[Bcma-l] Press Release from the Maple Ridge Art Gallery

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Press Release -- February 2008, MRAG

On Exhibit at the MRAG between March 8, 2008 and April 12, 2008, are a 
number of paintings made by Pitt Meadows painter Thomas Cetnarowski. The 
theme, of light, colour and texture in the natural landscape as 
perceived through a personal technical and emotional filter is explored 
in a series of plein-air paintings of the Polder and dike landscapes of 
our rural neighborhood. Meet the artist at the Opening Reception; hear 
his artist talk on March 8, 2008, between 2 and 4 p.m.

Mr. Cetnarowski makes a compelling case, by the beauty he perceives in 
the character of our Polder and celebrates in his paintings, for the 
preservation of the rich ecosystem of our Polder. In his paintings, the 
magical and persistent gorgeousness of this natural landscape in all 
seasons and light conditions is revealed as occasion of joy for any of 
us fortunate to have ready access on a daily basis. He paints our 
regional landscape, with its peculiarities of light and characteristic 
vegetation, in a manner that makes us draw a breath in delight of 
recognition for having an artist share the way we, ourselves, can 
sometimes perceive our world.

Art can engage the senses, delight the imagination, provide occasion for 
sharing what we values with each other. It can express wonder and 
thankfulness about this place we inhabit and can so easily take for 
granted. Mr. Cetnarowski's paintings fulfill all these purposes. Come 
and see for yourself. For further information, please contact the Maple 
Ridge Art Gallery.

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Thank You,
 
Tracey Littlewood
Gallery Assistant
Maple Ridge Art Gallery
11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC. V2X 6G1
604-467-5855
//traceyl@mract.org//
 

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are a number of paintings made by Pitt
Meadows painter Thomas Cetnarowski. The theme, of light, colour and
texture in
the natural landscape as perceived through a personal technical and
emotional
filter is explored in a series of plein-air paintings of the Polder and
dike
landscapes of our rural neighborhood. Meet the artist at the Opening
Reception;
hear his artist talk on <st1:date month="3" day="8" year="2008"
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<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
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case, by the beauty he perceives in
the character of our Polder and celebrates in his paintings, for the
preservation of the rich ecosystem of our Polder. In his paintings, the
magical
and persistent gorgeousness of this natural landscape in all seasons
and light
conditions is revealed as occasion of joy for any of us fortunate to
have ready
access on a daily basis. He paints our regional landscape, with its
peculiarities of light and characteristic vegetation, in a manner that
makes us
draw a breath in delight of recognition for having an artist share the
way we,
ourselves, can sometimes perceive our world.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span
 style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p>Art can engage the senses, delight
the imagination, provide occasion
for sharing what we values with each other. It can express wonder and
thankfulness about this place we inhabit and can so easily take for
granted.
Mr. Cetnarowski&#8217;s paintings fulfill all these purposes. Come and see
for
yourself. For further information, please contact the <st1:PlaceName
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<font color="black" face="Arial" size="3"><span
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Littlewood<o:p></o:p></span></font>
<br>
<font color="black" face="Arial" size="3"><span
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<br>
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