Summerfest Exhibit: Larry DiSalvo and Michael Ruffo

Michael Ruffo's Bethlehem Steel Plant series involves the interplay of dark shadows and bright colors. When talking about his art, Ruffo explains, "there is never any preconceived consciousness as to where my art will take me. As a painter, my only purpose is to paint, the subject matter is immaterial. My true conviction in the painting process will produce a painting."

Larry DiSalvo on the other-hand, was an avid musician before he began his relationship with visual art. He created still lifes, portraits, and landscapes for years. Recently he started creating art from recycled garbage-anything from an old coffee can, to a wire hanger, to a chopstick could be part of a DiSalvo installation; recycled garbage is all fair game when making his sculptures.

Date : On view until August 9, 2008.

Venue : Gallery 6, 30 Beach St. 2nd Floor