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Perky Edgerton

Lost In The Woods

October 4 - November 9, 2024

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Bayou Sauvage  21” x 28”  Gouache, Oil, Collage On Paper Mounted On Board

Bayou Sauvage

21” x 28”

Gouache, Oil, Collage On Paper Mounted On Board

        

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Gloaming  28” x 37”  Charcoal, Acrylic Interference, Wax, On Paper Mounted On Board

Gloaming

28” x 37”

Charcoal, Acrylic Interference, Wax, On Paper Mounted On Board

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Green River  12” x 12”  Oil, Collage, and Acrylic Interference on Board

Green River (SOLD)

12” x 12”

Oil, Collage, and Acrylic Interference on Board

Interior Life       Oil and Collage on Canvas       40 x 60”

Interior Life

40 x 60”

Oil And Collage On Canvas

      

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North Woods  40” x 60”  Charcoal, Acrylic Interference, On Paper Mounted On Board

North Woods

40” x 59.5”

Charcoal, Acrylic Interference, On Paper Mounted On Board

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Pods del Parto       Oil on Canvas       41” x 41”

Pods del Parto

30” x 40”

Oil On Canvas

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Swamp Lafitte  48” x 48”  Oil And Collage On Canvas

Swamp Lafitte

48” x 48”

Oil And Collage On Canvas

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Queen’s Anne’s Lace, Lillies, And Lady Bug  24” x 30”  Oil And Acrylic Interference On Canvas

Queen’s Anne’s Lace, Lilies, And Lady Bug (SOLD)

24” x 30”

Oil And Acrylic Interference On Canvas

 

Wahconah Falls  42” x 42”  Oil and Collage on Canvas

Wahconah Falls

40” x 40”

Oil And Collage On Canvas

 

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Winter Crows  36” x 48”  Oil On Canvas

Winter Crows (HOLD)

36” x 48”

Oil On Canvas

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Road To Samos  36" x 60"  Oil On Canvas

Road To Samos

36" x 60"

Oil On Canvas

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Tiny Monster #1  16’ x 16”  Collage, Acrylic Interference, Oil On Board

Tiny Monster #1

16’ x 16”

Collage, Acrylic Interference, Oil On Board

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Tiny Monster #2  12” x 12”  Gouache And Collage On Paper Mounted On Board

Tiny Monster #2

12” x 12”

Gouache And Collage On Paper Mounted On Board

       

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Tiny Monster #3  8” x 8”  Oil, Collage, And Mushroom Spoors On Board

Tiny Monster #3

8” x 8”

Oil, Collage, And Mushroom Spoors On Board

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Tiny Monster #4  8” x 10”  Collage, Oil, Photo Transfer On Board

Tiny Monster #4

8” x 10”

Collage, Oil, Photo Transfer On Board

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Tiny Monster #5  12” x 12”  Gouache On Paper Mounted On Board

Tiny Monster #5

12” x 12”

Gouache On Paper Mounted On Board

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Tiny Monster #6  6.5” x 6.5”  Gouache, Collage, On Board

Tiny Monster #6

6.5” x 6.5”

Gouache, Collage, On Board

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Golden Studio View  6" x 6"  Oil On Board

Golden Studio View

6" x 6"

Oil On Board

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View From Studio, #1  6” x 6”  Oil On Board

View From Studio, #1

6” x 6”

Oil On Board

      

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View from Studio, #2  6” x 6”  Oil On Board

View from Studio, #2

6” x 6”

Oil On Board

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View from Studio, #3  6” x 6”  Oil On Board

View from Studio, #3

6” x 6”

Oil On Board

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Bayou Sauvage  21” x 28”  Gouache, Oil, Collage On Paper Mounted On Board

Bayou Sauvage

21” x 28”

Gouache, Oil, Collage On Paper Mounted On Board

        

Gloaming  28” x 37”  Charcoal, Acrylic Interference, Wax, On Paper Mounted On Board

Gloaming

28” x 37”

Charcoal, Acrylic Interference, Wax, On Paper Mounted On Board

Green River  12” x 12”  Oil, Collage, and Acrylic Interference on Board

Green River (SOLD)

12” x 12”

Oil, Collage, and Acrylic Interference on Board

Interior Life       Oil and Collage on Canvas       40 x 60”

Interior Life

40 x 60”

Oil And Collage On Canvas

      

North Woods  40” x 60”  Charcoal, Acrylic Interference, On Paper Mounted On Board

North Woods

40” x 59.5”

Charcoal, Acrylic Interference, On Paper Mounted On Board

Pods del Parto       Oil on Canvas       41” x 41”

Pods del Parto

30” x 40”

Oil On Canvas

Swamp Lafitte  48” x 48”  Oil And Collage On Canvas

Swamp Lafitte

48” x 48”

Oil And Collage On Canvas

Queen’s Anne’s Lace, Lillies, And Lady Bug  24” x 30”  Oil And Acrylic Interference On Canvas

Queen’s Anne’s Lace, Lilies, And Lady Bug (SOLD)

24” x 30”

Oil And Acrylic Interference On Canvas

 

Wahconah Falls  42” x 42”  Oil and Collage on Canvas

Wahconah Falls

40” x 40”

