PASCACK VALLEY—The work of Park Ridge artist David Strauss will be featured in a one man show at The Gallery in New York City, March 1–12. The show revels in a representative sample of the 900 graphite pieces he drew during the pandemic.
Strauss tells Pascack Press he draws with two perspectives in mind: “One started with a beach walk in Avon in the late autumn when the wind was blowing and I wanted to capture the wind in my drawing. The second starts with no preconceived notion and arrives where it will.”
Strauss has worked as a machinist and model maker for television, film, and theatrical productions. He also did architectural metal work and is a passionate gardener.
The Gallery is at 17 West 20th St., open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed on Sundays. It is open Tuesday–Saturday for lunch from 11:45 to 2:45 and dinner from 5:30 to 8:30.
Strauss’ work also is on exhibit at Dream Makers Art Studio, 101 West St., in Hillsdale, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by appointment by calling (201) 248-5502. Dream Makers is holding an open house Friday, Feb 25 through Sunday, Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Connect with Strauss by email at davidstraussartist@gmail.com, and check out his Instagram: davidstraussartist. His website is http://davidstraussartist.wixsite.com/mysite.