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July
2 – July 21, 2005 gallery
hours: Mon-Wed (closed); Thu-Fri (6-9:30pm), Sat-Sun (1-4 & 6-9:30pm) for more information or details please call 732.936.9442 artists: scott
buttfield - photography On The Back Of The Dragon - A Inside Glimpse Of China
I was especially excited to work on the watercolor to your right, Tantalus, 10 x 22. As I was walking through the back streets and markets in the city of Wuhan this incredible man stood out amongst a crowd of people like a sore thumb. You don't see very many, if any, homeless people wandering around in cities throughout China, it just is not the norm. What really struck me was here was this man, I did not know his story, his past, what happened, how he got to where he was, all I saw was a human being. Here he was wandering through a market rich with foods, fruits, drinks all of which he had no access to. It reminded me as I looked at the photo of the Greek tale of Tantalus. A man punished for defying the Gods who was sentenced by the Gods to forever be just out of the grasp of eating or drinking for eternity for having tried to fool them. So here was this man, punished for whatever he'd done in life to be where he was, unable to enjoy the abdundance around him, invisible to everyone, forgotten. So I wanted to paint this so he would not be forgotten, that his dignity and soul be known. He is after all one of us, human. Directions to get to the exhibit: Ocean
County Artist's Guild
732.270.3111 Garden State Parkway South take Exit 82 (not 82-A) to Route 37 East. Travel east to the sixth traffic light and turn right onto West End Avenue. Travel south on West End into Island Heights. Turn left onto Ocean Avenue. The Guild will be on the next corner, Chestnut Avenue, on your right. Garden State Parkway North take exit 81 onto Water Street. Turn left at Main Street for one block. Turn right onto Washington Street and travel 1 1/2 miles to Whittier, turn right. Follow to the end and turn right onto West End Ave. Travel south on West End Ave into Island Heights. Turn left onto Ocean Avenue. The Guild will be on the next corner, Chestnut Avenue, on your right. Route 35, travel south through Ortley Beach and follow signs for Route 37?Bridge. Take the jug-handle at the fifth traffic light for West End Ave. Travel south on West End Ave into Island Heights. Turn left onto Ocean Avenue. The Guild will be on the next corner, Chestnut Avenue, on your right.
Show
Dates: March 1 - March 31, 2003 This new series will look at the power, courage and undying spirit of Native Americans in the 21st Century. Where do these great people stand in today's society and culture? I have always been drawn to the magical, true connection that Native Peoples have to the earth and sky. They truly understand what it is to be human, to share not only what they are with each other but to share that space on an equal level with all living things. It can be described as nothing less than harmony. But in the same breath they exist in a world that does not respect all things as equal and important. A world that is quickly destroying itself for the very resources it needs to sustain itself and the planet. A world indulged in self not all. My goal through creating these works of art is to raise a strong awareness of what Native Americans face in today's world in their current conditions in hopes that others will begin to see the need to look to these people not as spirits of a time since past but as awesome teachers of what a world can be when all are living in a harmonious circle of life. A portion of the proceeds from each painting sold will go directly to benefit Native American education in our nation. I hope it will help make a difference in the lives of people I so greatly respect and admire. It's time we walk down a new path in life and proudly look to the wisdom and magic of these people to reconnect us to what is truly important in life, love of all. Together we can all be of the earth and sky. Press
Release
Thanks also to all who participated in the raffle for the original watercolor, Shona Sisters. A whopping $600 was raised which will be given as a direct donation to the RSVP Reading Program of Monmouth County and Children Come First™. Our lucky winner is Millet Ventura-Perez of Old Bridge, NJ. Congratulations Millet, I hope the painting will bring you much joy and know that it has helped make a difference in these childrens lives. Look for more of my art coming soon to the Front St. Trattoria, No Joe's Cafe and other locations in and about Red Bank in the months to come. I will also have ongoing work on display at the Afridesia Art Gallery on Bridge Ave. Once again thanks to all of you for your generous support, comments and insights. This has been a truly remarkable experience and I look forward to sharing more of my work with you. Peace,
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WHAT
DOES PEACE LOOK LIKE?
The
first thing that strikes you about China after the rich history and
architecture is its people. China is only beginning to open its doors
to the western world for tourism as is evident in the stares and awe
that the locals have when they see you walking down a street. It is
always quickly followed by a kind smile or pleasant gesture. When I
returned from a 14 day tour that took my wife and I from Bejing down
to Shanghai I was really moved by the photos my wife and I had taken.
Having a digital camera as well as a laptop gave us a unique advantage
in that we were able to take over 1,750 photos in those 14 days. So
even the littlest details and oddities got captured. What I wanted to
share with you as the viewer was a glimpse of the beauty, mystery, color
and texture of a world many may never get to see first hand. 
"being
human" was a huge success in the summer of 2002 and has made it's
mark on the Red Bank community. Thanks to all who came out to support
us over the past few weeks. It was our pleasure to share with all of
you what we are up to as artists and communicators.©2005-2009
J&D Clapp Studios. All rights
reserved.
Unauthorized use of any images herein is strictly prohibited by
law.