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"Corner of Building, Manhattan Bridge"
Kelly-Ann Monaghan
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Adelphi University Presents "Recent Paintings"
by Kelly-Ann Monaghan
Garden City, NY
January 22, 2003
Adelphi University is pleased to present "Recent Paintings," an exhibition by Kelly-Ann Monaghan. The exhibit will be held at the Manhattan Center Gallery January 24 through August 20 (Adelphi's Manhattan Center, 75 Varick Street, New York, NY 10003).
The artist will be present at a reception at the Manhattan Center Gallery on Friday, January 24 at 6:00 PM. Gallery hours are 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday.
The exhibit will also be held March 2, 2003 through April 4 in the University Center Gallery (Adelphi University,1 South Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530; directions.) with a reception on Sunday, March 2 at 1:00 PM (Same Gallery Hours).
For more information about either exhibit, please contact Richard Vaux in the department of Art and Art History at 516.877.4460.
Kelly-Ann Monaghan, Adelphi University Visiting Artist 2003, is exhibiting a new group of paintings based on New York interiors and Cityscapes. She uses the night sky, rooftops and interiors as stage of exploration for light, air and movement. She captures the otherworldly quality of the city through the light filled sky, with its ever present interjection of light pollution. The interiors such as Grand Central Station are empty but mysterious, which depict the impression of human presence with mystery, atmosphere and illumination.
"I find the nuances of light and architecture to generate a constant awe and surprise. At times the awe is when you are hoping to see it and other moments it is a surprise in the mundane spaces. The painting process is not an analytical process for me, but it is a revelation every time I enter the studio, stand on a roof top, or walk down the street," states Monaghan.
Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. Through its schools and programs -- The College of Arts and Science, the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, the Honors College, University College/ABLE Program, and the Schools of Business, Education, Nursing, and Social Work -- the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls over 7,000 students from 37 states and 60 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation.
Media Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Lori Duggan Gold
Vice President for Communications
p - 516.877.3693
f - 516.877.3266
e - duggangold@adelphi.edu
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