You’re invited to an Opening Reception at Duane Reed Gallery.

They are pleased to present new work by Jill Hackney and Perry Haas.

A native of New Orleans, Jill Hackney studied painting at The Cleveland Institute of Art and Louisiana State University, where she earned her BFA. She is a founding member of Studio 801, an artists’ cooperative in Baton Rouge. Best known for her still lifes, her focus is to show light’s impact on her subjects through layers of vertical and linear strokes. Using the natural texture of the wood she paints on, each painting is approached with a sense of nostalgia. The end effect is a union of the senses, which awakens feelings of joy, serenity, and peace.

Perry Haas was born and raised in Geneva, IL. He got his education from Wabonsee Community College and Utah State University. Haas’s work continues to evolve and has been seen in numerous collections. He has spent most of his career exploring the streams and mountains of Montana. Currently, he is working in Helena, Montana with his wife and dog.