Decidedly unique
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- October
- 24
Sometimes, word of mouth can lead you to the best shopping opportunities.
See, I was in Suffern earlier this month and had stopped in to see Ilana Perles.
She and her husband, Lenny, own Transformation By Design Interiors and Antiques on Lafayette Avenue. It’s a treasure trove of decorative objects and fine antiques, complemented by all kinds of design services.
Well, as we chatted, Perles asked if I had yet been to one of her neighboring shops — Village Gallery & Framery.
I had not, though I had heard of the business before.
Perles told me about a great exhibition they were going to be having — and that they had already set up some of the works.
She took me over to the gallery — and I was amazed from the very moment I stepped inside.
Owners Mickey Fried and Connie Gilmore have put together the quirkiest exhibition of work I’ve seen in ages.
The artist is Josephine Plaszewski, who also operates Fitzwilliam Antiques in New Hampshire.
You have to love her Web address, which is “I Sell Dead Peoples’ Stuff.�
And indeed, she does.
In fact, the artist’s paintings are just part of her creations.
She also takes discarded items — from dented teapots to old wind chimes — to create all kinds of pieces, ranging from lamps to fountains.
She calls it “the art of recycling” — I thought it looked pretty funky.
Here’s a small glimpse:
And don’t you love the way they have displayed these ballet paintings, interspersed with tutus and ballet slippers?
For more, stop by the gallery during its regular hours — or visit this Saturday, when an artist’s reception is set for 5 to 8 p.m.
The gallery is at 8 Lafayette Ave. Call 845-357-0520.
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on Wednesday, October 24th, 2007 at 10:49 am by Mary Shustack.
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Thank you for your kind words i absolutely loved the article and how wonderful the gallery looked with my stuff.
thanks
josephine
Josephine-
Thanks for adding your comments. It was an exciting stop at the gallery for me- and I hope the show went well.
Best.
Mary