Linda Cross's Hudson River Paintings and Relief Sculptures at Vassar College and Beacon Institute
Linda Cross showcased two exhibitions highlighting the state of the Hudson River through her unique hybrid painting-relief sculptures. "The River" was displayed at Vassar College's James W. Palmer Gallery from November 5 to December 17, 2009, located at 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY. Meanwhile, "Reflections on the River" took place at the Beacon Institute of Rivers and Estuaries from November 14, 2009, to March 7, 2010, at 199 Main Street, Beacon, NY. Her artwork captures the contrast of industrial waste with the beauty found in stones and water. Noteworthy pieces include "Shoreline" (2009) at Vassar and "Fresh Kills" (2005) at Beacon, reflecting her long-standing connection to the Hudson Valley during its quadricentennial celebration.
Key facts
- Linda Cross exhibited at James W. Palmer Gallery from November 5 to December 17, 2009
- A concurrent show ran at Beacon Institute from November 14, 2009 to March 7, 2010
- Cross creates hybrid works that are both paintings and relief sculptures
- Her works depict the Hudson River choked with industrial debris while showing its beauty
- She uses standalone paper and acrylic to hand-form objects like rocks and cans
- Specific works include "Shoreline" (2009), "Fresh Kills" (2005), and "Tivoli Bay" (2009)
- The exhibitions marked the quadricentennial of the Hudson Valley's discovery
- Cross has lived in the Hudson Valley area for an extended period
Entities
Artists
- Linda Cross
Institutions
- James W. Palmer Gallery
- Vassar College
- Beacon Institute of Rivers and Estuaries
- artcritical
Locations
- Poughkeepsie
- New York
- United States
- Beacon
- Hudson Valley
- Maine
- New Mexico
- 124 Raymond Avenue
- 199 Main Street