Wentworth Gallery has announced exhibits for the latest collection from KISS musician and fine artist Paul Stanley, showcasing his new original paintings, hand-painted signature Paul Stanley Ibanez guitars, mixed media originals, and hand-painted acrylic sculptures and limited-edition artworks, including pieces on metal.
Stanley was driven by a “creative surge,” and has unveiled large-scale abstract expressionist works that have evolved into three series: the “Black Series,” “World in Chaos,” and “Joy & Rebellion.” These works are accompanied by new hand-painted guitars, acrylic sculptures, and additional metal works.
In the exhibition, you will also find classic images from Stanley’s previous collections, including his patriotic pieces, the Forever Flowers series, portraits, and more.
These exhibition events with the artist will take place at the Wentworth Gallery on November 15 in Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and the following day, November 16, at the Wentworth Gallery in The Mall at Short Hills. For a limited number of VIP clients, there is an opportunity to attend a private “Painting with Paul” experience, along with a personal tour of Paul’s art studio housed in the KISS warehouse. To learn more, art patrons are encouraged to contact Wentworth Gallery for details and qualification requirements.
Stanley comments on his work:
I don’t really have a style other than what connects all of my pieces – which is vibrant color. Because, to me, color is the representation of life. I view my life, on its worst day, as a miracle. I think life is amazing. And I represent it with color.
Stanley designed and created the KISS emblem. His artistic and visual input has been and continues to be seen in his designs of KISS album covers, performance stages and apparel. Stanley returned to painting over twenty years ago by creating portraits and abstracts.
IN GALLERY APPEARANCES BY PAUL STANLEY
(artist will be in attendance at all showings)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 @ 7-9 PM
Wentworth Gallery at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City
Address: 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 300-5095
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 @ 6-8 PM
Wentworth Gallery at The Mall at Short Hills
Address: 1200 Morris Tpke, Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 564-9776
