The Riverhead Town Hall Gallery is filled with artwork in pencil, pen and pastels by local artist Joseph Ilacqua.
The exhibition opened on Monday, September 19 and will run through November 11. The exhibit hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is welcome and admission is free.
The art show is in partnership with Maryhaven Center for Hope in Riverhead, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health issues, as well as substance abuse/dependence. The Riverhead Town Hall art exhibits are a collaborative effort on the part of East End Arts and the Township of Riverhead to support local artists and introduce their works to the community.
Meet the artist at a reception on Friday, October 21 at 11:30 a.m., where light snacks will be served.
Ilacqua is a lifelong resident of Long Island. He has been creating art since he can remember and has enjoyed using a variety of media. Some things that inspire his art are music and nature. He remembers being very inspired during his time working as a landscaper with his brother. He also draws a lot of inspiration from the beauty of the human body. Joseph is generous and kind, gentle and helpful. He loves making references to music and songs he likes, and he loves to laugh and make jokes. Joseph is known best for his unique sense of personal style, his humor, and his good nature to others.
When asked about his creative style Ilacqua says, “Every picture tells a thousand stories. Make every thought count.”
“Maryhaven is grateful for the opportunity given by East End Arts to showcase one of our artists,” commented Jaime Crispin, Program Director at Maryhaven Center of Hope in Riverhead. “We believe in the idea that art can transform; that art can give voice and form to suffering, joy and all human experiences. Art acts as a bridge to communicate one’s self to others through images, colors, movement and sound. There is power behind the creative process that can help one to re-imagine, reconstruct and strengthen one’s natural healing process.”
She continued by explaining the viewers’ part in the artistic process. “Not only do we experience this healing while we move through the creative process but there is also power in having others witness the artist’s creation.”
All exhibited work is for sale. To purchase, contact East End Arts at 631-727-0900. For more information, visit the East End Arts website.
For more information email Jane Kirkwood, East End Arts Gallery Director or call 631-727-0900.
Source: Press release issued by East End Arts dated September 16, 2016.
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