Oil And Collage On Canvas

 

Winter Crows  36” x 48”  Oil On Canvas

Winter Crows (HOLD)

36” x 48”

Oil On Canvas

Road To Samos  36" x 60"  Oil On Canvas

Road To Samos

36" x 60"

Oil On Canvas

Tiny Monster #1  16’ x 16”  Collage, Acrylic Interference, Oil On Board

Tiny Monster #1

16’ x 16”

Collage, Acrylic Interference, Oil On Board

Tiny Monster #2  12” x 12”  Gouache And Collage On Paper Mounted On Board

Tiny Monster #2

12” x 12”

Gouache And Collage On Paper Mounted On Board

       

Tiny Monster #3  8” x 8”  Oil, Collage, And Mushroom Spoors On Board

Tiny Monster #3

8” x 8”

Oil, Collage, And Mushroom Spoors On Board

Tiny Monster #4  8” x 10”  Collage, Oil, Photo Transfer On Board

Tiny Monster #4

8” x 10”

Collage, Oil, Photo Transfer On Board

Tiny Monster #5  12” x 12”  Gouache On Paper Mounted On Board

Tiny Monster #5

12” x 12”

Gouache On Paper Mounted On Board

Tiny Monster #6  6.5” x 6.5”  Gouache, Collage, On Board

Tiny Monster #6

6.5” x 6.5”

Gouache, Collage, On Board

Golden Studio View  6" x 6"  Oil On Board

Golden Studio View

6" x 6"

Oil On Board

View From Studio, #1  6” x 6”  Oil On Board

View From Studio, #1

6” x 6”

Oil On Board

      

View from Studio, #2  6” x 6”  Oil On Board

View from Studio, #2

6” x 6”

Oil On Board

View from Studio, #3  6” x 6”  Oil On Board

View from Studio, #3

6” x 6”

Oil On Board

Perky Edgerton - Lost In The Woods - Exhibitions - Gross McCleaf Gallery

North Woods, 42” x 60”, Charcoal, Acrylic Interference, On Paper Mounted On Board

 

Gross McCleaf Gallery is pleased to present Lost In The Woods, a solo exhibition of new works by Perky Edgerton. This marks Edgerton’s fourth exhibition with the gallery, featuring paintings that delve into the hidden qualities of natural places. The rural mountains of western Massachusetts where she resides are a powerful influence, with their textures, light, and sensations informing how she builds her landscapes. Edgerton says, “The light is so clear and strong that it looks like spotlights,”. She continues, “I want these woody interiors to feel inhabited…to present an intimate view, seeking a feeling of enclosure and secrecy.”

 

Known for her intricate and layered approach to painting, Edgerton’s dynamic use of materials embraces both fluidity and deep contemplation. Her work is also intertwined with her lifelong love of literature. “I admire how writers craft fiction, what is observed from life and what is left out, and how those chosen details mold the mood of the story,” she reflects. Her process is marked by an openness to change: “I make spontaneous decisions; scrape paint off and start over—change until the very end.” It is this engagement with the surface that allows her to ‘journey’ through each piece, uncovering the core narrative. Edgerton continues, “Each layer in the painting becomes part of its history, making the final work a multidimensional story itself.”

Perky Edgerton - Lost In The Woods - Exhibitions - Gross McCleaf Gallery

Winter Crows, 42” x 31”, Oil On Canvas

Lost In The Woods builds on Edgerton’s long-standing fascination with the mysteries of a forest. In Wahconah Falls and Green River, Edgerton weaves complex botanical imagery with embedded textural designs, presenting viewers with a kaleidoscope of life. Intriguing, darker elements are present in works such as Gloaming and North Woods, where her use of translucent glazes and atmospheric blending brings a tense, dreamlike quality to the forest. In Winter Crows, the viewer is drawn into a snowy landscape where crows gather, their movement hinting at subtle clues of an unseen disturbance.

Edgerton’s exhibition invites us to explore her world where each painting is an unfolding narrative. Viewers are not merely witnessing a moment, but sharing in the expansive possibilities of suspended reality, becoming part of a magical story.

Perky Edgerton received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Boston University and her Masters of Fine Arts from Tyler School of Art. She taught in the University of Pennsylvania for several years, retiring in 2019. She now lives in the northern Berkshire of western Massachusetts. She has been the recipient of multiple fellowships and grants, notably, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, two Pennsylvania Council for the Arts grants, the Walter Murch Scholarship to Skowhegan, and the Skowhegan Drawing Purchase Prize.

Edgerton has been working in painting and drawing for nearly 50 years. She has exhibited her works through numerous one person and group exhibitions throughout the United States. Edgerton has traveled extensively, circumnavigating the globe on the Semester at Sea program, a year living in Sri Lanka, two years in Italy, and three separate years living in Mexico. In addition to her work in painting, Perky Edgerton is also the illustrator of two books of children’s fiction, published by Duttons Children's Division of Penguin/Puttnam, entitled Pipiolo and The Roof Dogs and Bravo, Tavo.

Perky Edgerton - Lost In The Woods - Exhibitions - Gross McCleaf Gallery

Interior Life, 40" x 60", Oil And Collage On Canvas