(Courtesy of Kaplen JCC on the Palisades) The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Waltuch Art Gallery, located at 411 E. Clinton Avenue in Tenafly, presents “Making an Impression,” an exhibition of monotypes, etchings, solar prints and more by artist Leslee Fetner. The show will be on display July 2 to August 31, with a free meet-the-artist-reception on Tuesday, July 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
A graduate of Hunter College in New York City, Leslee Fetner holds a BA in art and also spent a year at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She has received numerous prizes including first place in printmaking at the 2016 Focus NJ exhibit at the Art Center of Northern New Jersey, Best in Show in the Pascack Art Association Members Show in 2012 and the Howison Prize at the National League of American Pen Women Biennial Exhibition in Alexandria, Virginia, in April 2008.
“Watercolor was my initial medium of choice, but my current goal as an artist is to explore new avenues in my creative journey—primarily the printmaking processes of monotype, etching, solar print, linocut and collagraph. I have also explored the fascinating and creative world of digital painting and collage, which has added a new, more abstract dimension to my work. I particularly enjoy the physical element of printmaking techniques and am most gratified when I can share my work with others.”
The Waltuch Art Gallery is a community space that exhibits thematically Jewish artwork, or art produced by Jewish artists. All gallery exhibits and receptions are free and open to the community, where JCC membership is not required. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Saturday and Jewish holidays. For more information on gallery exhibitions, contact Nina Bachrach at 201-408-1406 or [email protected].
