White Stone Gallery
4219 Main Street
Manayunk, Pennsylvania 19127

FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 29, 2009

Opening Reception: Friday, February 27, 7 - 9 PM
Gallery Talk: Saturday, February 28, 4 - 5 PM

White Stone Gallery is pleased to introduce Maria Tarruella, a contemporary artist of Madrid, Spain. This is the artist's US debut show.
Maria Tarruella's rich layered works, which can be almost 7 feet by 7 feet, are collaged and painted using wax, acrylic paint, paper, iron powder, pigments, ashes, and mineral powder on raw linen canvas. Each element having an intended purpose and meaning. Tarruella's aim is to bring attention to God's presence found in the quotidian graces that he blesses us with on every step of our way. In prayer and full of excitement and passion, Tarruella creates a visual experience that changes as you move through the room. Some elements are only visible from certain angles. One layer, which looks like wind washing over the canvas, is only visible in the dark.The exhibition Hope, which includes some of Tarruella's largest works, will be installed in both gallery rooms. The smaller room allows the lights to turn off and on for the viewer to experience the full beauty of these works.