The Middle St. Gallery presents new art in the group show: "Monochrome"

Art that explores a single color or is black and white is the theme of this new show. Come see the Middle St. Gallery members' work in this exciting show.

"Monochrome" will run from March 1 - March 30. The opening reception will be Saturday, March 8th.

Note: starting March 7th, the Middle St. Gallery resumes Friday hours:

Friday/Saturday/Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Middle St. Gallery is Located at:
River District Arts / Rappahannock Central
3 River Lane, Suite 1-B
Sperryville, VA, 22740
540.987.9330

From Front Royal: take Route 522 West and turn left on Route 1003 (before Sperryville Main Street exit). Turn left at Rappahannock Central.
From Warrenton: take Route 211 and turn left on Route 1003 (before Sperryville Main Street exit). Turn left at Rappahannock Central.
From Madison: take route 231 to Sperryville. Turn onto Route 522 to Sperryville. Turn right in center of Sperryville in front of the Corner Store, and turn right onto Route 1002 (before the bridge). Follow the road, pass the 1-lane bridge, and turn right at Rappahannock Central.

Wayne Paige to exhibit in April 2014 at Middle St. Gallery

Wayne Paige

April 2014

“Surrounded by dreams and memories in a desolate landscape”

During the past year, I have created a series of introspective pen and ink drawings that represent a surreal view of nature. The inhabitants who resemble clothespins observe unnamed events and populate imaginary landscapes of mountains, waterways and forests.  Often, they, with their featureless faces are engaged and communicating, trying to determine what is going on.  At other times, they are startled by the events that surround them.  All takes place under a moonlit sky with a celestial version of the inhabitants saturating the heavens.  

In “Floating bi” (above), the only painting in the exhibition, a silhouetted figure occupies a desolate sundrenched landscape and is surrounded by the current series of drawings that dwell into the figure’s dreams and memories. 

Wayne Paige has been exhibiting his art since 1972. The artist grew up in Chicago and currently shares his time between Middleburg, Virginia and Washington, D.C. With 21 one-person art shows to his credit, Paige has exhibited his artwork in galleries and museums throughout the country (The Corcoran Museum, The Anderson Gallery, The Katzen Arts Center...). His art received recognition by local and national publications (Art in America, The Washington Post...) and is included in numerous public and private collections. The artist also recently received recognition by having one of his works included in the "Washington Art Matters II: 1940s - 1980s” exhibition at the American University Museum.  Paige also received several awards including First Prize in The Fairfax Art Council awards, First Prize in The George Washington University Alumni Competition and a Special Recognition award from The Virginia Commission of the Arts.