HUTCHINSON ISLAND, STUART- The Elliott Museum will exhibit "LOCALCOLOR", an exhibit featuring the work of 4 local artists; watercolorist Norma DeSantis, oil and acrylic artist Margaret Gray, watercolorist Marguerite Swigler and sculptor Felix Martinez. "LOCALCOLOR" will be exhibiting at the Elliott from April 14 to May 15, 2006. A reception celebrating the artists will be held at the Elliott on Thursday, April 13 from 5:30-7:00pm, and will be open and free to the public.
Award winning artist Norma DeSantis, a favorite in the Martin County area, has demonstrated her unique watercolor technique several times at the Elliott museum and throughout the community. "Norma Draws a crowd wherever she goes", said Marlee Matheson, member of the Historical Society of Martin County Board of Directors and Chair of the Elliott Museum Gallery Committee. "These artists were selected, not only because of their popularity within our community, but because their styles work so well together. This will be a spectacular show!"
Visual artist Margaret Gray is a long time Martin County resident. She is a signature member of the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society and has received both 1 st place in oils and 'Best of Show' in the Palm City Art Associates annual show. She was also the featured poster artist for Artigras and our own Artsfest.
Marguerite Swigler, a South Florida resident since 1950, centers her interest in watercolor media, with the creation of the human figure, nature, animals and floral design. "I strive for transparency, freshness of images, shapes and forms", said Swigler "Each of my art teachers passed on knowledge and encouragement that has help me develop my style". Swigler is a member of numerous art organizations throughout Florida.
Felix Martinez relocated form the suburbs of Chicago to Florida's Treasure Coast in 1992, and in 1995 began teaching in the Martin County school system as an artist in residence. Today he owns Studio Felix Martinez' in Stuart, where he teaches creative sculpturing, emphasizing realism, body structures and detailed delicate forms.
Exhibit pieces will be for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Elliott Museum.