Ward Ellinger Gallery Presents Popular Local Artist Wendy Carr

Ward Ellinger Gallery on 39 Baltimore Avenue, is proud to present the eclectic works of Wendy Carr on Saturday, July 5–31. Artists' opening will be held Saturday July 5, 5-8 p.m. This exhibit will include abstract paintings, sculptural steel chairs, mixed media combines and box constructions. The works of local abstract expressionist Ward Ellinger will also be on display. A second opportunity to meet the artists presents itself on Saturday July 12, 6-9 p.m. for the MOSAIC second Saturday destination Art Walk.

Originally from Annapolis, now long time resident of Rehoboth Beach, Wendy Carr has won a number of prominent art competitions. She has received recognition and praise for the originality and sheer presence of her work from prominent curators and critics alike. Carr was awarded grants from the National Endowment of the Arts and the DC Commission of the Arts and Humanities.

Carr's work has often been featured in one-woman shows in Washington, Philadelphia, and New York galleries. Her art has appeared in Architectural Digest, Southern Living, Delaware Today, the Washington Post, the New York Times and other publications.

Carr's current work is a departure from her previous disciplines. She creates roughly constructed combine boxes, each expressing an intimate story – in both words and images. Each profound assemblage is created from found objects. "I feel that these little 'stories' I create serve to question our ideals of beauty and worth." Carr explains, "They are strangely and curiously elegant pieces showcasing disregarded 'gems' found in everyday life and illustrate that art truly imitates life."

The opening preview party is Saturday, July 5, 5-8 p.m. at the Ward Ellinger Gallery at 39 Baltimore Avenue, located next to Camp Rehoboth. The show runs July 5–31, with a second Saturday opening on July 12, 6-9 p.m. For more information about the artists or Ward Ellinger Gallery call (302) 227-2710 or visit www.wardellinger.com