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Emerson Hospital displays artwork of local community members
(CONCORD, Mass., February 27, 2008)--Patients and visitors at Emerson Hospital can view local talent in the current exhibition of paintings in the hospital’s main hallway.
On display in the Emerson gallery are paintings by landscape watercolor artist Pat Gunning. Her paintings reflect a love of nature, flowers, ocean, and mountains. A graduate of Trinity College in Vermont, Gunning studied oil and watercolors at DeCordova Museum School of Art in Lincoln, Mass. She has traveled extensively in Europe, Asia, and Australia, and she takes time to paint in the natural environment of the countries she visits. She has exhibited locally and her art is in collections in the United States and abroad.
Also on display are photographs by Neil Tischler. Fascinated by nature since his early childhood in rural upstate New York, Tischler has been active in photography since his teens. All of his images are taken with a handheld digital camera in natural ambient light. Because he does not use a tripod or a flash, he is able to quickly capture fleeting objects. His primary occupation is a mechanical engineer specializing in product design consulting. His other interests include playing percussion in The Concord Band, a 65-piece symphonic ensemble based in Concord, Mass.
Visitors to the hospital may purchase the artwork, and 25 percent of the sale price goes to the hospital. Volunteers with the Emerson Hospital Auxiliary curate the artwork and photography submissions. This year, the Auxiliary celebrates its 40th anniversary of curating the artwork. For information on purchasing any artwork, contact the community services department at Emerson Hospital at 978-287-3200.