ABOUT THE ARTIST
Gregory Eltringham is a Missouri artist who received a Diploma in Illustration from the Art Institute of Boston, his B.A. in Art from Northeastern University in Boston, and his M.F.A. in Painting from the Savannah College of Art & Design. He currently is an Associate Professor of Art at Moberly Area Community College in Missouri. His works have been exhibited in solo, two-person and group exhibitions throughout the United States and was selected for inclusion in 2002 edition of New American Paintings. He is in private collections around the country. This is his first solo exhibition in the gallery.

IN HIS OWN WORDS
“When I conceptualize and assemble a particular show, it is an intense process. The reason for making a particular image, and the meaning behind a painting, can change in the time it takes to complete the work. It can be easy to lose focus. In order to avoid doubt or anxiety, I utilize the elements in my life that are most important to me: family, friends, relationships, familiar objects and my environment. I enjoy the suspension of logic and reality the painting medium offers. The work may look serious, and I want it to be serious, but, the underlying element continues to be an essential humor. The imagery evolves with each year and with each show, and I continue to be pleased with the direction the work has taken.”