“Emanations,” a collection of abstract figurative portraits of Abraham Lincoln by artist Wendy Allen, is on display at the Majestic Theater’s art gallery now through the end of November. The gallery is open daily during Majestic business hours.
A public reception with the artist will be held Friday, Sept. 9, 5:30-7 p.m.
“I set out to create individual works of art that would combine to convey a singular experience,” said Allen. “Guided by color and use of the iconic photographs of Lincoln for reference, I wanted to create abstract figurative interpretations – emanations – of Lincoln.”
Allen has been painting portraits of Abraham Lincoln since 1983. A native of Pittsburgh, for 30 years she pursued a career in educational publishing, lastly as Creative Director for a major children’s publisher. In 2007 she left to pursue painting full-time. In recent years, she has exhibited her work at the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., the Pensacola Museum of Art, the Washington County Museum of Fine Art, Katonah Museum of Art, and Lowes Statehouse in Annapolis, Md.
Allen is a member of the Board of Directors of The Lincoln Fellowship of Pennsylvania and the Lincoln Forum, founder and presenter of the Lincoln Fellowship’s One Hundred Nights of Taps in Gettysburg, and active in Main Street Gettysburg’s Baltimore Street Revitalization Project. She operates her studio and gallery, Lincoln Into Art, on Baltimore Street in Gettysburg.
“The Majestic is honored to host Wendy’s new exhibition of Lincoln-inspired paintings,” said Majestic Theater Founding Executive Director Jeffrey Gabel. “Not only is she an artist with a singularly unique vision, Wendy is also a community treasure who tirelessly volunteers her time and to so many worthwhile non-profit organizations who make Gettysburg a top tourist destination.”
“Emanations” is open to the public daily during regular box office hours, Monday through Friday, 3 – 7 p.m., Saturday, 12 – 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. Admission is free.
The Majestic Theater is located at 25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg. Metered parking is available at the Gettysburg Borough Parking Garage in Race Horse Alley as well as along Carlisle Street.