By Liz Leamy
Several weeks ago, T.S. (Tim) Eaton, the talented and renowned Stamford-based artist with strong Greenwich ties wowed those attending the opening of his exhibit in which many of his creations were centered around stunning nature-inspired themes at the expansive GR Art Gallery based at 1086 Long Ridge Road in Stamford.
This event, which drew more than 125 people, was a memorable one on all fronts as virtually everyone there was buzzing about his paintings with their dreamlike pastoral themes featuring such attributes as orangehued skies, vibrant flower gardens, blue rivers and other things that made one feel as if they were practically present at that designated place in the work itself.
“I was first introduced to Tim Eaton and his artwork while a juror for an exhibit in Stamford,” said Emily Laura Derr of Stamford, Founder of Grassroots Impact creative Consultants/Art Collecting and friend and colleague of Eaton who wrote the forward of his book, ‘The Art of T.S. Eaton.’ “Tim’s painting intrigued and captivated me as it stood apart due to its mood and dreamlike qualities. Having seen his artwork in multiple exhibits, I feel transported into the painting, standing in a field or on a promontory secretly implicated in his natural vision.”
Eaton, who graduated from Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, where his art teacher, Richard Whitney first recognized his talent, also studied fine art at the University of Vermont and the National School of Decorative Arts in Nice, France, respectively.
“His inspiration and artistic aspirations became a passion, sealed through his exposure to the myriad of museums in France and Italy where he had access to the original works of the great masters of the late 1800s through the mid 1900s,” said Derr. “Tim’s paintings express and embrace the seasons and the essence of plants, trees, water and skies steeped with his experience growing up in the northeastern U.S.”
This exhibit, which will be on display at the GR Art Gallery through August 25th and is free of charge to all visitors, features his extensive collection of paintings, prints and other works, which are all available for purchase. (Prints of any size can also be made of any of his paintings as well.)
“I’m thrilled with everything happening here tonight and so grateful to George (Pali, owner of the gallery) for helping to make this happen,” said Eaton, whose exhibit features more than 100 pieces of his work. “I just really love to do what I do and it’s also not just what I do, but who I am. It comes straight from the heart and I want to share this with people.”
Eaton, whose work has been displayed at the Slater Museum in Norwich, Connecticut and at the Westport Fine Arts Festival in Westport, will presenting his art in Maine, the Rockefeller Preserve Nature Center in Pleasantville, New York, the Bruce Museum Outdoor Crafts Festival in Greenwich and the Serendipity Labs in Rye, New York this fall.
“It’s an exciting time and I’m so grateful for everything,” said Eaton.
The GR Art Gallery is a theme-oriented contemporary art gallery based on Long Ridge Road near the Merritt Parkway.
An architectural standout, it is known for its signature mosaic-designed portico above its entryway and is owned and operated by George Pali, an internationally renowned contemporary visual artist who has been painting since the age of seven.
In addition, Pali is a well-known contractor who built this venue in 2017 and has, since its opening that same year, emerged as a major supporter of artists, art and culture in the Fairfield and Westchester County areas due to his support of so many local artists and creators in regard to exhibiting their work on an ongoing basis at the gallery.
For more information, contact the GR Art Gallery at: GR Art Gallery 1086 Long Ridge Road Stamford, CT 06903 203-274-7497 www.grartgalleries.com. GR Art Gallery Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 126pm and Sunday 12-4pm, or anytime by appointment.
