Exhibitions at Peninsula Gallery: “Painting with Wood”:
Robert Bruce Weston’s Adventures in Marquetry.
On display November 7-22.

Dating back to the early 16th century, marquetry is the art of applying thin pieces of wood veneer to form decorative pictures, patterns, and designs. Traditional marquetry recreates a notable image with wood and can be found on objects such as bespoke furniture, decorative boxes, wall panels, and flooring. But for Robert Bruce Weston, marquetry becomes the centrepiece and driving inspiration for his artmaking.

From November 7-22, Weston’s large-scale wood art will be exhibited at the Peninsual Gallery. Robert’s marquetry work includes finely crafted scenes of local icons — such as Breakwater Lighthouse, the Lewes canal, and the barn on Cave Neck Road — majestic landscapes, detailed architecture, and abstract imagery. His pieces, in contrast to classical marquetry, lean towards non-representational, with some surrealism thrown in. This allows viewers to have a more personal interpretation of Weston’s work, asking them to perceive each wooden composition through their own artistic eye. Along with the artwork, an educational display on how these intricate works are made will accompany the showcase.

An opening reception will be held on Saturday, November 7, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm, which is free and open to everyone. Weston will be in attendance, giving patrons the opportunity to mingle with the artist. Join Robert and the gallery staff for an evening of fine art and complimentary food and drink.

Robert Bruce Weston is a master cabinetmaker who has retired to Delaware to pursue his love of art. During 40 years of on-the-job training working for and with many famous architects in the New York Metropolitan region, he absorbed much from their compositional abilities and design expertise. In retirement, he traded city living for the quiet life in Milton and has settled into making paintings using wood veneer marquetry.

Weston exhibits at shows across the Delmarva Peninsula and has an in-home gallery, which is open by appointment only. He maintains memberships in the American and British Marquetry Societies, the Biggs Museum’s Delaware by Hand, and the Rehoboth, Ocean City, and Maryland Federation Art Leagues.

“Painting with Wood” is on display from November 7th to 22nd. Works from the show can be previewed at www.peninsula-gallery.com and are available for pre-sale.

The gallery is located in the Shops at the Beacon, 520 East Savannah Rd. Lewes, DE, and is open Tue-Sat 10-5, and Sun 11-3.

View the Works

“Idyllic View #2 — Sussex Icon” by Robert Bruce Weston

“Interpretation #6 — Midday Manhattan” by Robert Bruce Weston

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520 E. Savannah Rd Lewes, DE
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