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A sea of paintings greets each person who walks into the Stamford Government Center's 10th-floor reception area. Some works depict structures in tranquil coastal waters. A few others show sailboats weathering rough waters. Those same unruly tides clash against precipitous cliffs in another.
"Our house overlooks the water. I have a wonderful view," says artist Fay Curtin, who lives in the Shippan Point area. Her works are exhibited in the Mayor's Gallery, a public venue established for local artists. Fay's paintings, which have been on display much of the summer, will be up through the end of this week.
In addition to local influences, Fay's travels also inspire her. Many of the waterscapes, which consist mainly of light and dark oils on canvas, were influenced by time spent on Cape Cod and in Maine. Most of the works are bordered by thick platinum frames.
Inside the office area, more of Fay's paintings are on view, including portraits of stately lions that recall a trip to South Africa and brilliantly nuanced still lifes.
"My mother played the piano. She was very dramatic," says Fay, explaining that she's driven by music and enjoys hearing it, especially pieces by Russian composers, when painting. "The Russians have a certain way of playing. They're the most dramatic."
Fay has been an assistant instructor of art at Manhattanville College, where she received a bachelor of fine arts degree. She's also studied at UConn and George Washington University. Private collectors and corporations, including the New York Telephone Co. and SSS Gears Ltd. in London, have acquired her works.
All of Fay's works in the Mayor's Gallery are available for sale. For more information, call 203-323-2334.
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