Burroughs-Chapin Art Museum in Myrtle Beach, SC, Offers Tour of Brian Rutenberg Exhibit – Dec. 4, 2011

The Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum of Myrtle Beach, SC, is offering the public a free docent tour through Brimming Tide: Paintings and Drawings by Brian Rutenberg. The docent tour, offered Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, at 2pm, will be given by the former Art History professor at Coastal Carolina University, Bobbie Lawson.

The exhibition, sponsored by The Bellamy Law Firm, comprises 30 oil paintings and drawings representing a span of work from 1998 to 2011.

As a young and aspiring painter, Rutenberg sought to capture a unique representation of the landscape through abstraction. Drawn from his childhood growing up along the South Carolina coast, his early memories continue to be a presence in his painting. Inspired by artists like Gregory Amenoff, Joan Mitchell and Hans Hofmann, Rutenberg executes paintings that embrace spirituality, fascination with color and an obvious love of paint. Although nature continues to be the major theme in his paintings, each of his works presents a fresh a brand new approach and vision.

Rutenberg’s self titled book is available in the Museum Shop. A must-have for the coffee table and a great holiday gift, the book dazzles with over 100 pages of his vibrant works.

Admission to the Museum is free at all times, but donations are welcome. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 1-4pm.

For more information, call 843/238-2510 or visit (www.MyrtleBeachArtMuseum.org).

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