University of New England

Art Gallery presents paintings of Jason Berger and AIA Maine award-winning architectural designs July 13 - Sept. 10th

The University of New England's Art Gallery presents "Direct Vision: The Paintings of Jason Berger," on display July 13 to September 10, 2006 on the Westbrook College Campus, 716 Stevens Ave. in Portland.

Jason Berger, The Café, Lisbon

Jason Berger, Revere, 1990

An opening reception will take place Thursday, July 13 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and a conversation with the artist will be held Friday, July 14 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Both are free and open to the public.

Jason Berger, a Massachusetts native now living and painting in Portugal, gives us form and gesture, color and light. Whether landscapes or interiors, figurative or abstract, they evoke Matisse, Leger, Van Gogh, Picasso, and more. His body of work, however, is unique - the "direct vision" of Jason Berger himself. Possessing both a lyrical harmony and bold emotion, these works form a perfect exhibition for a summer in Maine.
 
[Please note: The exhibition, "Jason Berger: The Color of Life"  will run concurrently at the Jameson Modern gallery at 305 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine 04101 from July 13 to September 10, 2006. Opening Reception - Saturday July 15, 2006, 4-6 p.m. Contact: Michael Rancourt, (207) 772-7833 or (207) 772-5522  http://www.jamesongallery.com/   Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 10 am to 6 pm]  

AIA Maine Architectural Designs

Jim Sterling's design for the Preble Street Resource Center

Also showcased on the lower level of the Art Gallery at  UNE will be presentations of the Juried Winning Architectural Designs of AIA Maine in 2006. Featured entries are Jim Sterling's design for the Preble Street Resource Center, which won the Award of Excellence, as well as the USM Engineering School by Harriman and Associates, the Biddeford Design Studio by Oak Point Associates, the Sorrento Guest House by John Gordon and the Chebeague Island residency by Carol Wilson, all of which received honorable mentions.

For more information about this and other exhibits, visit www.une.edu/artgallery or call (207) 221-4499.

(Press release issued June 19, 2006)