Nocturnes by Derrick Breidenthal" will be open from January 16 to April 11, 2021, and is comprised of more than 25 paintings including three large works.
About AKMA: A work of art itself, the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art houses one of the finest collections of American Art from the Colonial period to the present. The former William Albrecht home provides the perfect backdrop for works by artist including Mary Cassatt, Thomas Hart Benton, Gilbert Stuart and Jaune Quick-To-See Smith. A wide variety of special programs complement the museum’s collection, including temporary exhibitions, art classes, gallery talks, and special events.
The museum is open Tuesday to Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for seniors, and $1 for students. Museum members and children under age 6 are free. To become a member, visit Albrecht-kemper.org. For more information about the exhibitions, call 816-233-7003.
23 мар 2021
