Josie Merck, Spencer Farm to the North
Regular price $2,500.00- 19" x 25.25" x 1.5"
- Oil on canvas, framed in oak
- Debuting on August 9th, Tori Jones Studio will present a new collection of artwork by Josie Merck, a lauded artist, Block Island summer resident, and founder of the Ocean View Foundation, a local organization dedicated to environmental education and preservation. An extensive offering of 22 original works, ranging from watercolors to prints to oils on canvas, will be on view through September 6th.
- A conservationist and climate change activist, Merck immediately fell in love with Block Island's open, rugged landscape when she first visited nearly 40 years ago. The island's trees, bluffs, and rolling fields quickly became a favorite subject. Working in a variety of media, Merck's art is defined by personal experiences in nature; much of her work is painted from the captain's walk of her house and the roof of her pickup truck. Viewers will discover expressive interpretations of island vistas and local landmarks, as well as tranquil summertime scenes in vibrant colors and imaginative forms.
- Born in Canada, Merck lived in Mexico and Brazil as a child, growing up with a love of art and nature, color and celebration. She studied painting at Sarah Lawrence College and received her MFA from Yale University School of Art. She also attended Skowhegan School in Maine, the Art Students League, and SUNY Purchase. In addition to her fine art practice and environmental advocacy, Merck is the founder and co-director of The Lost & Found Lab in Cos Cob, Connecticut, an artist's residency created in honor of her late husband, celebrated New Yorker cartoonist and writer James Stevenson.
- Copies of her two books, Present on Block Island– a literary collaboration with island poet Nancy Greenaway and Some Birds of Block Island– a newly published title with island naturalist Kim Gaffett are available to purchase online and in our seasonal shop.
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We want you to be fully satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not satisfied, the item may be returned in its original condition for store credit or exchange. The customer has 7 days after delivery to inspect the order and contact info@torijonesstudio.com if they wish to make a return.
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James Stevenson, Untitled No. 344
Regular price $4,400.00- Dimensions: 23.5" x 29.25" x 1.5"
- Oil on canvas, newly framed
- Tori Jones Studio is proud to present a collection of 10 oil paintings by the late James Stevenson, a celebrated artist, New Yorker cartoonist, author, and summer resident of Block Island, Rhode Island.
- Stevenson is best known for the work produced during his 50-year tenure at The New Yorker magazine: 79 iconic covers, 1,988 cartoons, plus numerous "Talk of the Town" features that he both illustrated and wrote. Born in Manhattan in 1929, James grew up in Croton-on-Hudson and worked as an office boy at The New Yorker while on summer vacation. He went on to attend Yale University, serve in the Marines, and work as a reporter for Life magazine. He joined The New Yorker as an "idea man" in 1956. Away from the title, he was the author and illustrator of more than 100 delightful children's books. Later, he became a contributor to The New York Times where he began a series for the Op-Ed page titled "Lost and Found New York." His prolific artistic practice is beautifully chronicled in Sally Williams' documentary film, Stevenson: Lost and Found, which was released after his death in 2017 at the age of 87.
- Curated in conjunction with Stevenson's wife, beloved Block Island artist and resident Josie Merck, the show features his lush and evocative oil paintings, many of which depict New England coastline and landscape. His memory continues to be honored through the artist residency created by his wife in Cos Cob, Connecticut, The Lost and Found Lab.
This piece requires white glove shipping, which will be charged separately from and in addition to your order. Please select 'White Glove Shipping' upon checkout and we will contact you after your purchase is processed with a shipping quote. If you would like to obtain a white glove quote before purchase, please contact us via the 'Ask A Question' field below.
We want you to be fully satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not satisfied, the item may be returned in its original condition for store credit or exchange. The customer has 7 days after delivery to inspect the order and contact info@torijonesstudio.com if they wish to make a return.
For more information about shipping, as well as our returns & exchanges policy, please visit our Customer Service page.
James Stevenson, Untitled No. 277
Regular price $4,400.00- Dimensions: 25.25" x 31.25" x 1.5"
- Oil on canvas, newly framed
- Tori Jones Studio is proud to present a collection of 10 oil paintings by the late James Stevenson, a celebrated artist, New Yorker cartoonist, author, and summer resident of Block Island, Rhode Island.
- Stevenson is best known for the work produced during his 50-year tenure at The New Yorker magazine: 79 iconic covers, 1,988 cartoons, plus numerous "Talk of the Town" features that he both illustrated and wrote. Born in Manhattan in 1929, James grew up in Croton-on-Hudson and worked as an office boy at The New Yorker while on summer vacation. He went on to attend Yale University, serve in the Marines, and work as a reporter for Life magazine. He joined The New Yorker as an "idea man" in 1956. Away from the title, he was the author and illustrator of more than 100 delightful children's books. Later, he became a contributor to The New York Times where he began a series for the Op-Ed page titled "Lost and Found New York." His prolific artistic practice is beautifully chronicled in Sally Williams' documentary film, Stevenson: Lost and Found, which was released after his death in 2017 at the age of 87.
- Curated in conjunction with Stevenson's wife, beloved Block Island artist and resident Josie Merck, the show features his lush and evocative oil paintings, many of which depict New England coastline and landscape. His memory continues to be honored through the artist residency created by his wife in Cos Cob, Connecticut, The Lost and Found Lab.
This piece requires white glove shipping, which will be charged separately from and in addition to your order. Please select 'White Glove Shipping' upon checkout and we will contact you after your purchase is processed with a shipping quote. If you would like to obtain a white glove quote before purchase, please contact us via the 'Ask A Question' field below.
We want you to be fully satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not satisfied, the item may be returned in its original condition for store credit or exchange. The customer has 7 days after delivery to inspect the order and contact info@torijonesstudio.com if they wish to make a return.
For more information about shipping, as well as our returns & exchanges policy, please visit our Customer Service page.
Josie Merck, Path to the Sea
Regular price $1,950.00This item will be packed with the utmost care and shipped via UPS. Rates are calculated at checkout.
We want you to be fully satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you are not satisfied, the item may be returned in its original condition for store credit or exchange. The customer has 7 days after delivery to inspect the order and contact info@torijonesstudio.com if they wish to make a return.
For more information about shipping, as well as our returns & exchanges policy, please visit our Customer Service page.
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