NewswireTODAY - /newswire/ - Chicago, IL, United States, 2015/09/18 - Michael Bentley Abstract Seascapes - New Large Works on Paper Friday, September 11, Opening Reception 6-8 pm Running through October 31st Gruen Galleries 226 Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60654 - GruenGalleries.com.

Gruen Galleries are proud to present an exhibition of new works on paper by artist Michael Bentley. This is the artist’s 4th Solo show with the gallery which opened Friday, September 11th and will run through October 31st.

In his new series, Bentley continues to take on the challenge of scale with his works on paper,  which size up to 4x8 feet. As he explores abstract seascapes with his signature application of gouache, Bentley infuses the work with an atmospheric serenity. Though not site specific,  the imagery summons a stirring familiarity of place that truly resonates.

Bentley works on multiple pieces simultaneously, standing over them due to their sheer size. A profusion of layers is applied over months to build the tranquil complexions evoking expanse and calm. He describes that this medium generates a daily metamorphic process, much like the sea that inspires,  creating further connectivity to his subject. Living on the pristine coast of Nova Scotia, he is captivated by its remarkable curative qualities and the simple beauty of its universal effect.  The gift of the ever changing seas is a wealth of inspiration of which he never tires.

On his earlier works on paper, the highly regarded former Curator of Contemporary Art at the Brooklyn Museum, Charlotta Kotik noted,'...the serenity of Michael Bentley's watercolor speaks about the artist's eternal fascination with the elements of nature ...'

Bentley was born in 1957, and lives in Nova Scotia, Canada. He has exhibited in galleries and museums across the US. and his work can be found in numerous corporate and private collections.

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