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2D/3D: Paintings by Keith Mayerson, Sculpture by Kent Henricksen at NCMA

This two-person exhibition features painter Keith Mayerson and sculptor Kent Henricksen. It opens in the Contemporary Gallery of Nassau County Museum of Art on September 25, 2010 and remains on view through January 9, 2011.

Keith Mayerson, Elvis ’56, 2006 oil on linen 60 x 60 inches Courtesy of Derek Eller Gallery, New York

Mayerson’s paintings have been described as pop culture narratives, as well as contemporary icons. Calling his work sensual and earnest, The New York Sun wrote, “Mr. Mayerson manages to create surprise and beautiful translations into oil paint.” His work has been seen in solo and group shows throughout the country and has been reviewed in distinguished periodicals.

Kent Henricksen’s glazed porcelains, some featuring text, have been exhibited internationally. He said that he strives to, “create a broader dialogue by focusing on the interplay between both high and low culture. I’m interested in constructing a discourse or new history by taking bits and pieces to create an enduring narrative or non-history.” He was the subject of a 2007 biography by art critic and freelance curator Bob Nickas.

2D/3D: Paintings by Keith Mayerson, Sculpture by Kent Henricksen is organized by Elaine Berger for the museum’s Contemporary Collectors Circle.

Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive (just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A, two traffic lights west of Glen Cove Road) in Roslyn Harbor. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Docent-led tours of the exhibition are offered at 2 p.m. each day. Admission to the galleries in the Arnold & Joan Saltzman Fine Art Building is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+) and $4 for students and children (4-12). Admission includes entrance to the Art Space for Children. Members are admitted free. There is a $2 parking fee on weekends (no charge to members). The Gift Shop is open during museum hours. Grace’s Café is open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Nassau County Museum of Art is chartered by New York State as a not-for-profit private educational institution and museum. A privately elected board of trustees is responsible for its governance. The museum is funded through income derived from admissions, parking, membership, special events, private donations and corporate sponsorships, as well as federal and state grants.

Call (516) 484-9337 for current exhibitions, events, hours and directions or log onto nassaumuseum.org

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