Spotlight on the Hill – Classical Underground Alexey Steele Presents Music and Art Series

Spotlight on the Hill – Classical Underground

Alexey Steele Presents Music and Art Series

An audience of distinguished art and music lovers gathered for an invitation only event to hear famed Lithuanian cellist, David Geringas play along with other world renowned cellists and violinists. Hosted by Alexey Steele and Olga Vlasova in their Carson gallery workshop, they showcase esteemed musicians from around the world in an intimate, ambient and artful setting. David Leffel was the featured painter of the evening. On display and dramatically spotlighted was his portraiture as a preview to his retrospective exhibition currently at the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art through August 7th, 2016. “Leffel’s powerful realism arises from his commitment to understanding and capturing the flow of light. He does not paint things, but light falling and flowing over objects. By treating light as a vital force, he gives his paintings the feeling that they are infused with life”, said Michael Zakian, Director of the Weisman Museum. The fare was potluck style and guests gathered around a buffet table of homemade items and the talk was lively. The music was baroque and contemporary and transported guests to a Vienna concert hall. The calbre of the music played was elevating and Steele’s vision of art uniting people was perceptible this evening.

Photos and Kevin Cody

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