Hugh Kappel

Hugh Kappel’s life spanned much of the 20th century and thus it also encompassed various artistic movements. His earliest work focused on portraiture, naturalistic and unadorned.  Subsequently, a blend of both German expressionism and French impressionism guided his work in watercolors, capturing a bold balance of nature and urban life.  In New York,  he engaged in print-making, his technique applied to the commercial assignments of the day.  Much later, his collages reflected postmodern pastiche effects, but his work was also deeply influenced by his abiding belief in surrealism.  Hence, Kappel’s collages, perhaps most honestly, reflect the restrained chaos of his internal life.

Please come and see the intriguing works of Hugh Kappel in Gallery 5004's main gallery along with samplings of work by Robert Kilbride in the south wing and  Steve Isaacson in the north wing of Gallery 5004.

Show hours: Saturdays, August 15, 22, 29, and Sept. 5, Noon – 4:00 PM Sundays, August 16, 23, and 30, Noon – 4:00 PM.