Hear Ray Loper’s childhood stories of growing up in Millerton during the Great Depression and see the paintings and artwork that capture the simple joys and innocence of that period.
Join us on July 13th at 7pm. In the Millerton Library Annex
on Century Blvd
Meet Ray Loper, life long Millerton resident who will share his childhood memories of growing up in a farming community during the Great Depression,
and how those experiences helped to shape his life, his work and the lives of many long-time residents of our community.
Ray will also share his substantial body of artwork, oil paintings that depict t the farms, barns, landscapes and early lifestyle of the area. Ray’s paintings have the charm, sensibility and primitive quality of early 20th century American Folk Art.
His artwork transcends the tough times and deprivation of his childhood, and reflects the simple joys, innocence and family life of growing up in a close-knit farming community. His landscapes portray a conceptual rather than a realistic approach to painting.
Ray’s work is reminiscent of the work of notable primitive painter, Grandma Moses who worked from memory, portraying a life she knew from experience.
The people in her paintings, as in Ray’s, are actively engaged in daily farm tasks or in the simple joys of life. There is no hint of unhappiness or despair, yet these unrealistic views are presented with remarkable insight and power.
This special event is sponsored by the North East Historical Society and takes place on July 13, 2010 at 7pm at the Millerton Library Annex in Millerton behind the Library on Century Boulevard. The event is free to both members and non-members. And light refreshments will be served.
For Further Information Contact:
Christine Fritz, NEHS Program Chairperson
518.789.4400
Joan Daidone, Publicity Chairperson
518.789.3510
