-Vincent Van Gogh

 

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s (DEEP’s) Kellogg Environmental Center is privileged to display the works of sixteen talented artists from the Kennedy Center, Trumbull, a private, not-for-profit, community-based rehabilitation organization that supports individuals with disabilities. The Center will host an opening on Tuesday, May 9 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. where the public is welcome to attend and meet the artists. The exhibit will be on display through June 12.

Many artists at The Kennedy Center are influenced by nature and their artwork often portrays this unique view of the world around them. This show was inspired by vibrant, imaginative ecosystems that often come to life through the artwork: the heron emerging from behind the grass, the majestic mountains standing proudly, and the wild, blooming flowers.

Some artwork is inspired by their own communities and the Connecticut scenery, others reflect a broader, more global scope. These adult artists, each one a resident of Connecticut, have shown us their own eclectic interpretations of the things that one may take for granted. By enhancing the natural elements with bold color, detailed line, and provocative compositions, the images on the surface are given new life. Their artwork blossoms with possibility and invites the viewer to experience their world.

Artists participating in this special display are: Charles Best, Barbara Cobb, Ryan Curl, Michael Donahue, Alice DuBois, William DuBois, Ryan Gall, James Graves, Teresa Kiraly, Carolyn Kordish, Meghan McCormack, Marie Merceron, John Mitchell, Michael Oprendek, Maria Santiago, and Debra Willis.

The Kennedy Center promotes optimal participation and inclusion in the community by offering innovative, comprehensive services. One way that this is accomplished is through the expressive arts. By collaborating with local centers and organizations, the diverse talents of individuals with disabilities can be witnessed in an inclusive, creative space.

Kellogg Environmental Center, located at 500 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, Connecticut, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. There is no charge. Please call the Kellogg Environmental Center at (203) 734-2513 or email donna.kingston@ct.gov for further information or directions to the display. For more information about the Kennedy Center and its services, please visit www.thekennedycenterinc.org